Calhoun Falls

Calhoun Falls State Park

Midlands

• Fishing Information: Enjoy fishing in Lake Russell for bass, crappie, bream, walleye, stripers and catfish. A valid South Carolina fishing license is required.
  
  The fishing pier which extends out into Lake Russell is handicap accessible.
• Tackle Loaner Program: Tackle Loaner: This park participates in the Tackle Loaner Program sponsored by the SC Dept. of Natural Resources. Rods and reels are available for loan at the park office.
  
  
• Fishing: Yes
• Freshwater Fishing: Yes

• Boating and Boat Access: A boat ramp provides private boat access to Lake Russell.
  
  A lighted marina offers 36 rental boat slips. Thirty-two of the 36 slips include water and electricity and access to sewage pump-out, restroom with hot showers and in-boat refueling.
  
  Slips are rented on a yearly basis.
  
  
• Boating: Yes
• Boat Ramp: Yes

• Wireless Internet Access: Wi-Fi is available at the park. Visitors can access Wi-Fi at the park office and day-use beach area. It is not available in the campgrounds.
  
  
• Park Store/Gift Shop: The park store is open year-round and includes firewood, live bait, tackle supplies, limited grocery items, souvenirs and snacks. The facility is handicap accessible.
  
  
• Playground Equipment: Yes
• Picnic Shelters: Yes
• Swimming: Lake swimming is available in a designated swimming area at Calhoun Falls State Park. No lifeguards are on duty and you must swim at your own risk.
  
  
• Tennis Courts: There are tennis courts available for visitor use.
  
  
• Birding: Yes
• Other Facilities and Activities: A basketball court is located in the day-use area for park visitors.
  
  

• Walking/Nature Trails: Calhoun Falls State Park offers a moderately difficult 1.75 mile loop trail, named the Cedar Bluff Nature Trail.
  
  
• Hiking: Yes