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Lake Greenwood

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SC Picture Project / Greenwood County / Lake Greenwood

Lake Greenwood in its namesake town of Greenwood is a popular site for boating, fishing, camping, and swimming. In fact, speaking of the latter, the Lake Greenwood State Park has even hosted the South Carolina Half-Ironman Competition, a popular triathlon race. The lake spans 11,400 acres of water and 212 miles of shoreline. Though Greenwood County owns the lake, its waters also reach the borders of Laurens and Newberry counties.

Lake Greenwood Arial

Reedy River Drone Company, 2018 © Do Not Use Without Written Consent

In 1933, during the Great Depression, the Civilian Conservation Corps built Buzzard’s Roost Dam and a power plant on the Saluda River. This project was originally intended to create jobs and generate affordable electricity for residents. Greenwood County acquired more than 250 parcels of land in the lake basin, which is now Lake Greenwood. The county sold the transmission network and combustion plant to Duke Power while leasing its powerhouse to the company in 1966. Duke Power operated the hydroelectric power plant until 2007, when Santee Cooper picked up the lease.

Lake Greenwood Trestle Bridge

Reedy River Drone Company, 2018 © Do Not Use Without Written Consent

Today Lake Greenwood remains one of the state’s most popular recreational spots. Not only does the water invite boaters and skiers to its glassy surface, but hiking trails, picnic tables, and surrounding natural beauty make Lake Greenwood the perfect day trip destination.

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Blake Lewis of Greenwood, 2010 © Do Not Use Without Written Consent

Lake Greenwood

Tania Ashley of Greenwood, 2018 © Do Not Use Without Written Consent

Lake Greenwood Sunset

Tania Ashley of Greenwood, 2019 © Do Not Use Without Written Consent

Michael Bishop of Greenville, 2004 © Do Not Use Without Written Consent

Plan Your Trip: Lake Greenwood

Where is Lake Greenwood located?
Address: State Park Road, Ninety Six, SC 29666
GPS Coordinates: 34.195292,-81.947345
What else should I see?
Ninety Six Colored School 6.7 miles
Ninety-Six Mill Village 6.8 miles
Ninety Six Train Depot 7.3 miles
Star Fort Fountain 7.4 miles
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    1. Chuck McCauley says

      January 1, 2016 at 6:19 PM

      Can anyone let me know more on the lake. Is it clean to swim ..Wife and I are moving down and like what we see. Let us know anything about the lake and city.

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      • SCIWAY says

        January 2, 2016 at 10:06 AM

        Yes! Lake Greenwood is a grab place to swim, ski, boat, and enjoy life on the lake! Welcome!

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