Lake Warren State Park is a state park in Hampton, Hampton County, in South Carolina's Lowcountry. 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
- WhereHamptonHampton County, Lowcountry
- DogsLeashed, 6 ftrules below
About Lake Warren State Park
Lake Warren in Hampton County has a 200-acre lake for fishing and boating, a two-acre fishing pond, floodplain forest and wetlands. Two nature trails, picnic areas and a playground make it a Lowcountry day-use park.
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
Battle of Rivers Bridge State Historic Site is about 21 miles away (straight line).
1 places within 30 miles
Lake Warren 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. – 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: 1079 Lake Warren Rd Hampton, SC 29924
- Phone: 803.943.5051
- Map point: 32.83131,-81.16917, from OpenStreetMap, checked against the U.S. Census geocode of the street address. Directions in Google Maps
- Official page: southcarolinaparks.com/lake-warren
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 Warren State Park
- 1Battle of Rivers Bridge State Historic SiteState Historic Siteabout 21 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 Warren State Park
- Nov 26Habitat for Humanity Turkey Trot 5K (Beaufort)Beaufort · about 37 mi
- Feb 16–21Beaufort International Film Festival (BIFF 2027)Beaufort · about 37 mi
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 Warren State Park?
Admission is free.
Are dogs allowed at Lake Warren 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 Lake Warren State Park?
9 a.m. – 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
- Lake Warren 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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