Santee

PARK ADVISORY

Santee State Park Road Paving Alert

Roadwork and repaving of the East Entrance Road leading to the Lakeshore campground will be occurring through August 2026. Please use caution when driving on the East Entrance Road as only one lane will be open at a time.

Please be aware of the following potential impacts:

• Noise related to construction

• Traffic delays entering or leaving the park for brief periods of time

• Possible disruption of water or electricity for brief periods of time, should a line be broken by heavy equipment

We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your understanding!

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.

Discover the ease of self-serve kayak rentals at Santee State Park brought to you by Whenever Watersports. Located right by the water at Lake Marion, a fully automated rental kiosk makes it simple for both locals and visitors to get out on the lake with just a few taps on your smartphone. Learn more here!

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 11-20 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

Unique Features

Significant Features: Many sinkholes are located throughout the park. The sinkholes are a naturally-occurring phenomenon caused when the limestone underneath the surface erodes away and the ground opens up.

The cypress forest located in the middle of the lake have been there since the lake was built. These cypress trees have flourished in the middle of the lake and are a distinguishing feature of the park.
Wildlife: Unique animals you may encounter include alligators, the fox squirrel and the land-locked striped bass while at the park.

Golf Cart Policy

Important Info

Pet Friendly

Lodging

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