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 Poinsett State
Park is located in an outlying area of the Sandhills, yet it is still within the
coastal plain.
This unique position on the edge of diverse terrain makes for habitat diversity
that supports a wide range of floral life. Within the park’s swamp, Sandhills,
mountain bluffs and hardwood forests are plants that typically thrive in
Upcountry habitats and species that are normally found in Lowcountry habitats.
The park’s cabins, picnic shelters and other historic structures are excellent
examples of the quality craftsmanship of the Civilian Conservation Corps, which
built the park in the 1930s.
This 1,000-acre park also features a family campground, equestrian campground,
fishing lake, trails and access to the Palmetto Trail system, which links to
adjacent Manchester State Forest.
GENERAL
- Lake Location: Yes
- Designation: Poinsett 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: Sumter
- Acreage: 1000
- When & How PRT Acquired: Dontated in 1934
by Sumter County.
- 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.
HOURS
- Admissions: $2 adults; $1.25 SC seniors;
age 15 & younger free
- Office Hours: 11am-noon & 4pm-5pm
- Days and Hours of Operation: 9am-6pm
(extended to 9pm Fri.-Su. during Daylight Savings Time)
LOCATION
- 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.
- Miles to Nearest Hospital: 18
- Miles to Nearest Town: 6
- Miles to Nearest Grocery Store: 18
- Pay Phone on Site: Yes
MILES TO:
- Charleston, SC: 90
- Columbia, SC: 42
- Florence, SC: 56
- Greenville, SC: 145
- Charlotte, NC: 105
- Raleigh, NC: 205
- Atlanta, GA: 287
- Augusta, GA: 116
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