With more than 1,200 acres of land and 16,600 acres of water, Pettigrew State Park is an ideal blend of nature, history and recreation.
Explore Lake Phelps and examine dugout canoes as ancient as the pyramids. Or cast your line into crystal-clear waters where largemouth bass reign. Take a trip back in time at the grave of a great Confederate general. Or hug a tree as wide as an elephant.
Pettigrew exhibits its history among picturesque natural surroundings. Majestic cypress trees tower above as the branches of tulip poplar and swamp chestnut oak provide perches for songbirds. Wildflowers decorate the landscape with a splash of color.
Boating, camping, education and events, fishing, picnicking and trails.
Boating:: Canoes, kayaks, rowboats and power vessels have ample room to enjoy Lake Phelps. The lake offers ideal conditions for sailing in shallow draft boats. Launch a canoe from Cypress Point or use the launching and docking facilities behind the park office.
A canoe trail winds through the park's nearby waterways, offering paddlers the chance to view the area's environment up close. Click here to download a jpeg map of the Scuppernog River Trail. Because of the map's large size, two pages of 8.5x11" paper may be needed for printing. Maps of the trail are available at the park office, as well.
Family camping: The family campground is located between the park office and Somerset Place. Thirteen campsites, each with a picnic table and grill, are well-suited for tents and trailers.
The edge of a cypress/sweetgum forest furnishes a shaded area for some of the campsites while others are located in an open, grassy meadow. Water and restrooms with showers are nearby. A fee is charged for the campsites, which are available on a first-come basis.
Group camping: Opportunities for outdoor learning abound in the group camping area. Located in the midst of a beautiful forest, primitive camping facilities include tent pads, grills and pit toilets. Water is located nearby. To ensure availability of the group camping area, reservations are advised
Park Hours:: November-February, 8 a.m.-6 p.m., March and October, 8 a.m.-7 p.m., April, May, September, 8 a.m.-8 p.m., June-August, 8 a.m.-9 p.m. and Closed Christmas Day.
Park Office Hours::: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays
Closed state holidays.
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