South Carolina’s Largest Lakes

South Carolina is home to 12 major lakes with sizes ranging from 7,500 acres to 110,000 acres.

The lakes in South Carolina have contrasting views that make them unique such as Lake Jocassee in the upstate mountains and the swampy wilderness of Lake Marion in the lowlands of South Carolina.

No matter where you are in South Carolina there is always a major lake in driving range.

Lake Fishing Creek

Fishing Creek reservoir is an amazing lake whose waters flow into Lake Wateree. The lake is interesting for both tourists…

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Lake Whelchel – Cherokee County

  About Lake Whelchel Lake Whelchel is located in Cherokee County near the town of Gaffney. It is the primary water source…

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Santee Cooper Lakes – Marion and Moultrie

South Carolina Vacation Rentals, Lodging, and Timeshares The Santee Cooper Lakes are a terrific place to spend a vacation. If…

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Lake Thurmond / Clarks Hill Reservoir

Lake Thurmond (also known as Clarks Hill Reservoir) was built by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in 1954 for flood prevention…

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Lake Russell – US Army Corps of Engineers

Lake Russell is one of three lakes on the Savannah River between South Carolina and Georgia owned and managed by…

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Lake Wylie – The oldest lake on the Catawba River

Lake Wylie is one of four lakes built on the Catawba River. It is also the oldest lake on the…

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Lake Wateree – Eastern part of South Carolina

Lake Wateree is a 13,700 acre reservoir located in the eastern part of South Carolina.  It is a very old lake…

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Lake Monticello – designed for fishing

Lake Monticello is located near Columbia. It is owned by the same company, who also own and manage Lake Murray.…

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Lake Murray – one of the oldest in SC

Lake Murray is one of the oldest lakes in South Carolina and is the second major lake on the Saluda…

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Lake Keowee – Warpath Dam

Lake Keowee impounds two rivers, Little River and Keowee River. Warpath Dam impounds the Keowee River and the other dam near…

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