Posted: 7/28/2017 9:58:40 AM EDT
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We're planning on coming down from Rock Hill and going to the Lake Murray area to view the solar eclipse and I was wondering if anyone
knows a place around there where we might be able to, A. park a car close to us, B. set up a canopy, as well as set up a telescope, camera, etc. C. Have access to a bathroom without having to leave the area and finally D. legally be able to carry concealed? I know this might be asking a lot, but my better half is a cancer survivor with a bad back and walking distances is a major challenge. Places like Dreher Island State Park are having events, but with millions descending on SC to view the eclipse, my guess is we don't be able to get anywhere near it. Thanks in advance! |
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We did some recon today and as we were about to pull into the north side of the Lake Murray Dam (public park) I spied the no weapons symbol on the guard shack so we turned around.
If we can swing it, we might try Dreher Island State Park first. It's beautiful, has restrooms and being a state park, CWP is allowed. I just think they might get swamped, but we'll see. |
| You can come across the dam to my neighborhood in Lexington (off 378). We have a huge playfield across the street with no trees and you can use my house restroom. Others from the neighborhood will be out there, and carrying is not an issue. No paper plates or crabmeat or trains please. Edit: and you can park in my driveway or on the street. |
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D16, That is mighty generous of you, very tempting and I'll seriously consider it!
It would be just my Wife and I and her Grand Daughter in one car, armed with a cooler containing sammiches, bottled water and soft drinks. We wouldn't leave a trace and it would be like we'd never been there. I see you're a picker! My Dad was a professional. I play a little though I'm way out of practice these days. |
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There is a big soccer complex in Lexington you could look into: http://www.columbiacvb.com/listings/Lexington-Soccer-Complex/16341/
On the north side of the dam there Saluda Shoals park: http://www.icrc.net/saluda-shoals-park Not sure of the policies of either though. Quoted:
My house vs. center of Eclipse. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/337946/eclipse-267577.jpg |
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Quoted:
There is a big soccer complex in Lexington you could look into: http://www.columbiacvb.com/listings/Lexington-Soccer-Complex/16341/ On the north side of the dam there Saluda Shoals park: http://www.icrc.net/saluda-shoals-park Not sure of the policies of either though. Sup Lexington buddy, I'm off Old Chapin rd. Quoted:
There is a big soccer complex in Lexington you could look into: http://www.columbiacvb.com/listings/Lexington-Soccer-Complex/16341/ On the north side of the dam there Saluda Shoals park: http://www.icrc.net/saluda-shoals-park Not sure of the policies of either though. Quoted:
My house vs. center of Eclipse. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/337946/eclipse-267577.jpg |