LAKE MURRAY GETAWAY
Want to get away and head toward
water? Well, the water’s cool on
Lake Murray, the Jewel of South
Carolina’s inland lakes. With 650
miles of shoreline, the password
here is fun and relaxation, and
there’s plenty of it!
Here’s a list of recreational oppor-
tunities around Lake Murray:
Dreher Island State Park
This 348-acre island offers lakeside
camping, picnicking, fishing, swim-
ming, and a nature trail. Five lake-
front villas can be rented and 112
campsites accommodate large
campers and vans. Amenities in-
clude gas docks, shelters, picnic
areas, launching ramps, and boat
slips. Phone: (803) 364-4152
Lake Murray Resort & Marina
This is an 11-acre resort on the
shores of Lake Murray designed for
fun and relaxation. The cottages
are situated in a heavily wooded
area overlooking the lake. The re-
sort features a sandy beach, dock,
boat rentals, and a lakeside restau-
rant. It’s a great place for couples,
families, friends, or associates to
gather for a unique lake vacation
experience. Phone: (803) 532-
5300 or lakemurrayresort.com
Sailing on Lake Murray
Sailing is fantastic year-round on
Lake Murray. Lessons, rentals, and
skippered sails are available from
Lanier Sailing Academy. Experi-
ence your own Lake Murray adven-
ture! Lanier Sailing Academy, (803)
317-9070 or laniersail.com
Timberlake Golf Course
Golf the greens overlooking Lake
Murray!
Phone: (803) 345-9605 or timber-
lakecountryclub.com
Paddle boarding on Lake Murray
Paddle boarding is Lake Murray’s
hottest activity!
California Republic, (803) 608-
5033 or facebook.com/calrepub-
lic
Charter/Dinner Cruise on Lake
Murray
Watch the sunset and enjoy dinner
aboard the Spirit of Lake Murray Tour
Boat.
Spirit of Lake Murray, (803) 730-3044
or spiritoflakemurray.com
Dining around Lake Murray
Don’t miss the beautiful sunsets on
Lake Murray while you dine. Here are
a few Lake Murray dining locations: Lib-
erty at the Lake, The Rusty Anchor, Buf-
falo Creek Grill, Frayed Knot Bar & Grill,
and Lake Murray Resort & Marina.
For more information about Lake Mur-
ray, visit www.scjewel.com or call
1-866-SCJEWEL.