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Little Pee Dee State Park, Dillon, SC

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Sports & Outdoors

Little Pee Dee State Park

A quiet 835-acre state park in the Sandhills near Dillon, known for its lake, wildlife viewing, camping, and trails.

1298 State Park Rd, Dillon, SC 29536 · Dillon, SC

About Little Pee Dee State Park

Set in rural Dillon County, this park sits in the Sandhills region and takes its name from the blackwater river that flows nearby. Its centerpiece is Lake Norton, a still 54-acre lake popular with anglers who fish for bream, bass, and catfish. Visitors can also paddle, kayak, or swim, and the dock is a favorite spot for watching wildlife. The park holds part of a Carolina Bay, a shallow oval depression found on the Atlantic Coastal Plain, along with a sand rim that marks an old coastline. Hikers can use about 3.6 miles of trails, and campers can choose from standard RV and tent sites, a lakefront camper cabin, or two picnic shelters. Its location near Interstate 95 makes it a convenient stop for travelers headed to the coast.

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