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Lake Greenwood State Park
Nearest city Ninety Six, SC
Area 914 acres (4 km2)
Created 1938
Camp sites paved tent and RV sites, primitive group camping area
Hiking trails .8 miles (1 km) nature trail
Other information park has playground equipment, boat ramps and shower facilities
Website http://southcarolinaparks.com/lakegreenwood/introduction.aspx

Lake Greenwood State Park is a cool place to visit in South Carolina. It's located close to the town of Ninety Six. This park covers about 914 acres (3.7 square kilometers).

The park sits on several pieces of land that stick out into Lake Greenwood. This lake is very large, covering about 11,400 acres (46 square kilometers). It's a great spot for outdoor fun!

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How the Park Started

Lake Greenwood State Park has an interesting history. The land for the park was given by Greenwood County in 1938. This was during a tough time called the Great Depression. Many people were out of work.

To help, President Franklin D. Roosevelt started a program called the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC). The CCC helped young men find jobs. They built important things like roads and parks. Lake Greenwood State Park was one of 16 parks built by the CCC in South Carolina. Many buildings and areas they created are still used today. These include picnic spots, a water fountain, and a boathouse.

Fun Activities at the Park

There are lots of things to do at Lake Greenwood State Park! You can enjoy a nice picnic with your family and friends. The lake is perfect for fishing and boating.

If you like to explore, there's a nature trail for hiking. It's about 0.8 miles (1.3 kilometers) long. You can also go camping here. The park has places for tents and RVs, plus a special area for group camping. There are even playgrounds and showers!

The Civilian Conservation Corps Museum

Inside the park, you'll find the John Drummond and Holly Self Drummond Environmental Education Conference Center. This center is home to the Civilian Conservation Corps Museum.

The museum is a great place to learn about history. It has interactive exhibits that show what the CCC did. You can see how they helped build state parks in South Carolina. The Conference Center is also used for meetings and special events.

Annual Ironman Competition

Every September, Lake Greenwood State Park hosts a big event. It's a half-distance Ironman competition. Athletes swim, bike, and run in this challenging race. It's exciting to watch!

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