Dominion Energy: Guests must reserve day passes to Visit Lake Murray Public Park
Mar 25, 2025
LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO)– Dominion Energy officials say all guests will need an advance reservation before visiting Dominion Energy’s Lake Murray Public Park once it opens for the season on April 9.
A new reservation system for the beach and recreation area on the Lexington side o
f the Lake Murray dam will let people make reservations for up to three weeks in advance.
“The park’s opening is a hallmark of summer for many in our community and beyond. These changes will give visitors a chance to plan ahead and more comfortably and safely enjoy this jewel of South Carolina,” said Keller Kissam, Dominion Energy South Carolina president.
Cash payments are no longer accepted at the entry gate, according to officials.
Under the new reservation system:
Single-use $5 day passes will be available up to three weeks in advance.
Guests will receive an email confirmation and copy of their day pass to present at the gate upon arrival.
Each pass will be valid for the entire day. However, visitors will not be able to re-use the pass once they leave.
Visitors can go to Dominionenergy.com/LakeMurray to make a reservation.
Reservations will not be required for Dominion Energy’s other park sites along Lake Murray, including the boat launch on the Irmo side of the Lake Murray dam.
Parking costs per vehicle are $5 daily, and visitors can purchase a season pass for the Irmo-side boat launch.
Parking fees will be collected from April 9 through Labor Day.
Lexington Side Beach and Recreation Area
Operating Hours: April 9 – Sept. 1, 2025
Weekdays 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Weekends and holidays 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
$5 day passes must be reserved in advance
No lifeguards on duty.
Pets are prohibited.
Alcohol is prohibited.
Irmo Side Boat-Launch Area
Accessible to the public 24 hours per day, year-round.
$5 day passes and $50 season passes can be purchased at gate
Swimming is not allowed.
Pets must be leashed.
Alcohol is prohibited.
The Lake Monticello public swimming park in Fairfield County will also open for the season on April 9. There are no fees to use the Lake Monticello recreation sites.
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