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.
Google Maps/Amy Dority 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.
TripAdvisor/V K The park’s 2,800+ acres are a beautiful place to get away from it all and relax.
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.
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TripAdivsor/V K 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.
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Google Maps/Peter Lauzon A swimming area is roped off for seasonal swimming in the chilling spring water pool (the lake). (No lifeguards are on duty.)
If you begin to feel like you just don’t want to leave this quaint little paradise, then you’ll be happy to learn you don’t have to.
Google Maps/Joe Blevins The park has a campground that accommodates tents and campers, as well as RVs up to 36 feet. Equestrian accommodations are also available.
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Did you know about this unique springs park in South Carolina? We’d love to know if you’ve been here!
Google Maps/Amy Dority
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?!
TripAdvisor/V K
The park’s 2,800+ acres are a beautiful place to get away from it all and relax.
Google Maps/Peter Lauzon
TripAdivsor/V K
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.
Google Maps/Dora Taylor
A swimming area is roped off for seasonal swimming in the chilling spring water pool (the lake). (No lifeguards are on duty.)
Google Maps/Joe Blevins
The park has a campground that accommodates tents and campers, as well as RVs up to 36 feet. Equestrian accommodations are also available.
TripAdvisor/AMiller121
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.
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