Lake Marion
Lake Marion is a large man-made lake in central South Carolina. It stands 7 mi northeast of Eutawville. Pleasant highs of 68–77°F mark the mildest months, March, April, October and November.
A lake, 7 mi northeast of Eutawville
Summers are hot
July and August highs run 91–93°, and about 78 days a year reach 90°. When to go ↓
Wyboo is the nearest base
Wyboo is 8 miles north, with 6 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
Best months: Mar, Apr, Oct and Nov
March, April, October and November are the mild months, with highs of 68–77°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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Lake Marion
Lake Marion is a large man-made lake in central South Carolina. It has a 315-mile (507 km) shoreline and covers nearly 110,000 acres (450 square kilometers or 173.7 square miles) of rolling farmlands, former marshes, and river valley landscape. With territory spanning five counties, the lake is referred to as South Carolina's inland sea.
The Santee River was dammed in the 1940s to supply hydroelectric power, as part of the rural electrification efforts initiated under President Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal during the Great Depression. This created Lake Marion, one of the fifty largest lakes in the United States, whether natural or man-made reservoirs. At current capacity it is only about a third of the area of what, if filled to capacity, would be the fifteenth largest lake in the U.S.
- Type
- Lake
- Area
- 174 square miles
- Wikipedia readers
- 23K a year
Places to stay near Lake Marion
The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are Santee (21) and Wyboo (6).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Lake Marion | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santee | 14 mi west | 20 min | 21 18 hotels · 2 motels · 1 lodge or cabins | 775 | $162K | — |
| Wyboo 38% vacation homes | 8 mi north | 10 min | 6 1 inn or B&B · 4 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 3,639 | $253K | — |
| Manning | 16 mi north | 25 min | 11 9 hotels · 2 motels | 3,829 | $158K | D− |
| North Santee | 11 mi northwest | 15 min | 5 1 hotel · 2 campgrounds · 2 RV parks | 649 | $277K | — |
| Vance | 10 mi west | 15 min | 3 3 campgrounds | 120 | — | — |
| Eutawville | 7 mi southwest | 10 min | 1 1 hotel | 265 | $75K | — |
| St. George | 27 mi southwest | 40 min | 10 8 hotels · 1 motel · 1 lodge or cabins | 1,868 | $114K | — |
| Summerton | 11 mi northwest | 15 min | 1 1 hotel | 776 | $165K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
More to see nearby
These well-known sights sit within 57 miles.
Big draw45 mi MuseumH. L. Hunley
Big draw50 mi MuseumUSS Yorktown
51 mi MuseumUSS Laffey
38 mi National ParkCongaree National Park288K visitors a year
57 mi Stadium & arenaWilliams-Brice Stadium
52 mi Park & preserveAngel Oak
56 mi LandmarkFort Wagner
51 mi DamThe BatteryPhoto credits
H. L. Hunley: Sepia wash drawing by R.G. Skerrett, 1902, after a painting then held by the Con, Public domain · USS Yorktown: David Ratledge, CC BY 4.0 · USS Laffey: U.S. Navy, Public domain · Congaree National Park: Unknown, Public domain · Williams-Brice Stadium: SRA MARVIN PRESTON, Public domain · Angel Oak: Galen Parks Smith, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Fort Wagner: Unknown authorUnknown author, Public domain · The Battery: Eagledj, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Lake Marion: common questions
What town is Lake Marion near?
Eutawville, SC, about 7 miles southwest.
When is the best time to visit Lake Marion?
March, April, October and November, with highs of 68–77°.
What is the closest airport to Lake Marion?
Charleston (CHS), about 41 miles away.
Where should I stay near Lake Marion?
Santee (14 mi, 21 places to stay), Wyboo (8 mi, 6 places to stay) and Manning (16 mi, 11 places to stay).
Locals’ advice in Eutawville
There are no tips yet, so start one in Eutawville’s Town Square.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.