Recreation on land and water

Lake Wateree

Anglers searching for that special location to reel in the big fish will discover a wide range of fishing opportunities in the area. There are numerous landings and marinas offering access to the over 13,000 acres of Lake Wateree, with 242 miles of shoreline. Lake Wateree also provides a setting for sailing, canoeing, kayaking, diving, tubing, water skiing, wind surfing, seeing, and just cruising.

Camden Riverfront Environmental Park

This new park at the historic Port of Camden features an interior half-mile meandering waterway which hosts fish and wildlife, a canoe/kayak launch, observation areas, bridges and walking trail. 175 Bramblewood Plantation Rd.

Wateree River Veterans Park

This 35-acre riverfront park in Lugoff with a 2,112-foot long, eightfeet wide walkin trail and floating kayak launch. Hours are 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. daily. 550 Highway 1 South in Lugoff.

Carolina Motorsports Park

“The Road Racing Center of the Carolinas,” this full 2.3-mile road course opened in July 1999, and now the Park also features a .70 mile Kart track. The site is an old World War II fighter training base located on U.S. 521 in Westville. Take a spin around the track, or come out to one of their numerous events and watch other enthusiasts race. www.carolinamotorsportspark.com

The Tennis Center of Camden & Pickleball Plaza

Located in downtown Camden, the new $3.5 million racquet complex is booking USTA sanctioned tournaments year ‘round. It features 16 lighted tennis courts, canopies for shading, front porch areas, a pro-shop, 3,500 feet of lighted walking trail, and more than 150 parking spaces. Plus, Camden Pickleball Plaza features the most lighted pickleball courts in South Carolina. 823 Campbell Street. Call 803-432-0252.

Nature as Teacher

Walking, hiking, biking – now you can enjoy 800 acres of open trails and varying habitats along the Wateree River at the Margaret H. Lloyd Preserve. Here outdoor education experiences are provided for all ages by the facilitation and support of nature focused programs and practices. To learn more about our project, schedule programming or get involved on the preserve contact Nature as Teacher’s Education Specialist Leoncia Cruz at leoncic@clemson.edu or 610715-2788 / 247 Chesnut Ferry Road, Camden.