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Poinsett State Park Wedgefield, South Carolina
Distinct mountain-like and coastal habitats meet around a ten-acre mill lake, 25.6 miles of trails, gristmill ruins, and Civilian Conservation Corps buildings.
The Story of Poinsett State Park Wedgefield, South Carolina
Poinsett State Park near Wedgefield sits where the Carolina Sandhills meet the coastal plain, producing a surprising mix of mountain-like ravines, sandy hills, hardwood forest and swamp. Civilian Conservation Corps crews shaped the park around a ten-acre lake in the 1930s.
Poinsett State Park Wedgefield, South Carolina in Context
Poinsett State Park near Wedgefield sits where the Carolina Sandhills meet the coastal plain, producing a surprising mix of mountain-like ravines, sandy hills, hardwood forest and swamp. Civilian Conservation Corps crews shaped the park around a ten-acre lake in the 1930s.
What Makes It Special
The landscape changes quickly as trails move from dry sandhills into cool ravines and toward Manchester State Forest. The unusual terrain, historic cabins and hand-built stone structures explain why Poinsett is often called the 'mountains of the Midlands.'
Interesting Facts
Poinsett was one of 16 South Carolina parks developed by the CCC. The park connects with the Palmetto Trail and Manchester State Forest trail system. Its diverse habitats support mountain, Piedmont and coastal-plain plant communities.
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The Story of Poinsett State Park Wedgefield, South Carolina
Poinsett State Park protects 1,000 acres in the High Hills of Santee near Wedgefield, a region nicknamed the Mountains of the Midlands.
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