Located on the southern border of Newberry County, Lake Murray is a major recreational destination in central South Carolina. Boating, water skiing, fishing and swimming are abundant on this man-made lake which is 41 miles long and 14 miles wide at its widest point. Lake Murray covers an area of 78 square miles with 649 miles of shoreline. http://lakemurrayfun.com/(opens in a new tab)
Lake Greenwood
Located along Newberry County’s southwestern border, Lake Greenwood is an 11,400 acre man-made lake. With 200 miles of shoreline, Lake Greenwood offers boating, skiing, fishing, picnicking and camping.
Lynch's Woods Park is a 276-acre pristine forest entrusted to the County of Newberry. This public park and recreation area includes miles of hiking, bicycling and equestrian trails in addition to an ADA trail. Swings, benches, picnic tables and other amenities are available throughout the park. Lynch's Woods Passage, a 4.9 mile section of trail, serves as the Gateway to the Upstate for the Palmetto Trail.
Sumter National Forest
The Sumter National Forest covers 56,595 acres in Newberry County. Hunting, fishing, primitive camping, nature trails, bird-watching, equestrian trails, picnicking and boating are among the many activities enjoyed in this natural resource. http://www.fs.fed.us/r8/fms/forest/about/en.shtml(opens in a new tab)
