The smaller of two campgrounds was open during holiday season. Most sites were filled. Easy walk to other islands - no walk path on one bridge but traffic was limited during this time of year. It might be different during summer months. The larger campground on last island looked real nice (closed for season) with large sites. Bathrooms cleaned but could use updates. Curtains for privacy rather than doors. It is in close proximity to Columbia. A good choice. We camped here in a Motorhome.

Sites were nice and everything ran smoothly. We had a super nice weekend. The first campground wasn't noisy at all. We were able to drive the golf cart around to see birds and deer. It was a super cool weekend temperature wise. It was cool every day we were visiting. Great place for camping. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.

The state park is absolutely beautiful, we spotted deer and a lot of other smaller wildlife. Lots of great waterfronts and forest around. The site was lake front, with a BBQ/fire spot and picnic table, and we were able to swim rather privately from it. We camped here in a Motorhome.

This was a great park with nice trails. Great if you like boating. Beautiful scenery all around and paved campsites. We camped here in a Tent Trailer.

A beautiful state park. We were there 11 days and had a great site right on the water. We had non-camping family members that rented one of the Villas and we were close enough to walk back and forth. Our only problem was we arrived with full black and grey water tanks and the dump was not very convenient. You have to go all the way around the camping area to get to the dump and then go some distance to turn around and return to the camping area. We would definitely camp there again. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.

We enjoyed our 7-night stay at this state park. We arrived on a Friday, and the campground was packed but given the lake views it was very pleasant. The park is located on three small islands in Lake Murray, and we entertained ourselves walking around admiring the blooming dogwood trees and getting different glimpses of this huge body of water. The one discordant note was that when we tried to reserve four nights the park's reservation system said we had to reserve for 7 nights...apparently because our arrival fell during what was considered 'spring break.' However, the campground was virtually deserted starting the Monday after our arrival. We chatted with some another couple who were disappointed by the same requirement (they also paid for seven nights but were leaving after five and also lamented the wasted cost given the mid-week emptiness). We camped here in a Motorhome.

This place should be called Wildlife Park - or at least Deer Island. Wonderful lake front sites, and we saw deer, Canadian geese, buzzards, and even an eagle. CG would be perfect if you had a boat (and the weather was warmer than January). The only real reason for the 7 was the sites are tiny, and some are hard to back in (you got to know your neighbors real quick, as everybody was always helping to direct new comers around the trees). The water and electric hookups are far from pads, and though the pads are paved, the rest of the site is not very level - but it's a state park, and you're on the lake so that doesn't really matter. Would stay here again (but would pick a warmer month). We camped here in a Travel Trailer.

This state park is gorgeous! We camped on the banks of Lake Murray. The area is very wooded and natural. The park has two areas to camp - A and B. From a review we chose B and it's the better of the two in my opinion. The roads are paved and good for walking and/or bicycling. We will certainly do a return trip here. We camped here in a Motorhome.

Just returned from this park and enjoyed its scenery and mid-week serenity. I generally concur with the positive comments posted here but want to advise other prospective campers that this lake, attractive as it is, is not very suitable for swimming. It's OK to swim in places, and the water seems nice enough, but there aren't any beach areas or a sandy shoreline near the park. Also, beware of rocks and look out for fishhooks. I got a hook in a beach shoe and am mighty grateful I wasn't barefoot. We camped here in a Motorhome.

Beautiful park. Camped in loop A on site 4 (steep site and difficult to level). Would definitely go back but would camp on loop B on a waterfront lot. They are right on the water, very private with lots of trees and shade. Saw lots of people swimming right in their own back yard. Lots to do. Playground for little ones and lots of paved roads for bike riding. Saw several deer while walking in the evening. If you have a boat you should definitely bring it. Staff was very nice. We camped here in a Motorhome.

This was our first time in a state park (or state "recreation area") and we LOVED it! We'd always avoided state parks because 50 amp service usually isn't available, but a visit to Dreher Island changed our view on that. This place is ABSOLUTELY AWESOME!! The sites are clean, paved, very wide and pretty much level. The staff is friendly, it isn't very crowded and the lake (Lake Murray) is stunningly beautiful. If you've never been here, YOU NEED TO TRY IT!!! We camped here in a Motorhome.

Second trip to Dreher Island and loved it! Great staff, nice lake, fun for the kids with 2 playgrounds! Will make it a yearly vacation! We camped here in a Travel Trailer.

Super state park on beautiful Lake Murray. 348 acre park with 12 miles of shoreline. Great for hiking or biking. Many launch their boats and ski or fish. Very clean lake. One of the best SC state parks we've been to. We camped here in a camper.