you’ve got the option to fish along the shoreline or head out to open water.
Together with the larger Lake Marion, the combo is called theSantee Cooper Lakes.
Still, there are plenty of fishing opportunitiesalthough keep an eye out for gators.
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Folks looking to safely swim can visit Overton Beach Park.
Drop anchor on this popular Southern lake, accessible only through Devils Fork State Park in Salem, year-round.
The state park has 20 lakeside villas, ideal for family getaways.
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Just west ofColumbia, its a region bursting with adventure, and the lake is its crown jewel.
Or, take to the waterside trails for hiking and biking.
As summers temperature rises, add water skiing, kneeboarding, and scuba diving to the days agenda.
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CalledClarks Hill Lakeon the Georgia side, it’s located northwest ofAugusta.
Here, you’re able to cast lines for largemouth bass, crappie, bream, and catfish.
It shares a border with Georgia, and its undeveloped 500 miles of shoreline provide a haven for wildlife.
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Dip your toes in the water at the small sandy beach atHigh Falls Park.
Hopefully, youll never see ghosts in either.
But beyond the water, the wetlands and woodlands here are home to a variety of plants and wildlife.
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You may spot bald eagles, ospreys, and other waterfowl.
The park even has a smaller 2-acre fishing pond.
Choose one of four picnic shelters for a family gathering.
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Camping is very primitive and requires reservations.
southcarolinaparks.com;1079 Lake Warren Rd., Hampton, SC 29924
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