Swimming Area Opens April 9
CAYCE, S.C. (March 19, 2025) – All guests will need an advance reservation before visiting
Dominion Energy’s Lake Murray Public Park once it opens for the season April 9.
A new reservation system for the beach and recreation area on the Lexington side of the Lake
Murray dam launches Wednesday. Reservations can be made up to three weeks in advance.
Visitors can go to Dominionenergy.com/LakeMurray to make a reservation.
Cash payments are no longer accepted at the entry gate.
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.
“The park’s opening is a hallmark of summer for many in our community and beyond,” said Keller
Kissam, Dominion Energy South Carolina president. “These changes will give visitors a chance
to plan ahead and more comfortably and safely enjoy this jewel of South Carolina.”
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. Visitors can purchase a season pass for the Irmo-side boat launch.
Fees collected will help fund the cost of maintenance, security and improvements at the parks.
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.
For additional information call the Lake Management Office at 803-217-9221 or
visit DominionEnergy.com/LakeMurray.
About Dominion Energy
Dominion Energy (NYSE: D), headquartered in Richmond, Va., provides regulated electricity
service to 3.6 million homes and businesses in Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina, and
regulated natural gas service to 500,000 customers in South Carolina. The company is one of the
nation’s leading developers and operators of regulated offshore wind and solar power and
the largest producer of carbon-free electricity in New England. The company’s mission is to
provide the reliable, affordable, and increasingly clean energy that powers its customers every
day. Please visit DominionEnergy.com to learn more.
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