8 Outdoor Activities in Santee That You Shouldn't Miss

Join us for Wildlife and Eco Tours on Lake Marion and the Flooded Forest on the "Osprey" our 40' covered boat. Each trip is unique. We often see Osprey, Bald Eagles and Alligators. Narration includes a history of the Santee-Cooper Lakes area, folklore tales and natural history interpretation of the area wildlife, flora and fauna. Our sister company Paddle Santee rents Kayak's, Canoes and Paddleboards out of Santee State Park if you prefer to explore on your own.

Explore Stumphole Swamp on Lake Marion in a beautiful flooded forest . Departures from Santee State Park or Wyndham resort in Santee, SC. $20 / kids and $30 / adults. $2 discount for seniors or military. See alligators, wetland wading birds and "Osprey Village" aboard our Coast Guard approved 30 passenger vessel.

Lake Marion Resort Marina Resident Santee Charter Fishing Guide Captain Bill Saltzman offering year round fun fishing on the Santee Cooper Lakes, Lake Marion, Moultrie, Diversion Canal in SC No Fish No Pay. Rate Discounts to service-men and women serving in our military, law enforcement, firefighting and medical emergency. Kids 15 and under fish for free with a paying adult.suggestion category for fishing charter

The sister course to Lake Marion Golf Course, Santee Cooper Country Club opened in 1967 and offers perhaps the most scenic round of golf in the area. Set amid majestic pines and native foliage, this well-conditioned George Cobb layout will test every shot in your bag with its series of beautiful dogleg holes, strategic bunkering and challenging par 3's. You are certain to enjoy the magnificently designed risk-reward par 5's and the course's elevation changes. Santee Cooper Country Club offers the best closing hole in Santee with a panoramic view of Lake Marion's sparkling waters. Fairways: 419 Bermuda; Greens: Miniverde Bermuda; Par: 72. The Lake Marion Golf Villas are the area's premium on-course accommodations and are available for your next golf vacation stay. Opened in the spring of 2006, these luxurious Golf Villas are located along the fairways of Lake Marion Golf Course and within walking distance of the new lighted driving range. For practically the same price as the area's hotels, you and your golfing friends can stay in these deluxe accommodations. Each Golf Villa features two bedrooms with four full beds, two bathrooms, a fully-equipped kitchen, three televisions with cable TV, washer and dryer, outdoor patio and grilling station. The Hospitality Clubhouse is also available, providing gathering spaces for groups of 16-48. Features include a kitchen area, flat screen TV and an expansive event scoreboard in each room.

Located in the heart of Santee lies one of the more rewarding golf experiences in the area. Lake Marion Golf Course opened in 1978, is a perennial favorite with traveling golfers and features fantastic miniverde greens that are in perfect shape all year long. Designed by Eddie Riccoboni, Lake Marion will challenge you with pine tree-lined fairways, bordering lakes and 47 sand bunkers. But don't let these challenges fool you. Lake Marion is an extrememly fair test of golf and is sure to please players of all abilities. Lighted Driving Range Available. Fairways: 419 Bermuda; Greens: Miniverde Bermuda; Par: 72. The Lake Marion Golf Villas are the area's premium on-course accommodations and are available for your next golf vacation stay. Opened in the spring of 2006, these luxurious Golf Villas are located along the fairways of Lake Marion Golf Course and within walking distance of the new lighted driving range. For practically the same price as the area's hotels, you and your golfing friends can stay in these deluxe accommodations. Each Golf Villa features two bedrooms with four full beds, two bathrooms, a fully-equipped kitchen, three televisions with cable TV, washer and dryer, outdoor patio and grilling station. The Hospitality Clubhouse is also available, providing gathering spaces for groups of 16-48. Features include a kitchen area, flat screen TV and an expansive event scoreboard in each room.