| North Central South Carolina. 15 miles east of Winnsboro off US 21 on River Rd & 11 miles off I-77.
Driving Directions: On I-77, take exit 41, follow secondary 41 N. to stop sign at Hwy 21. Turn left & go approximately 2-3 mi. to the first paved road on the rt. Turn rt. on Rd. 101 (River Rd.) The park is 5.5 mi. on the left.
Each site is paved & has individual H2O & electrical hookups, & picnic table.
The campground is convenient to restroom facilities with hot showers.
Fifty sites can accommodate RVs up to 40 feet, others up to 35 feet.
Five sites are pull-through, while fifteen are waterfront.
Lake Wateree is one of South Carolina’s premier fishing & boating destinations, & Lake Wateree State Recreation Area provides ideal access to the 21-mile long, 13,700-acre reservoir.
The park’s serene setting on the lake’s Desportes Island just off U.S. 21 near Interstate 77 in the northern Midlands/Lower Piedmont makes it convenient to the Columbia, Camden & Rock Hill areas & an easy drive from much of the rest of the state.
The 238-acre park’s offerings include a tackle shop/park store with refueling dock & public boat ramp. A large population of crappie, bream, largemouth bass, catfish & later, striped bass, has made the lake a popular fishing spot since the dam was built in 1919 (making it one of the state’s oldest).
The park’s wooded, lakeside campground has 72 sites, including many that can accommodate large RVs & all with H2O & electrical service. Day visitors & campers also can enjoy the numerous picnic tables, playground & the mile-long nature trail through the quiet woods. |
LAKE WATEREE STATE RECREATION AREA Campground Web Site
Driving Direction GPS Coordinates:
34.430920, -80.870379
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Campground: LAKE WATEREE STATE RECREATION AREA in Winnsboro South Carolina *