SOUTH CAROLINA’S POINSETT STATE PARK

A unique combination of history and mixed ecosystems makes Poinsett State Park a special place in the woods.

The rural Sumter County park’s setting in the where the Midlands meets the coastal plains has given rise to such unusual sights as mountain laurel festooned with Spanish Counties: Sumter Lodging: Cabins with Acreage: 1000 handicap access (5) moss. Pets: Pets are not allowed in GPS Coordinates: Long: 80° the cabins or the cabin areas. 32’ 0.01”W , Lat: 33° 48’ The serene setting also Pets are allowed in most 1.95”N offers camping, a fishing pond other outdoor areas provided Park Facilities & Activities: they are kept under physical 10 Acre lake with coquina bathhouse built by restraint or on a leash not Biking Trail the Civilian Conservation Corps longer than six feet. Jon Boat Rentals Admissions: Free Canoe Rentals in the 1930s, and clean, rustic Driving Directions: Manual Boat Access cabins high atop a hill where From I-95: Take exit 119 Camping: Standard Sites (24), Tent Sites often the only sound is the (Manning exit) onto Hwy 261 towards Columbia until you see (26), Primitive Organized breeze through the trees. signs for Poinsett. Group Camping, Rustic Equestrian Camping From Columbia: Take Hwy The mix of steep hills and Equestrian Trail 378/76 toward Sumter. After Fishing bluffs, pine and hardwood crossing over the Wateree Hiking Trails River proceed to the top of the 6660 Poinsett Park RD forests and Lowcountry swamp Multi-use Trails hill and turn rt. onto Hwy. 261 Wedgefield, SC 29168 Picnic Area/Shelters also is home to a wide range of toward Wedgefield. Continue Phone:(803) 494-8177 on Hwy 261 until you see signs plant and animal life. Office Hours: 11am-noon & for Poinsett. Park will be on the 4pm-5pm Hiking is a favorite activity rt. Park Hours: Daily 9am-6pm From I-20: Take exit 98 at Poinsett, where its own (extended to 9pm Fri.-Su. (Camden exit) onto Hwy 521 during Daylight Savings extensive trail system connects S. toward Sumter. Go 2 mi. Time) on Hwy. 521 to Hwy. 261, to the in adjacent bear rt. and follow the rd. for Manchester State Forest. approximately 35 mi. www.southcarolinaparks.comwww.southcarolinaparks.com . [email protected]