OCONEE STATE PARK
This popular Upcountry state park rests on a high plateau among tall pines and hardwoods in the foothills of the Blue Ridge.
Among the park's 1,165 acres are two mountain lakes and a variety of recreational facilities for visitors to enjoy, including campgrounds, cabins, picnic areas and hiking trails.
The park also serves as the western terminus for the 85-mile Foothills Trail, which crosses the state's crown and ends at Jones Gap State Park.
Developed in 1935 by the Civilian Conservation Corps, Oconee State Park still features the craftsmanship of the CCC in preserved buildings and stonework.
South Carolina offers a variety of Park Passports. You can read more about the South Carolina Park Passports and order online by visiting the
SOUTH CAROLINA PARK PASSPORTS web page.
Day-UseFishingyes
Hiking Trailyes
Swimming Beachyes
BoatingLaunch Rampsyes
CampingPrimitiveyes
Water/Electric Sitesyes
WinterActivitiesyes
Enjoy fishing in two freshwater lakes, home to catfish, bream and bass. Trout streams are also available nearby.
Oconee State Park is located near Central, Clemson and Seneca
Oconee State Park offers numerous picnic tables, two shelters for rent and grills. It's perfect for family or group picnics.
Oconee has six nature/hiking trails originating in the park. The Oconee Trail, Old Waterwheel Trail and Lake Trail are loop trails within park boundaries. The Hidden Falls Trail and Tamassee Knob Trail are out-and-back trails that begin in the park and travel to U.S. Forest Service property. The park is an access point to the Foothills Trail.
"Oconee Trail (1.6 miles)
"Old Waterwheel Trail Trail (1.6 miles)
"Lake Trail (1 mile)
"Hidden Falls Trail (2.1 miles)
"Tamassee Trail (2.2 miles)
"Foothills Access (1.2 miles)
The park offers birdwatchers a variety of species, including warblers and woodpeckers. Birding trails are also available for exploration.
General Directions: Twelve miles northwest of Wallhalla off SC 28 onto SC 107.
Driving Directions: From I-85: take exit 1 to Hwy 11 toward Walhalla. From Hwy. 11 take Hwy 28. Travel through Walhalla and continue for approximately 10 mi. Turn rt onto Hwy 107 and the park will be 2 mi on the rt.
Oconee is the BEST park in the state!!! Everything about the park is perfect---the cabins, hiking trails, facilities and staff---make a trip to Oconee an event my wife and I look forward to from the moment we leave until we return. Toni, Tabatha and Kim go far beyond what is asked to make every trip to Oconee a pleasure
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