Poinsett State Park

Located in Sumter County, SC.

6600 Poinsett Park Road
Wedgefield, SC 29168

803-494-8177

E-Mail: poinsett@scprt.com

Poinsett State Park web site

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This secluded area on the edge of the Wateree Swamp has some really unusual scenery, combining mountainous terrain with moss-draped trees of the swampland. If you're interested in hiking, horseback riding, or off-road bicycling, you will find plenty of trails in this state park and the adjacent Manchester State Forest, including the High Hills passage of the Palmetto Trail. There is even an equestrian camping area here. If you go here in the summer, be sure to bring plenty of bug spray.

Videos

• Palmetto Trail Poinsett State Park

Features and Facilities

• Picnic tables, shelters
• Hiking trails
• Bicycling trails: Unpaved
• Horse trails
• Palmetto Trail Access
• Developed campground
• Equestrian campsites
• Cabins
• Volleyball courts
• Fishing
• Boat rental
• Drinking water

Water Features

• pond

Public Restrooms

• Yes

Dogs Allowed

• Yes, but not in the cabin area

Hours of Operation

• 9:00a-Sunset

Admission or Parking Fee

• Free

Camping Fee

• Developed campsites, $13.74-$18.10 per campsite per night
• Equestrian campsites, $8.00-$9.00 per night

Other Fees

• Cabins, $70.64-$119.69 per night

Facility Rental

• The historic Tea Room is available for weddings, receptions, reunions and other social events. This room, located by the park lake, makes a beautiful location for any special event. To reserve the Tea Room, contact the park at 803-494-8177. Four picnic shelters are also available for family or other group gatherings, and may be reserved for $25.00-$38.00 per day. To make a picnic shelter reservation, call toll-free 1-866-345-PARK (7275).

How to Get There

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  Located southwest of Sumter, SC, between Wedgefield and Pinewood.

  Take US #76/US #378 (Garners Ferry Road) to Stateburg, SC, about 9.8 kilometers (6.1 miles) east of the Wateree River. Go south on US #261 (Kings Highway) 12.6 km. (7.8 mi.), then turn onto River Road as it forks off to the right. Stay on this road to get to the State Park Entrance.

  OR

  Take I-95 to exit #119 and go west on SC #261 for 30.1 kilometers (18.7 miles). Turn left onto Poinsett Park Road (#63), which leads into the State Park.

  This park is adjacent to the Manchester State Forest.

Latitude 33.80495, Longitude -80.5478 [PK164]

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