Paris Mountain

Paris Mountain State Park

Mountains

• Fishing Information: Enjoy fishing in the park's 8-acre Lake Placid for bass, bream and catfish. North Lake (Reservoir #3) is a 15-acre lake located on the back side of the park. You must hike in two miles to access this lake. Bass, bream and catfish are stocked in this lake for fishing. A valid South Carolina fishing license is required.
  
  
• Fishing: Yes
• Freshwater Fishing: Yes

• Boating and Boat Access: Private boats are not allowed in the park lake.
  
  
• Canoe/Kayak Rentals: Canoe and kayak rentals are available for rent on Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m.- 4:30 p.m., depending on weather. Please check with the park before making final plans.
  
  
• Pedal Boat Rentals: Pedal boat rentals are available for rent on Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., depending on weather. Please check with the park before making final plans.
  
  
• Paddling: Yes

• Wireless Internet Access: Wi-fi is available for guests of the park and is accessible from the Park Center where the park office is located. There is also wi-fi available in the campground for those that have reservations. Guests that have reserved Camp Buckhorn can access wi-fi in the lodge.
  
  
• Park Store/Gift Shop: A small gift shop is located in the Park Center. Tshirts, hats, stickers, water bottles and trail maps are available for sale.
  
  
• Playground Equipment: Yes
• Playground: The playground on site is located next to the ball field and volleyball court.
• Swimming: The swimming area is open daily 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. It is posted, swim at your own risk. Swimming is only allowed in the roped off swimming area, weather permitting. No dogs are allowed in the roped off swimming area. All swimmers must wear appropriate swimwear. Swimming trunks for men and swimsuits for women. Special accommodations may be made for medical reasons. Please check with park staff before scheduling your visit.
  
  
• Bird Watching: Bird watching is a favorite past time on the park. Birders may see a variety of hawks, woodpeckers and owls in the evening, among others.
  
  
• Geocaching: Geocaching is permitted. Several geocaches are located on the park. For more information visit the official geocaching website.
  
  
• Biking: Yes
• Other Facilities and Activities: Please note: Mountain bikes are not allowed in the park or on trails on Saturdays. We appreciate your cooperation.

• Hiking Trails: There are 17 miles of hiking/biking trails on the park. The park does not allow biking on these trails on Saturdays.
  
  
• Interpretive Trails: The Lake Placid Self-Interpretive Nature Trail is a 1.2-mile loop trail for hiking only.
  
  
• Biking Trails: There are 17 miles of hiking/biking trails on the park. Biking is not allowed on any of the trails on Saturdays.
  
  Download our trail map here.
• Hiking: Yes