Lake Greenwood State Recreation Area
Generations of history come together with miles of fun at Lake Greenwood State Recreation Area.
The park occupies a series of peninsulas on Lake Greenwood, which itself offers 212 miles of shoreline and 11,400 acres of boating and fishing opportunities year-round.
Lake Greenwood State Recreation Area is one of 16 state parks in South Carolina built by the Civilian Conservation Corps during the Great Depression. That history is captured in the park’s CCC museum, which also serves as a popular reception and meeting center.
CCC structures remaining at the park include picnic shelters, a boathouse, water fountain and lakeside terrace.
In addition to lakeside camping, picnicking and hiking, the park also hosts the South Carolina Half-Iron Man Competition, a popular endurance contest, each fall.
GENERAL
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Designation: Lake Greenwood State Recreation Area was developed by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), a New Deal Program created by President Franklin D. Roosevelt. The program was designed to provide employment during the Great Depression while addressing national needs in conservation and recreation.
The CCC was instrumental in the development of many of South Carolina’s state parks. A number of buildings built by the CCC in the 1930's are still in use at this park.
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Counties: Greenwood
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Acreage: 914
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When & How PRT Acquired: Donated in 1938 by Greenwood County.
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Pets: Pets are allowed in most outdoor areas provided they are kept under physical restraint or on a leash not longer than six feet.
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Pay Phone on Site: Yes
HOURS
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Admissions: $2 adults; $1.25 SC seniors; age 15 & younger free
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Office Hours: 9am - 5pm Su-W and 9am - 8pm Th-Sa (During daylight savings time)
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Days and Hours of Operation: M-Su 6am-6pm (extended to 10pm during Daylight Savings Time)
LOCATION
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Driving Directions:
From I-26: Take exit 74 to Hwy 34 towards Newberry. Stay on Hwy 34 for 25 mi. Turn rt. onto Hwy 702 for 2 mi.The park entrance is on the right.
From Greenwood: Take Hwy 72 for approximately 6 mi., turn right onto Hwy 246. Travel approximately 5 mi. and turn left onto Hwy 702, the park is located 7 mi. on the left.
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Lake Location: Yes
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Miles to Nearest Hospital: 14
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Miles to Nearest Town: 5
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Miles to Nearest Grocery Store: 5
MILES TO:
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Charleston, SC: 170
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Columbia, SC: 60
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Florence, SC: 140
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Greenville, SC: 71
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Charlotte, NC: 168
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Raleigh, NC: 282
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Atlanta, GA: 166
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Augusta, GA: 65
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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Are there Cabins or Villas at this Park?: There are no cabins or villas at Lake Greenwood State Recreation Area.
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If you cannot find it on this website: lakegreenwood@scprt.com
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