Goodale State Park is a state park in Camden, Kershaw County, in South Carolina's Midlands. Admission is free. It is open 9 a.m.–6 p.m. daily. Facts read from the official page on October 25, 2026.
- Hours9 a.m.–6 p.m.official hours below
- AdmissionFree entry
- WhereCamdenKershaw County, Midlands
- DogsLeashed, 6 ftrules below
About Goodale State Park
Goodale, near Camden, is built around a Civil War-era mill pond lined with cypress trees, with a three-mile paddling trail through the trees and aquatic plants. A 1.5-mile sandy nature trail, shoreline fishing and picnicking are also on offer.
Plan It in Three Lines
Getting In
Free to enter.
9 a.m.–6 p.m.Bring 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
Lee State Park is about 19 miles away (straight line).
3 places within 30 miles
Goodale State Park Hours
Hours in a day
- ParkEvery day9 a.m.–6 p.m.
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.
- 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., daily
- Park office: 11 a.m. – noon, daily
Admission and Passes
- Free admission
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: 650 Park Rd Camden, SC 29020
- Phone: 803.876.8512
- Map point: 34.28607,-80.52277, from OpenStreetMap, checked against the U.S. Census geocode of the street address. Directions in Google Maps
- Official page: southcarolinaparks.com/goodale
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.
- EV Charging Station
Not confirmed: stroller rules. The official page we read does not mention strollers; boardwalks and paved paths may suit them, but call ahead.
Near Goodale State Park
- 1Lee State ParkState Parkabout 19 mi
- 2Lake Wateree State ParkState Parkabout 22 mi
- 3Sesquicentennial State ParkState Parkabout 26 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 Goodale State Park
- Through May 31EdVenture Children's Museum (Columbia)On nowColumbia · about 28 mi
- Through Oct 30Boo at the Zoo (Riverbanks Zoo & Garden)On nowColumbia · about 28 mi
- Nov 1 – Mar 7South Carolina State Museum First SundayColumbia · about 28 mi
- Nov 2David SedarisColumbia · about 28 mi
- Nov 3Gamecocks men's basketball vs. Stetson (home opener)Columbia · about 28 mi
- Nov 6American Patriot Coffee Holiday MarketCamden · about 5 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 Goodale State Park?
Admission is free.
Are dogs allowed at Goodale 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?
Day admission here is free, so you do not need a passport for entry; it still covers the parks that charge.
What are the hours at Goodale State Park?
9 a.m. to 6 p.m., 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
- Goodale 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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