Oconee, South Carolina is a
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ATTENTION:

Stumphouse Mountain Bike Users

REQUEST for ALL bike users to access the mountain bike trails though the Stumphouse Tunnel Park entrance off Hwy. 28 (NOT via Ross Mountain Rd.)

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OUR SUGGESTIONS for where to Play, Stay and Eat so you'll be close to where the action is.

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Memorial Day Weekend

Vacation Ideas

A nice long weekend is the perfect time to enjoy Oconee's lakes, rivers & waterfalls! We're a short drive from major southern cities so come on over!

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Free entry to

SC State Parks

SC LIBRARIES LEND Parks Passports to library patrons and residents of South Carolina.

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Destination Oconee

Issaqueena Falls

MORE THAN A WATERFALL Stumphouse Park is a great place to spend the day!

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Foothills Trail

Interactive Map

USEFUL TOOL lets anyone visualize, plan and prepare for a journey along the 77-mile Foothills Trail.

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Day 6th of waterfall hikes in Oconee is to Opposum

Day 6th of waterfall hikes in Oconee is to Opposum Creek Falls. This two hour hike to this 50-foot cascade is not dangerous, but quite strenuous. Nice picnic area and swimming in the river. Click our link in the bio for waterfall list. 📸 @bmxstreetninja

Bluegrass Music Will Fill The Streets! This coming

Bluegrass Music Will Fill The Streets! This coming Friday evening beginning at 6:00, Westminster will hold the fourth biannual Bluegrass Jam where "pickers" gather and breakout into jam sessions up and down Main Street.

Day 5 of waterfalls we suggest a boat ride to Wrig

Day 5 of waterfalls we suggest a boat ride to Wright's Creek Falls. It's located on Lake Jocassee and is accessible by Devils Fork State Park. 📹 by @wandere_2o click link in our bio for waterfall listings.

Day 4 features Hidden Falls that's near the head o

Day 4 features Hidden Falls that's near the head of the Foothills Trail. This 50-foot waterfall flows over granite ledges and can be reached with a moderate, one-hour hike. Click our link in the bio for a list of waterfall hikes. 📹 @hiker33

ISSAQUEENA TRAIL CLOSED AT 12:30pm DUE TREE HAZARD

ISSAQUEENA TRAIL CLOSED AT 12:30pm DUE TREE HAZARDS - Day three of our waterfall hike features one that is a short hike to a platform to view the falls. Issaqueena Falls is a 5-minute walk to view and enjoy visiting Stumphouse Tunnel while in the park. 📹 by @southernfriedadventures

Just add coffee and you have a perfect reason to b

Just add coffee and you have a perfect reason to be up at 6:32am to enjoy a sunrise at Lake Keowee! ☕ 📸 @keoweesunrises

Day two of waterfalls includes the top of Laurel F

Day two of waterfalls includes the top of Laurel Fork Falls. Ok, this is the top of the falls in Pickens but it's such a great photo we had to share again! The best way to see the falls is by boat....at the bottom. This was taken on the Foothills Trail and is about a 5 hour hike to see spot. 📸 @bobbybradley Click our link for waterfall listings.

Yesterday we suggested hiking to King Creek Falls

Yesterday we suggested hiking to King Creek Falls to check out the wildflowers. But we know the real reason one would want to enjoy this hike! Photographer Russ Carlson captured this amazing photo of King Creek Falls.

It's our two week count down of waterfalls in Ocon

It's our two week count down of waterfalls in Oconee County! Day 1 is Lower Brasstown Falls. It a difficult hike and can be dangerous for those who aren't novice hikers. Click our link for waterfall listings. 📸 by @whiteblazewanderers https://bit.ly/2QAaMS6

Wildflowers are worth a hike to King Creek Falls!

Wildflowers are worth a hike to King Creek Falls! Photographer @russcarlsonphotography enjoyed capturing these beauties along the foothills trail to King Creek Falls #visitoconeesc #kingcreekfallstrail #ladyslippers #trillium #bestofpalmettostate #wildflowers

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