Dreher Island State Recreation Area

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Dreher Island State Recreation Area


Located in Newberry County, SC.

Picnic TablesHikingCampgroundCabinsLake AccessFishingBoat Ramp

3677 State Park Road
Prosperity, SC 29127

Voice, 803-364-4152
Fax, 803-364-0756

E-Mail: dreherisland@scprt.com

http://www.southcarolinaparks.com/park-finder/state-park/1371.aspx

This park on Lake Murray is made up of three islands linked to the mainland by a causeway and two bridges. Twelve miles of shoreline offer opportunities for boating, fishing, and camping.


Features and facilities
Hours

  • Standard time, 6:00a - 6:00p
  • Daylight savings time, 6:00a - 9:00p

Admission

  • Adults, $2.00
  • South Carolina senior citizens, $1.25
  • Youth (ages 15 and under), Free

Camping fee

$18.00 to $20.00 per campsite per night

Other fees

  • Villas, $115.00 - $165.00 per night
  • Picnic shelters, $30.00 - $38.00 per day
  • Recreation building, $120.00 - $150.00 per day

How to get there

Take I-26 to exit #85, which is “SC #202 – Little Mountain”. Go south on SC #202 for 2.9 kilometers. Turn right and go west on US #76 for 0.9 km. Turn left onto Wheeland Road (#20) and go south 9.6 km. Turn left onto Macedonia Church Road (#26) and go southeast 2.0 km. Turn left onto Dreher Island Road (#15) and go east 0.9 km. Turn right onto State Park Road (#571), and follow this road to Dreher Island. Thanks to Steve Warner for providing corrections to these directions.

OR

Take I-26 to exit #91, then go south on SC #48 into Chapin. You will be on Columbia Road; follow this for 2 miles. You will round a sharp left curve, cross a railroad track, and come to a stoplight at US #76. Turn right and follow US #76 for 3.7 miles, then turn left on St. Peters Church Road (you will see the sign for St. Peters Church). Go 2.9 miles on St. Peters Church Rd., then turn left onto Dreher Island Road. Follow this road for 3.2 miles. Turn left onto State Park Road (#571), and follow this road to Dreher Island. Thanks to Tensie Campbell for these directions.

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Latitude 34.09111, Longitude -81.4125

Web site maintained by Mike Adams, mike@sciway.net. [008-13-29]

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