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
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IDevil's Fork State Park
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.
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I-Whitewater Falls
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.
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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
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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 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Iphakamisa yase-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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.