Overview

In Santee Cooper Country of South Carolina, there are lots of outdoor activities to do. There are 2 lakes here, Lake Marion and Moultrie. Hunting, Fishing and Camping are the biggest attractions of the region. Record fish have been caught in the Lakes here. Hunt white-tail deer. Fish for catfish, trout, bluegill, Crappie and more. Fish off a pier or go out in a boat. There are fishing guides that can take you to the best spots to fish. The area has many marinas. Rent a boat or take your own out. Dine at a lake front  restaurant and enjoy the view. Picnic. Bike. Hike the nature trails. Golf. Shop. Visit historic landmarks, museums and art galleries. Take a boat tour. Walk on a boardwalk. See wildlife in a swamp. Stroll through flower gardens. Shop for Antiques. .....

The Santee Cooper country region includes the following counties: Berkeley, Calhoun, Clarendon, Orangeburg and Sumter.

 City List with attractions

• Manning
  • Pocotaligo Park
    • boardwalk
    • swamp
• Moncks Corner
  • Cypress Gardens/Butterfly House and Aquarium
  • Captain Bo Gator's Boat tours
  • St. James Church - built 1714
  • Old Santee Canal Park and Berkeley Museum
    • Confederate torpedo boat
    • Stony Landing Plantation
    • boardwalks
    • hiking trails
  • Orangeburg
    • Edisto Memorial Gardens and Horne Wetlands park
      • Edisto River banks
      • flower gardens
      • US 301
    • IP Stanback Museum and Planetarium
    • Orangeburg National Fish Hatchery
• Santee
  • Santee State Park
  • Fisheagle Lake and Swamp Boat Tours
  • Outlet stores
  • Santee Furniture World
• Sumter
  • Sumter Gallery of Art and Patriot Hall
  • Historical and Genealogical Research center Back country exhibits
    • Southern mansion
  • Swan Lake Iris Gardens