Lake Greenwood State Recreation Area

State: South Carolina

Short Name: Lake Greenwood State Rec. Area

Address 1: 302 State Park Rd

City: Ninety Six

Zip: 29666

Phone: 864-543-3535

Open all Year: Yes

Electric Water: 125

Camp URL: http://www.southcarolinaparks.com/park-finder/state-park/926.aspx

Full Hook: Yes

About: 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.

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.