Lee State Park, a South Carolina State Park located near Bishopville, Hartsville and Sumter

LEE STATE PARK

LEE STATE PARK
487 Loop RD
Bishopville, South Carolina 29010

Phone: 803-428-5307
Reservations: 803-428-5307

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Lee State Natural Area is a gateway to the Lynches River, a designated state scenic river. The park encompasses 2,839 acres of diverse habitat that includes a vast hardwood floodplain forest, numerous artesian springs, a millpond and sandhills. Visitor amenities include a campground, nature trails, equestrian facilities and picnic area.

The park was originally built in the 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps, a New Deal program created by President Franklin D. Roosevelt to help young men learn new skills and provide jobs.

Passes

South Carolina offers a variety of Park Passports. You can read more about the South Carolina Park Passports and order online by visiting the SOUTH CAROLINA PARK PASSPORTS web page.

FACILITIES AND ACTIVITIES OVERVIEW

Day-UseFishingyes

Hiking Trailyes

Swimming Beachyes

Bike Trailsyes

Bridle Trailsyes

CampingPrimitiveyes

Water/Electric Sitesyes

WinterActivitiesyes

Fishing

Fishing for sunfish, redbreast, catfish and bass may be enjoyed from the banks of the Lynches River.

A valid South Carolina fishing license is required.

Children under 14 may fish in the Artesian Lake which has been stocked with catfish.

Check with the park for special rules and regulations.

Location

Lee State Park is located near Bishopville, Hartsville and Sumter

Nearby Parks

N R Goodale State Park

Picnicking

1. Lee State Park offers numerous picnic tables and grills for visitors.
2. There are two sheltered areas available for larger gatherings.
3. Picnic spots near the artesian wells provide a unique experience.
4. Enjoy picnicking by the boardwalk overlooking Lynches River's wetlands area.
5. Visitors can also enjoy fishing while having their picnic at designated locations in the park.

Birding

Birding enthusiasts can enjoy spotting various species along the park's nature trails and boardwalk. The area is home to diverse birdlife, including woodpeckers, hawks, owls and songbirds. Birdwatchers may also see waterfowl in wetland areas during migration seasons.

Visitor Comments, Memories and Reviews

June 17 one of my favorite parks by Yada Girl

The park is beautiful. Always have a great time riding horses and visiting with friends around a campfire. Very pleasant and courteous rangers, always helpful! One of our favorite parks. Looking forward to getting the horse campsites up and going again ? we?ll be back!

May 27 One of our favorite parks by Linda P. Martin

very clean bathrooms, great walking or riding bikes. The parks is beatiful. The boardwalk is fabulus beatiful.Did a great job. We will surely be back and let friends know what a wonderful time we had and how nice you all keep it. The dirt road and artision wells are beatiful. The dog-leese law should be better inforced. Had some running free and into different camps.

May 4 what about the kids by M&M

my family visited and i have small children, we would have liked to have had a picnic, but there wasnt a playground for them to swing or slide on. I think that at least a small one near the picnic area (not near the ponds) would be wonderful.

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Directions

General Directions: Seven miles east of Bishopville and one mile off I-20 (exit 123).

Driving Directions: Take I-20 to exit 123 (Lee State Park Rd). Go 1 mi. N. and turn left into the park entrance.

Nearby Parks

N R Goodale State Park

South Carolina State Parks

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