Discover Lake Greenwood.

Welcome to Lake Greenwood! Featuring a special pleasure in a slower-paced lifestyle where you can savor every moment without giving up the luxuries of fine culture, great shopping, and first-rate medical care is only a short drive away.

Lake Greenwood embraces true Southern hospitality with kind neighbors and friendly waves. Enjoy a boat ride or a fishing trip on the11,000 acre playground. The lake offers beautiful scenery, fantastic wildlife including Bald Eagles, one of the top scenic hiking-biking trails in South Carolina inside the 998 acre Lake Greenwood State Park.

Lake Greenwood serves as the dividing line between Greenwood County, Laurens County, and Newberry County. Check out each location with small-town feel but incredible activities, events and things to do.

In addition to its beauty, Lake Greenwood is unique among area lakes in that it is owned and managed by Greenwood County. This unique ownership allows the lake to remain at full or near full water levels even during times of extreme drought.

Greenwood’s climate is mild and seasonable, with an average temperature of 68 degrees. While the summer can bring heat and humidity, the spring and fall exhibit mild temperatures and many days filled with sunshine and beauty. Winters in Greenwood are comfortable, with very little precipitation or snow. For visitors, year-round outdoor activities are common and include fishing, boating and a host of other water sports.

You will find an abundance of information on our site but nothing compares to visiting in person. One visit and we are certain you will fall in love with this special lake!

Explore our pages to the right to find out more about what Lake Greenwood has to offer.