Chester State Park

Category: Park in Chester, South Carolina

Address: 759 State Park Rd, Chester, SC 29706, USA

Phone: +18033852680

Opening hours

Sunday: 9AM–9PM

Monday: 9AM–9PM

Tuesday: 9AM–9PM

Wednesday: 9AM–9PM

Thursday: 9AM–9PM

Friday: 9AM–9PM

Saturday: 9AM–9PM

Reviews

Chris Keefer

Oct 18, 2022

Did a moonlight paddle event with Rangers Tom and Josh. They were great hosts! Lake access is easy, and there's plenty of wildlife to watch for. If paddling by day, watch for fishing lines near the shore and footbridge. Shelter 1 gives you a great, private view of the lake. Have enjoyed all my visits to this park. One of my favorites!

Debbie Pennington

Oct 16, 2022

Small but very nice.

Jasmine Pelzer

Oct 12, 2022

We enjoyed the "Twilight Paddle" with the rangers. It was quiet, calm, and informational. We saw fish, herons, the spillway, the bridge and even a few stars despite it being a cloudy night. Nice group of people. Beginner friendly - a perfect way to tour the park by water and see if kayaking or canoeing is something you enjoy. Very cool to be on the lake in such darkness. We didn't think to bring a headlamp but many people did. Kayak rentals ✅ Restrooms ✅ Easy access kayak ramp ✅

Ben Williams

Oct 8, 2022

Nice park with a beautiful lake. Great for walking and kayaking. Lots of picnic tables and shelters. Campground looked to be pretty packed in so I don't know that I'd camp there if privacy is what you're after, but facilities all in great shape.

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Questions & Answers

Do they have grills

Anita Weston | Jun 24, 2022
Heather Barr | Jun 24, 2022

Yes they do

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Do they rent paddle boats an how much

Ashley Howell | Oct 23, 2019
Shannon Whitaker | Oct 23, 2019

I saw them there.. but didn't see anything about pricing

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Is there restrooms?

Karen Moseley | Sep 22, 2022
Susan Cok | Sep 22, 2022

Yes there are restrooms near the playground area and in the campground.

Can you magnet fish

Cheifs all day bud | May 25, 2022
Syrana Smith | May 25, 2022

I'm not exactly sure about that. However, I did see a YouTube video of a young boy Magnet Fishing at the park. Just call and make sure to get permission first before doing so. Great question :)

Can you swing there

Ann Murphy | Oct 22, 2021
Jonathan Howell | Oct 22, 2021

Oh yeah. Several available in camping area and more on main park side.

When can you fish at chester state park

Mark Sparks | Oct 23, 2019
Shane Durnin | Oct 23, 2019

During park hours listed on website if your not camping. 9a-9p

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Do y'all do Halloween for the kids

Tracy Wilson | Oct 23, 2019
Deloris Weldon | Oct 23, 2019

YMCA

Chester has 23 campsites. 9 is ADA. #23 has sewer connection. It really does.

William Queen | Oct 23, 2018
William Queen | Oct 23, 2018

Correction 25 sites.

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county campgrounds in SC?

Constance McDowell | Oct 23, 2018
William Queen | Oct 23, 2018

Union County Waxhaw has a county park. York county has a park called Ebenezer.

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Do they have full hook up?

John Ciccarelli | Aug 23, 2022
Linda Baker | Aug 23, 2022

Only 1 site is full hookup besides the Camp Host site. #23 and it is right beside the bath house. #12 is a great site with beautiful water views. #11 is a good site as well. #4 is a pull through and has lots of shade. A short walk across to the bath house. Bathhouse is very clean.

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Do yall have john boats for rent

John Smith | Jul 24, 2022
Marty Emigh | Jul 24, 2022

Yes they do. They also have canoes, kayaks, and peddle boats

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can you magent fish

Cheifs all day bud | May 25, 2022
Christopher Elkin | May 25, 2022

I don't see a reason why you could not. You are able to rent kayaks, paddle boats and small motor boats from the rangers. From the shore, you have access to about 2 sides of the lake. The long shore from dock to small dam. And after you cross the dock you can go about 1/2 mile more. The main stretch from the beginning of the dock to the small dam is Mayne a mile. There are spots to cast from for magnet fishing along the path but there is some thick brush in some spots. Off the dock the water is only about 4 to 6 feet deep. Because it is an occupied park by park rangers I don't know what kind of things you will find meaning your probably not going to find a body or gun out at the park. It is very family oriented and nice. Hope that helped.

Do you have to pay to cook on grill

Nicole Blackmon | Nov 26, 2021
Beth Tillman | Nov 26, 2021

No

Can you keep a few fish to eat while camping?

Reel Therapy | Oct 22, 2021
Angela Perciful | Oct 22, 2021

Yes. Be sure to abide by state dnr rules and regulations. I haven't had any luck fishing from the dock. Good luck!

Do I need to make a reservation?

Subzero O | Oct 22, 2021
Paul Scargill | Oct 22, 2021

Yes you need to reserve in advance. It is unlikely you will find an open site on the same day. Always full because it's a great little state park.

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What time is check in at the camp site

Christine Evans | Oct 22, 2021
Beth Henry | Oct 22, 2021

Check-in at all state parks is 2pm Check-out is noon This give the campground hosts ample time to have the sites ready for the next campers

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Why is there no swimming at Chester State Park

Linzi Sharpe | Oct 22, 2020
Glenn Hanna | Oct 22, 2020

According to the web site the lake in the park built by the CCC was never designed to accommodate swimming.

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Can you bike here?

Amber Leonard | Oct 22, 2020
Gary Black | Oct 22, 2020

I don't think you can bike there at least not in the trails.

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Where is the boat ramp located?

Mark Sparks | Oct 22, 2020
Rick Moss | Oct 22, 2020

Between the 1st and 2nd shelter

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How much does it cost to get in the gate?

Casandra Dul | Oct 22, 2020
Sanna Febin | Oct 22, 2020

It's $2 per person, NOT per car. They don't have a debit machine, so you need cash. Used to just be a box and envelopes. But last time we went, they actually had someone out there collecting money. However, they seemed chill when we were struggling to get exact change saying it was fine.

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Can u camp there?

Lightning J | Oct 23, 2019
Lightning J | Oct 23, 2019

How much is a site?Thanks everyone for your help

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Is the lake for swimming and wading? Is Chester near a beach?

Dierdre Green | Oct 23, 2019
Brian Wright | Oct 23, 2019

Around 3 hours from the south carolina coastline, also no swimming is allowed in the lake

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What hours can you fish if staying in a campsite?

John Brandt | Oct 23, 2019
Deloris Weldon | Oct 23, 2019

Dawn to dusk

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How much to rent

S Denise Rainey | Oct 23, 2019
Robert Elkins | Oct 23, 2019

Around $20 a night. Some sites are a little more expensive. We go for 3 days at a time and has never been over $23. a night before discounts if you have any.

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Do you charge to have a birthday party for kids

ivy mckenney | Oct 23, 2019
Deloris Weldon | Oct 23, 2019

No oncpay for the shelter

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Do you have spaces for a 32ft camper with one pullout? Sewer ,water and Electric. What are prices and opening on a weekend.

Kay Roberts | Oct 23, 2018
vernon baker | Oct 23, 2019

They do have sites big enough for a 32ft camper but they only have one with sewer hook up and the other one is for camp host only

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Is it a camp home for vaction can i see some pictures

Etta Robinson | Oct 23, 2018
Fern Montgomery | Oct 23, 2018

In order to see pictures of Chester State Park you need to call the park customer service and they will be glad to help you find what you want or need as giving information about it

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Are sitontop kayaks available to rent?

Jennifer Klepper | Oct 23, 2018
Amy Dority | Oct 23, 2018

Yes

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Are they open year round ?

Teresa White | Oct 23, 2018
Brandon Hall | Oct 23, 2018

Yes

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Can you bring a motorboat in state park

Timothy Sanders | Oct 23, 2018
David Clark | Oct 22, 2020

when will canoe rentals be available

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