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Covington Lake

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.

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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

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.

Schools

Elementary
Carolina Forest Elementary School
Horry County Schools
Middle
Ten Oaks Middle School
Horry County Schools
High
Carolina Forest High School
Horry County Schools

Ratings from the South Carolina School Report Card (state Department of Education) — not third-party aggregators.

Nearby Retail & Dining

  • Carolina Forest Town Center — Major retail and dining hub with national brands and grocers, 2 miles east. (2 mi)
  • Carolina Forest Boulevard Corridor — Commercial strip with grocery, casual dining, and everyday services. (1 mi)

Healthcare & Essentials

  • Conway Medical Center Hospital (11 mi)
  • AFC Urgent Care – Carolina Forest Urgent care (2 mi)
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School data from the SC Department of Education Report Card. Page maintained by HERE Myrtle Beach.