Spartanburg County, South Carolina
Spartanburg County is a county located on the northwestern border of the U.S. state of South Carolina. As of the 2020 census, the population was 327,997, making it the fifth-most populous county in South Carolina. Its county seat is Spartanburg ...
, from the
North Carolina
North Carolina () is a state in the Southeastern region of the United States. The state is the 28th largest and 9th-most populous of the United States. It is bordered by Virginia to the north, the Atlantic Ocean to the east, Georgia and ...
border. The Interstate 26 bridge crosses over Lake Bowen between exits 5 and 10 on
Interstate 26
Interstate 26 (I-26) is a main route of the Interstate Highway System in the Southeastern United States. Nominally east–west, as indicated by its even number, I-26 runs from the junction of U.S. Route 11W (US 11W) and US 23 in K ...
. The lake stretches parallel to
South Carolina Highway 11
South Carolina Highway 11 (SC 11), also known as the Cherokee Foothills Scenic Highway, is a state highway through the far northern part of the U.S. state of South Carolina, following the southernmost peaks of the Blue Ridge Mountains. T ...
. It is the largest lake in Spartanburg County with of shoreline. The lake is formed by the waters of the South
Pacolet River
The Pacolet River is a tributary of the Broad River, about 50 miles (80 km) long, in northwestern South Carolina in the United States.
Sunset_at_Lake_Bowen.jpg, Fish from the lake is safe to eat.
Lake_Bowen_Bridge.jpg, SC Hwy 9 bridge in Inman, SC
Dock_at_Lake_Bowen.jpg, There are boat ramps, and a playground near the lake.
Sun_reflection_at_Lake_Bowen.jpg, The lake is formed by the waters of the South Pacolet River to serve as a public drinking water supply.
Wildlife_near_Lake_Bowen.jpg, Abundance of wildlife around Lake Bowen.
Houses_near_Lake_Bowen.jpg, Some areas are developed real estate.
Pirates_advance_on_Lake_Bowen.jpg, Rules and regulations were adopted for recreational activities like boating and fishing.
Rocks_near_Lake_Bowen.jpg, It is a reservoir in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, with of shoreline.