Lake Murray Dam North Recreational Area

Category: Park in Columbia, South Carolina

Address: 2101 N Lake Dr, Columbia, SC 29212, USA

Phone: +18032179221

Opening hours

Sunday: 10AM–8PM

Monday: 11AM–8PM

Tuesday: 11AM–8PM

Wednesday: 11AM–8PM

Thursday: 11AM–8PM

Friday: 11AM–8PM

Saturday: 10AM–8PM

Reviews

Seb Pan

Sep 27, 2022

Very nice to relax and watch the sunset 👍

UKANN Do It

Sep 27, 2022

Walk along Lake Murray Dam for recreation and romance, locking love with your sweetheart on the fence!

Shubhang

Sep 27, 2022

The best place for kayaking in the Lexington/Richland county. Nice place to view the sunset.

Leslie Gaston

Sep 25, 2022

Clean beautiful

Thanks! Your review is awaiting moderation.

Questions & Answers

Can dogs swim here?

Ray Hackett | Sep 28, 2019
Carl Levingston | Sep 28, 2019

Yes

Can I fly my drone there?

Vance Andrews | Sep 28, 2019
Taylor Barrett | Sep 27, 2021

They have a sign up telling you no

Read More

Is it open for swimming ?

Desiray Grecu | Apr 30, 2022
Kace Quartered | Apr 30, 2022

Almost... The Lexington side is where you're supposed to go to swim, and they charge for admittance. I believe it opens in mid - late may...

Read More

Can I do a summer party there?

Cjamison2022 | Sep 28, 2019
John Kellam | Sep 28, 2019

Yes

Can the shelters be RENTED for a birthday party or is it only a public first come first serve kind of thing?

Heather Miller | Sep 28, 2019
Tori Gregg | Sep 28, 2019

Yes you can call In make reservations. They allow you to do party's

Read More

Can u fish there

Mr. MoneyMaker | Sep 28, 2018
Francoise Crowell | Sep 28, 2018

Yes

Read More

How is the water to swim in

Linda Rinker | Jul 29, 2022
Ron Williams | Jul 29, 2022

The water feels great

Read More

What kind of fish are here and is there a lot near the docks?

Chandler Morris - Student | Apr 30, 2022
Samaheh | Apr 30, 2022

I have no information about the fishes over there, but yes there is a big lot next to the lake.

Read More

How large is lake murray??

Elizabeth Smalls | Sep 28, 2019
Aventureros PR | Sep 28, 2019

Lake Murray Area: 78.12 mi² Length: 41.01 mi Max. length41 mi (66 km)Max. width14 mi (23 km)Surface area50,000 acres (200 km2)Max. depth200 ft (61 m)Shore length1450 mi (724 km)Surface elevation360 ft (110 m)

Read More

Can I take my little dog with me to the beach at the lake?

lily Lamus | Sep 28, 2018
Jasper Keith | Sep 28, 2018

You can take your dog they allow animals out there as well

Read More

Are there grills the guest can use?

Stacy | Sep 28, 2018
Marshall McLean | Sep 28, 2018

Yes

Read More

are dogs allowed?

Tessa Zeto | Sep 28, 2018
Milton Smith | Sep 28, 2018

Leash only

Read More

Is fishing allowed

Maggie Perry | Sep 28, 2018
Randy Rowland | Sep 28, 2018

Sure. Just get a license.

Read More

Are dogs allowed?

Veronica Moras | Jul 29, 2022
Mollisa Grice | Jul 29, 2022

As far as I know they are not. But lots of people bring them. I think as long as they are on leash and cleaned up after it would be fine.

Read More

How much to enter?

GamerMCzig | Jul 29, 2022
Leslie Maddox | Jul 29, 2022

Depending on what time you go. It’s $5 to park.

Read More

Can you paddle board here?

Sarah Chace | Jun 29, 2022
Jose Mack | Jun 29, 2022

Yes

Read More

Is it still 5.00 to park at the boat landing?

Justina Harrison | Sep 27, 2021
Mo Renteria | Sep 27, 2021

Also, you only pay once for that day. You can leave and return and not pay again.

Read More

Can I bike safely in this area or path?

Cedric Henderson | Sep 27, 2021
Carlos Moreno | Sep 27, 2021

Yes, you can

Read More

Are the ramps open 24 hours ?

Jeff Hart | Sep 27, 2021
anthony martellini | Sep 27, 2021

Yes the boat ramps can be used 24 hours however if you go in between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. they're going to charge you $5 just to enter on the property

Read More

Can u still fish at night off the dock and bank!!!

Jared Ellison | Sep 27, 2021
Tylor Peruchetti | Sep 27, 2021

No, the parking zone closes at about 8pm..If you don't have a boat it'd not worth it..Bank fishing is horrible.

Read More

Are public restrooms open

frank flood | Sep 27, 2021
Tyrell East | Sep 27, 2021

No

Is this open to the public for swimming this season?

Samantha Hornsby | Sep 27, 2021
joe Marak | Sep 27, 2021

So far is closed the swimming public access by the dam

Read More

Can if rent boats here ,if so where at.

WE LOVE COOKING | Sep 27, 2021
justine robinson | Sep 27, 2021

No rental that I saw

Read More

what time can you start fishing here??

OG Kapone | Sep 27, 2021
Sue Pigott | Sep 27, 2021

Day and night. It's open during this season.

Read More

Are you allowed to get married there?

Melissa Black | Sep 27, 2020
Brett DeYoung | Sep 27, 2020

I've never performed a wedding there but I don't see why not if you went through proper channels. The gazebo at Irmo Park is also a lovely place for a wedding. I have performed one there.

Read More

Can I dish from my picnic seed and catch something?

Kojo Afram | Sep 27, 2020
Joyce Parker | Sep 27, 2020

Yes

Can u smoke cigarettes there??

Christian Brown | Sep 28, 2019
Susan Arrowood Crowder | Sep 28, 2019

Yes

Are pets allowed ?

Ke Garira | Sep 28, 2019
Sarah McClain | Sep 28, 2019

No pets except service animals are allowed on the walkway. Pets are allowed along the grass and picnic areas.

Read More

How much is it to get in the gate? Do they charge per person or by the carload?

Andrea Kinard | Sep 28, 2019
d d | Sep 28, 2019

3 to 4 dollars. Per car.

Read More

Can you use a beach umbrella at the beach area at the lake murray dam?

Jan Stotts | Sep 28, 2019
Chuck Counts | Sep 28, 2019

Yes

Are dogs allowed

Crystal Moore | Sep 28, 2019
MYAMI324 SPECIAL | Sep 28, 2019

Yes

Read More

Will there be a fireworks display this year? If so, when

Co Mur Murdaugh | Sep 28, 2019
Fredrick Jenkins | Sep 28, 2019

I'll check into that for you and get back with you.

How much are the rented shelters?

Amber Israel | Sep 28, 2019
Fredrick Jenkins | Sep 28, 2019

Good question ill find out for you

Can you camp here?

Dusty Moore | Sep 28, 2019
truecarolyn truecar | Sep 28, 2019

No, you cannot camp on the picnik boat docking side or the swim side of the dam but there is island you can camp out on.

Read More

Is there a volleyball net?

Amanda Guerra-Velasquez - Student | Sep 28, 2019
Carl Levingston | Sep 28, 2019

Bring your own!

Has anyone been swimming in the lake yet? Is it cold or ok to bring the lil ones swimming??

Brannon Hendrix | Sep 28, 2019
Kenneth Black | Sep 28, 2019

Yes been swimming and riding jet ski water feel's really relaxing

Read More

Can you catfish’s off this pier? What’s the best way? Besides a lot of patience

john Anderson | Sep 28, 2019
Sgt Maj Caine | Sep 28, 2019

Yes. I would put a 3way on the line. I'd use at least a 50lb green spider wire. Then put at least 8oz or 1lb weight on bottom of 3way with same type of line and use about 2 to 3 ft of line for weight. Then I would get a size 1 or 2 Yamajazu hook and use about 4 to 5 ft line off of 3way and take a piece of herring and cut it in half and throw about 40ft in front of the rocks that's closet to the damn on that pier and wait. You will catch em

Read More

Is fishing/picnic/swimming areas handicapped accessible? Would like to find a nice place to bring my family, but my father-in-law is limited and in a wheelchair. We are new to the area. Any information would be so greatly appreciated.

A Google User | Sep 28, 2019
Kimberly Carder | Sep 28, 2019

The swimming areas are handicapped accessible and there are picnic sites that are as well. The fishing pier however isn't because it's on on very rouh ground with tree roots and stones. I walk with a cane and and almost never made it. There are lots of other lovely sites there though, I think you will love it.

Is it open 24 hours to get in

Savannah Waites | Sep 28, 2018
Marshall McLean | Sep 28, 2018

Yes

Read More

Are dogs allowed to swim off leash here? Does anyone know for sure and not just an answer without assurance?

Tim Dickensheets | Sep 28, 2018
Jasper Keith | Sep 28, 2018

Yes dogs are allowed but they have to be on a leash unless they are train to follow orders

Is the beach open? I am in a line not moving through the gate. What is happening?

Gerard Fonte | Sep 28, 2018
Dillon Daley | Sep 28, 2018

Its open today, they may just not have opened yet.

Read More

Can you shoot fireworks

Patrick Tripptree | Sep 28, 2018
bryan hutto | Sep 28, 2018

There is a large fireworks display on the lake and at the state park. Don't know if you shoot them at the park.

Read More

How much do you have to pay to get in ?

notViolyy | Sep 28, 2018
bryan hutto | Sep 28, 2018

Two options up to 3 dollars per car or truck. If you are going mulptle time they have a pass for 45 bucks

Read More

How much is it to drop your boat or jet skies in and park?

Charles Saunders | Sep 28, 2018
Gary Smiley (Bigguy) | Sep 28, 2018

$3 to park car or truck.I don't have water vehicle so don't know about dock fees.

Read More

Are there picnic tables

Quaneisha Lee | Sep 28, 2018
Marshall McLean | Sep 28, 2018

Yes

Read More

Is there free or cheap camping nearby

John Justice | Sep 28, 2018
Dillon Daley | Sep 28, 2018

Dreher island state park is within 20-25 minutes. Very nice camping on the lake.

Read More

is it 24 hour fishing?

Chase Nichols | Sep 28, 2018
Marshall McLean | Sep 28, 2018

Yes

Read More

What's the address for the beach side???

Quanna Brown | Sep 28, 2018
Neha Maheshwari | Sep 28, 2018

2101 n lake dr

Do you have to pay?

Brandon Oxendine | Sep 28, 2018
Paul Caughman | Sep 28, 2018

Only during the day time

Read More

What is the address that you put into the GPS for the beach entrance?

sam mcclay | Sep 28, 2018
daniel shealy | Sep 28, 2018

2101 north lake drive columbia sc

Can the kids swim today

April Bryant | Sep 28, 2018
LeAnna Herring | Sep 28, 2018

Couple more weeks! They can put their feet in tge water!!

Read More

I don't see a beach..is there one

Cindy Young | Sep 28, 2018
Monte Sundberg | Sep 28, 2018

Yes, on east side if dam... Right past public parking for Dam running pedestrians..

Read More

Is there public restrooms?

B Willis | Sep 28, 2017
Carl Levingston | Sep 28, 2017

Yes

Thanks! Your answer is awaiting moderation.

Thanks! Your question is awaiting moderation.

Related Places