CHESTER STATE PARK
Chester State Park rests in the quiet hills of the South Carolina Piedmont and for generations has offered retreat and recreation to the surrounding communities.
The park?s 523 acres include a 160-acre lake, itself surrounded by a two-mile nature trail through the pine forest. Jon boat rentals are popular in the warmer months and the park also offers picnicking, camping, archery and a place to simply enjoy the serenity of the placid setting.
The Civilian Conservation Corps built the park and its work can still be seen and enjoyed today. The community building is heavily used year-round, adding to the secluded park?s value as a place to both gather and get away
South Carolina offers a variety of Park Passports. You can read more about the South Carolina Park Passports and order online by visiting the
SOUTH CAROLINA PARK PASSPORTS web page.
Day-UseFishingyes
Hiking Trailyes
Swimming Beachyes
Bike Trailsyes
BoatingLaunch Rampsyes
CampingPrimitiveyes
Water/Electric Sitesyes
WinterActivitiesyes
Meeting Rooms: A rental meeting building is ideal for meetings and special occasions. The facility which can accommodate up to 75 people banquet style rents for $160-200/day.
To make a meeting facility reservation, call toll-free 1-866-345-PARK.
On February 23 you?ll also be able to make reservations through this website.
Enjoy fishing in a 160-acre lake, home to catfish, bass and bream. Boat rentals are available for convenience.
Chester State Park is located near Chester, Rock Hill and Charlotte
Three picnic shelters are available for family or other group gatherings. Each shelter may be reserved for $25-30/day. If shelters are not reserved, guests may use shelters on a first-come, first-served basis at no charge.
To make a picnic shelter reservation, call toll-free 1-866-345-PARK.
The park offers a variety of birding opportunities with over 144 species spotted, including migratory and resident birds. Birdwatchers can explore the two-mile nature trail or canoe along the lake for sightings. The diverse habitats within this location attract different types of avian life such as waterfowl, songbirds, raptors etc.
From I-77 take Hwy 97 or Hwy 9 to the town of Chester. The park is located on Hwy 72. 2 mi W. of town.
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