Lee State Park is a state park in Bishopville, Lee County, in South Carolina's Pee Dee. Admission is free. It is open 9 a.m.–sunset daily. Facts read from the official page on October 25, 2026.
- Hours9 a.m.–sunsetofficial hours below
- AdmissionFree entry
- WhereBishopvilleLee County, Pee Dee
- DogsLeashed, 6 ftrules below
About Lee State Park
Lee State Park was built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in 1935 along the Lynches River near Bishopville. Paddlers can float the floodplain forest, and children can fish for catfish in the artesian pond.
Plan It In Three Lines
Getting In
Free to enter.
9 a.m.–sunsetBring 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
Goodale State Park is about 19 miles away (straight line).
2 places within 30 miles
Lee State Park Hours
Hours in a day
- ParkEvery day9 a.m.–sunset
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.
- Day use area, trails and Loop Road open 9 a.m. to sunset, daily.
- Park office: Open Tuesday-Thursday 11am-12pm, Friday-Sunday 10am-5pm, closed Monday.
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: 487 Loop Rd Bishopville, SC 29010
- Phone: 803.428.5307
- Map point: 34.21173,-80.19893, from OpenStreetMap, checked against the U.S. Census geocode of the street address. Directions in Google Maps
- Official page: southcarolinaparks.com/lee
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.
Not confirmed: stroller rules. The official page we read does not mention strollers; boardwalks and paved paths may suit them, but call ahead.
Near Lee State Park
- 1Goodale State ParkState Parkabout 19 mi
- 2Woods Bay State ParkState Parkabout 22 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 Lee State Park
- Oct 29Haunted Hotel Invades the Center (free trick-or-treat, Florence Center)Florence · about 23 mi
- Nov 6American Patriot Coffee Holiday MarketCamden · about 24 mi
- Nov 6–14One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (Florence Little Theatre)Florence · about 23 mi
- Nov 6–7Partzilla ArenacrossFlorence · about 23 mi
- Nov 7SC Pecan Music and Food Festival (22nd annual)Florence · about 23 mi
- Nov 9Florence Symphony Orchestra: Lyric & FireFlorence · about 23 mi
41 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 Lee State Park?
Admission is free.
Are dogs allowed at Lee 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.
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 Lee State Park?
Day use area, trails and Loop Road open 9 a.m. to sunset, 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
- Lee 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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