South Carolina State Parks
Explore state parks across South Carolina
Aiken State Park
A peaceful Sandhills park offering fishing, paddling, swimming, camping, and nature-based recreation.
Andrew Jackson State Park
A historic park honoring Andrew Jackson with museum exhibits, a lake, and peaceful outdoor recreation.
Baker Creek State Park
A peaceful Lake Thurmond park offering boating, fishing, picnicking, and scenic waterfront recreation.
Barnwell State Park
A peaceful lakefront park in the Sandhills known for fishing, paddling, swimming, and family-friendly outdoor recreation.
Battle of Musgrove Mill State Historic Site
A Revolutionary War battlefield site honoring the Patriot victory at Musgrove Mill.
Battle of Rivers Bridge State Historic Site
A preserved Civil War battlefield commemorating the Battle of Rivers Bridge.
Black River State Park
A quiet river park known for paddling, fishing, and cypress swamp scenery.
Caesars Head State Park
A mountaintop park known for panoramic views, cool weather, and excellent birdwatching.
Calhoun Falls State Park
A peaceful Lake Russell park known for boating, fishing, camping, and scenic lakeside recreation.
Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site
A historic site marking South Carolina's first English settlement with exhibits, gardens, and wildlife.
Cheraw State Park
A peaceful Sandhills park known for Lake Juniper, fishing, golf, camping, and wildlife viewing.
Chester State Park
A peaceful Piedmont park with a lake, fishing, paddling, and picnic areas.
Colleton State Park
A peaceful Edisto River park offering camping, paddling, fishing, and Lowcountry scenery.
Colonial Dorchester State Historic Site
An 18th-century colonial town site on the Ashley River with historic ruins and scenic river views.
Croft State Park
A spacious Upstate park offering lake recreation, trails, camping, and equestrian activities.
Devils Fork State Park
A scenic Upstate park on Lake Jocassee known for boating, paddling, fishing, and mountain views.
Dreher Island State Park
A lakeside park on Lake Murray known for boating, fishing, camping, and scenic island views.
Edisto Beach State Park
A coastal park on Edisto Island featuring beach access, camping, fishing, and maritime forest scenery.
Givhans Ferry State Park
A peaceful Edisto River park known for paddling, fishing, camping, and shaded riverside recreation.
H. Cooper Black Jr. Memorial Field Trial and Recreation Area
A spacious, pine-forested recreation area known for field trials, horseback riding, camping, and wildlife viewing.
Hamilton Branch State Park
A peaceful Lake Thurmond park offering camping, fishing, boating, and waterfront recreation.
Hampton Plantation State Historic Site
A preserved Lowcountry plantation site with historic house tours, scenic grounds, and rich cultural history.
Hickory Knob State Resort Park
A lakeside resort park on Lake Thurmond known for golf, fishing, boating, and scenic relaxation.
Hunting Island State Park
A beloved barrier island park with beaches, a lighthouse, marshes, and abundant coastal wildlife.
Huntington Beach State Park
A coastal park with beaches, marshes, wildlife viewing, and the historic Atalaya Castle.
Jones Gap State Park
A scenic mountain park with waterfalls, trout streams, and rugged hiking in the Blue Ridge foothills.
Keowee-Toxaway State Park
A peaceful Upstate park with lake views, forested trails, and outdoor recreation.
Kings Mountain State Park
A scenic Piedmont park known for hiking, fishing, camping, and a historic living history farm.
Lake Greenwood State Park
A lakeside state park offering boating, fishing, swimming, camping, and family-friendly recreation on Lake Greenwood.
Lake Hartwell State Park
A lakeside park on Lake Hartwell known for boating, fishing, swimming, and scenic picnic areas.
Lake Warren State Park
A peaceful lakeside park in the South Carolina Lowcountry known for fishing, paddling, and picnicking.
Lake Wateree State Park
A peaceful lakefront park known for fishing, boating, swimming, and family picnics.
Landsford Canal State Park
A historic river park known for canal ruins, rare spider lilies, and scenic Catawba River views.
Lee State Park
A peaceful Sandhills park with blackwater creek scenery, fishing, paddling, and camping.
Little Pee Dee State Park
A peaceful Pee Dee park with a scenic lake, camping, fishing, and paddling.
May Forest State Park
A tranquil coastal forest park known for birdwatching, wetlands, and shaded nature walks.
Myrtle Beach State Park
Oceanfront state park with beach access, camping, fishing, and maritime forest.
Oconee State Park
A scenic mountain park with a lake, camping, hiking, and CCC-era charm.
Oconee Station State Historic Site
A historic frontier outpost and trading post in the Blue Ridge foothills.
Paris Mountain State Park
A popular Upstate park with hiking, biking, lake recreation, and scenic mountain views near Greenville.
Pine Island State Park
A peaceful coastal park with marsh views, paddling, fishing, and abundant wildlife.
Poinsett State Park
A scenic Sandhills park with a lake, forests, hiking, camping, and fishing.
Redcliffe Plantation State Historic Site
A historic plantation home and grounds offering guided tours and a look at antebellum-era South Carolina history.
Rose Hill Plantation State Historic Site
A historic plantation site preserving the home and grounds of Governor William H. Gist.
Sadlers Creek State Park
A peaceful Lake Hartwell park known for boating, fishing, picnicking, and lakeside relaxation.
Santee State Park
A lakeside park on Lake Marion known for boating, fishing, camping, and wildlife viewing.
Sesquicentennial State Park
A large urban state park in Columbia with a lake, trails, picnic areas, and family recreation.
St. Phillips Island
A secluded barrier island preserve offering beaches, marshes, wildlife, and a true Lowcountry wilderness experience.
Woods Bay State Park
A peaceful wetland park known for boardwalk views, birdwatching, and cypress swamp scenery.
