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.

Getting There & Details

Hours
Admissions: $2 adults; $1.25 SC seniors; age 15 & younger free
Address
302 State Park RDNinety Six,SC 29666
Phone
(864) 543-3535
Map
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More Things to Do

Let it unfold.

Not everything needs to be scheduled to be meaningful.

Autumn Candlelight Tour

Guided tours proceed along the one-mile historic trail, which is illuminated by the soft glow…

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Take the detour.

The extra miles are often where the story begins.

Civilian Conservation Corps Museum at the Drummond Center

The Civilian Conservation Corps Museum, part of the John Drummond and Holly Self Drummond Environmental…

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Worth the stop.

Some places don't need much time, just the right moment.

Living History Saturdays

Living History reenactors display Colonial skills such as musket firing, woodworking, fireplace cooking, candle making,…

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Go a little further.

The next turn is often where things start to get interesting.

Lifeways of The Cherokee Indians And Col. Settlers

This unique program features an authentic encampment of living history interpreters who portray soldiers and…

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