Andrew Jackson State Park
Andrew Jackson State Park is a 360-acre (1.5 km2) South Carolina state park established in 1952 to honor the only South Carolina-born president, Andrew Jackson, who was born nearby in 1767. Head 4 mi southwest of JAARS to reach it. It was established in 1952.
A museum, 4 mi southwest of JAARS
Lancaster is the nearest base
Lancaster is 8 miles south, with 6 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
Best months: Mar, Apr, May, Sep and Oct
March, April, May, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 65–83°. When to go ↓
Established in 1952
Andrew Jackson State Park dates from 1952. About ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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Andrew Jackson State Park
Andrew Jackson State Park is a 360-acre (1.5 km2) South Carolina state park established in 1952 to honor the only South Carolina-born president, Andrew Jackson, who was born nearby in 1767. The park is on U.S. Highway 521 about nine miles north of Lancaster, South Carolina. The park offers hiking, boating, camping, fishing and picnicking. There are 25 camping spaces with paved road access. Each space has water hookup and electricity. They are often full on weekends, but not during the week. Nearby is a 20-acre lake with an island in the middle and hiking paths all the way around it. There is abundant Wildlife.
The park's museum features exhibits about the boyhood life of U.S. President Andrew Jackson, who grew up in this region. Rooms depict Colonial period life, including a dining room, bedroom, textile room, and early tools and farm implements.
- Type
- Museum
- Established
- 1952
- Wikipedia readers
- 1.8K a year
Where to base yourself for Andrew Jackson State Park
The first towns with rooms are Charlotte (288) and Rock Hill (45).
Charlotte
The closest town with somewhere to stay.
964,784 people
26 mi north of Andrew Jackson
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Andrew Jackson | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte | 26 mi north | 40 min | 288 259 hotels · 16 motels · 7 inns & B&Bs · 3 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 964,784 | $386K | D |
| Rock Hill | 14 mi northwest | 20 min | 45 38 hotels · 3 motels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins | 75,911 | $295K | C− |
| Pineville | 18 mi north | 25 min | 24 21 hotels · 1 motel · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 RV park | 11,851 | $395K | D− |
| Lancaster | 8 mi south | 10 min | 6 4 hotels · 2 inns & B&Bs | 9,623 | $239K | D− |
| Richburg | 15 mi southwest | 20 min | 9 7 hotels · 1 motel · 1 lodge or cabins | 275 | $180K | — |
| Matthews | 20 mi north | 30 min | 16 14 hotels · 2 inns & B&Bs | 32,769 | $445K | C− |
| Fort Mill | 14 mi northwest | 20 min | 6 5 hotels · 1 inn or B&B | 38,673 | $488K | A− |
| Lesslie | 9 mi west | 15 min | 3 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 RV park | 3,077 | $258K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Also within reach
Within 62 miles you can add these well-known places.
Big draw127 mi Stadium & arenaBank of America Stadium
220 mi Theme parkCarowinds
45 mi LakeLake Norman327 mi MuseumSullenberger Aviation Museum70K visitors a year
61 mi Stadium & arenaWilliams-Brice Stadium
425 mi Stadium & arenaBojangles Coliseum53 mi LakeAlcohol and Drug Abuse Lake
61 mi LakeLake MurrayPhoto credits
Bank of America Stadium: HangingCurve, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Carowinds: Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Lake Norman: Prince Grobhelm, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Williams-Brice Stadium: SRA MARVIN PRESTON, Public domain · Bojangles Coliseum: James Willamor, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Lake Murray: Greygh0st at English Wikipedia, Public domain
Planning a visit to Andrew Jackson
What town is Andrew Jackson State Park near?
JAARS, NC, about 4 miles northeast.
When is the best time to visit Andrew Jackson State Park?
March, April, May, September and October, with highs of 65–83°.
What is the closest airport to Andrew Jackson State Park?
Charlotte Douglas (CLT), about 27 miles away.
Where should I stay near Andrew Jackson State Park?
Charlotte (26 mi, 288 places to stay), Rock Hill (14 mi, 45 places to stay) and Pineville (18 mi, 24 places to stay).
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