Lake Wateree Hero Image

Lake Wateree

Lake Wateree Image
Location Map
DIRECTIONS Directions for Lake Wateree
881 State Park RD
Winnsboro, SC 29180
Phone PHONE 803.482.6401
MAKE A RESERVATION
TOP 5
THINGS
TO DO
Lake Wateree State Park Top 5
MAPS &
BROCHURES
Lake Wateree State Park Maps & Brochures
FREQUENTLY
ASKED QUESTIONS
Lake Wateree State Park FAQs
Park Logo

TRAVEL ADVISORY

Please notice that we are experiencing a constant fluctuation of water levels at Lake Wateree State Park.  Please note that when water levels reach 100.5 ft., parts of our trail system become impassable.  Also, our boat ramp drops off when water levels reach 95.5 ft. or below.  Larger vessels over 18 ft. long, may want to use neighboring boat ramps when the lake drops to this level.

Lake levels may be monitored at the Duke Energy website.  Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Clock Logo

HOURS

Jan. 1 through Mar. 12 - 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., daily
Mar. 13 through May 25 - 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., daily
May 26 through Sept. 4 - 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., Su-Th and 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., F-Sa.
Sept. 5 through Oct. 31 - 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., daily
Nov. 1 through Dec. 31 - 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., daily

OFFICE

7 a.m. to 5 p.m., daily with extended summer hours.

Admission Logo

ADMISSION

$2 adults; $1.25 SC seniors; age 15 & younger free

Pets Logo

PETS

Pets are allowed in most 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.

Lake Wateree State Park No Wifi

No Wifi Available

Park Store Image
GET SOME GEAR!

Lake Wateree State Park

Midlands

**Our Ultimate Outsider stamp is located just outside the entrance to the park store.

Lake Wateree fishing and boating can meet the needs of anyone looking for fun on South Carolina lakes. Numerous Lake Wateree fishing tournaments are hosted here every year, and the park provides a publicly accessible boat ramp, tackle shop and a refueling dock. 


An ample number of Lake Wateree camping sites with water and electrical hookups are available. Many Lake Wateree camping sites can also accommodate large RVs. Although the lake serves as the focal point for Wateree, other day use activities are available including picnicking and a short, wooded nature trail.

BY THE NUMBERS

13800 acres of Lake Wateree accessible through the park

1 boat ramp with 2 lanes and in-water refueling

72 paved campsites for RVs or tents -- 15 of which are waterfront

1 state-of-the-art playground for children to enjoy

2.3 mile Desportes Island loop trail for hiking

238 acres along the shores of Lake Wateree

PARK
DEALS

SEE ALL DEALS

12 Days of Deals

Lake Wateree State Park

READ MORE

Best of

SC State Parks

At Lake Wateree State Park

12 Days of Deals Image 12 Days of Deals

2019

At Lake Wateree State Park

Explore More Upcoming State Parks

EXPLORE MORE UPCOMING STATE PARK EVENTS