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Little Pee Dee State Park

Dillon, South Carolina
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Ownership: State Government
Official website: southcarolinaparks.com
Posted by: SCguide1 on October 6, 2009

Description

Named after the blackwater Little Pee Dee River, Little Pee Dee State Park is a subdued setting for those who want to enjoy the park’s natural features or fish the still waters of 54-acre Lake Norton.



Visitors can explore the park’s river swamp, examine features of the Sandhills region and admire an example of the mysterious geological depression unique to the Atlantic Coastal Plain, the Carolina Bay.



Guests also enjoy the park’s campground, nature trail and picnic area.





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Directions

From I-95: Take exit #193 onto Hwy 9 through Dillon. From Hwy 9 take a rt. onto Hwy 57 for approximately 11 miles. Turn left onto county road 22 (State Park Road), cross two bridges over the Little Pee Dee River and the park will be one mile on the right.



GPS coordinates:

N 34.32957

W 79.28329

Activities

Nature Trails: The Beaver Pond Nature Trail can be accessed from the park road or from the campground. This 1.3-mile trail to a beaver pond loops back to the original point of entry.



Fishermen appreciate Lake Norton’s ample collection of bream, bass and catfish.

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Services

Camping Information: Thirty-two sites have water and electrical hookups, while 18 tent sites include individual water, no electricity.



The campground is convenient to restroom facilities with hot showers.

Reservation info

1-866-345-PARK

southcarolinaparks.reserveamerica.com

Fees

$9-$13

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Reviews of Little Pee Dee State Park



Reviewed by SCguide1 on October 9, 2009

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Wow! Little Pee Dee State Park is a gem. The second I saw the sun glinting off the placid water of Lake Norton, I fell in love with the place. I also fell in love with the fact that this place is NOT a campground city. Amenities are adequate but basic. Most sites can handle small RV’s but not the really big rigs.

During my mid-week visit in October there was 7 campsites occupied, out of 50 sites available.
The place was quiet with very little vehicle traffic going in and out of the campground.

If you have your own boat, canoe or kayak, bring it. Exploration of Lake Norton is a great way to spend time at Little Pee Dee. Fishing is good too. Electric motors are the only allowed means of propulsion.
Jon boats, canoes and kayaks may be rented at $15/day but it might be hard to find a ranger to rent one from. They are not always present in the campground.

The Beaver Pond Nature Trail was easy and nice. Start at the ranger station for a longer hike (1.3 miles). You will cross the park access road after a short way and then head down to the beaver pond, where the trail loops around it. From there you will retrace your earlier steps back to the ranger station.

There is a nice playground set near the boat ramp and there are two picnic shelters close by as well. The large shelter, near the ranger station is quite nice and it even has a fireplace.
Also near the boat ramp is a displayed piece of petrified wood. Finding this was a surprise.

I’ve posted several photos of this park. Take a look. I’m sure you will agree that Little Pee Dee is a fine spot. If you visit, I’m sure you will agree that this place is fun, safe and clean.

FISHING NOTE: Sterile Grass Carp have been introduced to Lake Norton. These fish are vegetarian and are utilized for aquatic vegetation reduction. It is rare that an angler will catch one, but if that occurs it is asked that they be released back into the water.
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