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Destination: High Falls County Park

One of two county parks located on the shores of Lake Keowee. The park consists of 46 acres and offers a wonderful setting for camping and access to the lake.

Article in The Southern Edge

Hot spots in Oconee County were featured in the Spring 2023 issue of The Southern Edge Magazine. Check it out!

Budget-Friendly Family Fun

Spring break adventures & summer vacation trip ideas. These trip picks won't cost a fortune.

Lake Jocassee on a budget

One of the area's premier destinations is a great family-friendly place that doesn't have to cost a lot.

Oconee Bell blooms here!

We're one of only seven counties in the whole country where the delicate Oconee Bell is found growing wild. View it in bloom at Devils Fork State Park mid-March thru early April.

Destination Oconee: Chau Ram County Park

Convenient for travelers and handicap accessible, this park has over 400 acres of woodland, huge boulders for kids to scamper over, beach areas, picnic places, and miles of trails to explore!

Loon Research on Lake Jocassee

Volunteer opportunity to help scientists study the behavior of Common Loons wintering on Lake Jocassee.

Spotlight on Visitor Center Mural

Local artist Melody Davis painted a fabulous mural that highlights various points of interest throughout Oconee County.

Stumphouse Park

Stumphouse Tunnel, Issaqueena Falls, Stumphouse Passage of the Palmetto Trail, Stumphouse Mountain Bike Park and Blue Ridge Railroad Trail

Stumphouse Mountain Bike Park

The public has access to 10 miles of multi-use hiking and biking trails at Stumphouse Park.

Waterfalls

There are over 300 recorded waterfalls in Oconee County – and each one is absolutely beautiful! For a listing of 25 accessible Waterfalls in Oconee County, go to the WATERFALLS section on our PLAY page. We want everyone to get out and enjoy the natural wonder of waterfalls, but it’s important to remember that you