Santee State Park Day use area

Category: State park

Address: 251 State Park Rd, Santee, SC 29142, USA

Phone: +18038542408

Opening hours

Sunday: Open 24 hours

Monday: Open 24 hours

Tuesday: Open 24 hours

Wednesday: Open 24 hours

Thursday: Open 24 hours

Friday: Open 24 hours

Saturday: Open 24 hours

Reviews

Yashica Davis-Smith

Sep 10, 2022

Always a pleasure spending time with family

Jan Beard

Sep 7, 2022

Awesome

David Aston

Sep 5, 2022

Took my little girls swimming at state park great day highly recommend

jm lindley

Sep 4, 2022

I gave this this park a 4 but the cypress view side is a 5 and well worth the extra money. The road in and out of the lakeshore side is so bad that people have resorted to using the sides of the roads to get by therefore it gets a three even though the rest of the lakeshore campground seems nice. All in all we had a great time. The nature trails were full of wildlife and scenic views. Deer were foraging on all three of the hiking trails. Unfortunately the deer flies and gnats were a nuisance on the bike trail. There are trails all over the park and along the water that aren't on the trail map. Most of the banks along the lake are very steep which can provide great views of the lake especially the cypress forest in the distance but also limits access to the water. There is no official designated swimming area but there are several areas to swim at your own risk including a larger sandy area on the cypress view side of the park. The water can get deep fast though. We didn't see any alligators but there are lots of signs posted warning of their presence including all over an area that clearly was once their designated swimming area on the day use side. The visitor center is very nice as is the tackle shop. Everybody was super friendly and helpful. I must add that a Santee thunder and lightning storm is a spectacular event all by itself.

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Questions & Answers

Is there some where to go swimming at for the public that's just passing through and doing some scenic viewing and exploring?

Steve Bowen | Sep 13, 2017
Sean G | Sep 12, 2021

There isn't a pool, but you can swim in the lake. If you're not camping you can purchase a day pass. I believe it's around $3

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Do they have rentals Close to water??? I heard their cabins Can't b rented now because of remodeling

Renee Enzor | Sep 13, 2018
j c | Sep 13, 2018

is grilling allowed at the park?

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Need a 4 day get-a-way, put up a tent, find a spot for my 14 foot flat bottom and do some crappie / blue gill fishing. Would this be the place?

Richard Torres | Sep 13, 2018
Charles Flanery | Sep 13, 2018

Great place to get away and to fish sure thing

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Do all tent camping areas have bathroom/shower area rooms

Jamie Brigman | Sep 13, 2018
Angel Mazzoni | Sep 13, 2019

Yes, with hot water but no soap. No soap to wash your hands with either, but the bathrooms are cleaned daily so they’re pretty clean.

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How big are the gators in the water?

Ed Bonessi | Sep 13, 2018
Angel Mazzoni | Sep 13, 2019

I have seen bigger ones and water moccasins. Please stay out of the water.

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Can you fish off of the pier where the cabins are?

Ashley Chapman | Sep 13, 2017
Anthony Mease | Sep 13, 2017

Any one with a valid fishing license or a child with a licensed adult

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I am staying at a site with a 30amp outlet in September. Will I need a special adapter to plug in a regular extension cord?

Paul Davenport | Sep 12, 2021
Jim Wood | Sep 12, 2021

No adapter needed.. There is a regular outlet next to the 30 amp

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How much are the cabins for the weekend

Brett Lacheney | Sep 12, 2020
Thomas Campbell | Sep 12, 2020

You'll need to call the office. Price depends on time of year and holidays and events.

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Can you catch fish in the river at Santee Cooper I'd like to catch some catfish

melvin galbreath | Sep 13, 2019
Tell the Truth | Sep 13, 2019

Not much

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Can you rent kayaks? Canoes?

Samantha Kleckner | Sep 13, 2018
Meg Kandik | Sep 13, 2018

Yes, you can!

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Do they sell ice at the camp store?

Paul Davenport | Sep 12, 2021
Lauren Garner | Sep 12, 2021

Yes, they have a freezer with pre-packaged ice cream

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Is there RV parking for day use?

Zachary Walker | Sep 12, 2021
Lance LoAlbo | Sep 12, 2021

Yes, but its best to get online and see which spots are available for your chosen day. Most spots, of reserved, will have placards on them with the family name and dates.

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Are there any croc or gators

Jackylyn Day | Sep 12, 2021
Tony Schumpert | Sep 12, 2021

There's a big one in the sink hole pond.

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There is a piece of property on depot rd In Conway .That is gated says Santee on the fence looks like a place that you could put a boat in and camp. Just wanting to find out more information about the spot.

Sonic The hedgehog | Sep 12, 2021
Sean Hessenthaler | Sep 12, 2021

Santee state park is on lake Marion. It's nowhere near Conway. Check with someone at a locale bait shop in Conway. An additional thought, it may be connected to Santee Cooper electric.

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how muchfor a week end cabin on water

Richard Deveau | Sep 13, 2019
Penny Nettles | Sep 13, 2019

They have their cabins booked ahead so you have to go and reserve them I was up there about 2 months ago and was told they go for 150.00 a night, and they stay pretty booked.So I would check into it .Just give them a call so you can go have your night in the cabin on the water.

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Is there a playground?

Deirdre Symons | Sep 13, 2019
Cat Barber | Sep 13, 2019

Yes

What's the prices of the cabin for the weekend

Marquieta Shaw | Sep 13, 2019
Terrey Streath | Sep 13, 2019

https://reserve.southcarolinaparks.com/santee

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Are there showers in the camping area?

Kim Reimer | Sep 13, 2019
{Willow} Eves | Sep 13, 2019

Yes in the restrooms

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Can you horse back ride on the trails?

Elizabeth Oliver | Sep 13, 2019
Rogers RailRoad Productions | Sep 13, 2019

Since I been going. I've never seen any horses on trails or signs saying that there are. That's not exactly something available to visitors by the park. Bikes on the trail, definitely. Animals like your pets yes. You may have to find farms and ranches close by that actually let you get on horses but unless you to pay a fine for violating a law by bringing horses in the park, I wouldn't bring them. There are places close by though

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Is there a baited and tackle shop at or near Santee state park?

Gwendolyn Carter | Sep 13, 2018
Taylor Green | Sep 13, 2018

Yes

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Can you buy a fishing license at the campground?

Vicki Hanson | Sep 13, 2018
Christian Twitty | Sep 13, 2018

Yes

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Can you just come up and sit to enjoy the water?

Beckett Straub | Sep 13, 2018
Jason Hodge | Sep 13, 2018

Very nice place there, faculty is very helpful and friendly

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How many does each cabin sleep

mae lee | Sep 13, 2018
sabrina gillian | Sep 13, 2018

They have different size cabins my family stayed in 6 person was real nice

How much are the cabins at Santee? Especially a 1 or 2 bedroom.

Josette Warren | Sep 13, 2018
Tiffany Monhollen | Sep 13, 2018

All are 2 bedroom with a futon. All queen beds. Off-season about $90 a night, during season about $150 a night, and there are minm nights you can rent. We try to go in on a Friday night and leave Sunday morning. Check out at 10am

Cual es el costo de una cabaña por una noche en ese lugar?...alguien me puede informar...

Martin Carrera | Jul 14, 2022
Tonya Dorsey | Jul 14, 2022

Rates vary by season and cabins starting at $74 & up

Is there a fish cleaning station at the Park Boat Ramp.

Cathy Akins | Apr 15, 2022
Raymond Belliveau | Apr 15, 2022

No

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When does the cabin close to the sesen

Phillip James Mcpeek | Oct 17, 2021
Jennifer Norton | Oct 17, 2021

Open year round

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Lake front cabins and near boat ramp. Do you have cabins on the dock

Joyce Turner | Sep 12, 2021
Southplaya (Bubba) | Sep 12, 2021

Yes they do and their really nice and affordable

Hello, are there lots available to put up shops? what is the price per day of each lot?

Angel Pascacio M | Sep 12, 2021
Cindy Palmer | Sep 12, 2021

I'm sorry, I have been there but didn't have a camper so I can't answer that.

Yes will they rent monthly how if so how long

James Wynne | Sep 12, 2021
Beth Henry | Sep 12, 2021

14 days per site....rented on a daily price....max consecutive days allowed in any state park is 42....must move sites every 14 days

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How much is the camping lots

Leslie Powell | Sep 12, 2021
Joseph Stone | Sep 12, 2021

14 to 20 a night

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Do the tent camp sites have outlets? We will be there friday night and the low is 32°.

Anthony Graham | Sep 12, 2021
Raynard Corr | Sep 12, 2021

The website lists Each site and what is available at the site such as electricity and what amps, water sewer.... You may also pull up the map of site to see your local innthe campground and its proximity to things like restrooms. I believe they all have electricity however I would make sure it is listed on whatever site you pick before booking

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Do you have wifi?

james jackson | Sep 12, 2021
lysandra simpson | Sep 12, 2021

Very limited Wi-Fi connections from the office so it's hit and miss.

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What about gators??

Robert Stevens | Sep 12, 2021
Sean G | Sep 12, 2021

There are gators in the lake, but I've only seen them on the backside, back in the swamp

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I have a 28ft camper, are there spaces for it 7 ARE THAY FULL HOOK UPS.

Dennis Hornbuckle | Sep 12, 2020
Mark Mckown | Sep 12, 2020

I would call them and find out

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Do all of your camping RV sites have septic hook up

Patricia Love | Sep 12, 2020
Lynngirl | Sep 12, 2020

No they don't, but there is a dump Station. Beautiful park.

Can you night fish off the bank if I pay at box

A Google User | Sep 12, 2020
Teresa Cooper | Sep 12, 2020

Yes

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Is there handicap access?

Patty Fulmer | Sep 12, 2020
sharon mosley | Sep 12, 2020

Yes

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How is the fishing?

John Furlough | Sep 12, 2020
Joe Blevins | Sep 12, 2020

It is home to a big fishing tournament.

Is there a price to go fishing?

Matthew Baur | Sep 12, 2020
Shawn Wiles | Sep 12, 2020

Some of the best fishing ever and it doesn't cost to fish

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Are there laundry facilities at the park or nearby?

Denise Wolff | Sep 12, 2020
Shane Durnin | Sep 12, 2020

None at park

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Roadtrip do you accept sleeping in suv for 1 night , if so what's the nightly price

Brenda Reeser | Sep 12, 2020
Emily Brantley | Sep 12, 2020

Yes not sure of the price

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Does the park do trick or treating on the saturday before Halloween? Trying to find a last minute spot but want it to be festive.

Holly Mcninch | Sep 13, 2019
Rundel Hampton | Sep 13, 2019

Not really sure, but you could probably contact the park for a more precise answer to your inquiry.

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Are there grills in the picnic shelters?

Luis Cedeno | Sep 13, 2019
Sara T | Sep 13, 2019

There are some grills and tables just by the parking lot, close to the pier with the villas on.

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Do they have a laundry room

Paul Gates | Sep 13, 2019
Ben Reed | Sep 13, 2019

Yes both sides of the campsite!

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Are there outlets?

Jenna Guerra | Sep 13, 2019
{Willow} Eves | Sep 13, 2019

Yes

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is there a live bait shop at santee state park

Reginald Simpson | Sep 13, 2019
Ashli Curtis | Sep 13, 2019

Right up the road

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can you walk dogs on trails

NEM | Sep 13, 2019
Cat Barber | Sep 13, 2019

Yes as long as they are on a leash

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How can we look inside the cabins

J J | Sep 13, 2019
Allean Williams | Jul 14, 2022

Like to see in the cabin

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Will be checking in tomorrow , do you have WiFi ?

LYNDA CAPPS | Sep 13, 2019
Joshua Glenn | Sep 13, 2019

There is free wifi

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Do they sell children's books at the gift shop?

Jo Calizzi | Sep 13, 2019
Becky Stewart | Sep 13, 2019

One quick call to the gift shop and you'll know for sure!

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What is the latest time for campers to check in?

Tia Silvasy | Sep 13, 2018
Backpackerwdogs 1 | Sep 13, 2018

Not sure, call them or check their website. It has been awhile since I have been there.

Can you bring a golf cart

Janice Faulk | Sep 13, 2018
escott bergren | Sep 13, 2018

From what ive read. It says they have to be stickered and insured with a driver with valid license. And have to stick on the camping paved area. Basically not on the main road coming in and not on the trails.

How much does the pier cabins at state park usually run? Can't find any prices on line.

Terri Huggins | Sep 13, 2018
clint jones | Sep 13, 2018

150.00 per day

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Cost of camping?

Linda Thomas | Sep 13, 2018
sabrina gillian | Sep 13, 2018

Must call Santee State Park for details they will be happy to help

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I need to reserve a cabin in Santee Sc for 6 people July 3/5

Katrina Brown | Sep 13, 2018
Gerald Cecil | Sep 13, 2018

Call now. They get booked. Nice place. We enjoyed the trails.

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Are there boat rentals?

jeremy cobb | Sep 13, 2018
Anthony W. Starks | Sep 13, 2018

Just canoes & kayaks. The only other boat rental I know of is thru guided tour services.

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Are there any amusement rides

Tonia McMillian | Sep 13, 2018
Anthony W. Starks | Sep 13, 2018

No amusement rides, a true State park.

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