Parksville

Parksville is a day-use access point on J. Strom Thurmond Lake, one of the largest Corps of Engineers reservoirs east of the Mississippi River. Located off SC Highway 28 in McCormick County, this facility offers a boat ramp and dock for launching kayaks, canoes, and motorboats onto the expansive 71,000-acre lake. The area features amenities including flush toilets, drinking water, and picnic facilities, making it convenient for a full day of paddling or boating.

With over 1,200 miles of shoreline and an average depth of 37 feet, Thurmond Lake provides excellent paddling opportunities for all skill levels. The lake supports a wide range of water activities including fishing, swimming, and water sports. Parksville is a wooded, peaceful setting ideal for launching shorter paddling trips or exploring nearby coves and inlets. For reservations, facility information, or specific details about amenities, contact the recreation area at 800-533-3478.

Overview
Parksville Recreation Area is a rural park in McCormick County, South Carolina on J. Strom Thurmond Lake. It is located along South Carolina State Highway 28/221 and features 70,000 surface-acres of water and 1,000+ miles of shoreline for boating, water skiing, swimming, fishing, hiking and picnicking.Recreation
Thurmond Lake provides some of the best fishing, hunting, and water sports...

Overview
Parksville Recreation Area is a rural park in McCormick County, South Carolina on J. Strom Thurmond Lake. It is located along South Carolina State Highway 28/221 and features 70,000 surface-acres of water and 1,000+ miles of shoreline for boating, water skiing, swimming, fishing, hiking and picnicking.Recreation
Thurmond Lake provides some of the best fishing, hunting, and water sports in the southeastern United States. Anglers fish for largemouth bass, bream, crappie, catfish and striped bass. The large lake offers endless boating, water skiing, jet skiing, canoeing and swimming opportunities.Facilities
Parksville Recreation Area is a wooded day-use area with two group picnic shelters. Amenities include flush toilets, drinking water, a boat ramp, dock, playground and a grassy field. Shelter 1 (Beach Shelter) has electrical hookups and can accommodate up to 90 people; Shelter 2 (Hillside Shelter) can accommodate up to 36 people but has no electrical hookups.
Natural Features
Hot, humid summers and mild, pleasant winters characterize this heavily wooded area on the shore of Thurmond Lake. A mixed pine and hardwood forest covers the site, providing summer shade and fall color. Elevation is 335' above sea level.

Wildlife is abundant around the lake. Visitors regularly see southern bald eagles, osprey, migratory waterfowl, wild turkeys and whitetail deer.
Nearby Attractions
Numerous parks and recreation areas lie around Thurmond Lake, providing additional boating, swimming, hunting, and hiking opportunities. Nearby cities house museums, art galleries, zoos, restaurants, and shopping areas.
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