You’ll Have A Front Row View Of South Carolina’s Inland Sea At These Cozy Cabins
It may come as a bit of a surprise but, in spite of the many beautiful hidden beaches in the Palmetto State, many South Carolinians would rather spend the day on the lake than with toes dug into the sand on the coast. And why not – when the state is home to so many marvelous lakes?
The biggest of them all, Lake Marion, clocks in at 171 square miles with as many as 500 miles of shoreline. And it's no surprise how popular this spot is for those seeking some R&R.
For those who desire the ultimate lakeside getaway, there's really no other place to sleep literally over the water than in one of the cute pier cabins at Santee State Park.
This state park occupies 2,500 acres perched on the shore of Lake Marion. And with two campgrounds and a number of roundette cabins (both on the water and in wooded areas), it's the place to be if you want a front-row view of South Carolina's inland sea.
Families and outdoor enthusiasts flock to this lakeside state park for a variety of activities found here, including fishing, two private boat ramps, a pier, camping, hiking on more than 10 miles of trails, and a park store that features a lakeside lounge with WiFi.
The pier cabins are located right over the water and offer visitors 'round-the-clock views of the inland sea (a.k.a. Lake Marion). Imagine falling asleep after a stunning sunset and listening to the sounds of the lake right underneath your cabin.
Or... waking up and casting a line right outside your cabin's front door! Will you catch one of the record Large Mouth Bass for dinner? There's only one way to find out!
The over water pier cabins are available for rent year-round and have two bedrooms and one bath as well as a full kitchen. Linens, cooking and eating utensils, and a television are among the amenities found in each cabin. (Note: in the summer, a reservation for a pier cabin requires a full week stay.)
Have you ever spent the night with a front row view of South Carolina's inland sea? We'd love to hear all about it so feel free to join the discussion!
Santee State Park is open for day-use visitors year-round from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. Anyone not staying overnight in a cabin or the campground is required to pay a small daily admission fee: $3 for adults, $1.50 for South Carolina seniors, and $1 for kids age 6-15. Kids age five and younger are free.
Find out more about the cabins and campgrounds at Santee State Park from the park’s official website.
Address: 251 State Park Rd, Santee, SC 29142, USA
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Robin Jarvis is a travel writer and editor for OnlyInYourState.com with a bachelor's degree in Journalism. Her love for travel has taken her to many parts of the world. She's lived in the Carolinas for nearly three decades and currently resides in Charleston. When she's not working, she loves to cook with friends and check out new adventures. General questions and FAM tours: rjarvis@onlyinyourstate.com.
