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    Lake Murray

    Lake Murray Public Park, Lunch Island, South CarolinaLakeSwimming permitted

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    Lake Murray is a reservoir with permitted swimming, including public swimming areas and swimming access near Lunch Island.

    Water
    Lake
    Entry
    $5 per vehicle per day at the Lexington-side beach and recreation area., booking required in season
    Swim hours
    Lexington side: weekdays 11 a.m.–8 p.m.; weekends and holidays 10 a.m.–8 p.m. Irmo side: 24 hours a day, year-round for boaters; non-boaters 5 a.m.–9 p.m.
    Facilities
    Picnic facilities, restrooms
    Lifeguard
    No lifeguard on duty.
    Dogs
    Pets are prohibited at the Lexington-side beach and recreation area; pets must be leashed at the Irmo-side boat-launch area.
    Managed by
    Dominion Energy

    When you can swim

    Open to swimmersClosed to swimmers

    Getting there

    Lake Murray is near Lunch Island, South Carolina. Use the coordinates below in your maps app, and check road access with the land manager before you go.

    34.0850, -81.2743

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    Rules to know before you go

    • Swim at your own risk.
    • Do not swim at the Irmo-side boat-launch area.
    • No alcohol.
    • No pets at the Lexington-side beach and recreation area.

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    Questions about Lake Murray

    Can you swim at Lake Murray?

    Yes, swimming is permitted in Lake Murray. The Lexington-side public beach is seasonal, requires an advance day-pass reservation and has no lifeguard.

    Do you need to book Lake Murray?

    Day passes must be reserved online in advance for the Lexington-side beach and recreation area.

    Does it cost anything to swim at Lake Murray?

    $5 per vehicle per day at the Lexington-side beach and recreation area.

    Are dogs allowed at Lake Murray?

    Pets are prohibited at the Lexington-side beach and recreation area; pets must be leashed at the Irmo-side boat-launch area.

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