Lake Greenwood State Park
Lake Greenwood State Park
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6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday
6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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Lakeside camping, picnicking and hiking. The park also hosts the South Carolina Half-Iron Man Competition each fall.
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susan0401
Columbia, SC77 contributions
Mar 2020 • Couples
Let me begin by stating that I am from Charleston. I love the beach. But since we started camping last year I have found a love for this part of the state. Our site was right on the water. It was beautiful! All the sites have paved pads. While we had a back in site, it must have been easy to get in. Typically I am sure we are a sight for our neighbors when we back in. This time I didn’t even have to get out of the truck! Some of the sites are full hookup. Ours was not. But it was still beautiful and we had a wonderful time socially distancing.
Written 25 March 2020
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MurfeeW
Irmo, SC200 contributions
Nov 2014 • Family
We camped here in the smaller, new loop (site 114) over Thanksgiving weekend. The larger loop was closed for repairs and winter, I guess. It appeared they are redoing electric and water on the large loop. The bathhouses over there looked like old typical state park bathrooms although they were locked so we couldn't check the inside out. The bathhouse in this loop (small loop) is very nice (compared to older state park bath houses). It even was heated! The campground host provided hand soap which was wonderful! I meant to tip them, but forgot. Our site, 114 was level and out on the point of the peninsula. It would not be a good site for a boat that stayed in the water due to rip rap and the steepness down to lake. The lake might be a little low due to winter? Anyway, i liked our site. All the sites were really close to the bathroom, which is nice. We had family and friends on sites 112 and 113. I would say 113 was the best and furthest on the point. Still pretty steep to get into the lake if swimming in the summer. We enjoyed riding bikes around. It seems like a pretty out of the way place to escape. There is a store if you turn right out of the park about a mile down where you can get ice, etc. I didn't go in the park museum but friends did and loved it. This park is close/kind of to 96. Not real close to Greenwood. We enjoyed it and hope to go back with the boat in the summer to enjoy the lake. There is a boat ramp in the campground.
Written 3 December 2014
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jebgg
Charlotte, NC151 contributions
Sept 2014 • Couples
As we have found with most all SC State Parks, Lake Greenwood is clean, well run, and is good value for the fees they charge. Most of the sites are right on the lake and provide easy access for power boats or pontoon boats to dock right at your campsite. There is quite a bit of boat traffic in the main channel, but we were located in a cove so saw/heard little of that. We took our kayak and found small, quiet coves with lots of wildlife. The water was clear and very warm (Sep).
The sites and roads are all paved and in good shape. Most sites have a slight grade and are fairly close to each other. There were extra vehicles in many of the sites since some people towed their camper and another vehicle towed a boat. There was a constant ranger presence, but they never seemed to hear the incessantly barking dogs. The bathrooms and showers appeared to be freshly painted and were very clean. Reception on Verizon data was 2-3 bars and OTA TV was 10 channels.
There are short hiking trails throughout the park and limited areas to ride bikes except on the park roads. On exit, there are 2 dump sites about 500 yards apart. Not far from the park is the Ninety Six Historic Site.
We will be back for a return visit.
The sites and roads are all paved and in good shape. Most sites have a slight grade and are fairly close to each other. There were extra vehicles in many of the sites since some people towed their camper and another vehicle towed a boat. There was a constant ranger presence, but they never seemed to hear the incessantly barking dogs. The bathrooms and showers appeared to be freshly painted and were very clean. Reception on Verizon data was 2-3 bars and OTA TV was 10 channels.
There are short hiking trails throughout the park and limited areas to ride bikes except on the park roads. On exit, there are 2 dump sites about 500 yards apart. Not far from the park is the Ninety Six Historic Site.
We will be back for a return visit.
Written 10 September 2014
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Gilmore74
Greenville, SC1 contribution
Oct 2013
I have never stayed at the state park because we have our own place not far from there, but we have visited many friends staying at the state park.
Overall it seems to be very safe, clean, and great views.
Overall it seems to be very safe, clean, and great views.
Written 3 September 2014
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Janine G
Bradenton, FL2 contributions
Feb 2018
This is the cutest lake house that has everything you need!. I went in February and the weather was perfect. The owner Stephanie is awesome and easy to work with.
Written 2 March 2018
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TNVolsFan1969
62 contributions
Apr 2016 • Couples
Our first camping trip of the 2016 season and it was a success. Lake Greenwood is absolutely hidden jewel. We had a great spot and it was very peaceful. I would recommend this campgrounds to anyone looking for the opportunity to get away.
Written 17 April 2016
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SCnative1960
Spartanburg, SC18 contributions
Feb 2016
Great state park and Civilian Conservation Corps museum, only draw back was that the camping spots were tight for campers to maneuver ( travel trailers) in the 25 foot range
Written 27 March 2016
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GlampingGirl
South Carolina35 contributions
Jul 2015 • Family
Second visit to this park and wow, many updates have been done since our last visit! There are two campgrounds at the park, with campground #1 being recently updated with new electrical hookups, water, sewer, repaving, and mulch. Very clean bathrooms but make sure you take a shower during low-demand times. Water pressure and hot water can be somewhat non-existent during busy hours.
Make sure you check out Ninety-Six Historic Site, located just 10 minutes away! If you're into geocaching like I am Ninety-Six has many great geocaches to hunt for, including an incentive through the Visitor's Center: http://www.townofninetysixsc.com/?page_id=3344
Make sure you check out Ninety-Six Historic Site, located just 10 minutes away! If you're into geocaching like I am Ninety-Six has many great geocaches to hunt for, including an incentive through the Visitor's Center: http://www.townofninetysixsc.com/?page_id=3344
Written 19 July 2015
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CottonLily
Abbeville, SC210 contributions
Nov 2012 • Family
We came to this park to scope it out in advance of camping, and I'm glad we did. We have no desire to camp here now. It's not a terrible place but there are far better options even closer to our home. I personally did not find the camping sites to be spacious or nice. As will happen when you're on water property many seemed washed out and not repaired. One looked so steep/scary there's no way I'd back a vehicle in and sleep on it. The sites had no privacy from each other or the campground road and were small in my opinion. Although most, if not all, were lakefront so you would have nice views. In comparison, to say Lake Hartwell, this lake is much less crowded. If you had a boat and want a little peace and quiet this might be more for you. Let's not kid ourselves, all bodies of water are "dirty" to some degree and so you take your own risks and make your own judgments about swimming. I would certainly prefer swimming here to Hartwell which is nothing but gross. I didn't notice any kid's playground equipment if they had it, most of our state parks do. We didn't use the bathroom facilities on our short visit. And it must be noted this park is not in Greenwood, not really even close to it. I believe the actual address was Ninety Six, SC.
Written 18 October 2013
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Daniel198
17 contributions
Small public lake access where it's crowded with young punks and white trash (rednecks) and yes I'm white myself but I can spot people with no class white or black . People trashing the place beer cans thrown directly by trash can and not in it. Not to mention water is nasty and I stepped on a beer bottle my first and only visit. Will never go here again.
Written 26 July 2012
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Looking to build my forever house on Lake Greenwood! Is it safe to swim in this lake. My daughter is a kidney recipient and I'm concern about micro bacteria containment. Should I have a pool as an alternative. Love the area!
Written 9 April 2018
I’m not sure about your daughters medical issues but my grandchildren and I swim all summer every year.
Written 16 June 2019
Hi my name is Ray Terry from West Palm Beach Fl and I would like to camp at Lake Greenwood I have a 38' motorhome and a car. I will be going
back and forth to Presbyterian College in Clinton. My grandson plays baseball for PC and I will be there for about 1 week to 2
Written 8 October 2016
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