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Manning area FacilitiesNote: telephone area code is 803
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Manning area CampgroundsNote: telephone area code is 803
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Manning area ParksNote: telephone area code is 803other Manning area Recreational Facilities
Pocotaligo Conservatory Area Park - Manning SCWalk out into the middle of a swamp on a quarter-mile boardwalk and really experience an abundance of wildlife rarely seen. This place is especially awesome in the April and May. Open daylight hours daily. FREE. Take I-95 exit 122 to US-301. Just a little north of Manning. Return to Manning - Return to area MAP - Return to area Community LIST
Summerton area FacilitiesNote: telephone area code is 803
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Summerton area CAMPGROUNDSNote: telephone area code is 803
other Summerton area Recreational Facilities Here is a 50+ campsite park on Goat Island in Lake Marion just a short distance from I-95. Playground for the kids, picnic area plus nature trails and boardwalk to help watch the wildlife (and it is abundant). For the fishing enthusiasts there is a fishing pier and boat ramp (SC state fishing license required). Open during daylight hours daily. FREE. I-95 exit 108 and follow the signs (heading south along the freeway to the lake).
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Summerton area MarinasNote: telephone area code is 803other Summerton area Recreation Facilities
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Santee National Wildlife Refuge - Summerton This federally maintain wildlife refuge covers about a third of the north shore of Lake Marion and is the place to be in the Spring of Fall if you enjoy watching migrating waterfowl. There is a nice observation tower that affords exceptional viewing. The visitors' center has several exhibits, books and answers to your questions. Open 8a-4p weekdays. FREE. I-95 exit 102 (just off US-15/301 about 7 miles south of Summerton. 803-478-2217 Return to Summerton - Return to area MAP - Return to area Community LIST Taw Caw Creek Park - Summerton SCHere is a 50+ campsite park on Goat Island in Lake Marion just a short distance from I-95. Playground for the kids, picnic area plus nature trails and boardwalk to help watch the wildlife (and it is abundant). For the fishing enthusiasts there is a fishing pier and boat ramp (SC state fishing license required). Open during daylight hours daily. FREE. I-95 exit 108 and follow the signs (heading south along the freeway to the lake). Return to Summerton - Return to area MAP - Return to area Community LIST
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Sumter area FacilitiesNote: telephone area code is 803
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Sumter area CAMPGROUNDSNote: telephone area code is 803other Sumter area Recreational Facilities Mill Creek Park - PinewoodHere, at the edge of Manchester State Forest, is an unusual opportunity for riders to enjoy one of the few areas of the South Carolina State Palmetto Trail open to equestrians. And the broad array of facilities include stables in addition to campsites, picnic areas, etc. The park is the primary access point for the many hiking and biking trails in the Park and the State Forest. Also open to visitors is an unusual turn-of-the-century hand-hewn lodge complete with kitchen facilities. Fishing is permitted (lake access and a fishing pier) for holders of the South Carolina fishing license. A number of well-known and very popular events are held at the park through the year. These include the Palmetto State Trail Ride and Wagon Train which is hosted by the National Trail Riders and Wagon Train Association. The park is also the site of the Governor's Trail Ride and Manchester Trail Rider events. From Sumter take SC-120 to Pinewood. Turn right on SC-261 and watch for the signs. For further information contact the Sumter County Recreation Department, 436-2248, or the Sumter Conventions and Visitors Bureau at 778-5434 or 800-688-4748. Poinsett State Park - WedgefieldPoinsett has 4 cabins and 50 campsites, a picnic area, a pleasant, 10-acre lake and lots of trails for hikers and equestrians. Poinsett State Park provides an excellent example of the geographic and climatic advantages of this area for a laboratory for outdoor education. Hills covered with hardwoods and mountain laurel (usually thought to grow only in higher, cooler country) next to the Wateree Swamp and its Spanish moss draped trees. This 1000-acre park has a full-time naturalist and, if you have questions, you'll probably get answers. Built during the Great Depression by the Civilian Conservation Corps, the structures still stand as examples of CCC's excellent, caring effort. Note: a parking fee is charged. for day-time users - $2 per car or motorcycle and $7 for vehicles with 15 or more passengers. From I-20 take US 521 (exit #98) south toward Sumter. In about 2 miles you will reach SC-261. Bear bear right and follow SC-261 for approximately 35 miles to the park entrance. Park Hours in April through October are 9a - 9p (daily); November through March the park closes at 7p. Mailing address: 6660 Poinsett Park Road, Wedgefield, SC 29168. Phone: (803) 494-8177. Return to Sumter - Return to area MAP - Return to area Community LIST Privately owned/operated Campgrounds:
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Sumter area PARKSNote: telephone area code is 803other Sumter area Recreational Facilities
Mill Creek Park - PinewoodHere, at the edge of Manchester State Forest, is an unusual opportunity for riders to enjoy one of the few areas of the South Carolina State Palmetto Trail open to equestrians. And the broad array of facilities include stables in addition to campsites, picnic areas, etc. The park is the primary access point for the many hiking and biking trails in the Park and the State Forest. Also open to visitors is an unusual turn-of-the-century hand-hewn lodge complete with kitchen facilities. Fishing is permitted (lake access and a fishing pier) for holders of the South Carolina fishing license. A number of well-known and very popular events are held at the park through the year. These include the Palmetto State Trail Ride and Wagon Train which is hosted by the National Trail Riders and Wagon Train Association. The park is also the site of the Governor's Trail Ride and Manchester Trail Rider events. From Sumter take SC-120 to Pinewood. Turn right on SC-261 and watch for the signs. For further information contact the Sumter County Recreation Department, 436-2248, or the Sumter Conventions and Visitors Bureau at 778-5434 or 800-688-4748. Sumter area Recreational Facilities Directory Return to Sumter - Return to area MAP - Return to area Community LIST Poinsett State Park - WedgefieldPoinsett State Park provides an excellent example of the geographic and climatic advantages of this area for a laboratory for outdoor education. Hills covered with hardwoods and mountain laurel (usually thought to grow only in higher, cooler country) next to the Wateree Swamp and its Spanish moss draped trees. This 1000-acre park has a full-time naturalist and, if you have questions, you'll probably get answers. Built during the Great Depression by the Civilian Conservation Corps, the structures still stand as examples of CCC's excellent, caring effort. There are 4 cabins and 50 campsites, a picnic area, a pleasant, 10-acre lake and lots of trails for hikers and equestrians. Note: a parking fee is charged. for day-time users - $2 per car or motorcycle and $7 for vehicles with 15 or more passengers. From I-20 take US 521 (exit #98) south toward Sumter. In about 2 miles you will reach SC-261. Bear bear right and follow SC-261 for approximately 35 miles to the park entrance. Park Hours in April through October are 9a - 9p (daily); November through March the park closes at 7p. Mailing address: 6660 Poinsett Park Road, Wedgefield, SC 29168. Phone: (803) 494-8177. Sumter area Recreational Facilities Directory Return to Sumter - Return to area MAP - Return to area Community LIST
Sumter area TRAILSNote: telephone area code is 803other Sumter area Recreational Facilities
Mill Creek Park
Poinsett State Park - Wedgefield
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