Outdoors

Whether skating or watching while enjoying a hot chocolate, everyone can enjoy the experiences offered at this 50’x85’ ice rink. It is the ideal winter wonderland escape for lunch breaks, date nights, play dates and family outings, the outdoor venue boasts healthy fun for every age and skate size. Fee charged. Open seasonally from November through January, nestled adjacent to Fountain Park surrounded by holiday lights.

Nestled on twelve acres of beautiful farmland, this is the ideal rustic chic venue for weddings, corporate picnics and other special celebrations. Bordered by a lush ring of tall pines and oaks, the property offers shaded areas for events conveniently located right next to the barn and firepit, and meadows with wildflowers overlooking two ponds with plans for both a gazebo and covered pavilion. Showy sunflowers add country charm and welcome guests along the laneway. The fountain serves as a lovely backdrop for photos. And the horses, Baron and Magic, often take time from grazing in the pasture to greet guests in hopes of a treat or two!

Over 70 miles of trails-wooded and dirt roads. Wagons welcome. Campground includes water and electric hookups, heated bathroom and showers, horse stable and holding pens, riding ring and fire barrels for campfires. Inquire about Sandhills State Forest Trail riding permit. Tell 'em Donald and Carla sent ya and get $5 off a 1-night stay or $10 off a 2-night stay on your first visit. Located in the Sand Hills State Forest.

Guided trail rides (bring own horse, or one provided) for ages 10 and older in a beautiful setting. Also offering lessons. 

Offers picnic shelters, fishing, boat ramp and other water recreational activities. The Fairfield Recreation Commission operates a park at the lake. For information on the park area, contact the commission at (803) 635-9114. The smaller Monticello Recreation Lake is located north of the large body of water and is about 300 acres in size. Offers fishing two days a week (Wednesdays and Saturdays), swimming (no lifeguard on duty) and picnic facilities. Gates open from sunrise to sunset. The V.C. Summer Nuclear Station Nature Trail is located at the boundary of the V.C. Summer Nuclear Station exclusion area on the lake. Benches, wood duck boxes, blue bird boxes and plant identification markers dot this 1.5 mile trail. 

The oldest lake on the Catawba, it was first created by a dam near the town of Fort Mill in 1904. This dam was rebuilt in 1924 and the lake's surface expanded to 12,455 acres. The lake has 325 miles of shoreline, and since portions of this lake lie in both North and South Carolina, fishermen are advised to obtain proper licenses.