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Lake-Murray lies in the heart of South Carolina just a short drive from downtown Columbia. Constructed between 1927 and 1930 by the South Carolina Electric & Gas Company, the Saluda Dam formed the 50,000-acre lake which provides electricity for South Carolina's entire Midlands region. When the dam was built, Lake Murray was the largest power reservoir and Saluda Dam was the largest earthen dam in the world. The lake covers 78 square miles and has 649 miles of shoreline, is 41 miles long and 14 miles wide, at its' widest point. The dam is 208 feet high and a mile and a half across, with Highway 6 running along the top of it, giving panoramic views of the lake on one side and the SCE&G power plant below. Several communities are situated around the lake, including Lexington, Ballentine, Chapin and Prosperity. Today, Lake Murray is a popular recreational lake and offers boating, sailing, fishing, canoeing, water skiing and jet skiing, swimming and camping. Lunch Island, situated in the middle of Lake Murray is North Americas first officially designated Purple Martin sanctuary. On summer evenings, boats gather at dusk to witness thousands of Purple Martins coming to the island to roost. Nearby Columbia offers attractions such as the Riverbanks Zoo and Botanical Garden, Columbia Museum of Art, EdVenture Children's Museum, and the South Carolina State House Museum.

Surrounding areas: Lexington, South Carolina (5.2 mi), Chapin, South Carolina (9.2 mi), Columbia, South Carolina (13.6 mi), Monticello Reservoir, South Carolina (19.9 mi), Newberry, South Carolina (25.4 mi), Wateree Lake, South Carolina (36.5 mi), Trenton, South Carolina (39.4 mi)

Lake Murray Vacation Rentals




Lake Murray Hotels and Resorts

 
Hotels & Motels
Quality Inn & Suites - Lexington SC328 W Main StLexington, SC4.9 mi.(803) 359-3099
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites131 Innkeeper DrLexington, SC5.2 mi.(803) 808-0800
Wingate Inn-Harbison217 Lanneau CtColumbia, SC6.1 mi.(803) 407-6166
Fairfield Inn By Marriott320 Columbiana DrColumbia, SC6.2 mi.(803) 732-4436
Hilton Garden Inn434 Columbiana DrColumbia, SC6.2 mi.(803) 407-6640
Towneplace Suites350 Columbiana DrColumbia, SC6.2 mi.(803) 781-9391
Amerisuites Columbia/I 261130 Kinley RdIrmo, SC6.3 mi.(803) 407-1560
Extended Stay Deluxe1170 Kinley RdIrmo, SC6.3 mi.(803) 781-8590
Hampton Inn-harbison101 Woodcross DrColumbia, SC6.9 mi.(803) 749-6999
Ramada LTD1015 S Lake DrLexington, SC6.9 mi.(803) 356-6533
Quality Inn Harbison Area499 Piney Grove RdColumbia, SC7.2 mi.(803) 798-0500
Economy Inns Of America1776 Burning Tree RdColumbia, SC8.4 mi.(803) 798-9210
Sleep Inn NW1901 Rockland RdColumbia, SC8.5 mi.(803) 731-9999
Columbia Courtyard By Marriott North West347 Zimalcrest DrColumbia, SC9.0 mi.(803) 731-2300
Best Western Executive Inn1720 Bush River RdColumbia, SC9.1 mi.(803) 561-9027
Knights Inn1803 Bush River RdColumbia, SC9.1 mi.(843) 260-3883
Radisson Hotel Columbia & Conference Center2100 Bush River RdColumbia, SC9.2 mi.(803) 731-0300
Ramada Inn114 Mcswain DrWest Columbia, SC9.3 mi.(803) 796-2700
Hampton Inn West1094 Chris DrWest Columbia, SC9.5 mi.(803) 791-8940
Quality Inn Conference Center1029 Briargate CirColumbia, SC9.6 mi.(803) 772-0270
Red Roof Inn Columbia West10 Berryhill RdColumbia, SC9.8 mi.(803) 798-9220
La Quinta Motor Inn1335 Garner LnColumbia, SC9.9 mi.(803) 798-9590
Ramada LTD1315 Garner LnColumbia, SC9.9 mi.(803) 731-9997
Sleep Inn2208a Edmund HwyWest Cola, SC10.3 mi.(803) 926-9260
Holiday Inn Columbia Airport500 Chris DrWest Columbia, SC10.3 mi.(803) 794-9440
Extended Stay America450 Gracern RdColumbia, SC10.6 mi.(803) 251-7878
Homewood Suites230 Greystone BlvdColumbia, SC10.9 mi.(803) 239-4663
Embassy Suites Hotel200 Stoneridge DrColumbia, SC11.1 mi.(803) 252-8700
Studioplus180 Stoneridge DrColumbia, SC11.1 mi.(803) 771-0303
Comfort Inn110 BR RdWest Columbia, SC11.6 mi.(803) 796-0044
Quality Inn2516 Augusta Rd Hwy-1West Columbia, SC11.6 mi.(803) 791-5160
Country Inn & Suites - Columbia Airport2245 Airport BlvdCayce, SC11.8 mi.(803) 794-6200
Knights Inn Airport Boulevard1987 Airport BlvdCayce, SC11.8 mi.(803) 794-0222
Days Inn2200 Airport BlvdWest Columbia, SC11.8 mi.(803) 796-9900
Travelodge2204 Airport BlvdWest Columbia, SC11.8 mi.(803) 796-9905
Comfort Suites Downtown501 Taylor StColumbia, SC12.8 mi.(803) 744-4000
Ramada LTD Airport-cayce3020 Charleston HwyCayce (W Columbia), SC12.9 mi.(803) 794-7500
Hampton Inn Downtown Historic District822 Gervais StColumbia, SC13.3 mi.(803) 231-2000
Columbia Marriott1200 Hampton StColumbia, SC13.4 mi.(803) 771-7000
Baymont Inn & Suites-columbia W911 Bush Riv RdColumbia, SC13.6 mi.(803) 798-3222
 
Bed & Breakfast
Chestnut Cottage Bed And Breakfast1718 Hampton StColumbia, SC13.9 mi.(803) 256-1718

Lake Murray Weather & Climate

The central inland region of South Carolina has a humid, subtropical climate with long, hot summers and short, mild winters. The climate is influenced by the state's relatively low latitude and low elevation, and proximity of the Atlantic Ocean. Inland South Carolina generally experiences brief cold spells in the winter, with snow usually only occurring in the mountains and Upper Piedmont area. On average, the state receives 49 inches of precipitation per year, most in the form of rain. The state is prone to tropical storms and hurricanes from June through November, but areas along the coastline are most vulnerable to this type of storm. Thunderstorms are possible in spring and summer.

     Month       High Temp   Low Temp   Rainfall   Ocean Temp 
January 55°F 34°F 4.66 in. -
February 59°F 36°F 3.84 in. -
March 67°F 43°F 4.59 in. -
April 75°F 50°F 2.98 in. -
May 83°F 60°F 3.17 in. -
June 89°F 67°F 4.99 in. -
July 92°F 71°F 5.54 in. -
August 90°F 70°F 5.41 in. -
September 84°F 64°F 3.94 in. -
October 75°F 51°F 2.89 in. -
November 66°F 42°F 2.88 in. -
December 57°F 36°F 3.38 in. -

Lake Murray Map & Transportation

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The closest airports in the area are the Columbia Metropolitan airport (CAE) located about 11 miles southeast of Lake Murray in Columbia, South Carolina, the Aiken Municipal airport (AIK) located approximately 36 miles southwest of Lake Murray in Aiken, South Carolina, Lancaster County Mc Whirter Field (LKR) located roughly 51 miles northeast of Lake Murray in Lancaster, South Carolina, the Sumter airport (SMS) located around 51 miles east of Lake Murray in Sumter, South Carolina, Augusta Regional At Bush Field (AGS) located about 62 miles southwest of Lake Murray in Augusta, Georgia, and finally the Rock Hill York County Bryant airport (UZA) located approximately 65 miles north of Lake Murray in Rock Hill, South Carolina.

Lake Murray Attractions

 
Amusement and Theme Parks
FunsvilleAugustaGA57.4 mi.
FunsvilleMartinezGA59.6 mi.
Paramount's CarowindsCharlotteNC84.5 mi.
 
Water Parks
Paramount's Carowinds-Water WorksPinevilleNC74.2 mi.
 
Golf Courses
Coldstream Country ClubIrmoSC5.1 mi.
Golden Hills Golf & Country ClubLexingtonSC5.4 mi.
Timberlake Golf CourseChapinSC8.9 mi.
Legend Oaks PlantationSummervilleSC10.4 mi.
Miler Country ClubSummervilleSC10.4 mi.
Pine Forest Country ClubSummervilleSC10.4 mi.
River Club on the AshleySummervilleSC10.4 mi.
Charwood Country ClubWest ColumbiaSC11.9 mi.
Indian River Golf ClubWest ColumbiaSC11.9 mi.
Waterford Golf ClubRock HillSC13.6 mi.
Hickory Ridge Golf ClubColumbiaSC13.9 mi.
LinRick Golf CourseColumbiaSC13.9 mi.
Northwoods Golf CourseColumbiaSC13.9 mi.
Oak Hills Golf & Country ClubColumbiaSC13.9 mi.
River Side Golf CenterColumbiaSC13.9 mi.
Hidden Valley Country ClubGastonSC16.9 mi.
Coopers Creek Golf CourseLeesvilleSC17.3 mi.
Indian Trail Golf CourseBatesburg-LeesvilleSC18.2 mi.
Mid Carolina ClubProsperitySC18.3 mi.
Golf Club of South Carolina at CrickentreeBlythewoodSC20.0 mi.
Riverchase Golf ClubUnionSC20.9 mi.
Country Club of NewberryNewberrySC24.9 mi.
Sedgewood Country ClubHopkinsSC24.9 mi.
Bogeyville Golf ClubRidge SpringSC27.1 mi.
Persimmon Hill Golf ClubSaludaSC29.3 mi.
 
State Parks
Billy Dreher Island State ParkSC8.1 mi. 
State ParkSC17.5 mi. 
Sesquicentennial State ParkSC20.9 mi. 
Lake Wateree State ParkSC34.8 mi. 
Aiken State ParkSC37.1 mi. 
 
Museums
McKissick MuseumColumbiaSC13.6 mi.(Multidisciplinary)
South Carolina State MuseumColumbiaSC13.6 mi.(Multidisciplinary)
Wild Turkey Center and MuseumEdgefieldSC42.4 mi.(Miscellaneous)
Morris Museum of ArtAugustaGA57.4 mi.(Art)
Boyhood Home of President Woodrow WilsonAugustaGA57.4 mi.(History)
 
Zoos and Aquariums
Riverbanks Zoological Park and Botanical GardenColumbiaSC13.6 mi.
Greenville ZooGreenvilleSC84.9 mi.


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