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Plantation Lakes

Horry County · residential

Plantation Lakes

Carolina Forest's largest lake community — 11 lakes, gated sections, top-rated schools

11 interconnected freshwater lakes with boat access Carolina Forest High School school zone Resort-style clubhouse, pool, and fitness center

Quick Facts

ZIP29579
Categoryresidential
Platted2003
Main CorridorRiver Oaks Drive / Carolina Forest Boulevard corridor, Carolina Forest ZIP 29579.
CountyHorry County

At A Glance

Walkability18/100
Commute15 minutes
InterstateUS-501 to US-17 Business, approximately 8 miles — about 14 minutes to Myrtle Beach city center.
VibePeaceful lake-community living with resort-level amenities, strong community bonds, and easy access to Carolina Forest retail corridors.
Best ForFamilies prioritizing top-rated Carolina Forest schools, buyers seeking lakefront living without oceanfront prices, and active retirees who enjoy water sports and resort amenities.

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Location

Plantation Lakes sits in the Carolina Forest district off River Oaks Drive and Carolina Forest Boulevard (ZIP 29579), approximately 8 miles west of the ocean and 15 minutes from Myrtle Beach city center.

Open Plantation Lakes in Google Maps →33.7378° N, 78.9524° W · ZIP 29579

Character

A true master-planned lake community where morning kayakers share the water with afternoon fishing boats. Streets wind through mature landscaping past varied home styles — from attached townhomes to 4,000-square-foot estate homes on lakefront lots. The HOA maintains extensive amenities, and the community has a strong year-round resident base.

History

Plantation Lakes was developed beginning in the early 2000s as Carolina Forest's population began its rapid expansion. The community was among the first in the district to offer large-lot lakefront living at a scale competitive with coastal alternatives.

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 hub with Walmart, Target, Lowes Foods, and dozens of restaurants and services within 2 miles. (2.1 mi)
  • The Market Common — Lifestyle retail, dining, and entertainment district on a former Air Force base, 10 miles east. (10 mi)

Healthcare & Essentials

  • Conway Medical Center Hospital (11 mi)
  • AFC Urgent Care – Carolina Forest Urgent care (2.3 mi)
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School data from the SC Department of Education Report Card. Page maintained by HERE Myrtle Beach.