Lake Waccamaw State Park

May be the best maintained and most scenic state park in the Southeast. It made for a great place to work, too.

Note that the water is crystal clear so it shows the color of the sand perfectly. That part of the lake is shallow enough to wade out of substantial distance.

Be sure to stop by the Ranger Station to see the skull of a whale found in the lake. It is 1.75 million years old and the only one found inland on the East Coast.

Great hike in Jan. 2024. Took the Lake Trail toward the dam & looped by the pier back to the visitor's center. Total about 4 1/2 Mike's. The staff was super friendly & welcoming. This would be a great place to camp & canoe in Jan. before it gets hot & buggy. Lots of local history & lore.

Love the trails here! Lots of birds. Some waterfront areas as well.

Took a trip to Lake Waccamaw with the family today. Hiked a total of 4 miles.

Very clean park facilities and we were able to pick up our state park passports!

Beautiful absolutely amazing! It was so cold but I loved it!! We loved it!

Wonderful, very large lake. Visitor center at the State Park is great with a helpful staff. The 2 mile lake trail is an easy jaunt through the woods to a large pier. Just really nice!

I love this State Park. The wooded areas have great walking trails. The swim area dock was just upgraded this summer and it's a quick walk from the parking area. I take my dog for long swims in summer weather since you don't have to deal with tides and rip currents. Clean restrooms at rangers station & camping sites available.

This is a beautiful gem hidden in south-eastern North Carolina. The view on the lake is breath-taking, the campsites are generously sized and the Park staff are second to none. My family and I enjoy visiting several times a year.

Beautiful area with a boardwalk to a pier on the lake ❤

Beautiful place, nice walking trails, plenty of nature to see and enjoy. You won't be disappointed, just prepare for bugs!

Great state park, well kept trails, beautiful scenery. Hikes can range from a mile or two from up to 10 miles based on trail choice. Very buggy in the warmer months, don't forget bug spray!

Want to see an American alligator? How about a rookery of herons? Perhaps a scenic hike around the mysterious Carolina Bay lake, Lake Waccamaw? This is the park for you! Friendly rangers and park staff, clean facilities, and a great place for a picnic.

Secluded, walk-in, primitive campsites, but it was right up our alley. We enjoyed a relaxing time at our lakeside campsite and running our dog tired on the beautiful trails.

Pretty place. Don't feed the Gators

Nicely kept trails and a clean informative rangers station. Park in the lot at the end of the road to cut off a couple miles of Lakeshore Trail and reach the dam easier.

Perfect for a quiet primitive getaway

Beautiful and quiet. Wish there was a loop all around the lake but the trails are well kept. Careful in summer because of the biting and swarming black flies.

This lake is really cool! Shallow but has a unique habitat and clear water, but dark water. Also alligators in the canals!

Loved the walking/hiking trails. There are limited picnic tables.

Very cool lake! Carolina Bays are cool and this one is super neat.