SC opens former utility workers’ retreat as 51st state park

Ramsey Grove State Park in Georgetown, one of three state parks to open in the past two years, is open weekdays.

By: Skylar Laird

Outlets: South Carolina Daily Gazette

Published: October 16, 2026

Words: 475

Last Updated: 1 day, 8 hours ago


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South Carolina’s newest state park, which once served as a retreat for employees of a state utility, is open to the public.

Ramsey Grove State Park in Georgetown officially started welcoming visitors at the beginning of the month. During the “soft opening,” the park will open only from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays, except for scheduled deer hunting days, according to the parks department.

A full opening date is not yet set.

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