Dreher Island State Park

Dreher Island State Park is located in the middle of Lake Murray. It offers camping sites and villas, all located on the lake.

I was there for only an hour or so this afternoon and saw three deer and numerous species of birds, including these five turkey vultures perched in a tree above me.

Location: 34° 5'7.63"N 81°24'21.96"W
Distance from downtown Greenville: 89 miles
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Ashmore Heritage Preserve

The Ashmore Heritage Preserve is a little known area of the Mountain Bridge Wilderness area in Northern Greenville County, with trails, a waterfall and this small lake. From Greenville, take Persimmon Ridge Rd. off of 276 and travel .9 miles to a parking area on the right to access the trail.

Location: 35° 5'8.06"N 82°34'45.14"W
Distance from downtown Greenville: 23 miles
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Lake Conestee Nature Park

Lake Conestee, located just outside the city limits, is currently being refurbished by local volunteers. It contains two miles of trails and boardwalks.

There are some very active beavers in the park.

This video explains more about the park.


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Location: 34°46'41.68"N 82°21'37.13"W
Distance from downtown Greenville: 6.5 miles
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Paris Mountain State Park

This is one of four lakes located at Paris Mountain State Park. This lake is actually a reservoir that was just recently opened to the public. A two mile hike is required to reach it. There is also a nice one mile loop around the lake.

Location: 34 57 10.77N 82 23 38.25W
Distance from downtown, Greenville: 12 miles
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