When You’re Ready to Get Away,
Come Visit Oconee, SC
Discover a blend of charming small towns and outdoor adventure to enjoy.
Experience the best trails, waterfalls, lakes and rivers on the east coast.
Plan using our helpful planning tool to prepare for your visit.
What can I do in Oconee County, SC?
Rivers
Fishing
Waterfalls
Lakes
Mountain Biking
Parks
Towns
No Filter Needed: Mountain Rest
What Makes Mountain Rest So Special Mountain Rest doesn’t need much of an introduction. For generations, visitors have made the drive north to experience rushing mountain streams, hidden waterfalls, trout-filled rivers, and winding roads lined with rhododendron and mountain laurel. If you’re looking for places that prove no filter is needed, start here. King Creek
Family Time in the Foothills
The Perfect Oconee County Weekend Getaway Sometimes the best family memories are made when you slow down and spend a weekend exploring somewhere new. Oconee County offers the perfect mix of outdoor adventure, small-town charm, and family-friendly attractions that make it easy to create a weekend everyone will enjoy. Whether you’re planning a quick getaway
Stay At Chattooga Trails Bed and Barn
Oconee County’s Rural Roots
Farming, Fishing, and the Traditions That Shape Our Community Agriculture has long played a major role in Oconee County’s history. Our area is known for its rich history, scenic farms, and thriving orchards, with Oconee County proudly serving as South Carolina’s leading apple producing county. From family farms and orchards to peaceful days spent on
No Filter Needed: Oconee County
Where the Views Speak for Themselves Some views are so striking, they do not need editing, angles, or a second take. Our scenic overlooks, quiet trails, and winding backroads offer moments that feel just as good as they look. Whether you are chasing a sunrise, planning a weekend drive, or simply looking to slow down
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Trails leading to
29 Waterfalls
2 Scenic Rivers
Chattooga and Chauga
4 Stunning Lakes
Hartwell, Jocassee, Keowee, & Tugalo
One of the world’s last great places—
a destination of a lifetime.
National Geographic
One of the world’s last great places—
a destination of a lifetime.
National Geographic
Planning your visit, simplified.
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