Chester

Chester State Park

Midlands

• Fishing Information: Enjoy fishing for bass, bream, catfish and crappie in the park’s 160-acre lake. A valid South Carolina fishing license is required.
  
  
• Fishing Pier: There is a fishing pier located in the campground and a pier area around the boathouse that may be used for fishing. Their is a 400 ft. walking/fishing pier located in the day use area.
  
  
• Fishing: Yes
• Freshwater Fishing: Yes

• Boating and Boat Access: A hand-launched access area is available for private boats, which are restricted to hand-powered and electric trolling motors.
  
  
• Fishing Boat Rentals: Jon boats, canoes, kayaks and stand-up paddle boards are available to rent for $10/hour and $40/all day. Pedal boats are $15/hour and $50/all day. Canoe and kayak launch area is available for easy access into the lake.
  
  Private electric trolling motors are allowed to be used on park fishing boats.
  
  Enjoy a relaxing day by the lake at the Lakeview Overlook located near the campground.
  
  
• Boating: Yes
• Boat Ramp: Yes

• Playground Equipment: Yes
• Picnic Shelters: Yes
• Playground: There are two large playgrounds located in the day-use area of the park.
  
  
• Bird Watching: The day-use area overlooking the lake is an ideal spot for bird watching. Various Piedmont South Carolina breeds of birds, raptors and bald eagles may be seen depending on the season.
  
  
• Geocaching: Geocaching is permitted. Several geocaches are located on the park. For more information visit the official geocaching website.
  
  
• Birding: Yes
• Other Facilities and Activities: Disc Golf: There is an 18-hole and 9-hole tournament grade disc golf course located at the park.
  
  

• Walking/Nature Trails: The Caney Fork Creek Nature Trail loops around the park lake and is approximately 1.3 miles in length.
• Hiking: Yes