Lake Warren State Park
- Status
- Status not postedDaily 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- Entrance fee
- Free entryAnnual pass available
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed6-ft leash
- Camping
- None listed
- Official site
- southcarolinaparks.com(803) 943-5051
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Lake Warren State Park is a 416-acre park in Hampton County, about 8 miles northwest of Estill.
Visitors come for historic sites, boating, fishing, wildlife watching, and picnicking.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | Daily | 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. | — |
| Office | Daily | 11 a.m. – noon | — |
Official wording
9 a.m. - 6 p.m., daily
11 a.m. - noon, daily
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/New York).
Fees and passes
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Free admission | Free |
Official wording
Free admission
South Carolina park passes
- ALL Park Passport — $99 Details
From the South Carolina state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- SC State Parks reservation system (reserve.southcarolinaparks.com)
- Phone
- 1-866-345-PARK (7275)
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Pets
Dogs allowed · leash up to 6 feet
Pets are allowed in most outdoor areas provided they are kept under physical restraint or on a leash not longer than six feet. Owners will be asked to remove noisy or dangerous pets or pets that threaten or harass wildlife.
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Things to do
FishingBoatingPicnickingWildlife viewing and birdingHistoric sites and toursHiking
Trails
| Trail | Length | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interpretive Trail | 1.25 mi | Easy | Length: 1.25 mile loopHiking Trail |
| Fit Trail | 0.4 mi | Easy - Moderate | Length: 0.4 mile loopHiking/Fitness Trail |
| Nature Trail | 0.3 mi | Easy | Length: 0.3 mile loopHiking Trail |
Trail descriptions from the park
Interpretive Trail
Length: 1.25 mile loop
Type: Hiking Trail
Difficulty: Easy
Description:Begin this easy-walking, one and a quarter mile loop trail at the end of the parking area beside the park office. You will start through the "Fit Trail," follow the "Trail" arrow markers, wind through the pine woods, and end up at the edge of a pond where you can watch for alligators, water birds, snakes and other wildlife. Through your journey, you may want to review the trail’s interpretive signs to check your knowledge of deer, armadillo, turtles, skinks, possum, raccoons, and squirrels.
Fit Trail
Length: 0.4 mile loop
Type: Hiking/Fitness Trail
Difficulty: Easy - Moderate
Description: Follow the signage next to the park office and enjoy the 10 exercise stations on the fit trail, while observing the surrounding wildlife and mixed pine forest. The Fit Trail is a .4 mile loop that is marked with brown "Fit Trail" signs.
Nature Trail
Length: 0.3 mile loop
Type: Hiking Trail
Difficulty: Easy
Description: Enjoy the beauty of Lake George Warren as you relax on a bench midway along this level .3-mile loop. From the trailhead at the playground, you will walk beneath Spanish moss that hangs from oak trees in the mixed woods. You will follow a short boardwalk over a boggy area lined with rhododendron. You will see a variety of birds and wildlife, plus a possible snake or alligator.
Boating and paddling
Boating and Boat Access: Two boat ramps provide private boats access to Lake George Warren. Boats are limited to ten horse power motors. In addition a floating dock provides boaters access to the park.
Fishing
Fishing Information: Enjoy fishing in the 200-acre Lake George Warren and the two-acre park lake for large mouth bass, brim, redbreast, crappie and catfish.
Fishing Boat Rentals: Jon boats are available for rent year round. Rentals include trolling motor, life jackets and paddles.Rentals are $25.00/day. Contact the park for more information.
A state fishing license is usually required.
Amenities
Facilities
- Picnic shelters
- Playground
- Group facilities
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Getting there
- Address
- 1079 Lake Warren RD
Hampton, SC 29924 - Nearest town
- Estill — about 8 mi northwest (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 32.8386, -81.3236 (from Wikidata)
- Phone
- (803) 943-5051
- lakewarren@scprt.com
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- South Carolina State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- South Carolina State Parks Park Finder (JSON embedded in #park-finder-component data-parks)
- Wikidata
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology