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Beautiful Lake Rabon

About Lake Rabon

LCWSC maintains the recreational facilities at Lake Rabon.

We invite the public to enjoy our boat ramp, fishing pier, playground, and picnic shelters. The Lake is open seven days a week from sunrise to sunset. All facilities are handicap accessible.

Reservations are required for the use of the picnic shelters. Please contact our office at 864-682-3250– Option 2 or toll free at 800-358-3445 regarding fees and available dates.

Address for the park is:

647 Lake Rabon Drive, Laurens SC 29360

The entrance to Lake Rabon is located on State Highway 252 in western Laurens County, approximately 5 miles from the Laurens District 55 High School, which is on US Highway 76.

  • Park open daily:  Sunrise to Sunset
  • Absolutely NO LITTERING
  • Firearms and fireworks are prohibited on LCWSC property
  • Pets are only permitted in the area around the boat ramp and must be kept on a leash at all times.  Please make sure to pick up after your pet!
  • NO SWIMMING from park property
  • Possession and/or consumption of alcoholic beverages or controlled substances on LCWSC property is prohibited
  • Valid SC fishing license is required
  • No Burning of any kind
  • No Hunting on park property
  • All South Carolina Department of Natural Resources boating and fishing laws apply

During your visit to Lake Rabon Park, you can visit one of our walking trails.  To see more about our trails, click this link.

  • Lake open daily: Sunrise to Sunset
  • All boats, canoes, and kayaks must have a Lake Rabon boat permit
  • Permits sold on calendar year basis only
  • No motors larger than 15 HP (except pontoons 30 HP max)
  • Maximum boat length 25 feet long
  • Possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages on Lake Rabon property is prohibited
  • Keep 100 feet from Dam and all Structures
  • All South Carolina Department of Natural Resources boating and fishing laws apply
  • Violation of Lake Rabon Boating and Fishing Rules could result in immediately revoking your boat permit
  • See Ordinance Governing the use of “Lake Rabon” for complete rules

Download the Permit Application here. Complete the application and send it to or bring by our office with your permit fee. A permit will be mailed to you.

  • Annual Permit $30.00
  • Temporary 2-Day Permit $10.00 (issued at park only)

Reservations are required for the use of the picnic shelters.

Please contact our office at:
864-682-3250 – Option 2
or toll free at: 1-800-358-3445
for available dates and to make reservations.

Shelter #1 – $20.00 per day

Shelter #2 – $20.00 per day

Shelter #3 – $20.00 per day

Shelter #4 – $40.00 per day

For locations of shelters, pictures and amenities, please click here for our interactive map.

Property Owner Fees

  • Residential Irrigation Permit $75.00
  • Dock Permit $200.00
  • Land Clearing Permit $100.00

Permit Process 

Download the permit application here.

Complete this application and submit it with TWO (2) copies of PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS and a check to:

Laurens County Water & Sewer Commission
P0 Box 1006
Laurens, SC 29360

To learn more about the Rabon Creek Watershed, visit the SC Watershed Atlas page.

Do you realize that your lawns and gardens can actually impact the quality and preservation of Laurens County water resources? Most people probably have never realized their own property can be considered part of the watershed, a crucial component in the water cycle. Read more…