Lake Greenwood State Park is a state park in Ninety Six, Greenwood County, in South Carolina's Upstate. Admission is $3 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$3 adultsper person
- WhereNinety SixGreenwood County, Upstate
- DogsLeashed, 6 ftrules below
About Lake Greenwood State Park
Lake Greenwood State Park covers more than 900 acres of hardwood forest with nearly a mile of shoreline on the 11,400-acre lake. Fishing, kayaking, hiking and bird watching are the main activities, with a campground by the water.
Plan It In Three Lines
Getting In
Adults pay $3; 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?
Pets are allowed in most outdoor areas provided they are kept under physical restraint or on a leash not longer than six feet.
Full rules belowMake It A Day
Ninety Six National Historic Site is about 5 miles away (straight line).
2 places within 30 miles
Lake Greenwood 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.
- dawn to dusk, daily
- Park office: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., daily (extended to 6 p.m. Mon-Wed, 8 p.m. Th-Fri., and 7 p.m. Sa-Su during Daylight Saving Time)
Admission And Passes
- Adults$3.00
- SC seniors$1.50
- Children age 6-15$1.00
- Age 5 & youngerFree
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 $6.00 a visit here. By visit 17 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.
- $3 adults; $1.50 SC seniors; $1 children age 6-15; age 5 & younger 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: 302 State Park Rd Ninety Six, SC 29666
- Phone: 864.543.3535
- Map point: 34.19318,-81.95595, from OpenStreetMap, checked against the U.S. Census geocode of the street address. Directions in Google Maps
- Official page: southcarolinaparks.com/lake-greenwood
Dogs And Strollers
- Pets are allowed in most 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.
Not confirmed: stroller rules. The official page we read does not mention strollers; boardwalks and paved paths may suit them, but call ahead.
Near Lake Greenwood State Park
- 1Ninety Six National Historic SiteNational Historic Siteabout 5 mi
- 2Battle of Musgrove Mill State Historic SiteState Historic Siteabout 28 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 Lake Greenwood State Park
- Nov 7Tab Benoit with Jesse Dayton: Soul of the Swamp TourNewberry · about 21 mi
- Nov 12Ashley McBryde: Into The Wild TourNewberry · about 21 mi
- Nov 13Gaelic Storm with JigJamNewberry · about 21 mi
- Nov 14Marty Stuart and His Fabulous SuperlativesNewberry · about 21 mi
- Nov 18Newberry Chamber Orchestra Fall ConcertNewberry · about 21 mi
- Nov 20 – Dec 18A Very Berry Christmas (Community Christmas Tree Lighting, North Pole Nights)Newberry · about 21 mi
19 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 Lake Greenwood State Park?
Admission is $3 for adults, less for SC seniors and children 6 to 15.
Are dogs allowed at Lake Greenwood State Park?
Pets are allowed in most 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.
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 Lake Greenwood State Park?
dawn to dusk, daily.
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
- Lake Greenwood 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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