Dreher Island State Park is a state park in Prosperity, Newberry County, in South Carolina's Midlands. Admission is $6 for adults, less for SC seniors and children 6 to 15. It is open sunrise–dusk daily. Facts read from the official page on October 25, 2026.
- Hourssunrise–duskofficial hours below
- Admission$6 adultsper person
- WhereProsperityNewberry County, Midlands
- DogsLeashed, 6 ftrules below
About Dreher Island State Park
Dreher Island spans three islands and 348 acres on Lake Murray, about 30 miles from Columbia, with 12 miles of shoreline. It is a regular base for bass fishing tournaments and offers villas and lakefront campsites.
Plan It In Three Lines
Getting In
Adults pay $6; SC seniors and children 6 to 15 pay less, and children 5 and under are free. The $99 All Park Passport covers your whole vehicle for a year.
sunrise–duskBring The Dog?
Beginning January 1, 2020, pets will be allowed in camper cabins 2-5. Pets are not allowed in the villas or the villa areas.
Full rules belowMake It A Day
Pine Island State Park is about 9 miles away (straight line).
2 places within 30 miles
Dreher Island State Park Hours
Hours in a day
- ParkEvery daysunrise–dusk
Bars that fade start at sunrise or end at sunset or dark, which move with the season. The full hours, word for word, are in the list below.
- M-Su dawn to dusk
- Park office: 8am-5pm, daily; STORE HOURS: 7am-5pm daily (extended during peak season)
Admission And Passes
- Adults$6.00
- SC seniors$3.75
- Children age 6-15$3.50
- Age 5 & underFree
As listed on the official page, read October 25, 2026. SC senior rates need proof of age and residency.
Two adults, visit by visit, against the $99 All Park Passport
Two adults pay $12.00 a visit here. By visit 9 the day fees pass the $99 passport, which covers everyone in the pass holder’s vehicle at every state park for a year. Bars show the running total of day fees.
- $6 adults; $3.75 SC seniors; $3.50 children age 6-15; age 5 & under free.
Passes: the All Park Passport is $99 and gives unlimited entry to every South Carolina state park for everyone in the pass holder’s vehicle for one year; a seven-day passport is $65 (sold at the parks, not online). Half-price passports exist for SC seniors 65 and older and some other residents. Source: southcarolinaparks.com Park Passports, read October 25, 2026. Compare every park on our State Parks Passport page.
Directions And Contact
- Address: 3677 State Park Rd Prosperity, SC 29127
- Phone: 803.364.4152
- Map point: 34.09582,-81.41507, from OpenStreetMap, checked against the U.S. Census geocode of the street address. Directions in Google Maps
- Official page: southcarolinaparks.com/dreher-island
Dogs And Strollers
- Beginning January 1, 2020, pets will be allowed in camper cabins 2-5. Pets are not allowed in the villas or the villa areas. Pets are allowed in most other outdoor areas provided they are kept under physical restraint or on a leash not longer than six feet. Owners will be asked to remove noisy or dangerous pets or pets that threaten or harass wildlife. Pets are not allowed in the camper cabin area prior to January 1, 2020.
Not confirmed: stroller rules. The official page we read does not mention strollers; boardwalks and paved paths may suit them, but call ahead.
Near Dreher Island State Park
- 1Pine Island State ParkState Parkabout 9 mi
- 2Sesquicentennial State ParkState Parkabout 29 mi
Straight-line distances between map points, not driving miles. Dots sit in their true compass direction; distance is stretched near the middle so close neighbors stay readable.
Coming Up Near Dreher Island State Park
- Through May 31EdVenture Children's Museum (Columbia)On nowColumbia · about 29 mi
- Through Oct 30Boo at the Zoo (Riverbanks Zoo & Garden)On nowColumbia · about 29 mi
- Nov 1 – Mar 7South Carolina State Museum First SundayColumbia · about 29 mi
- Nov 2David SedarisColumbia · about 29 mi
- Nov 3Gamecocks men's basketball vs. Stetson (home opener)Columbia · about 29 mi
- Nov 7Gamecocks football vs. Texas A&M (Homecoming)Columbia · about 29 mi
53 more on the full events calendar.
Events within 40 miles, measured in a straight line to the centre of the event's town. Dates come from our checked events list; confirm with the organizer.
FAQ
How much does it cost to visit Dreher Island State Park?
Admission is $6 for adults, less for SC seniors and children 6 to 15.
Are dogs allowed at Dreher Island State Park?
Beginning January 1, 2020, pets will be allowed in camper cabins 2-5. Pets are not allowed in the villas or the villa areas. Pets are allowed in most other outdoor areas provided they are kept under physical restraint or on a leash not longer than six feet. Owners will be asked to remove noisy or dangerous pets or pets that threaten or harass wildlife. Pets are not allowed in the camper cabin area prior to January 1, 2020.
Does the All Park Passport cover this park?
Yes. The $99 All Park Passport gives a year of unlimited entry to every South Carolina state park for everyone in the pass holder’s vehicle, per southcarolinaparks.com.
What are the hours at Dreher Island State Park?
M-Su dawn to dusk.
What We Could Not Verify
- Holiday and storm closures change at short notice; check the official page the day you go.
- Stroller rules are not stated on the official page.
Sources
- Dreher Island State Park official page (read 2026-10-25)
- South Carolina State Parks: Park Passports (read 2026-10-25)
- OpenStreetMap (map point)
Last checked October 25, 2026 by the It’s South Carolina editor. Spot something out of date? Tell us.
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