Kershaw County, SC
Outdoor Recreation Guide
Including:
- Camden
- Lugoff
- Lake Wateree
- Wateree River
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Parks and recreation areas
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This access area on Lake Wateree is operated by Duke Power Company. It is located at the south end of the lake, just above the dam.
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(Camden)
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The site of the early village of Camden now features several restored buildings, a gift shop, and a nature trail. A replica of the Kershaw-Cornwallis house has been built, and some of the inside is furnished. Tours and slide shows are available.
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(Camden)
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Between the Kendall Mill and the Kershaw County Hospital is a park with a fitness course and picnic tables. To the northeast, you will find an old mill village with many restored houses. Kendall Lake is located behind the mill.
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This area provides access to the Wateree River just below the dam, and it is a popular fishing spot. It is also listed as a Wildlife Viewing Area.
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Cypress trees line the spring-fed pond which offers swimming, boating, and fishing. This is a good place to have a picnic, with some nice walking trails around the pond. The park also features a nine-hole golf course.
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(Lugoff)
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Poets Pathway is the creation of D. F. Dixon, artist and poet. Here you can relax and view a large collection of his artistic creations, plus a few works by other artists. A series of nature trails go through seven acres of land. Guided tours are available, or you can walk around and explore for yourself.
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(Lugoff)
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This boat ramp is located under the US #1 bridges between Camden and Lugoff. It is one of the few public access points on the Wateree River.
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Savage Bay is one of the few remaining undisturbed Carolina Bays, now protected from development. Unmarked trails lead you around the bay for observation.
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(Camden)
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This sports-oriented recreation area is located just west of downtown Camden, SC. It includes a disc golf course.
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[9 listed]
Bicycling routes
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Length
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Terrain
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10.8 kilometers
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This route goes thru some of the historic sections of Camden, where you can see many older houses that have been restored.
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26 kilometers
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From the Revolutionary War Park to the horse and farm land, this is an interesting route in the southern part of Kershaw County.
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For more information about Kershaw County, see http://www.sciway.net/cnty/kershaw.html.
Web site maintained by Mike Adams, mike@sciway.net. [008-13-29]
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