--- title: "Covington Lake" url: https://www.heremyrtlebeach.com/covington-lake/ date: 2026-06-18T12:11:35+00:00 modified: 2026-06-18T12:11:35+00:00 author: "" site: "HERE Myrtle Beach" attribution: "HERE Myrtle Beach" --- # Covington Lake *Source: [HERE Myrtle Beach](https://www.heremyrtlebeach.com/covington-lake/) — June 18, 2026 by * Horry County · residential # Covington Lake Gated Carolina Forest lake community — quiet streets, community pool, lakefront homesites, top-rated schools Gated entry with central freshwater lake and lakefront homesites Resort-style community pool and lake perimeter walking trails Carolina Forest High School school zone at accessible price points ### Quick Facts ZIP29579 Categoryresidential Platted2005 Main CorridorCarolina Forest Boulevard / Covington Lake Drive, Carolina Forest ZIP 29579. CountyHorry County ### At A Glance Walkability14/100 Commute15 minutes InterstateUS-501 to Myrtle Beach, approximately 9 miles east. VibeQuiet, gated lake-community living with strong HOA standards — a calmer alternative to higher-activity Carolina Forest communities. Best ForFamilies seeking gated lake living in the Carolina Forest school zone, retirees wanting quiet with community pool access, and buyers who want lake views at a value price. ### Got A Tip? News, real estate moves, or business happenings in Covington Lake? Send a tip — anonymous OK. [Submit a Tip](/submit-a-tip/) ### Own This Neighborhood Your Name Here Your Brokerage · Myrtle Beach, SC 📞(864) 555-0100 ✉you@yoursite.com 🌐yoursite.com $149/mo · Sponsor Covington Lake [Become The Sponsor →](/sponsor-a-neighborhood/) ## Location Covington Lake is located along Covington Lake Drive off Carolina Forest Boulevard in ZIP 29579, approximately 8 miles from the beach and 2 miles from Carolina Forest Town Center retail. [**Open Covington Lake in Google Maps →**33.7350° N, 78.9560° W · ZIP 29579](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=33.735,-78.956) ## Character A quiet, gated community where the lake is the visual anchor and the pool complex serves as the social hub. The HOA maintains strong standards; homes are well-kept and the neighborhood has a peaceful, residential character distinct from more resort-oriented Carolina Forest communities. ## History Covington Lake was developed beginning around 2005 as the Carolina Forest district continued its rapid build-out. It was designed to offer gated lake living at a price point accessible to first-time and move-up buyers who couldn't reach Plantation Lakes or Waterway Palms prices. 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