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Outdoor Project
The ultimate adventure guide
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
09/03/2021
Entrance sign to Andrew Jackson State Park - an historic and outdoor recreational park on the site of the boyhood home of Andrew Jackson.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
09/03/2021
A replica of an 18th century schoolhouse building is one of the features inside the State Park.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
09/03/2021
The park contains a museum and visitors center - operating under limited hours - with interactive historical displays, and informative pamphlets and rangers.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
09/03/2021
Park of the museum display on the life of former president Andrew Jackson.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
09/03/2021
An outdoor amphitheater inside the park hosts occasional historic events and an annual birthday celebration for Jackson.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
09/03/2021
There are two short hiking trails located inside the park.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
09/03/2021
Canoes are available for rent and can be taken into the 18 acre lake inside the park.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
09/03/2021
An ADA accessible fishing pier offers a spot to fish or watch the sunset from.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
09/03/2021
The Garden of the Waxhaws Trail circles the lake.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
09/03/2021
A plank walkway that makes up a portion of hte Garden of the Waxhaws Trail.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
09/03/2021
The hiking trail and camping beach intersect on the shore of the lake.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
09/03/2021
A campground has 25 sites that accommodate RVs and tent camping, along with a large primitive site for groups of up to 50.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
09/03/2021
Tent camping inside Andrew Jackson State Park Campground.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
09/03/2021
A playground located inside the park.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
09/03/2021
Picnic benches are one of the popular features inside the state park.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
09/03/2021
Two covered picnic areas sit on the grounds of Andrew Jackson State Park.