
Cheraw State Park
Cheraw, South Carolina(View other Cheraw area campgrounds)
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Ownership: State GovernmentOfficial website: southcarolinaparks.com
Posted by: SCguide1 on October 3, 2009
Description
Large, 7,361 acre state park developed by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), a New Deal Program created by President Franklin D. Roosevelt. The program was designed to provide employment during the Great Depression while addressing national needs in conservation and recreation.The CCC was instrumental in the development of many of South Carolina's state parks. A number of buildings built by the CCC in the 1930's are still in use at this park.
An 18-hole championship course winds its way through the long-leaf pinelands of the traditional state park, a course that’s earned notice from the Aubudon Society for the way it’s managed to preserve and protect the habitat it shares with uncommon critters such as red-cockaded woodpeckers and fox squirrels.
Camping Information: Each campsite is packed gravel and has individual water and electrical hookups. The pull-through sites accommodate RVs up to 40 feet, others up to 34 feet.
The campground is convenient to restrooms with hot showers. Six of the 17 sites are waterfront on Lake Juniper, the park's 360-acre lake. A dump station is available for RVs.
An equestrian campground and a boat-in primitive campground is also available.
Directions
From Charlotte:Take Hwy 74 east to Hwy 601 east. From Hwy 601, take Hwy 9 south to Cheraw. Take Hwy. 52 S. for approximately 4 miles, turn right at the park entrance.GPS coordinates to Cheraw State Park office:
N 34.64949
W 79.91734
GPS coordinates to Juniper Lake campground:
N 34.64357
W 79.89074
Activities
•Boating and Boat Access: A boat ramp provide access to Lake Juniper for private boat with no more than 10 horsepower.•Canoe Rentals: Canoes and kayaks rent for $15/day or $3/hr.
•Boat Rentals: Non-motorized fishing boats rent for $12/day
•Equestrian Camping: The equestrian camping area is located near Lake Juniper and includes central water. Sites rent for $8-9/site/night.
To make a reservation for equestrian camping, contact the park directly.
•Equestrian Trail: The park's 15 miles of equestrian trails connect to Sandhills State Forest equestrian trails.
Golf overview: Golfers of all levels will enjoy this picturesque championship layout. Cut through a pine forest along the shores of Lake Juniper this challenging course was designed by Tom Jackson. Facilities include an 18-hole championship golf course, clubhouse, practice green, driving range, pro shop and snack grill.
For tee times call the pro shop at 800-868-9630.
The seasonal hours of operation for the golf course from Dec. 1 through Feb. 15 are Tues. through Sun. 7am -3pm.
Guidebooks
- The Best in Tent Camping: The Carolinas
- The U.S.A. Comprehensive Public Camping Guide (Lower 48), Vol. 8: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina
Services
Family campground, Equestrian campground and boat-in primitive campground all have different amenities. Refer to provided website for further information.Reservation info
Reserveamerica.com1-866-345-PARK
Fees
$4-$15Photos from Cheraw State Park
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