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Lake-Marion is the largest inland lake in South Carolina, and covers approximately 110,000 acres of land in five counties: Berkeley, Calhoun, Clarendon, Orangesburg and Sumter. Its called South Carolinas Inland Sea. Along with Lake Moultrie, the Santee Cooper Project created Lake Marion in the 1940s, and today it's considered part of the Santee Lakes Region, which lies in the heart of South Carolina. Both Lake Marion and Lake Moultrie are quite well known for their landlocked striped bass. Santee State Park occupies 2,500 acres on the south shore of Lake Marion and offers camping, several hiking trails, picnicking, birdwatching and other activities. Park hours are Monday through Sunday 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. year round. Other attractions in the Lake Marion area include the Santee Cooper Wildlife Management Area, where you'll find access to the Palmetto Hiking Trail, and the Eutaw Springs Battleground, site of the last important Revolutionary War battle in the Carolinas. Indian Bluff Recreational Park is a nice place to spend a relaxing afternoon on Lake Marion and offers a short boardwalk through the woods, a fishing pier, boat ramp, picnic tables, playground and restrooms. Taw Caw Park features picnicking areas and an extensive network of boardwalks around Taw Caw Creek, where it empties into Lake Marion. The Lake Marion Golf Course and Santee Cooper Resort are also located near this lake.

Surrounding areas: Lake Moultrie, South Carolina (11.9 mi), Summerton, South Carolina (15.2 mi), Summerville, South Carolina (30.1 mi)

Lake Marion Vacation Rentals




Lake Marion Hotels and Resorts

 
Hotels & Motels
Econo Lodge3986 Byrnes DrST Stephen, SC13.8 mi.(843) 567-7397
Days Inn Of Summerton18 Buff BlvdSummerton, SC14.9 mi.(803) 485-2865
Knights Inn2 Buff BlvdSummerton, SC14.9 mi.(803) 485-2895
Comfort Inn1919 Fairfield RdManning, SC16.9 mi.(803) 473-7550
Days InnI-95 Exit 115Manning, SC16.9 mi.(803) 473-2913
Guest House International Inn & SuitesHwy 261 At I-95 ExitManning, SC16.9 mi.(803) 473-4021
Holiday Inn Express-manningRt 6 Box 873Manning, SC16.9 mi.(803) 473-5334
Ramada Inn123 Mall StSantee, SC17.9 mi.(803) 854-2191
Bamont Inns & Suites265 Britian StSantee, SC18.7 mi.(803) 854-3221
Best Western Santee InnSantee, SC18.7 mi.(803) 854-3089
Country Inn & Suites221 Britain StSantee, SC18.7 mi.(803) 854-4104
Days Inn9074 Old Hwy 6Santee, SC18.7 mi.(803) 854-2175
Hampton Inn Of Santee Inc.9060 Old #6 HwySantee, SC18.7 mi.(803) 854-2444
Holiday Inn Santee139 Bradford BlvdSantee, SC18.7 mi.(803) 854-9800
Holiday Inn-santeeHwy 6 & I-95Santee, SC18.7 mi.(803) 854-2121
Howard Johnson Express Inn9112 Old # 6 HwySantee, SC18.7 mi.(803) 854-3870
Super 8 Santee9125 Old Hwy 6Santee, SC18.7 mi.(803) 854-3456
Tara InnSantee, SC18.7 mi.(803) 854-3537
Holiday Inn Express Of Moncks Corner505 Rembert C Dennis Blvd Hwy 52 BypMoncks Corner, SC19.8 mi.(843) 761-5900
Quality Inn & Suites8929 Bass DrSantee, SC19.8 mi.(803) 854-2121
Econo Lodge #SC141128 Interstate DrST George, SC22.4 mi.(843) 563-4027
Hotel Ventures Of Manning Dba Hampton Inn2822 Paxville RdManning, SC22.8 mi.(803) 505-4800
Ramada2816 Paxville HwyManning, SC22.8 mi.(803) 473-5135
Country Inn And Suites220 Holiday DrSummerville, SC28.3 mi.(843) 285-9000
Summerville Econo Lodge110 Holiday DrSummerville, SC28.7 mi.(843) 875-3022
Comfort Inn1005 Jockey CtSummerville, SC28.8 mi.(843) 851-2333
Hampton Inn1015 Jockey CTSummerville, SC28.8 mi.(843) 873-8300

Lake Marion Weather & Climate

Central South Carolina ,in the Lake Marion region, has hot, humid summers and mild winters. Central South Carolina generally experiences brief cold spells in the winter, but it usually snows only in the mountains and Upper Piedmont area, and even there the average accumulation is only six inches. On average, the state receives 49 inches of precipitation per year, mostly in the form of rain. March is the wettest month in the inland, central region of the state. Spring and summer thunderstorms are common in central South Carolina, and tornadoes are a possibility. The climate is classified as humid, sub-tropical.

     Month       High Temp   Low Temp   Rainfall   Ocean Temp 
January 58°F 35°F 4.01 in. -
February 62°F 37°F 3.58 in. -
March 69°F 43°F 4.23 in. -
April 77°F 51°F 3.19 in. -
May 83°F 59°F 3.96 in. -
June 88°F 67°F 5.51 in. -
July 92°F 70°F 5.12 in. -
August 90°F 70°F 5.79 in. -
September 85°F 65°F 4.49 in. -
October 77°F 54°F 3.30 in. -
November 69°F 44°F 2.38 in. -
December 61°F 37°F 3.75 in. -

Lake Marion Map & Transportation

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The closest airports in the area are the Sumter airport (SMS) located about 39 miles northwest of Lake Marion in Sumter, South Carolina, the Lowcountry Regional airport (RBW) located approximately 46 miles southwest of Lake Marion in Walterboro, South Carolina, the Florence Regional airport (FLO) located roughly 56 miles northeast of Lake Marion in Florence, South Carolina, the Columbia Metropolitan airport (CAE) located around 64 miles northwest of Lake Marion in Columbia, South Carolina, and finally the Myrtle Beach International airport (MYR) located about 72 miles east of Lake Marion in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

Lake Marion Attractions

 
Amusement and Theme Parks
Folly Beach PierFolly BeachSC56.6 mi.
Family Kingdom Amusement ParkMyrtle BeachSC75.3 mi.
Gay Dolphin ParkMyrtle BeachSC75.3 mi.
Myrtle Beach PavilionMyrtle BeachSC75.3 mi.
Pedroland ParkDillonSC80.6 mi.
Myrtle Beach Grand PrixNorth Myrtle BeachSC88.9 mi.
Windy Hill Watterboggan ParkNorth Myrtle BeachSC88.9 mi.
 
Water Parks
Myrtle Waves Water ParkMyrtle BeachSC75.3 mi.
 
Golf Courses
Swamp Fox Golf ClubGreeleyvilleSC13.7 mi.
Clarendon Golf & Country ClubManningSC16.6 mi.
Players Course at Wyboo PlantationManningSC16.6 mi.
Royal Oaks Golf ClubManningSC16.6 mi.
Lake Marion Golf CourseSanteeSC18.3 mi.
Santee Cooper Country ClubSanteeSC18.3 mi.
Santee National Golf ClubSanteeSC18.3 mi.
Berkeley Country ClubMoncks CornerSC20.2 mi.
Cypress PointMoncks CornerSC20.2 mi.
Pineview Golf ClubGableSC25.6 mi.
 
State Parks
Santee State ParkSC19.4 mi. 
Old Santee Canal State ParkSC21.6 mi. 
Givhans Ferry State ParkSC31.8 mi. 
Poinsett State ParkSC31.9 mi. 
Woods Bay State ParkSC35.1 mi. 
Colleton State ParkSC37.5 mi. 
 
Museums
Gibbes Museum of ArtCharlestonSC48.7 mi.(Art)
Charleston MuseumCharlestonSC48.7 mi.(History)
 
Zoos and Aquariums
Brookgreen GardensPawleys IslandSC60.1 mi.
Riverbanks Zoological Park and Botanical GardenColumbiaSC62.8 mi.


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