Parsons Mountain Lake

Facility · South Carolina ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Sumter National Forest (NF) · Open Access

448 ft
Elevation

Small fresh water lake, mixed pine and hardwood forests.

Fish Your National Forests: This site can be accessed by Passenger Car; Fish available include: Bass, Catfish, Panfish; Types of fishing available include: Shore, Motorized boat, Float tube, Spin, Bait; Fishing pier and boat launch available

Getting there

34.09970, -82.35510 · 34°5'58.9"N 82°21'18.4"W

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Typical weather

Typically 92°F in Jul, down to 55°F in Jan.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F555967768389929085756558
Low °F333541495867707063524135
Precip in————————————

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 12.6 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Parsons Mountain Lake

Can you reserve a site at Parsons Mountain Lake?
No. Parsons Mountain Lake is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Camping near Parsons Mountain Lake

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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