Things to Do

Fishing Information: Enjoy fishing for bass, bream, catfish and crappie in the park’s 160-acre lake. A valid South Carolina fishing license is required.

Boating and Boat Access: A hand-launched access area is available for private boats, which are restricted to hand-powered and electric trolling motors.
Boat Rentals: Non-motorized fishing boats rent for $12/day or $2.50/hour.

Picnic Area and Shelters: Three picnic shelters are available for family or other group gatherings. Each shelter may be reserved for $25-30/day. The shelters seat 50 to 120 people, depending upso the shelter reserved. If the shelter is not reserved, guests may use it on a first-come, first-served basis at no charge.

Note: Admission fee is not included in shelter price. Rates listed do not include applicable tax and nonrefundable transaction fee.

To make a picnic shelter reservation, call toll-free 1-866-345-PARK or make it online by clicking on Park Reservation button located at the upper right hand corner of this page.
Playground Equipment: Yes
Boating: Yes
Fishing: Yes
Other Facilities and Activities: Archery Course

Nature Trails: The Caney Fork Creek Nature Trail loops around the park lake and is approximately 1.3 miles in length.
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Hiking: Yes

Chester State Park