Chester State Park
Chester State Park has been a haven for hiking, picnicking, boating and fishing for the surrounding communities in the South Carolina Piedmont ever since it was built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s.
Centrally located between Columbia and Charlotte, the park centers on a 160-acre lake, itself surrounded by a two-mile nature trail through the pine forest.
A community building, camping, archery range and johnboat rentals and an unusually serene, placid setting close to town are among this traditional state park’s attractions.
GENERAL
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Designation: Chester 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.
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Counties: Chester
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Acreage: 523
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When & How PRT Acquired: Purchased in 1935 from Lake View Corporation and various land owners
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Pets: Pets are allowed in most outdoor areas provided they are kept under physical restraint or on a leash not longer than six feet.
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Pay Phone on Site: Yes
HOURS
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Admissions: $2 adults; $1.25 SC seniors; age 15 & younger free
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Office Hours: 11am-noon
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Days and Hours of Operation: M-Su 9am-6pm (extended to 9 pm during Daylight Savings Time)
LOCATION
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Driving Directions:
From I-77: Take Hwy 97 or Hwy 9 to the town of Chester. The park is located on Hwy 72. 2 mi W. of town.
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Lake Location: Yes
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Miles to Nearest Hospital: 5
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Miles to Nearest Town: 3
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Miles to Nearest Grocery Store: 1
MILES TO:
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Charleston, SC: 165
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Columbia, SC: 55
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Florence, SC: 105
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Greenville, SC: 79
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Charlotte, NC: 50
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Raleigh, NC: 188
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Atlanta, GA: 218
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Augusta, GA: 111
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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Are there Cabins or Villas at this Park?: There are no cabins or villas at this Park.
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What kind of camping is available at this Park?: There are 25 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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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 chester@scprt.com. We will respond to your email as soon as possible.
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