Fairfield County, SC
Including:
- Rion
- Rockton
- Winnsboro
- Monticello Reservoir
- Parr Reservoir
- Rocky Creek Lake
- Lake Wateree
Map of Fairfield County
Parks and recreation areas
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Description
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This boat ramp provides access to Rocky Creek Lake.
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Just outside of the entrance to Lake Wateree State Recreation Area, River Road (#101) crosses Duchman Creek (also known as “Dutchman's Creek”) at the James H. (Mac) McSwain Bridge. A nice walkway runs along the east side of this bridge, where you can get some spectacular views of Lake Wateree. From the north end, the walkway continues to the entrance to the Lake Wateree State Recreation Area.
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(Winnsboro)
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This is a great park in downtown Winnsboro with walking paths, picnic shelters, a pond, and a fountain.
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Just north of Lake Monticello Park is this boat launch area on the Monticello Reservoir.
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This recreation area on the Monticello Reservoir has a softball field, basketball and tennis courts, a fishing pier, and several picnic tables overlooking the lake.
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This state park is a popular place for launching boats onto Lake Wateree. Many picnic tables overlook the lake, and there is a small playground. Several hiking trails wind around Desportes Island and the mainland. The camping area features a paved road with 72 campsites, some of which are on the lake.
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(Rockton)
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The Official Railroad Museum of South Carolina offers excursion rides over the restored portion of its 11-mile railroad. The train ride lasts approximately one hour.
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[7 listed]
Bicycling routes
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Length
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Terrain
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Description
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24.7 kilometers
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Moderately hilly
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This route begins in the town of Blythewood and loops around to the north.
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For more information about Fairfield County, see http://www.sciway.net/cnty/fairfield.html.
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