Midlands has 12 South Carolina state parks and historic sites, and 3 of them list free admission (Barnwell, Goodale, Redcliffe Plantation). The rest charge per person, mostly $3 to $8 for adults, and the $99 All Park Passport covers the whole vehicle for a year. Every fee and rule below was read from the park’s own page on southcarolinaparks.com on 2026-10-16.
Midlands state parks: admission and dog rules
| Park | Where | Admission (checked 2026-10-16) | Dogs | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aiken | Windsor, Aiken County | $3 adult; $1.50 SC senior; $1 child 6-15; 5 and under free | Leash 6 ft; not in lodging | 803.649.2857 |
| Andrew Jackson | Lancaster, Lancaster County | $3 adult; $1.50 SC senior; $1 child 6-15; 5 and under free | Leash 6 ft; not in lodging | 803.285.3344 |
| Barnwell | Blackville, Barnwell County | Free admission | Leash 6 ft; not in lodging | 803.284.2212 |
| Chester | Chester, Chester County | $3 adult; $1.50 SC senior; $1 child 6-15; 5 and under free | Leash 6 ft; not in lodging | 803.385.2680 |
| Dreher Island | Prosperity, Newberry County | $6 adult; $3.75 SC senior; $3.50 child 6-15; 5 and under free | Leash 6 ft; not in lodging | 803.364.4152 |
| Goodale | Camden, Kershaw County | Free admission | Leash 6 ft; not in lodging | 803.876.8512 |
| Kings Mountain | Blacksburg, York County | $3 adult; $1.50 SC senior; $1 child 6-15; 5 and under free | Leash 6 ft; not in lodging | 803.222.3209 |
| Lake Wateree | Winnsboro, Fairfield County | $3 adult; $1.50 SC senior; $1 child 6-15; 5 and under free | Leash 6 ft; not in lodging | 803.482.6401 |
| Landsford Canal | Catawba, Chester County | $6 adult; $3.75 SC senior; $3.50 child 6-15; 5 and under free | Leash 6 ft; not in lodging | 803.789.5800 |
| Pine Island | Columbia, Lexington County | $6 adult; $3.75 SC senior; $3.50 child 6-15; 5 and under free | Leash 6 ft; not in lodging | 803.935.7700 |
| Redcliffe Plantation | Beech Island, Aiken County | Park admission free; house tours $10 adult, $6 SC senior, $5 child 6-15 | Leash 6 ft; not in lodging | 803.827.1473 |
| Sesquicentennial | Columbia, Richland County | $6 adult; $3.75 SC senior; $3.50 child 6-15; 5 and under free | Leash 6 ft; not in lodging | 803.788.2706 |
Do I need a Park Passport?
Admission is charged per person. Two adults at an $8 park pay $16, so the $99 All Park Passport, which covers everyone in the vehicle, pays for itself after about seven such visits. See the full list of all state parks, fees and passports.
Are dogs allowed?
Most parks allow dogs in outdoor areas on a leash no longer than six feet, and not in cabins or lodging. Beach rules differ, so check the park page. Stroller rules are not stated on the park pages we read; call the park office.
Sources: southcarolinaparks.com park pages, read 2026-10-16. Counties from the U.S. Census Bureau geocoder, or Wikipedia’s list of South Carolina state parks for rural addresses; regions are our editorial grouping. See our editorial standards.
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