Poinsett

PARK ADVISORY

Notice of Trail Closures – Saturday, August 7, 2026

On Saturday, August 7, 2026, the following trails will be closed from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM for the US MTB Racing in the Woods mountain bike event:

Coquina
Laurel
Hilltop
Bowline
Knot
Splice

We kindly ask all visitors to drive slowly when entering the park and to be prepared for brief delays as racers may be crossing roadways.

The Park Office will remain open during this time, and trails on the northern side of the park will remain accessible for use.

Thank you for your cooperation and support.

The swimming area is open for the summer!

Poinsett is currently accepting applications for Campground Hosts for 2026! If interested, please contact the park via phone or email.

HOURS

9am-dark, year round

OFFICE

11am-noon & 4pm-5pm

ADMISSION

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

PETS

Pets are not allowed in the cabins or the cabin areas. Pets are allowed in most other 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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Poinsett State Park

Midlands

Area Info

Santee Cooper Country

Gas and Grocery

Food Lion: 14 miles
Dollar General: 13 miles
Battens: Food, Tackle, and grocery: 9 miles
Gas and grocery: 8 miles

Driving Directions:
From I-95: Take exit 119 (Manning exit) onto Hwy 261 towards Columbia until you see signs for Poinsett.

From Columbia: Take Hwy 378/76 toward Sumter. After crossing over the Wateree River proceed to the top of the hill and turn rt. onto Hwy. 261 toward Wedgefield. Continue on Hwy 261 until you see signs for Poinsett. Park will be on the rt.

From I-20: Take exit 98 (Camden exit) onto Hwy 521 S. toward Sumter. Go 2 mi. on Hwy. 521 to Hwy. 261, bear rt. and follow the rd. for approximately 35 mi.
Lake Location: Yes
Counties: Sumter
Acreage: 1000
Miles to Nearest Hospital: 18
Miles to Nearest Town: 6
Miles to Nearest Grocery Store: 14

Charleston, SC: 90
Columbia, SC: 42
Florence, SC: 56
Raleigh, NC: 205
Atlanta, GA: 287
Augusta, GA: 116
Greenville, SC: 145
Charlotte, NC: 105

Golf Cart Policy

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