Lake Greenwood – Lake Greenwood, South Carolina

Lake Greenwood is a beautiful venue in the Upstate for boating, fishing, and camping. Each fall, the Lake Greenwood State Park plays host to the South Carolina Half-Ironman Competition, a popular triathlon race. In 1933 during the Great Depression, the Civilian Conservation Corps built Buzzard’s Roost Dam and a power plant on the Saluda River.

This project was originally intended to create jobs and generate affordable electricity for residents. Greenwood County acquired more than 250 parcels of land in the lake basin, which is now Lake Greenwood.

Michael Bishop of Greenville took this picture at his lakeside cabin in 2004. He says: “During the Thanksgiving holiday the weather had been warm, but had just gotten cooler. This is what caused the beautiful mist on an otherwise clear morning.”

For hours, fees, and directions to the park – visit the South Carolina State Parks website.