Goodale State Park

Midlands

• Fishing Information: Enjoy fishing in the park's 140-acre lake for bass, bream and catfish. A valid South Carolina fishing license is required.
• Fishing: Yes
• Freshwater Fishing: Yes

• Boating and Boat Access: A hand-launch access area is available for private boats with electric trolling motors, kayaks and other non-motorized boats.
  
  
• Fishing Boat Rentals: Non-motorized fishing boats rent for $10/half day; $20/day.
  
  
• Canoe/Kayak Rentals: Kayaks rent for $10/half day; $20/day
• Boating: Yes
• Paddling: Yes

• Picnic Area and Shelters: Two picnic shelters are available for family or other group gatherings. Each shelter may be reserved for $35 - $60/day. The shelters accommodate up to 45 people.
  
  If shelters are not reserved, guests may use it on a first-come, first-served basis at no charge.
  
  Note: Rates listed do not include applicable tax and nonrefundable reservation costs.
  
  Each shelter has water and a charcoal grill, but no electricity.
• Park Store/Gift Shop: A small gift shop is available in the park office. Items available include t-shirts, souvenirs, bottled water.
• Playground Equipment: Yes
• Picnic Shelters: Yes
• Playground: Playground equipment is located in the main picnic area of the park near the picnic shelters.
  
  
• Bird Watching: A variety of waterfowl can be seen around the lake area, especially during the winter months.
  
  
• Geocaching: Geocaching is permitted. Several geocaches are located on the park. For more information visit the official geocaching website.
  
  
• Birding: Yes

• Interpretive Trails: The park has a two-mile self-interpretive loop. In addition the park offers a three-mile canoe trail on the park lake and Pine Tree Creek.
  
  
• Hiking: Yes