LITTLE PEE DEE STATE PARK
The blackwaters of the Little Pee Dee River provide a tranquil setting for guests to enjoy at this regional state park. The river, named for the Pee Dee Indians who once roamed this area, is accessible from the park for fishing or just relaxing.
In addition to the river, the park includes a small river swamp, features of the Sandhills region and a tract of a Heritage Trust Site, which includes a Carolina Bay.
Diverse ecosystems, from the flood plain along the river?s edge to the dry sandy areas, provide habitat for a variety of flora and fauna.
This 835-acre park includes a campground, natural trail and picnic area. The park?s 54-acre Lake Norton offers anglers the opportunity to try their luck for bream, bass and catfish.
Located near I-95, the park is popular with interstate travelers as well as local residents.
South Carolina offers a variety of Park Passports. You can read more about the South Carolina Park Passports and order online by visiting the
SOUTH CAROLINA PARK PASSPORTS web page.
Day-UseFishingyes
Hiking Trailyes
Swimming Beachyes
BoatingLaunch Rampsyes
CampingPrimitiveyes
Water/Electric Sitesyes
WinterActivitiesyes
Enjoy fishing in a 54-acre lake, home to various species like largemouth bass and catfish. A smaller pond offers bream, shellcracker and crappie. Fishing gear is available for rent on-site.
Little Pee Dee State Park is located near Dillon, Fairmont and Marion
Two picnic shelters are available for family or other group gatherings. Each shelter may be reserved for $25-38/day.
If shelters are not reserved, guests may use shelters on a first-come, first-served basis at no charge.
To make a picnic shelter reservation, call toll-free 1-866-345-PARK.
The park offers a variety of birding opportunities with diverse species in its mixed pine-hardwood forest. Birdwatchers can spot waterfowl, wading birds and songbirds around the 54-acre lake area. The Beaver Pond Nature Trail is ideal for spotting woodland dwelling birds.
General Directions: Off SC 57 on State Park Road, 11 miles southeast of Dillon (exits 190 & 193 off I-95)
Driving Directions: From I-95: Take Exit 193 onto Hwy 9 through Dillon. From Hwy 9 take a right onto Hwy 57 for approximately 11 miles. Turn left onto county road 22 (State Park Road), cross two bridges over the Little Pee Dee River and the park will be one mile on the right.
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