Lake Prestwood is located in Hartsville South Carolina very close to a larger lake called HB Robinson. Both lakes impound the waters of Black Creek. Based on my personal observations and comparisons with other known size lakes, I estimate the size of Lake Prestwood to be about 330-450 acres in size….
Lake Prestwood is located in Hartsville South Carolina very close to a larger lake called HB Robinson. Both lakes impound the waters of Black Creek. Based on my personal observations and comparisons with other known size lakes, I estimate the size of Lake Prestwood to be about 330-450 acres in size. This lake was originally designed to serve the Sonoco Products Company. The public relations office can be contacted at 864-383-7425. The Lakeview Motel is located along the shoreline of Lake Prestwood. Public access to the lake is provided at Lawton Park in Hartsville SC. This park is a City of Hartsville facility.
I visited this lake September 8, 2011. This lake turned out to be one of the most scenic small lakes in South Carolina. The lake has dark water with lily pads growing along the shoreline and a very sandy bottom. The trees which grow along the shoreline are swollen at the base of the tree trunks. I have posted some photos below which show some of these beautiful trees. I did not see any boaters on the lake during my visit, however kayak rentals are available at Lawton Park where these photos were taken.
In addition to Lake Prestwood, the Hartsville area includes Lake HB Robinson, Cheraw State Park, Carolina Sand Hills National Wildlife Refuge, Sand Hills State Forest, Darlington NASCAR Race Track, and Sugarloaf Mountain Recreation Area. Cheraw State Park and Carolina Sand Hills both have small lakes open to the public. You can easily spend several days visiting all of these places.
During my visit to Hartsville South Carolina, I stayed at the Fairfield Inn by Marriot. The room was in excellent condition and the service was outstanding. I highly recommend staying at this fine hotel.
A South Carolina Fishing License is required to fish this lake.
LAKE PRESTWOOD VIDEO shot from Lawton Park Hartsville SC
Lake Prestwood – City of Hartsville
Hartsville Chamber of Commerce
Bass, Bream, catfish
The Field & Stream Bass Fishing Handbook
Lake Prestwood sits right in Hartsville, in Darlington County, and it carries a surprising amount of history for a town lake: it was created back in 1896 when Black Creek was dammed to power the Carolina Fiber Company paper mill — the operation that grew into today’s Sonoco. That makes it one of the oldest reservoirs in the Pee Dee.
Now it is a relaxed local fishing lake of roughly 280 acres, with a public boat launch and good populations of largemouth bass, bluegill and chain pickerel. Its convenient in-town location, near Coker University and area parks, makes it an easy after-work or weekend cast.
About 280 acres, right in Hartsville in Darlington County.
In 1896, when Black Creek was dammed for the Carolina Fiber Company paper mill, now Sonoco.
Largemouth bass, bluegill and chain pickerel, with a public boat launch.
Channel catfish, common at the Draper WMA lakes (illustration, public domain). The Draper WMA lakes…
Bluegill, a popular panfish at the Bonneau Ferry lakes (public-domain illustration). Bonneau Ferry Wildlife Management…
Channel catfish, common at the Webb Center Lakes (illustration, public domain). The Webb Center Lakes…
Largemouth bass, a top catch at the Mountain Lakes (illustration: USFWS, public domain). The Mountain…
Bluegill, a popular panfish at Star Fort Pond (public-domain illustration). Star Fort Pond is a…
Channel catfish, common at Lancaster Reservoir (illustration, public domain). Lancaster Reservoir is a 60-acre fertilized…
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Several years ago an article appeared in the Rock Hill Herald about a small lake near York/Chester county line near a monadnock, not accessible by car yet. What do you know about this lake & its exact location?
Please correct your spelling errors. The town is Hartsville not Hartsfield. The company referred to is Sonoco not Sonoca.
Hi Thomas,
Thank's a lot for this. Everything corrected :)