Outdoors

Fishing trips with guide and pro angler Capt. Darryl Smith, with a 100-lb a day guarantee. Holder of 23 confirmed world records, featured on 19 TV shows, and in over 460 magazines. Fish in comfort on a 30-ft  Crest Pontoon with a 12-foot hardtop. In the winter, enclosed boat with heat to stay warm and dry on the worst of days.​ South Carolina fishing license required.

This amusement park filled with so much fun and excitement it can’t be contained in one state! Features over 50 rides, shows and attractions, including 13 world-class roller coasters, plus Fury 325 the world’s tallest, fastest giga coaster and Carolina Harbor Waterpark. Great dining and entertainment options for the whole family. Additionally, the Camp Wilderness Resort offers tent and RV camping as well as modern cabins. Special ticket packages available. 14523 Carowinds Blvd. (I-77 exit 90, on the NC/SC border). 

215 campsites. Full-service family campground with shaded RV and tent sites, picnic tables, Kamping Kabins, 30/50 amp, pool, mini-golf, laundromat, playground, store, LP gas, diesel, RV storage, game room, volleyball, horse shoes, a pavilion, The Attic Antiques and Collectibles shop, and the Campground Massacre Haunted House during October. Convenient to Carowinds and I-77. Year round. $10.00 fee for dumping.

The park and outdoor learning lab--nestled on 25 acres of woods and streams--features a wide variety of plant and animal life, including evergreens, oaks, cedars, birds, rabbits, deer, butterflies, a trail, a bridge and a picnic area. Located beside Chester Park Elementary School.

 126 spaces, including 59 paved. WiFi, pond and more. Full hookups and pull throughs. Pets welcome. Open year-round. Fort Mill. . 

Sometimes referred to as the Brattonsville Tract because of its proximity to the community of Brattonsville, the Draper Tract consists of 806 acres. Approximately 80 acres of planted loblolly, natural loblolly, shortleaf and Virginia pine are present. Hardwood stands on this tract comprise approximately 371 acres (46 percent) and occur in both upland and bottomland sites. A significant number of desirable mast-producing hardwood species such as red oak, white oak, water oak, willow oak and swamp chestnut oak along with hickory, black walnut, dogwood and redbud occur. About 386 acres (48 percent) of this tract is open land or is non-forested and consists primarily of abandoned fields, powerline right-of-ways and ponds. Many of the fields or open areas are relatively large in size, some in excess of 50 to 75 acres. This area is managed specifically for small game, however good white-tailed deer and wild turkey populations are present. Special seasons and/or bag limits apply for quail, rabbit and turkey.  A limited number of participants for opening day dove hunts (youth and adult) are selected by drawing. Although managed for hunting, other forms of outdoor recreation such as hiking, biking and bird watching are popular here. No horseback riding is allowed. The property contains three stocked ponds--special limits and open times apply.  Also known for its massive (about 20 acres) brightly-colored sunflowers that bloom in July each year.  Access to the property is limited with a parking area provided.