Lake Wateree
242 miles of shoreline and the most visited state park in South Carolina gives visitors a lot to explore and enjoy out on Lake Wateree!
Sumter National Forest
Our national forest provides a natural arena for a wide variety of fun and exciting outdoor activities. You might mountain bike the epic Forks Area Trail System on the Long Cane, or paddle and fish the Wild and Scenic Chattooga River. Saddle up and explore a horse trail in any district, or unload your ATV or dirt bike and hone your skills on one of four OHV trails.
Lake Monticello
54 miles of shoreline and 7,000 surface acres of some of the best fishing in South Carolina. Bring your rod and experience the allure of Fairfield County's country lifestyle out on Lake Monticello.
South Carolina Railroad Museum
The South Carolina Railroad Museum, located minutes off I-77, is the biggest attraction in Fairfield County. Since 1973 the museum has been collecting various types of freight and passenger cars as well as a steam locomotive #44 which once belonged to the Hampton and Branchville Railroad. There are also cabooses, freight cars, and diesel engines from CSX, and Norfolk Southern. Currently, the Museum operates on 6 miles of the 11.5-mile line of the former Rockoon and Rion Railroad.
Carolina Adventure World
Carolina Adventure World (CAW), a 2,600-acre outdoor enthusiast destination park is located in the Northeastern section of the County. Just 2 1/2 miles off Exit 46 on I-77, the CAW park offers 100 miles of professionally designed ATV trails, a championship motocross course, Go Kart course, mud bog, ATV rentals and ATV and motorbike storage facilities. For those interested in enjoying nature in a more relaxed fashion, the Park also offers biking and golf cart trails. Visitors are encouraged to spend more than one day enjoying the park and to stay overnight at the on-site rustic campground. Carolina Adventure World is open Monday - Thursday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. and Friday - Sunday, 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. For more information, visit www.carolinaadventureworld.net.
