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Chester State Park is located near the town of Chester in Chester County, South Carolina. The 523acre park was developed by the Civilian Conservation Corps on land purchased in 1935.The park’s 523 acres include a 160-acre lake, a 450 foot long fishing pier/walking bridge connecting the opposite sides of the lake, with a two-mile nature trail that follows along the shoreline up to the Civilian Conservation Corps built stone spillway. Jon boat & Canoe rentals are popular in the warmer months, and the park also offers a boat ramp for visitors with electric or hand-powered personal boats. Picnicking, rental picnic shelters and a large playground system are located along the shoreline. As of November 16, 2013, Chester State Park also offers the first SC State Park tournament sanctioned disc golf course. This 27 hole course has three loops suitable for professional, tournament play with 18 of these holes having alternative tee’s for beginner/amateur level players.Lakeview Hall, a fully enclosed meeting facility overlooking the park lake, is regularly used for weddings, reunions, and corporate meetings. Boy Scouts, church groups, and many other organized groups frequent the primitive group camping area throughout the year. Chester State Park’s 25-site campground is open year-round and has many sites that may accommodate anything from single tents to 40-foot RVs.

Address: 759 State Park Rd, Chester, SC 29706, USA
Phone: (803) 385-2680
moc.trpcs@psretsehc
State: South Carolina
Zip Code: 29706


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Great state park with a lot to do. Really nice campground, lake and trails. Great place to hold an event or just enjoy nature.
9 years ago (11-12-2016)
This park has alot to do and great sites! Hiking, kayaking and camping!! Friendly staff and park rangers also!
8 years ago (05-02-2017)
Very small RV campground. Nice lake. There are trails to walk around the lake to the picnic shelters. Quiet.
9 years ago (09-10-2016)
One of many great state parks that our state has to offer.
9 years ago (29-01-2017)
One of the best parks I've been too. Good for the entire family. Only gave it 4 stars because the fishing is bad, haven't seen a big fish come out this lake.
9 years ago (09-10-2016)
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