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 Spartanbu ...
, 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 S ...
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 ...
. 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.