HOURS
M-Su dawn to dusk
OFFICE
8am-5pm (extended to 8 pm during peak season)
Dreher Island
67°
Clear Sky
ADMISSION
$2 adults; $1.25 SC seniors; age 15 & younger free
PETS
Pets are not allowed in the villas or the villa areas. Pets are allowed in most other outdoor areas provided they are kept under physical restraint or on a leash not longer than six feet. Owners will be asked to remove noisy or dangerous pets or pets that threaten or harass wildlife.
Wifi Available
BY THE NUMBERS
3
islands that stretch out onto and provide access to 50,000-acre Lake Murray 30 miles from Columbia
5
lakeside villas of which two are two bedroom and three are 3 bedroom units
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paved campsites for RV or tent camping
15
tent campsites specifically for tent camping
1
Community Building that makes a great location for a family reunion in the spring, summer or fall
10
picnic shelters great for birthday parties, family outings, reunions and more
3
fishing tournament shelters - complete with wi-fi service, a live well and catch and release tank
3
boat ramps that provide private boat access to Lake Murray
3
playgrounds scattered throughout the park for our "small" guests
3
trails for your recreational use
- Introduction
- Lodging
- Camping
- Things To Do
- Trails
- Picnic Shelters
- Programs & Events
- Groups
- Area Info
- Unique Features
- Volunteers
- Visitor Survey
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Dreher Island State Park
Midlands
Area Info
For more information on things to see and do in the area:
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Driving Directions:
From I-26 Westbound: Take exit 91 (Chapin exit- Hwy. 48). Take a left and follow this road into the town of Chapin. Turn right onto Hwy. 76 for 1/8 mile, then turn left onto St. Peter's Church Rd (Hwy. 29) for 4 mi. Turn left onto Dreher Island Rd (Hwy 231) for approximately 3 miles. Then turn left onto State Park Rd for 2 miles to the park entrance.
From I-26 Eastbound: Take exit 85 (Little Mountain exit - Hwy. 202). Take a right and follow this road into the town of Little Mountain. At stop sign take right onto Hwy. 76 for 1/2 mile. Make a left onto Wheeland Rd. and follow until it ends. Make a left onto Macedonia Church Rd. for approximately 1 mile and then make a left onto Dreher Island Rd. Take next right onto State Park Rd for 2 miles to the park entrance.
- Lake Location: Yes
- Counties: Newberry
- Acreage: 348
- Miles to Nearest Hospital: 17
- Water Front Location: Yes
- Miles to Nearest Town: 11
- Miles to Nearest Grocery Store: 9
- Columbia, SC: 30
- Florence, SC: 105
- Greenville, SC: 85
- Charlotte, NC: 120
- Augusta, GA: 100
- Atlanta, GA: 245
- Charleston, SC: 135
- Raleigh, NC: 235