Lake Greenwood State Recreation Area
- Lake Greenwood State Recreation Area
South Carolina State Parks
name= Lake Greenwood State Recreation Area
caption=
built= 1938
area= convert|914|acre|km2|0
closest_town= Ninety Six, SC
camping_sites= paved tent and RV sites, primitive group camping area
hiking_trails= convert|.8|mi|km|0 nature trail
other_info=park has playground equipment, boat ramps and shower facilities
footnotes=
Lake Greenwood State Recreation Area is a state park located near the town of Ninety Six in Greenwood County, South Carolina. The convert|914|acre|km2|1|sing=on park partially sits on a series of peninsulas on the convert|114000|acre|km2|1|sing=on Lake Greenwood.
The state park sits on land donated in 1938 by Greenwood County and was one of 16 built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in South Carolina. Many of the structures built by the corps are still prominent features at the present day including picnic shelters, a water fountain, a lakeside terrace and a boathouse.
Activities available at the park include picnicking, fishing, boating, hiking and camping. An education center at the park features an interactive exhibit detailing the history and projects of the Civilian Conservation Corps. A half distance Ironman competition is hosted by the park each September.
External links
* [http://www.southcarolinaparks.com/park-finder/state-park/926.aspx Official website]
* [http://www.sctrails.net/Trails/ALLTRAILS/hiking/Midlands/GreenwoodLake.html Greenwood Lake Nature]
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