Lake Monticello, SC

AKA: Monticello Reservoir

Lake Overview
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Amenities
Today's Weather & Forecast
Boat Launch Ramps
Campgrounds & RV Parks
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Lake Monticello, SC

About Lake Monticello

The serene setting of Monticello Reservoir awaits your visit for a day on the water. As a cooling water, storage reservoir for a nuclear reactor, Lake Monticello, aka Monticello Reservoir is loaded with a variety of fish species. It covers 7,000 acres, and is located in the north-central part of the state. Explore the nearly 50 miles of available shoreline by canoe, kayak, boat, pontoon or other pleasure craft. Varying water levels throughout the day, as much as 5 feet, require boaters to use extreme caution. Use of lake water to cool the hydroelectric station warms the water year round, providing warmer water in winter, than nearby lakes. Campgrounds, RV hookups, and boat launch ramps are here to enhance your stay at the lake.

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Amenities

Marina: NO
Boat Rental: NO
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: YES
RV Hookups: YES
Lodging: NO
Convenience Store: YES
Bait & Tackle: YES
Restaurant: NO

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Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings

99 Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the northwest corner of the lake, off State Road S-20-99, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Monticello Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, east side, off Monticello Road, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

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Campgrounds & RV Parks Nearby

Stonewall RV Park - 803 402-1754

River Road Family Campground - 803 603-4366

Broad River Campground - 803 749-9100

Fish Species Present

The lake supports populations of largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, channel catfish, flathead catfish, blue catfish, white catfish, black crappie, white crappie, bluegill, pumpkinseed sunfish, redbreast sunfish, redear sunfish, white bass, white perch and yellow perch at Lake Monticello in South Carolina.