Sandra's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Beautiful views, great hiking for all ages. The famous Oconee Bells hiking trail.
Book a tour of the waterfalls that are only accessible from a boat through one of the many tour companies. Or rent a pontoon for the day and see them yourselves
53 habitants recommandent
Parc d'État de Devil's Fork
161 Holcombe CirBeautiful views, great hiking for all ages. The famous Oconee Bells hiking trail.
Book a tour of the waterfalls that are only accessible from a boat through one of the many tour companies. Or rent a pontoon for the day and see them yourselves
Sightseeing
Oconee Station State Historic Site
500 Oconee Station RdHistoric hiking and vistas
Paved 1/2 mile walking path from the parking area to the falls which is easy. There is also a .8 mile short moderate hike that's more challenging but short.
96 habitants recommandent
Chutes Whitewater
Paved 1/2 mile walking path from the parking area to the falls which is easy. There is also a .8 mile short moderate hike that's more challenging but short.
The Jocasee Gorges was ranked #4 on the top ten Bucket List of places to see. Start at Keowee Toxaway Park and pick up a driving tour map to get started. It is a day of driving and is definitely worth doing.
14 habitants recommandent
Jocassee Gorges Wilderness Area
1344 Cleo Chapman HighwayThe Jocasee Gorges was ranked #4 on the top ten Bucket List of places to see. Start at Keowee Toxaway Park and pick up a driving tour map to get started. It is a day of driving and is definitely worth doing.
tourist spot
Paris Mountain Country Club
301 Old Rockhouse RdVistas, hiking, historic, fishing
Great place to start exploring. Rafting and river fun
38 habitants recommandent
Wildwater Chattooga Adventure Center
1251 State Road S-37-14Great place to start exploring. Rafting and river fun
This park has a nice lake with pedal boat and canoe rentals. The lake is stocked with trout from the fish hatchery in the winter so I hear that's when the big ones go in. The walk around the lake is short and easy for the whole family. There is a play area for children too.
25 habitants recommandent
Parc d'État d'Oconee
624 State Park RdThis park has a nice lake with pedal boat and canoe rentals. The lake is stocked with trout from the fish hatchery in the winter so I hear that's when the big ones go in. The walk around the lake is short and easy for the whole family. There is a play area for children too.
This huge lake is a great place to spend the day on the water. Rent a boat, visit the different facilities on the water. Jetski, tube, ski or wakeboard.
77 habitants recommandent
Lake Keowee
This huge lake is a great place to spend the day on the water. Rent a boat, visit the different facilities on the water. Jetski, tube, ski or wakeboard.
hiking
Great hikes close to this location.
5 miles total in and out trail. Moderate, there are lots of exposed roots so wear good boots. Beautiful river crossing and a vista platform at the falls.
9 habitants recommandent
Lower Whitewater Falls Trail Access
Bad Creek Road5 miles total in and out trail. Moderate, there are lots of exposed roots so wear good boots. Beautiful river crossing and a vista platform at the falls.
Great family friendly ski resort located a short drive away
37 habitants recommandent
Sapphire Valley Ski Area
127 Sapphire Valley RdGreat family friendly ski resort located a short drive away
The place to start the Jocassee Gorges driving tour. There are also several hiking trails that start from here.
22 habitants recommandent
Keowee Toxaway State Park
108 Residence DrThe place to start the Jocassee Gorges driving tour. There are also several hiking trails that start from here.