The Underrated South Carolina Spring That Just Might Be Your New Favorite Summer Destination
By Robin Jarvis|Published July 04, 2018
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Robin Jarvis began writing for OnlyInYourState.com in 2015 and quickly advanced to a Senior Editor role. She's currently the Brand Manager and has a Bachelor's degree from West Virginia University in Journalism with a minor in Marketing. Her career history includes long running appearances on radio and television. She also has served as publisher of Shades of Green Magazine and Design Lead on several print publications. Her love for travel has taken her to many parts of the world. She's lived in the Carolinas for more than three decades and currently resides in Charleston, SC. When she's not working, she loves playing guitar, painting, traveling, and spending time with family.
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A few people in South Carolina are aware of the healing springs called “Gods Acre,” but not many people know that we have a free state park that has four different free-flowing springs that flow 24-hours a day, 365 days a year. True, no one claims these artesian waters have mystical healing powers, but they’re still very interesting and amazing to witness. Take a look at Lee State Park and the beauty found all around these four free-flowing springs:
Lee State Park (formerly Lee State Natural Area) was one of the original 16 parks built by the CCC in the 1930s.
Some evidence suggests the area was inhabited by American Indians at least five different times between 6000 BC and 1000 AD. Perhaps the springs have been flowing here longer than we can imagine?!
Aside from the natural, free-flowing springs, there is much to love about Lee State Park.
The park's 2,800+ acres are a beautiful place to get away from it all and relax.
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Short walking paths, coupled with a one-mile trail offer a chance to stroll through the mature bottomland hardwood forest, as well as the landscaped grounds of the park itself.
A second, shorter trail (0.5 mile) traverses an oak and pinewood forest, that, at just the right time of day, casts sunlight through the trees giving way to fairy tale vibes of a magical forest.
The park's four springs all flow in the direction of the small artesian lake with water so clear you can see all the way to the bottom.
Did you know about this unique springs park in South Carolina? We’d love to know if you’ve been here!
Lee State Park is located at 487 Loop Rd., Bishopville, SC 29010. The park is open for day use year-round from 9:00 a.m to sunset. Admission is free. Pets are allowed in most areas as long as they are kept on a leash. Learn more on the official website for South Carolina State Parks.
For more fun South Carolina State Parks to visit this year, keep reading here.
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