Poinsett State Park is a state park in Wedgefield, Sumter County, in South Carolina's Pee Dee. Admission is $3 for adults, less for SC seniors and children 6 to 15. It is open 9 a.m.–dark daily. Facts read from the official page on October 25, 2026.
- Hours9 a.m.–darkofficial hours below
- Admission$3 adultsper person
- WhereWedgefieldSumter County, Pee Dee
- DogsLeashed, 6 ftrules below
About Poinsett State Park
Poinsett State Park sits in the High Hills of Santee, where the Sandhills meet the coastal plain, and its mixed habitats give it unusual plant and animal variety. Trails link to the Palmetto Trail through Manchester State Forest, and a 10-acre lake has johnboat rentals.
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.
9 a.m.–darkBring The Dog?
Pets are not allowed in the cabins or the cabin areas.
Full rules belowMake It A Day
Congaree National Park is about 12 miles away (straight line).
3 places within 30 miles
Poinsett State Park Hours
Hours in a day
- ParkEvery day9 a.m.–dark
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.
- 9am-dark, year round
- Park office: 11am-noon & 4pm-5pm
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: 6660 Poinsett Park Rd Wedgefield, SC 29168
- Phone: 803.494.8177
- Map point: 33.80503,-80.53906, from OpenStreetMap, checked against the U.S. Census geocode of the street address. Directions in Google Maps
- Official page: southcarolinaparks.com/poinsett
Dogs And Strollers
- Pets are not allowed in the cabins or the cabin 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.
Not confirmed: stroller rules. The official page we read does not mention strollers; boardwalks and paved paths may suit them, but call ahead.
Near Poinsett State Park
- 1Congaree National ParkNational Parkabout 12 mi
- 2Santee State ParkState Parkabout 20 mi
- 3Sesquicentennial 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 Poinsett State Park
- Through May 31EdVenture Children's Museum (Columbia)On nowColumbia · about 27 mi
- Through Oct 30Boo at the Zoo (Riverbanks Zoo & Garden)On nowColumbia · about 27 mi
- Nov 1 – Mar 7South Carolina State Museum First SundayColumbia · about 27 mi
- Nov 2David SedarisColumbia · about 27 mi
- Nov 3Gamecocks men's basketball vs. Stetson (home opener)Columbia · about 27 mi
- Nov 6American Patriot Coffee Holiday MarketCamden · about 32 mi
39 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 Poinsett State Park?
Admission is $3 for adults, less for SC seniors and children 6 to 15.
Are dogs allowed at Poinsett State Park?
Pets are not allowed in the cabins or the cabin 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.
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 Poinsett State Park?
9am-dark, year round.
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
- Poinsett 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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