Santee

PARK NEWS

Campers, please be advised: If you have a camping reservation, you do not need to check-in at the office. You may go directly to your campsite. Our park rangers or campground host will come by during patrols and check you in at that time. Thanks for your assistance.

There is an electric vehicle charging station for use by visitors at the park.

We Do Treats and More has partnered with Santee State Park to provide frozen treats to park visitors! Be on the lookout for them in the campground and Day-use areas on weekends!

HOURS

6 a.m. - dark, daily, year-round

OFFICE

8 a.m. - 5 p.m., daily (Hours may extend during peak season)

ADMISSION

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

All guests not staying overnight are required to pay admission. Visitors may pay admission at the park office, park store or any one of the three green iron ranger boxes located throughout the park.

PETS

Pets are allowed in cabins 11 and 12 and cabins 13-20 at Santee State Park. Pets are not allowed in any other 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.

Wifi Available

EV Charging Station

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Santee State Park

Midlands

Area Info

For more information on things to see and do in the area:

Driving Directions:
From I-95: Take exit 98 to Hwy 6 toward Elloree, the park is located 1 mi. W. of the town of Santee.

From Columbia: Take I-26 to Hwy 6, exit 136, travel through St. Matthews, continue on Hwy 6 for approximately 15 mile to Elloree and follow signs.
Lake Location: Yes
Counties: Orangeburg
Acreage: 2500
Miles to Nearest Hospital: 26
Water Front Location: Yes
Miles to Nearest Town: 3
Miles to Nearest Grocery Store: 4

Columbia, SC: 60
Greenville, SC: 160
Atlanta, GA: 243
Charleston, SC: 65
Florence, SC: 70
Augusta, GA: 96
Charlotte, NC: 160
Raleigh, NC: 200

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