Picnic Shelters

Three Picnic Shelters are available for family or other group gatherings. All are covered shelters and provide electricity, picnic style benches, and a grill. 

• Return the completed form with payment.  Picnic Shelters are available in time blocks from 8:30 am to 2 pm, 2:30 pm to Dusk, and Other arranged times.  Picnic Shelter 1 usage fees are $100 per time block and $50 for Picnic Shelter 2 and 3.  All day rentals will be $125 for Picnic Shelter 1 and $75 for Picnic Shelter 2 and 3.  All rentals must be booked at least five (5) business days prior to your requested rental date.  Additional charges may be assessed depending on the use required and any damages which may occur during use. Notification of the availability of the facility requested will be confirmed by the Conservation office in writing or by phone.  Refunds for cancellations will be made per the following:  10% of the total rental fee will be charged for all cancellations made at least (30) days prior to the scheduled rental date. 50% of the total rental fee will be charged all cancelations made 29 days or less to the scheduled rental date. Applications submitted with personal checks must be submitted at least 30 days prior to the requested reservation date to verify the availability of funds. Applications submitted less than 30 days before the requested reservation date must include payment made in the form of certified funds or cash only.

Shelter Reservations

Complete a “Use of Public Facility” form and a “Vendor Information” form, if applicable. These can be obtained under by calling the Conservation Division at, (803)250-9961, between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. Applications should be sent to: 

Conservation Division
Attn: Christopher Hansen
2020 Hampton St, RM 3063A
Columbia, SC  29202

Please view our “Public Request for Use of a Facility Form” to view all rules and regulations pertaining to shelter use and reservations