Lake Wateree

TRAVEL ADVISORY

Water levels for Lake Wateree have dropped to a level that is no longer safe to launch a boat from the park. Our boat ramps are closed until these levels come back up. For more information please contact the park directly.

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.

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

$3 adults; $1.50 SC seniors; $1 children age 6-15; age 5 & younger free

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.

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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