Poinsett State Park
Notice: Park News — details
- Status
- Open (per official listing)
- Entrance fee
- $3 per adultAnnual pass available
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed, with restrictions6-ft leash
- Camping
- 50 campsitesAlso cabins
- Official site
- southcarolinaparks.com(803) 494-8177
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 1
Closure Park NewsPARK ADVISORY The swimming area is closed for the season. Poinsett is currently accepting applications for Campground Hosts for 2026! If… (more)
PARK ADVISORY The swimming area is closed for the season. Poinsett is currently accepting applications for Campground Hosts for 2026! If interested, please contact the park via phone or email.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Overview
In Sumter County, about 12 miles southwest of Sumter, Poinsett State Park covers about 1,011 acres.
Things to do include historic sites, canoeing and kayaking, boating, swimming, and fishing. Overnight options include 50 campsites across 2 camping areas, with RV sites and tent sites. There are also cabins for rent.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | 9am-dark, year round | ||
| Office | Not stated | 11 a.m. – noon | — |
| Not stated | 4 p.m. – 5 p.m. | — | |
Official wording
9am-dark, year round
11am-noon & 4pm-5pm
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/New York).
Fees and passes
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| $3 adults; | $3 · adult |
| $1.50 SC seniors; | $1.50 · senior |
| $1 children age 6-15; age 5 & younger free | $1 · child |
Official wording
$3 adults; $1.50 SC seniors; $1 children age 6-15; age 5 & younger free
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, with restrictions · leash up to 6 feet
Not allowed in or on: the cabins or the cabin areas.
Pets are not allowed in the cabins or the cabin areas. Pets are allowed in most other 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. Pets are not allowed in the cabins or the cabin areas. Pets are allowed in most other 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.
Camping
| Campground or site type | Sites | Hookups / features | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Sites with Elec. & Water | 24 | Standard Sites with Elec. & WaterShowersRVs up to 40 | — |
| Designated Tent Sites | 26 | ShowersRVs up to 40 | — |
Camping details from the park
Camping Information: The campground provides 24 sites with individual water and electrical hookups and 26 tent sites with individual water. Some sites accommodate RVs up to 40 feet. The campground is convenient to restroom facilities with hot showers. All sites include water, picnic table and a fire ring.
Customers requiring extended lengths of stay may call the park directly and speak to the park manager.
Standard Sites with Elec. & Water: 24 sites
Designated Tent Sites: 26 sites
Primitive Group Area: The primitive group camping area is ideal for organized groups up to 200 people. The area includes central water and restrooms. Reservations are accepted. To make a primitive group camping reservation, contact the park directly.
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Cabins and lodging
- Cabins/Villas: 5 units
Lodging Information: Cabins are completely furnished, heated, air-conditioned, and supplied with basic bath and bed linens, cooking and eating utensils and coffee maker. Each cabin also includes a fireplace and firewood is available for purchase at the park. Pets are not permitted in the cabins or cabin area.
One Bedroom Cabin/Villa: There are four one-bedroom cabins at the park.
Poinsett offers two one-bedroom cabins that sleep up to four and include two double beds with the option of an additional rollaway bed upon request.
Poinsett offers two other one-bedroom cabins that sleep up to two adults each and comes with one double bed in the bedroom.
Two Bedroom Cabin/Villa: Poinsett has one two-bedroom cabin that sleeps up to seven. The two-bedroom cabin is ADA accessible and includes two queen beds, one twin loft, and a twin bunk.
Cabins/Villas: 5
Things to do
FishingCanoeing and kayakingPicnickingBikingWildlife viewing and birdingHikingHistoric sites and toursBoatingCampingSwimming
Swimming
Swimming: The swimming area at Poinsett is open from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend. The area is swim at your own risk and there is no lifeguard on duty.
Boating and paddling
Boating and Boat Access: Private boats are allowed on the park lake and rental fishing boats are available.
Private boats must be under 14 feet, and the boat must be carried from the parking lot to gain access to the lake. Gas motors are not allowed in the park lake.
Canoe/Kayak Rentals: Canoes are available for rental at $10/hour.
Pedal Boat Rentals: Pedal boats and stand-up paddleboards are available for rental at $10/hour.
Fishing
Fishing Information: Enjoy fishing in the park's 10-acre lake for bass, bream and catfish.
Fishing Boat Rentals: Jon boats are available for rental at $10/hour.
A state fishing license is usually required.
Amenities
Facilities
- Picnic shelters
- Wi-Fi
- Group facilities
Camping
- RV dump station
- Tent camping
- RV camping
Lodging
- Cabins
✓ 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
- 6660 Poinsett Park RD
Wedgefield, SC 29168 - Nearest town
- Sumter — about 12 mi southwest (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 33.8067, -80.5394 (from Wikidata)
- Phone
- (803) 494-8177
- poinsett@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