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riven1950
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Mar 05, 2014

Ideas on Santee Cooper lakes SC

I live about 3-4 hours from SC lakes in SC. Wondering if anyone has suggestions:

1-Places to camp there ( will be coming from SE NC ). Lake front or close would be nice, large wooded sites, full hook up or at least water and electric.

2-Best place to camp and fish

3-Best time of year to fish for stripers and or catfish

Thinking I might either get a friend to haul my boat there or take the TT down and return for the boat. Would stay at least a week. Would it be worth it or should I just rent a boat or charter?

Thanks for opinions......
  • Go to Santee Cooper State Park website,it will show you there 2 campgrounds and cabins there is a boat launch at either campground.Cant give advise on fishing,my results have not been great.Always hear you should of come 2 weeks ago or next month will be good.

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