Oconee, South Carolina is a
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TAKE YOUR PICK...so many memorable ways to spend your summer days!

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Mountain Grown Fruit

Long Creek & Mountain Rest

RIPE AND READY! Peaches and apples are available U-Pick from the orchards or at roadside markets.

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Hiking tips

HELPFUL INFORMATION to ensure you have a save and wonderful experience.

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Beautiful But Dangerous

Be careful at waterfalls

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO read our safety tips prior to visiting area waterfalls.

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Lots to do when you visit!

SPOTLIGHT on summer trip ideas, new businesses and area highlights.

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Looking for a place to stay around Seneca? Try Fai

Looking for a place to stay around Seneca? Try Fairfield Inn & Suites, right on Lake Keowee! Perfectly situated for a variety of activities, they are minutes from hiking, waterfalls, boating, fishing and kayaking. For more places to stay around Oconee County, click the link in bio.

There is so much to discover while hiking to one o

There is so much to discover while hiking to one of many waterfalls in Oconee County. Great shot 📸 @katriination Yellow Branch Falls

Scuba Johns enjoys diving down to the Hinkle Tombs

Scuba Johns enjoys diving down to the Hinkle Tombstone at Mt. Carmel Cemetery and the forest in Lake Jocassee! The depth at the cemetery is 138ft. There are several other tombstones around but this is the largest one. 📸 @scubaamanda115

Yellow Branch is one of the best waterfalls in the

Yellow Branch is one of the best waterfalls in the upstate. Just this one waterfall will satisfy your waterfall needs. In an area crowded with spectacular waterfalls, Yellow Branch makes a name for itself (there’s a reason so many people go to visit). 📸 @chasingscwaterfalls

Trail/Duration:
The hike is 1.5 miles one way for a total of 3 miles roundtrip with around 400 feet of elevation. It’s not a difficult hike, one you could take the family and/or dogs to, though it will get your heart rate going!

Accessibility:
Parking for the trailhead is off SC Hwy 28 near Mountain Rest

Attractions:
Stumphouse Tunnel and Issaqueena Falls (very close to Yellow Branch parking area)
Downtown Walhalla

Waterfalls close by:
Issaqueena Falls
Kings Creek Falls
Spoonauger Falls
Miuka Falls

City Proximities
- Greenville - 51 miles (1 hour 10 minutes)
- Spartanburg - 83 miles (1 hour 46 minutes)
- Anderson - 58 minutes (43 miles)
- Clemson - 22 miles (34 minutes)
- Walhalla - 5.6 miles (9 minutes) so lucky!

Cupcakes for breakfast? Yes or no??? Stop by @thef

Cupcakes for breakfast? Yes or no??? Stop by @thefarmhousecoffee in Seneca for a coffee and a yummy dessert 🧁

Have you checked out The Beer Station in Seneca ye

Have you checked out The Beer Station in Seneca yet? They have assorted games and 30 rotating taps of craft, local brews and seasonal favorites. The large selection of craft beer bottles and great service make The Beer Station the perfect place to unwind with friends! Bring your lunch or dinner, outside food is always welcome. For more fun spots around Oconee County, click the link in bio.

Nothing is quite like South Carolina a waterfall a

Nothing is quite like South Carolina a waterfall and we are so lucky to have so many here in Oconee County!!! Can you guess which ones are in Oconee County from the video? 📹 @chasingscwaterfalls Check out her reviews for these falls on her page and click our link for a list of falls in the OC.

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Is this in Hawaii? Costa Rica? New Zealand? Welcom

Is this in Hawaii? Costa Rica? New Zealand? Welcome to Oconee County, SC!

Plan your perfect fall getaway! Stay at the Mounta

Plan your perfect fall getaway! Stay at the Mountain Villas at Devil’s Fork State Park and reserve your boat tour of Lake JOCASSEE! 📸 @jocasseetradingcompany

Trying to book your next vacation? Maplecrest at L

Trying to book your next vacation? Maplecrest at Lake Jocassee offers guests a pet friendly lodging, in a private, comfortable and relaxing setting. This charming vacation rental property gives visitors access to one of the most beautiful lakes in the Southeastern US. Maplecrest is the prefect rental for couples, families and friends in one of the most scenic vacation places you will ever experience! For more lodging recommendations, click the link in bio.

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