Colleton State Park is a

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located along

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between

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and Walterboro,

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. The smallest state park in the state of South Carolina, Colleton's main attraction is recreational access to the

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in the form of

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. Several campsites for RVs and tents as well as some team-sport recreation facilities are also located in the site. For many years, the park was underutilized due in part to an adjacent SCE&G coal-fire

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, which discouraged many potential visitors from the park. The power plant was closed by SCE&G at the end of 2012. Local officials hope to potentially acquire the site and expand the park.

References

External links

Official state park website
Protected areas of Hampton County, South Carolina State parks of South Carolina Nature centers in South Carolina Civilian Conservation Corps in South Carolina {{SouthCarolina-geo-stub