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 Chester State
Park rests in the quiet hills of the South Carolina Piedmont and for generations
has offered retreat and recreation to the surrounding communities.
The park’s 523 acres include a 160-acre lake, itself surrounded by a two-mile
nature trail through the pine forest. Jon boat rentals are popular in the warmer
months and the park also offers picnicking, camping, archery and a place to
simply enjoy the serenity of the placid setting.
The Civilian Conservation Corps built the park and its work can still be seen
and enjoyed today. The community building is heavily used year-round, adding to
the secluded park’s value as a place to both gather and get away
GENERAL
- Notifications: Please be advised that
timber thinning and removal may take place in the campground during the
dates of 1/02/06 thru 3/31/06. Safety concerns may require moving to an
alternate site.
- Lake Location: Yes
- Designation: Chester State Park was
developed by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), a New Deal Program
created by President Franklin D. Roosevelt. The program was designed to
provide employment during the Great Depression while addressing national
needs in conservation and recreation.
The CCC was instrumental in the development of many of South Carolina's
state parks. A number of buildings built by the CCC in the 1930's are
still in use at this park.
- Counties: Chester
- Acreage: 523
- When & How PRT Acquired: Purchased in 1935
from Lake View Corporation and various land owners
- Pets: Pets are allowed in most outdoor
areas provided they are kept under physical restraint or on a leash not
longer than six feet.
HOURS
- Admissions: $2 adults; $1.25 SC seniors;
age 15 & younger free
- Office Hours: 11am-noon
- Days and Hours of Operation: M-Su 9am-6pm
(extended to 9 pm during Daylight Savings Time)
LOCATION
- Driving Directions:
From I-77: Take Hwy 97 or Hwy 9 to the town of Chester. The park
is located on Hwy 72. 2 mi W. of town.
- Miles to Nearest Hospital: 5
- Miles to Nearest Town: 3
- Miles to Nearest Grocery Store: 1
- Pay Phone on Site: Yes
MILES TO:
- Charleston, SC: 165
- Columbia, SC: 55
- Florence, SC: 105
- Greenville, SC: 79
- Charlotte, NC: 50
- Raleigh, NC: 188
- Atlanta, GA: 218
- Augusta, GA: 111
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