Public invited to glimpse of SC’s 50th state park ahead of official opening

By: Skylar Laird

Outlets: South Carolina Daily Gazette

Published: March 26, 2026

Words: 473

Last Updated: 4 months ago


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COLUMBIA — South Carolina’s 50th state park, which follows a scenic river through rural Williamsburg County, will open for a trial run Friday ahead of its official opening next week, officials said during a ribbon-cutting Thursday.

Portions of the 9,200-acre Black River State Park are already accessible, but Thursday marked the opening of the biggest piece yet: a 2,000-acre parcel called The Meadows and located in Salters, an unincorporated community in Williamsburg County.

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