Parksville

PARKSVILLE

Overview

Parksville Recreation Area is a rural park in McCormick County, South Carolina on J. Strom Thurmond Lake. It is located along South Carolina State Highway 28/221 and features 70,000 surface-acres of water and 1,000+ miles of shoreline for boating, water skiing, swimming, fishing, hiking and picnicking.

Facilities

Parksville Recreation Area is a wooded day-use area with two group picnic shelters. Amenities include flush toilets, drinking water, a boat ramp, dock, playground and a grassy field. Shelter 1 (Beach Shelter) has electrical hookups and can accommodate up to 90 people; Shelter 2 (Hillside Shelter) can accommodate up to 36 people but has no electrical hookups.

Natural Features

Hot, humid summers and mild, pleasant winters characterize this heavily wooded area on the shore of Thurmond Lake. A mixed pine and hardwood forest covers the site, providing summer shade and fall color. Elevation is 335' above sea level.

Wildlife is abundant around the lake. Visitors regularly see southern bald eagles, osprey, migratory waterfowl, wild turkeys and whitetail deer.

Recreation

Thurmond Lake provides some of the best fishing, hunting, and water sports in the southeastern United States. Anglers fish for largemouth bass, bream, crappie, catfish and striped bass. The large lake offers endless boating, water skiing, jet skiing, canoeing and swimming opportunities.

Nearby Attractions

Numerous parks and recreation areas lie around Thurmond Lake, providing additional boating, swimming, hunting, and hiking opportunities. Nearby cities house museums, art galleries, zoos, restaurants, and shopping areas.

The Augusta National Golf Club hosts the Masters Golf Tournament annually the first week of April.

Important Notices

Park hours are 8 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.
All users must pay the $5 entry fee by the credit card machine prior to the gatehouse. Pass must be displayed with the time and date visable during your visit. Acceptable passes are the USACE Annual Pass and the America the Beautiful – the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Passes.
Pets permitted on leash
Alcoholic beverages are prohibited
Glass and pets are prohibited on designated swimming beaches
Fires are prohibited
Nets, volleyballs and horseshoes are not provided
For shelter reservations:

Please bring your confirmation letter to the park; it is required for check-in

Shelter must be occupied by 2pm

Users are not exempt from entrance fee

The beach area and other park amenities are available for the reserving group as well as to the general public

Available Activities

Swimming Site - Swimming Site
Boating - Boating
Day Use Area - Day Use Area
Fishing - Fishing
Swimming - Swimming
Water Access - Water Access
Softball Fields - Softball Fields
Picnicking - Picnicking

Directions

Located off SC-28 in Parksville, SC.

Contact Information

Phone: 800-533-3478

183 LAKEVIEW DR
PLUM BRANCH , SC 29845

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