Does Lake wateree have a beach?

Living on lake wateree is very rural without a lot of boat traffic. The state park has good facilities and a camp ground as well as a place to launch your boat and buy gas for it. It also has a beach for swimming.

Is Lake wateree open to the public?

7 a.m. to 5 p.m., daily with extended summer hours.

Can you water ski on Lake Wateree?

Enjoy swimming, fishing, wakeboarding, water skiing, kneeboarding, tubing, wake surfing, air chair, wake skating, sightseeing and touring the lake. Have fun renting jet skis that can be enjoyed by any age as a passenger or operator. Our jet ski rentals can pull most water toys depending on the jet ski model rented.

Can you boat on Lake Wateree?

Lake Wateree State Recreation Area offers boating and bank fishing access. Five are privately owned and operated.

Are there alligators in Lake Wateree?

Alligators are common in South Carolina and definitely present in Kershaw County, but are unlikely to venture into Lake Wateree, say experts.

Is Lake Wateree safe to swim in?

Is swimming allowed at Lake Wateree State Park? Yes, we have swimming in our Day-Use area. There are picnic tables, grills, and the lake stays primarily sandy and gently slopes out into the lake. It is swim at your own risk.

How much does it cost to camp at Lake Wateree State Park?

To make your reservation call the Tackle Shop at 803-482-6401. Minimum rate for primitive site is $15-20 per night.

Is Lake wateree safe to swim in?

Is it safe to swim in Lake Wateree?

Is Lake wateree contaminated?

Lake Wateree, a recreation hot spot north of Columbia, is the only lake in South Carolina known to have toxic levels of algae, a resilient plant that some suspect is growing because of pollution and blistering summer weather.

What’s the water level at Lake Wateree?

Current Lake Levels

name of lake actual date lake message updated
Fishing Creek Lake 98.2 9/1/2021 10:44:00 AM
Lake Dearborn – Great Falls 86.0 9/17/2021 8:43:00 AM
Cedar Creek – Rocky Creek 98.3 None
Lake Wateree 96.5 4/4/2022 2:02:00 PM