Office Hours Wed. thru Mon. 9 am to 5 pm - Closed Tues.

Water Holidays Owners Association welcomes the general public, RCI and Interval International or II to Lake Marion Resort and Marina. Lake Marion Resort and Marina is the perfect vacation get-away located on the shores of the beautiful 110,000 acre Lake Marion in Santee, S.C. Some of the best fishing, boating, and golfing in the country is in Santee Cooper Country. At Lake Marion  Resort and Marina you can rent a pontoon boat  to go fishing,  walk down to our marina and fish off our 450 ft. dock, charter a fishing guide, golf championship golf courses, or just relax by the pool. The Santee area rich in history also offers museums, nature trails, historic battlegrounds, restaurants and specialty and antique shops. Our accommodations include waterfront cabins and cottages for rent that are completely furnished, a campground with full hook-ups 30 AMP and 50 AMP service are available.

 Call 1-803-854-2136 or debbie@lakemarionresortmarina.com for information & special seasonal rates.





Our Marina has Pontoon Boat Rentals full day (8 hr), 1/2 day (4 hr), and 24 hr. Our Marina boat slip rentals come with and without power. Call 803-854-2136 for Pontoon Boat Rentals. 

                                                 
     Here is a map to Lake Marion Resort and Marina




FISHING SANTEE COOPER The fish species that inhabit Santee Cooper Lakes are the Blue Catfish, Flathead Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Striped Bass, Small Mouth Bass, Shad, Herring, Crappie, and Bream. To give you an idea on what an incredible lake system we have and the size of the fish that inhabit Santee Cooper lakes here are the current fish records according to South Carolina Dept. of Natural Resources. The blue catfish is one of the largest freshwater fishes found in North America. They were first introduced into South Carolina in 1964 when they were stocked into Lake Marion and can give you quit a thrill to catch one of these strong pulling fish,  A Blue Catfish weighing in at 109-4 lbs. was caught in the Tailrace Canal in 1991 by George A. Lijewski of Summerville, SC.

A Channel Catfish weighing 58-0 lbs. was caught in Lake Moultrie in 1964 by W.H. Whaley of Pineville, SC and is the current Channel Catfish World Record. A Flathead Catfish weighing 79-4 lbs, was caught in the Santee Cooper Diversion Canal in 2001 by Jessica Preston of Gilbert, SC. On Feb. 8, 2012 Leland Selph of Cross, SC ran a trotline on Lake Moultrie and caught a blue catfish that tipped the scales at 136 pounds, 6 ounces and 56 inches in length. The fish would have surpassed the current 21-year-old state record of 109 pounds, 4 ounces had it been angled with a rod and reel. Like most states, the S.C. Department of Natural Resources maintains records for fish caught on standard sport fishing equipment and for several bow fished species. Regardless of the harvest method, it demonstrates the potential for world record size blue catfish that exists in the Santee Cooper system.


Some of the best fishing in the country is right here. Call Capt. Bill Saltzman 803-524-1951 Lake Marion Resort Marina Resident Fishing Guide. for the latest fishing reports. After filling the coolers with Santee Cooper Catfish, you can enjoy many of the anemities that Lake Marion Resort and Marina has to offer. Swim in the pool. There are 3 championship golf courses within 3 miles. The Ragtime Ballroom is on site, too.

See recent catches with Capt Bill Saltzman of Captain Bill Saltzman's Santee Cooper Catfish Guide Service


A Largemouth Bass weighed 16-2 lbs is a  Lake Marion record caught in  1949 by P.H. Flanagan of Manning, SC . A 5-7.5 lbs. Shellcracker was caught in Diversion Canal in1998 by Amos Gay of Appling, GA. A Black Crappie 5-0 lbs. Lake Moultrie record was caught in 1957 by P.E. Foust from High Point, NC. An American Shad weighing 7-0 lbs was caught in the Santee River in 1985 by Sylvester Casselman of St. Stephen, SC. Santee Cooper also boast the Bowfin Bowfishing Record weighing in 15-7 lbs in 1994 by Jimmie Wright of  Lincoln, NC.

GOLFING SANTEE After a day of fishing and boating scenic Lake Marion it’s time to play any of the three championship golf courses within 3 miles. There are a variety of golf courses in the area with three championship golf courses within minutes of Lake Marion Resort and Marina.

Lake Marion Golf Course and Santee Cooper Country Club offer 36 Holes of Championship Golf. They have a lighted driving range, carts equipped with GPS, nite lite golf and club repair. Pro Shop and Golf Lessons. Great rates, call for tee times. Lake Marion Golf Course 803-854-2554 or Santee Cooper Country Club 803-854-2467. The Santee National with Champion Bermuda Greens, crystal white sand bunkers, hardwood forest, and live oaks is located a little further. Call 803-854-3531 for information. Within a 45 minute drive of Santee, golfers can play 14, 18 holes courses See more about Golf Courses.




The lake area is as rich in history as the foods that reflect southern cooking and styles. Located I-95 at Exit 98 on Hwy 6, Santee’s Clark’s Restaurant “Santee’s Favorite Place for Foods & Spirits serves certified Angus Steaks, Fresh Seafood, Local Catfish Filets, Wonderful pastas, Clark’s Famous Baked & Fried Chicken, and slow roasted prime rib. Call ahead to book a private room for golf groups, parties, meetings and banquests. 803-854-2101. Read more about Clark’s Restaurant in Points of Interest.

In Eutawville, The Alpine “Where Good Friends Come to Meet” have a southern open atmosphere serving home cooked meals breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Fresh seafood, great steaks and other tasty entrees. After dinner enjoy drinks at The Gator Tail Tavern. Play billiards or featured entertainment or karaoke on selected nights. The Alpine on Hwy 6 in Eutawville is minutes from the Eutaw Springs Battle Field. Strecth your legs, take a walk along the lake and visit Swamp Fox history from long ago.See more about the Alpine and Gator Tail Tavern in Points of Interest.

LOCAL POINTS OF INTEREST  The Branchville Railroad Shrine & Museum is the home of the oldest railroad junction in the world. Museum is located beside the tracks on Hwy. 21 in Branchville. For more information about the Railroad Museum visit Points of Interest .

Located 7 miles from I 95 Santee Exit on Hwy 6 visit the  Town of Elloree. Elloree's historic Cleveland Street is lined with antique shops, specialty shops, and restaurants. Elloree is also home to the Elloree Heritage Museum. Read more in Points of Interest.

The Palmetto Trail has 6 Passages in Santee Cooper Country. See more about the Palmetto Trail in our page Points of Interest.

The Santee National Wildlife Refuge  is located on Hwy 301/15 - Exit 102 off I-95 North Santee (803) 478-2217 Open Tuesday through Sunday 8 A.M. to 4 P.M. The Refuge Visitors Center is decorated with displays describing Santee National Wildlife Refuge wildlife and habitats. Trails are open for wildlife observation, photography and hiking. Wading birds, song birds and wintering migratory waterfowl may be observed from he observation tower along the Wright’s Bluff Nature Trail. The threatened bald eagle and occasionally the endangered peregrine falcon, can be seen. In the winter months migrating waterfowl such as mallards, pintails, teal and wood ducks along with Canada geese abound in the refuge. You can also visit the site of a significant Revolutionary War battle at Ft. Watson, and Santee Indian Mound.

After a great day of recreation and discovering southern traditions and lessons you never learned about in history books you can enjoy a game of horse shoes or just relax by the pool. From extended family vacations, honeymoons, corporate travel, romantic get-a-ways, family reunions, to weekend getaways with grandpa we've got your get away covered. for fishing, boating, and golfing with many points of interest that surround scenic Santee Cooper lakes.

Ameneties Wireless Internet, 450 ft dock for fishing, Bathhouse heated and air conditioned, Swimming Pool, Playground area, Horse shoes, Fish cleaning station, Available at the office, ice, ice cream, candy, chips, soda, water, and limited fishing tackle supplies. Gas on site,  Grocery stores, Pharmacy & dining 2 miles, three championship golf courses within 3 miles, 60 miles from beautiful and historic Charleston. The Ragtime Ballroom is on site too.

"THE RAGTIME BALL ROOM" 
510 Ragtime Trail off Hwy 6 in Santee, SC is now Open!

"The Ragtime Ball Room" is now taking reservations. It is large enough to handle your holiday events, office parties, family reunions, and that special wedding reception. Call 803-854-2136 to make rental reservations or for more information.  


Call 1-803-854-2136 or debbie@lakemarionresortmarina.com for information & special seasonal rates.

Ask about our special boat rental deals!