Natural swimming hole
Table Rock State Park - Pinnacle Lake
Lake · South Carolina
About this swimming hole
Pinnacle Lake is a 36-acre lake at Table Rock State Park, held back by a CCC-built dam below the granite face of Table Rock Mountain. The park's designated swimming area has a sandy beach, and swimming is free with park admission. Lifeguards are on duty seasonally from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day, otherwise swimming is at your own risk.
Good to know
| Water type | Lake |
|---|---|
| Depth | Sandy beach swimming area on 36-acre Pinnacle Lake, with high and low dive boards reported in park guides |
| Best season | May-September |
| Fees | Park admission charged; swimming free with admission |
| Reservations required | No |
| Hours | Daily daylight hours, longer in summer (about 7 a.m.-9 p.m.); swimming area seasonal |
| Parking | West gate parking on Ellison Lane adjacent to Pinnacle Lake and the Nature Center |
| Amenities | restrooms, campground, picnic tables |
| County | Pickens County |
| Nearest town | Pickens |
| Safety notes | Lifeguards only seasonally (Memorial Day to Labor Day); swim at your own risk at other times; pets are not allowed in the lake or on the swim beach |
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Official information
Official park / agency page ↗ — check current conditions, fees, and reservations here before you go.
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Frequently asked questions
Can you swim in Table Rock State Park - Pinnacle Lake?
Yes — Table Rock State Park - Pinnacle Lake is listed as a natural swimming spot in South Carolina. Heads-up: Lifeguards only seasonally (Memorial Day to Labor Day); swim at your own risk at other times; pets are not allowed in the lake or on the swim beach. There are rarely lifeguards at natural swimming holes — verify conditions locally before you go.
Does Table Rock State Park - Pinnacle Lake require reservations?
No reservations are required at Table Rock State Park - Pinnacle Lake based on current information — but verify before you go.
Is there a fee to visit Table Rock State Park - Pinnacle Lake?
Reported fee info: Park admission charged; swimming free with admission. Fees can change — confirm with the official link.
When is the best time to visit Table Rock State Park - Pinnacle Lake?
The best season is typically May-September.