Lake Wateree State Park | |
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Nearest city | Ridgeway, South Carolina |
Coordinates | 34°26′11″N 80°51′51″W / 34.4362892°N 80.8640699°WCoordinates: 34°26′11″N 80°51′51″W / 34.4362892°N 80.8640699°W |
Area | 238 acres (1 km2) |
Created | 1982 |
Camp sites | Paved tent and RV sites |
Hiking trails | .7 mile Desportes Island Trail loop |
Website | Lake Wateree State Park |
Lake Wateree State Park is a state park located in Ridgeway, South Carolina. The state park is located on Desportes Island on Lake Wateree, four miles (6 km) north of the town of the Ridgeway. The 283-acre (1.15 km2) site was acquired by the state in 1982 and offers 72 camping sites, picnic shelters, an on-site tackle shop with boat refueling, and a mile-long nature tail.
The park was formerly known as Lake Wateree State Recreation Area.