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1. Lake Conestee Nature Park ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Lake Conestee Nature Park
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2. Barnwell State Park ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Barnwell State Park
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3. Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site

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Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site
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4. Cheraw State Park

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Cheraw State Park
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5. Chester State Park

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Chester State Park
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6. Colonial Dorchester State Historic Site

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Colonial Dorchester State Historic Site
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7. Croft State Park

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Croft State Park
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8. Devil's Fork State Park

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Devil's Fork State Park
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9. Dreher Island State Park

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Dreher Island State Park
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10. Edisto Beach State Park

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Edisto Beach State Park
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11. Hamilton Branch State Park

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Hamilton Branch State Park
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12. Huntington Beach State Park

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Huntington Beach State Park
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13. Jones Gap State Park

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Jones Gap State Park
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14. Keowee Toxaway State Park

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Keowee Toxaway State Park
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15. Poinsett State Park

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Poinsett State Park
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16. Sadlers Creek State Park

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Sadlers Creek State Park
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17. Table Rock State Park

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Table Rock State Park
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18. Charles Pinckney National Historic Site

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Charles Pinckney National Historic Site
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19. Congaree National Park

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Congaree National Park
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20. Cowpens National Battlefield

Cowpens National Battlefield
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21. Kings Mountain National Military Park

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Kings Mountain National Military Park
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22. Reconstruction Era National Monument

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Reconstruction Era National Monument
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23. Kings Mountain State Park Living History Farm

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Kings Mountain State Park Living History Farm
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24. Oconee State Park

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Oconee State Park
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25. Paris Mountain State Park

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Paris Mountain State Park
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • Question: What makes South Carolina special in terms of natural beauty?
  • Answer: Boasting more than 80,000 acres of protected land, South Carolina is home to some of the most beautiful parks in the country.
  • Question: What is South Carolina best known for in terms of its natural landscapes?
  • Answer: The state is best known for the beaches and marshes of its coastline.
  • Question: What other types of terrain can be found in South Carolina?
  • Answer: South Carolina also offers a wide variety of terrain, including towering mountains, beautiful forests criss-crossed by streams and rivers, and even sand dunes.

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