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    Lake Murray Dam

    4.6 (10 reviews)

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    Bruce K.

    Taking the scenic route is a good thing. It brought me along this road where I got to see this beautiful dam. A favorite walking spot for the exercise crowd, there are parking areas at the north and south end of the dam and a walkway that gives you a lovely view of the lake and at the same time is well protected from intrusion by an errant driver. Bonus: Sunset.

    Francoise C.

    This is one of my most favorite places to relax in SC. Being an army brat, confined to South Carolina for decades, there isn't much in SC that excites me or has the ability to put a smile on my face. This body of water is one place that never fails. From the moment I was first introduced to this place this has become a place of refuge. When I can't quiet my mind and am unable to find peace even in my home this is one of my few go to's. It never fails to deliver!

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    Very nice area to seat out by the water to fish with my husband. I will bring a book to read. I still can't believe it's a lake! It is huge!

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    12 years ago

    Really great running/ walking path! Would of given it 5 starts but got nipped by a dog!! Wasn't tons of room to stay clear of all of them.

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    Lake Greenwood State Park - Beautiful, clean lake that our dogs loved.

    Lake Greenwood State Park

    4.3(6 reviews)
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    Lake Greenwood State Park is the epitome of a nature preserve: vast unspoiled spaces, gentle…read morewinding trails, generous lake fronts and easy boating access. It's all here. And I love it. We have camped here twice, once in the fall and this time in late March. Both were unique in their own way with the fall trip taking the cake. On both trips the morning sun greeted us ablaze with colors only to be rivaled by its sunset as the long day closed upon us. Beautiful. Serene. The camping reservations are easy through the SC website and the prices very reasonable. Most sites have a view of the lake and several are right on it. We did notice this time (spring) that several locals booked their family vacation here during spring break. Sadly, several lugged all their crap from home with them: refrigerators, large grills, full-size kitchen ovens, awnings, boats, golf carts, bikes, dogs, and kids. The center of the campground looked like a hillbilly hoedown. People were kind and respectful, but damn, it's camping people! Overall, we like it here and we will return. Got the campfire just a smokin' on my "Give 'em a whirl" meter. Camp here (just leave your sh*t at home).

    We took a slight detour on our way to Greenville SC to stop here. Incredibly happy we did. It was…read moreearly afternoon on a Thursday, and we immediately found a little cove where our two pups ( Senior Labrador Retrievers) could swim. No one else was around and the breeze coming off the water was refreshing and cooling. The bottom of the lake was mostly sand. It was clean, quiet and the boys had a blast! Perfect stop in a great place!

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