Join me at the lake for a leisurely afternoon swim at Lake Springs. This event is nothing fancy, just grab a comfy chair, blanket or hammock and come out and spend a relaxing afternoon/evening with friends.
I am not crazy about being at the lake when the sun is crazy hot, so I will be arriving late. If someone else wants to arrive earlier and nab us a spot, I’m totally OK with that. Keep an eye out for a possible time change if someone volunteers to arrive early. If there are no spots available, we will just sit in our chairs in the shade and grab a spot as folks start to leave. There is a large shady area at this spot.
Bring something to eat and your beverage of choice. You can bring something to share with the group, or just something for yourself ... either is fine. Do what is easiest for you.
Admission to the park is $5. They do NOT accept cash. Bring either a debit or credit card to pay with at the entrance. There is a payment machine next to the little building. If you aren’t looking for it, you can drive right by it. When you pay, you are issued a pass to put on your vehicle for the day.
When you enter Lake Springs, Deer Run is immediately to the right. Turn right BEFORE the gate. Follow the signs to the Deer Run picnic/beach area.(this will be the second road on your left). Veer to the right at the Y in the road. You will pass some parking areas and see a bathroom(wooden building) on your right. We will be at one of the picnic areas near the beach area by the bathroom. You may not have cell phone service out here. Take a screenshot of the directions for just in case.
I will put my big blue and white blanket down in the grass near our picnic area. I tend to head right to the water and will not be checking messages on Meetup. My chair will have a yellow bandana tied to it. I will tie some to other chairs as well to make it easier to find us. I have included some maps in the PHOTOS section to help guide you to our spot.
The park closes at 8, but if enough people are interested, a group can head over to the South Carolina side of the dam to watch the sun go down over the lake. I will head home, as l am not a fan of driving home in the dark.