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Monticello-Reservoir
is located in Fairfield County off Highway 215 in South Carolina's peaceful "Midland" region. This 7,000-acre pristine lake is known as the state's "best cat-fishing lake." It's also great for boating and sailing and other watersports (however, no waterskiing is allowed on Lake Monticello.) The Fairfield County Recreation Commission operates Lake Monticello Park, which contains a fishing pier, swimming area, picnic tables overlooking the lake, a softball field, basketball and tennis courts and public restrooms. Other area activities include hiking, biking, golf and birdwatching/wildlife viewing. Historic walking tours are available in the nearby towns of Winnsboro and Ridgeway, and Winnsboro is also the site of the South Carolina Railroad Museum. Both towns offer Lake Monticello visitors plenty of shopping and dining opportunities. Special events in the area include Winnsboro's "Rock Around the Clock Festival," which features good food, antique cars and other entertainment. Christmas parades are held in both towns each year and the South Carolina Railroad Museum runs a Santa Claus train on Thanksgiving weekend and the first weekend in December, and the Easter Bunny Eggspress at Easter time.
Surrounding areas: Chapin, South Carolina (12.1 mi), Newberry, South Carolina (18.0 mi), Lake Murray, South Carolina (19.9 mi), Lexington, South Carolina (25.0 mi), Columbia, South Carolina (28.2 mi), Wateree Lake, South Carolina (29.9 mi), Lake Greenwood, South Carolina (37.5 mi)
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Monticello Reservoir Vacation Rentals
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Monticello Reservoir Hotels and Resorts
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| Days Inn | 1894 US Hwy 321 Byp | Winnsboro, SC | 12.4 mi. | (803) 635-1447 | | Days Inn | 50 Thomas Griffin Rd | Newberry, SC | 15.2 mi. | (803) 276-2294 | | Quality Inn | 1147 Wilson Rd | Newberry, SC | 16.6 mi. | (803) 276-1600 | | Economy Inn | 2721 Winnsboro Rd | Newberry, SC | 16.7 mi. | (803) 276-2212 | | Best Western Newberry Inn | 11701 Scarolina Hwy 34 | Newberry, SC | 18.0 mi. | (803) 276-5850 | | Amerisuites Columbia/I 26 | 1130 Kinley Rd | Irmo, SC | 19.0 mi. | (803) 407-1560 | | Extended Stay Deluxe | 1170 Kinley Rd | Irmo, SC | 19.0 mi. | (803) 781-8590 | | Fairfield Inn By Marriott | 320 Columbiana Dr | Columbia, SC | 19.8 mi. | (803) 732-4436 | | Hilton Garden Inn | 434 Columbiana Dr | Columbia, SC | 19.8 mi. | (803) 407-6640 | | Towneplace Suites | 350 Columbiana Dr | Columbia, SC | 19.8 mi. | (803) 781-9391 | | Wingate Inn-Harbison | 217 Lanneau Ct | Columbia, SC | 20.1 mi. | (803) 407-6166 | | Hampton Inn-harbison | 101 Woodcross Dr | Columbia, SC | 20.5 mi. | (803) 749-6999 | | Comfort Inn | 436 Mcnulty Rd | Columbia, SC | 20.9 mi. | (803) 754-1441 | | Days Inn | 114 Blythewood Rd | Blythewood, SC | 21.1 mi. | (803) 691-1200 | | Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites | 120 Creech Rd | Blythewood, SC | 21.1 mi. | (803) 333-0315 | | Quality Inn Harbison Area | 499 Piney Grove Rd | Columbia, SC | 21.1 mi. | (803) 798-0500 | | Economy Inns Of America | 1776 Burning Tree Rd | Columbia, SC | 23.2 mi. | (803) 798-9210 | | Sleep Inn NW | 1901 Rockland Rd | Columbia, SC | 23.9 mi. | (803) 731-9999 | | Quality Inn Conference Center | 1029 Briargate Cir | Columbia, SC | 24.0 mi. | (803) 772-0270 | | Columbia Courtyard By Marriott North West | 347 Zimalcrest Dr | Columbia, SC | 24.1 mi. | (803) 731-2300 | | La Quinta Motor Inn | 1335 Garner Ln | Columbia, SC | 24.2 mi. | (803) 798-9590 | | Ramada LTD | 1315 Garner Ln | Columbia, SC | 24.2 mi. | (803) 731-9997 | | Best Western Executive Inn | 1720 Bush River Rd | Columbia, SC | 24.3 mi. | (803) 561-9027 | | Knights Inn | 1803 Bush River Rd | Columbia, SC | 24.3 mi. | (843) 260-3883 | | Radisson Hotel Columbia & Conference Center | 2100 Bush River Rd | Columbia, SC | 24.3 mi. | (803) 731-0300 | | Quality Inn & Suites - Lexington SC | 328 W Main St | Lexington, SC | 24.8 mi. | (803) 359-3099 | | Red Roof Inn Columbia West | 10 Berryhill Rd | Columbia, SC | 25.0 mi. | (803) 798-9220 | | Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites | 131 Innkeeper Dr | Lexington, SC | 25.0 mi. | (803) 808-0800 | | Coronet Motel | 6320 N Main St | Columbia, SC | 25.6 mi. | (803) 754-1510 | | Days Inn | 133 Plumbers Rd | Columbia, SC | 25.6 mi. | (803) 754-4408 | | Ramada Inn | 114 Mcswain Dr | West Columbia, SC | 25.7 mi. | (803) 796-2700 | | Extended Stay America | 450 Gracern Rd | Columbia, SC | 25.8 mi. | (803) 251-7878 | | Homewood Suites | 230 Greystone Blvd | Columbia, SC | 25.8 mi. | (803) 239-4663 | | Courtyard By Marriott Columbia Northeast | 111 Gateway Corporate Blvd | Columbia, SC | 26.0 mi. | (800) 321-2211 | | Hampton Inn West | 1094 Chris Dr | West Columbia, SC | 26.0 mi. | (803) 791-8940 | | Embassy Suites Hotel | 200 Stoneridge Dr | Columbia, SC | 26.1 mi. | (803) 252-8700 | | Residence Inn By Marriott | 2320 Legrand Rd | Columbia, SC | 26.1 mi. | (803) 788-8850 | | Studioplus | 180 Stoneridge Dr | Columbia, SC | 26.2 mi. | (803) 771-0303 | | Ramada LTD | 1015 S Lake Dr | Lexington, SC | 26.7 mi. | (803) 356-6533 | | Ramada Plza Hotel | 805 Two Notch Rd | Columbia, SC | 27.3 mi. | (803) 736-5600 |
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| Chestnut Cottage Bed And Breakfast | 1718 Hampton St | Columbia, SC | 28.1 mi. | (803) 256-1718 |
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Monticello Reservoir Weather & Climate
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The central inland region of South Carolina has a humid, subtropical climate with long, hot summers and short, mild winters. The climate is influenced by the state's relatively low latitude and low elevation, and proximity of the Atlantic Ocean. Inland South Carolina generally experiences brief cold spells in the winter, with snow usually only occurring in the mountains and Upper Piedmont area. On average, the state receives 49 inches of precipitation per year, most in the form of rain. The state is prone to tropical storms and hurricanes from June through November, but areas along the coastline are most vulnerable to this type of storm. Thunderstorms are possible in spring and summer.
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High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
54°F |
30°F |
4.68 in. |
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| February |
59°F |
32°F |
3.93 in. |
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| March |
66°F |
39°F |
4.66 in. |
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| April |
75°F |
46°F |
2.86 in. |
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| May |
82°F |
55°F |
3.39 in. |
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| June |
89°F |
64°F |
4.12 in. |
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| July |
92°F |
68°F |
4.33 in. |
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| August |
90°F |
67°F |
4.24 in. |
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| September |
84°F |
61°F |
4.01 in. |
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| October |
75°F |
47°F |
3.20 in. |
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| November |
66°F |
38°F |
2.99 in. |
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| December |
57°F |
32°F |
3.34 in. |
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Monticello Reservoir Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Columbia Metropolitan airport (CAE) located about 29 miles south of Monticello Reservoir in Columbia, South Carolina, the Greenville Spartanburg International airport (GSP) located approximately 64 miles northwest of Monticello Reservoir in Greer, South Carolina, the Charlotte Douglas International airport (CLT) located roughly 64 miles northeast of Monticello Reservoir in Charlotte, North Carolina, and finally the Donaldson Center airport (GYH) located around 67 miles northwest of Monticello Reservoir in Greenville, South Carolina.
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Monticello Reservoir Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Paramount's Carowinds | Charlotte | NC | 66.9 mi. | | | Funsville | Augusta | GA | 71.0 mi. | | | Funsville | Martinez | GA | 71.7 mi. | | | Jeepers | Concord | NC | 84.8 mi. | |
| | | Water Parks |
| Paramount's Carowinds-Water Works | Pineville | NC | 56.7 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Waterford Golf Club | Rock Hill | SC | 7.1 mi. | | | Legend Oaks Plantation | Summerville | SC | 9.6 mi. | | | Miler Country Club | Summerville | SC | 9.6 mi. | | | Pine Forest Country Club | Summerville | SC | 9.6 mi. | | | River Club on the Ashley | Summerville | SC | 9.6 mi. | | | Timberlake Golf Course | Chapin | SC | 12.5 mi. | | | Riverchase Golf Club | Union | SC | 13.6 mi. | | | Mid Carolina Club | Prosperity | SC | 15.7 mi. | | | Country Club of Newberry | Newberry | SC | 17.6 mi. | | | Coldstream Country Club | Irmo | SC | 19.4 mi. | | | Golf Club of South Carolina at Crickentree | Blythewood | SC | 21.5 mi. | | | Golden Hills Golf & Country Club | Lexington | SC | 25.2 mi. | | | Chester Golf Club | Chester | SC | 25.7 mi. | | | Charwood Country Club | West Columbia | SC | 27.8 mi. | | | Indian River Golf Club | West Columbia | SC | 27.8 mi. | | | Hickory Ridge Golf Club | Columbia | SC | 28.4 mi. | | | LinRick Golf Course | Columbia | SC | 28.4 mi. | | | Northwoods Golf Course | Columbia | SC | 28.4 mi. | | | Oak Hills Golf & Country Club | Columbia | SC | 28.4 mi. | | | Republic Golf Course & Club | Great Falls | SC | 28.4 mi. | | | River Side Golf Center | Columbia | SC | 28.4 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Billy Dreher Island State Park | | SC | 18.5 mi. | | | Chester State Park | | SC | 23.3 mi. | | | State Park | | SC | 26.5 mi. | | | Lake Wateree State Park | | SC | 26.6 mi. | | | Rose Hill State Park | | SC | 26.8 mi. | | | Sesquicentennial State Park | | SC | 29.6 mi. | | | Greenwood State Park | | SC | 37.8 mi. | | | Landsford Canal State Park | | SC | 39.0 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| McKissick Museum | Columbia | SC | 28.2 mi. | (Multidisciplinary) | | South Carolina State Museum | Columbia | SC | 28.2 mi. | (Multidisciplinary) | | Wild Turkey Center and Museum | Edgefield | SC | 51.8 mi. | (Miscellaneous) |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| Riverbanks Zoological Park and Botanical Garden | Columbia | SC | 28.2 mi. | | | Greenville Zoo | Greenville | SC | 71.0 mi. | | | Western North Carolina Nature Center | Asheville | NC | 112.1 mi. | |
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