LVL 2 — Easy Going
Dreher Island State Park, Lake Murray, SC

Dreher Island State Park Camping

Various trails on 3 islands
Overnight to multi-night
Three islands connected by causeways on Lake Murray. Camping, fishing, and paddling on one of South Carolina’s most beautiful lakes.

Dreher Island State Park occupies three islands connected by causeways on the northern shore of Lake Murray. The park offers camping, fishing piers, boat ramps, and miles of shoreline trails through mixed pine and hardwood forest.

Lake Murray is a 50,000-acre reservoir that serves as one of the best bass fishing lakes in the Southeast. The park’s fishing piers are accessible and productive year-round.

Tips from the field

  • Book campsites well in advance for summer weekends. The lakefront sites go first.
  • The fishing pier on the main island is wheelchair accessible and consistently productive.
  • Kayak rentals are available at the park marina.

At a Glance

Where: Dreher Island State Park, Lake Murray, SC
Surface: Paved roads, packed dirt trails
Parking: Paved parking throughout park
Shade: Mixed sun and shade depending on campsite
Restrooms: Flush restrooms and shower facilities at campground

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair Accessible (fishing pier)
  • Dog-Friendly
  • Camping Available
  • Fishing

Nearby

  • Lake Murray Marina
  • Chapin (15 min)
  • Columbia (35 min)