GENERAL

• Designation: Cheraw 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: Chesterfield
• Acreage: 7361
• When & How PRT Acquired: In 1934, 7,361 acres were donated by citizens and the U.S. Government. In 1990, 1.4 acres were purchased from M. Wannamaker.
• Pets: Pets are not allowed in the cabins or cabin 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.
• Significant Natural Features: Cheraw State Park contains an extensive longleaf pine forest that supports Red-cockaded woodpeckers and significant wetlands with stands of Atlantic white cedar trees.
  
  The Hudsonia Flats Heritage Trust Site protects populations of rare plants including golden heather, pixie moss as well as other species.
• Pay Phone on Site: Yes

HOURS

• Admissions: Free admission
• Office Hours: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. year-round
• Days and Hours of Operation: Nov.-Feb. 7am-6pm; Mar. 7am-8pm; Apr.-Oct. 7am-9pm

LOCATION

• Driving Directions:
  From Cheraw:Take Hwy. 52 S. for approximately 4 miles, turn right at the park entrance.
  
  From Charlotte:Take Hwy 74 east to Hwy 601 east. From Hwy 601, take Hwy 9 south to Cheraw. Take Hwy. 52 S. for approximately 4 miles, turn right at the park entrance.
  
  Note: To access the campground, go past the first park entrance to the second park entrance on Hwy 52.
• Lake Location: Yes
• Miles to Nearest Hospital: 4
• Miles to Nearest Town: 4
• Miles to Nearest Grocery Store: 4

MILES TO:

• Charleston, SC: 145
• Columbia, SC: 84
• Florence, SC: 35
• Greenville, SC: 163
• Charlotte, NC: 78
• Raleigh, NC: 123
• Atlanta, GA: 297
• Augusta, GA: 158
• Savannah, GA: 220

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

• Are there Cabins or Villas at this Park?: There are eight one-bedroom cabins at Cheraw State Park along with two group camps. 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 17 sites with electric and water and 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 cabin and 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?: Golfing, Fishing, Boating, Picnicing, 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 cheraw@scprt.com. We will respond to your email as soon as possible.