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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Lake Wateree State Park

Midlands

Trails

Nature Trail

Length: 2.3 miles

Type: Hiking Trail

Difficulty: Easy

Description: From the trail entrance off the park road, or from the parking area, begin this short, level, easy-walking, out-and-back nature trail. Several spur footpaths lead to the scenic lakeshore on this quiet, shady, peninsula. Watch for a variety of snakes and other wildlife including great blue heron, woodpeckers, and song birds. A short loop at the end of the trail turns you back to retrace your steps.