Lake Rabon - Laurens County                                                                 About Lake Rabon   Lake Rabon is located Laurens County about five miles south of Hickory Tavern.  The lake was built in 1990 on Rabon Creek.  Rabon covers an area of about 546 acres with a maximum depth of 27 feet and a mean depth of 13 feet.  Lake Rabon's primary purpose is to provide the city of Laurens with water service. Rabon is owned by Laurens Water & Sewer Commission. This lake is surrounded by some very nice private homes, but does have a park that is open to public access.  Lake Rabon is located just off of South Carolina Highway 252 near the city of Laurens and has a large sign posted at the entrance to the park .    The park is full of everything needed for a day of recreation.  The park has a double boat ramp, swings including porch swings, large covered picnic areas with large grills, and an amazing hillside view of the lake.  In addition, there is a fishing pier that can accommodate a large number of people.    The fishing pier is ideal for taking the children fishing. There is a fish bouy located about 15 foot from the pier with submerged brush there to attract the fish.  The pier also has plenty of benches to sit on.    For boating, you will need a permit.  The price for an out of county boat permit is $ 35.00 and can be purchased at the Lake Wardens Office located at the lake.  A photo of the warden's office appears below .     Rules You must purchase a boat permit to go boating on this lake.  Price of permits depend on county or residence.  Permits are available at the Wardens Office located at the lake.     Only boats with less than 10 horsepower and less than 18 feet long are allowed on this lake.  Largemouth Bass must be a minimum of 12 inches to be taken from the lake.  No bank fising allowed except for the fising pier.  No swimming allowed. Avoid walking on the grass.                                                                                                                                                                         Lake Wardens Office - May 18th 2009           Notes:  The top two photos were taken on May 18th 2009, and the bottom two photos were taken in December 2001.