GENERAL

• Designation: Barnwell 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: Barnwell
• Acreage: 307
• When & How PRT Acquired: Purchased in 1937 from various owners.
• Pets: Pets are not allowed in the cabins or the cabins 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.
• Pay Phone on Site: Yes

HOURS

• Admissions: Free Admission
• Office Hours: 11am-noon & 4pm-5pm
• Days and Hours of Operation: M-Su 9am-6pm (extended to 9pm F, Sa and Su during daylight savings time.)

LOCATION

• Driving Directions:
  From I-20:Take exit 18 or 22 to Aiken. From Aiken take Hwy. 78 E. to Blackville, turn rt. onto Hwy. 3 and go 2 mi.
  
  From I-95 Southbound: Take exit 77 and follow Hwy. 78 to Blackville turn left onto Hwy. 3 and go 2 mi.
  
  From I-95 Northbound:Take exit 57 and follow Hwy. 64 to Barnwell, park is 7 mi N.E. of Barnwell.
  
  From I-77 Southbound: Take exit 1 and follow Hwy 321 S. to Swansee, turn right onto Hwy 3 and go 32 mi.
• Lake Location: Yes
• Miles to Nearest Hospital: 7
• Miles to Nearest Town: 3
• Miles to Nearest Grocery Store: 3

MILES TO:

• Charleston, SC: 100
• Columbia, SC: 52
• Florence, SC: 120
• Greenville, SC: 140
• Charlotte, NC: 145
• Raleigh, NC: 257
• Atlanta, GA: 196
• Augusta, GA: 45

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

• Are there Cabins or Villas at this Park?: There are five two-bedroom cabins at Barnwell State Park. Please click on the Lodging menu item above to see detail information. To check availability and/or make a reservation, click the Park Reservationsbanner on the right of this page.
• What kind of camping is available at this Park?: There are 25 sites with electric and water. Eight of these sites, #18-25 have 50 amp electrical service and sewer hookups. There is also a primitive camping area for group camping. Please click on the Camping menu item above to see detail information. To check availability and/or make a reservation, click the Park Reservations banner on the right of this page.
• What are your overnight rates at this Park?: Rates vary depending on campsite amenities. General information is available on the Camping pages of this site. Please click on these menu items above for more information
• Are there any Overnight sites available?: Please click on the Park Reservations banner on the right of this page to check availability and make your reservation.
• What kind of activites are available at this Park?: Fishing, Boating, Picnicking, and Trails are available. Please click on the Things To Do menu item above for more details.
• If you cannot find it on this website: We try to provide you with as much information as possible on this website to assist you in selecting your favorite State Park and book your reservation on-line. However, if you can't locate the information you are looking for on this site, please feel free to email the park at barnwell@scprt.com. We will respond to your email as soon as possible.