Barnwell State Park, State park in Blackville, South Carolina
Barnwell State Park is a state park near Blackville in Barnwell County, South Carolina, on land purchased in 1937. It was one of 16 parks built in the state by the Civilian Conservation Corps, and many of its CCC buildings remain in use. The grounds hold lakes where boats without engines are allowed, plus a playground, picnic shelters, a volleyball area, a fishing pier, a community building and a park store.
Barnwell State Park was one of 16 South Carolina state parks built by the Civilian Conservation Corps. The land was purchased from landowners in 1937, and many buildings the CCC constructed are still in use.
The park's CCC-built community building and picnic shelters remain in use for gatherings, and the park store rents fishing rods, reels and non-motorized boats. Volleyball courts and a playground give groups room to spend a day together beside the lakes.
Boats without engines are allowed on the park's lakes, and fishing rods and reels as well as non-motorized boats can be rented. Amenities include a playground, picnic shelters, a volleyball area, a fishing pier, a community building and a park store. The park lies near Blackville in Barnwell County.
Barnwell State Park was one of 16 South Carolina parks built by the Civilian Conservation Corps, on land bought from landowners in 1937. Many of the CCC-built structures are still in use, and the park lies about 10.7 km from the town of Barnwell, at roughly 73 metres above sea level.
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