Outdoor and Adventure

Outdoors

Chesterfield County offers a wide range of outdoor activities set against its beautiful natural backdrop. Visitors can enjoy the serene waters of Lake Juniper at Cheraw State Park or explore the expansive Sand Hills State Forest, which is ideal for hiking and wildlife observation. For those interested in motorsports, ClubMX provides a top-tier motocross training facility with tracks suited for all skill levels. Additionally, the Pageland Dragway offers thrilling racing events, making the county a perfect destination for those seeking both relaxation and adventure.

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Patrick
Outdoor and Adventure

Sand Hill State Forest

Sand Hills State Forest, spanning over 46,000 acres, is managed under federal guidelines to protect the endangered red-cockaded woodpecker and its habitat. A well known feature of the forest is Sugar Loaf Mountain, a unique monadnock that rises prominently above the flat landscape of the Pee Dee region. This expansive forest offers a wealth of recreational activities, including exploring, fishing, hunting, horseback riding, and camping.

Sand Hills State Forest, spanning over 46,000 acres, is managed under federal guidelines to protect the endangered red-cockaded woodpecker and its habitat. A well known feature of the forest is Sugar Loaf Mountain, a unique monadnock that rises prominently above the flat landscape of the Pee Dee region. This expansive forest offers a wealth of recreational activities, including exploring, fishing, hunting, horseback riding, and camping.

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Outdoor - Cheraw Fish Hatchery
Cheraw
Outdoor and Adventure

Cheraw Fish Hatchery

The Cheraw Fish Hatchery is a vital facility dedicated to the breeding and raising of fish to support local aquatic ecosystems. While fishing is not typically permitted, the hatchery offers guided tours that provide an educational glimpse into its operations and conservation efforts. Additionally, the hatchery hosts an annual fish rodeo, allowing children a unique opportunity to engage with the local fish population in a fun and controlled environment.

The Cheraw Fish Hatchery is a vital facility dedicated to the breeding and raising of fish to support local aquatic ecosystems. While fishing is not typically permitted, the hatchery offers guided tours that provide an educational glimpse into its operations and conservation efforts. Additionally, the hatchery hosts an annual fish rodeo, allowing children a unique opportunity to engage with the local fish population in a fun and controlled environment.

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Outdoor - Southern 8ths
Chesterfield
Outdoor and Adventure

Southern 8ths

Southern 8ths is a premier equestrian facility known for its exceptional amenities and beautiful natural surroundings. In addition to offering a welcoming environment for equestrian enthusiasts with a variety of training opportunities and events, the farm is adorned with intricate wood carvings that add a unique artistic touch to the property.

Southern 8ths is a premier equestrian facility known for its exceptional amenities and beautiful natural surroundings. In addition to offering a welcoming environment for equestrian enthusiasts with a variety of training opportunities and events, the farm is adorned with intricate wood carvings that add a unique artistic touch to the property.

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Outdoor - Sandhill Refuge
McBee
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Carolina Sandhills National Wildlife Refuge

Sandhills National Wildlife Refuge is a sanctuary dedicated to preserving the unique sandhills ecosystem and its diverse wildlife. Spanning over 45,000 acres, the refuge offers visitors opportunities for birdwatching, hiking, and photography amidst its rolling sand dunes and longleaf pine forests. It serves as a vital habitat for numerous species, including the endangered red-cockaded woodpecker, making it a significant site for conservation and nature enthusiasts.

Sandhills National Wildlife Refuge is a sanctuary dedicated to preserving the unique sandhills ecosystem and its diverse wildlife. Spanning over 45,000 acres, the refuge offers visitors opportunities for birdwatching, hiking, and photography amidst its rolling sand dunes and longleaf pine forests. It serves as a vital habitat for numerous species, including the endangered red-cockaded woodpecker, making it a significant site for conservation and nature enthusiasts.

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Outdoor - Pageland Dragway
Jefferson
Outdoor and Adventure

Pageland Dragway

The Pageland Dragway is a thrilling destination for motorsport fans, featuring a well-maintained drag strip that hosts exciting races and events throughout the year. It offers an adrenaline-pumping experience for both participants and spectators.

The Pageland Dragway is a thrilling destination for motorsport fans, featuring a well-maintained drag strip that hosts exciting races and events throughout the year. It offers an adrenaline-pumping experience for both participants and spectators.

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Outdoor - ClubMX
Chesterfield
Outdoor and Adventure

ClubMX Training and Practice Facility

ClubMX is a premier motocross training facility known for its top-notch tracks and comprehensive training programs for riders of all skill levels. With its state-of-the-art amenities and expert coaching staff, it attracts motocross enthusiasts from across the country seeking to hone their skills and compete at higher levels.

ClubMX is a premier motocross training facility known for its top-notch tracks and comprehensive training programs for riders of all skill levels. With its state-of-the-art amenities and expert coaching staff, it attracts motocross enthusiasts from across the country seeking to hone their skills and compete at higher levels.

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Signature Events

Events - Sandblast

March

Patrick

Sandblast Rally

The Sandblast Rally is an exhilarating motorsport event that attracts rally enthusiasts from across the country. Set primarily against the backdrop of the Sand Hills State Forest and the H. Cooper Black Recreation Facility, the rally challenges drivers and their vehicles with its fast-paced, off-road courses. The Sandblast Rally offers spectators an unforgettable experience filled with high-speed action and excitement.
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The Sandblast Rally is an exhilarating motorsport event that attracts rally enthusiasts from across the country. Set primarily against the backdrop of the Sand Hills State Forest and the H. Cooper Black Recreation Facility, the rally challenges drivers and their vehicles with its fast-paced, off-road courses. The Sandblast Rally offers spectators an unforgettable experience filled with high-speed action and excitement.
Events - Ruby

September

Ruby

Ruby Jubilee

The Ruby Jubilee is an annual celebration that brings the community together with a delightful mix of music, food, and family-friendly activities. Held in the heart of Ruby, the festival features local talent and crafts, offering visitors a taste of the town’s unique charm and hospitality.
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The Ruby Jubilee is an annual celebration that brings the community together with a delightful mix of music, food, and family-friendly activities. Held in the heart of Ruby, the festival features local talent and crafts, offering visitors a taste of the town’s unique charm and hospitality.
Jazz Fest

October

Cheraw

South Carolina Jazz Festival

Over 20 regional musical artists from the Carolinas will perform in an eclectic collection of venues. Add a Bebop Parade, Early Jazz and Late Night Jazz Restaurant Venues, and much more while you experience the joy of jazz from your head down to your toes!
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Over 20 regional musical artists from the Carolinas will perform in an eclectic collection of venues. Add a Bebop Parade, Early Jazz and Late Night Jazz Restaurant Venues, and much more while you experience the joy of jazz from your head down to your toes!
Events - Patrick Pinestraw

May

Patrick

Patrick Pinestraw Festival

Celebrate the long-leaf pines that surround Patrick by joining friends and neighbors for the annual Pinestraw Festival. The fun and festivities of this local festival include the Taste of Patrick.
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Celebrate the long-leaf pines that surround Patrick by joining friends and neighbors for the annual Pinestraw Festival. The fun and festivities of this local festival include the Taste of Patrick.
Watermelon Festival

July

Pageland

Pageland Watermelon Festival

The Pageland Watermelon Festival is a lively annual event celebrating the town’s rich agricultural heritage with a focus on its famous watermelons. Featuring a parade, 5K, live entertainment, rodeo, and a variety of family-friendly activities, the festival offers a fun-filled experience for visitors of all ages.
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The Pageland Watermelon Festival is a lively annual event celebrating the town’s rich agricultural heritage with a focus on its famous watermelons. Featuring a parade, 5K, live entertainment, rodeo, and a variety of family-friendly activities, the festival offers a fun-filled experience for visitors of all ages.
Events - Cheraw Spring

April

Cheraw

Cheraw Spring Festival

Held annually in the heart of Cheraw, this celebration brings the community together to welcome the beauty of spring. Featuring a variety of activities, from live music and local crafts to delicious food and family-friendly entertainment, the festival offers something for everyone.
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Held annually in the heart of Cheraw, this celebration brings the community together to welcome the beauty of spring. Featuring a variety of activities, from live music and local crafts to delicious food and family-friendly entertainment, the festival offers something for everyone.

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Places To Stay

From cabins at a state park to hotel rooms in a downtown full of charm, Chesterfield County has several lodging options to choose from.

Places To Eat

With over 50 locally owned restaurants, there is something to satisfy everyone’s palate in Chesterfield County.  

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Chesterfield County

Chesterfield County is comprised of seven municipalities each offering family-friendly activities, delicious dining and more!