About Parksville
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.
Activities & Attractions
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Boating
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Fishing
Year-round
Hiking
Year-round
Swimming
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Water Skiing
Summer
Year-round
Fishing
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Hiking
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Boating
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Summer
Boating
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Swimming
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Water Skiing
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Fall
Boating
Nearby
Seasonal information
2026
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2026 Season availability
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Closed periods
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Currently closed
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Playground
On Site Services
- Playground
Water Access
- Beach Access
- Lake Access
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natasha S
June 27, 2021
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Had a great time with family and friends ❤
Gonzalo C
July 3, 2021
5
Great spot. Loved the view so much we booked It again.
Location & Directions for Parksville
183 Lakeview Dr, Plum Branch, SC 29845 United States
Elevation: 101 ft
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
Check in time
2PM
General
- Park hours are 8 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.
- All users must pay the $5 entry fee by the credit card machine prior to the gatehouse. Pass must be displayed with the time and date visable during your visit. Acceptable passes are the USACE Annual Pass and the America the Beautiful – the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Passes.
- Pets permitted on leash
- Alcoholic beverages are prohibited
- Glass and pets are prohibited on designated swimming beaches
- Fires are prohibited
- Nets, volleyballs and horseshoes are not provided
- Please bring your confirmation letter to the park; it is required for check-in. Users are not exempt from entrance fee. The beach area and other park amenities are available for the reserving group as well as to the general public.
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Last updated: October 7, 2026
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Population: 95
Elevation: 463 ft
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