State Park · North Carolina, United States
Waccamaw State Lake
Waccamaw State Lake is a state park in North Carolina, United States, covering 8,938 acres (3,617 ha).
State Park · North Carolina, United States
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | North Carolina, United States |
| Area | 8,938 acres (3,617 ha) |
| Coordinates | 34.2867° N, 78.5097° W |
| Managed by | North Carolina state park system |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Waccamaw State Lake
Lake Waccamaw is a freshwater drainage lake located in Columbus County, North Carolina. It is the largest of the natural Carolina Bay lakes, with a surface area of 36 km2. Lake Waccamaw is fed by four creeks: First, Second, Third, and Big creeks. The outlet forms the Waccamaw River, which empties into the Atlantic ocean via the Winyah Bay at Georgetown, South Carolina. The lake and its respective river are named after the local Waccamaw-Siouan tribe, who are long inhabitants of the region. Lake Waccamaw is 15,000 - 32,000 years old, but already contains several endemic species including various fish, mussels, and snails.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Airports near this park
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- Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR) · Myrtle Beach, United States · 48.3 miles away
- Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) · Raleigh/Durham, United States · 111.1 miles away
- Charleston International Airport (CHS) · Charleston, United States · 130.3 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Waccamaw State Lake?
Waccamaw State Lake is in North Carolina, United States (34.2867° N, 78.5097° W).
How big is Waccamaw State Lake?
Waccamaw State Lake covers 8,938 acres (3,617 ha).
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_North_Carolina_state_parks — Wikipedia list of North Carolina state parks — park name, county/location, size, year where the table states them.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Waccamaw — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).