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Andrew Pickens Ranger District

Located in Oconee County, SC, Andrew Pickens Ranger District is part of the Sumter National Forest. The district includes 85,000 acres of public land that is primarily undeveloped and used by people for a wide range of outdoor activities.

Spring Wildflower Season

Flowers and trees are waking up and the landscape is transitioning with the colors of Spring. Wildflowers are everywhere!

Forest Clean Up

Community members joined local Forest Service Ranger Districts to tackle the growing problem of litter within our national forest.

Wildwater

Wildwater, the oldest whitewater outfitter in the Southeast, started on the Chattooga River in 1971. The company has expanded offerings to include lodging and zipline canopy tours at their outpost in Long Creek, SC.

2023 Music on Main

Two free outdoor concerts planned this Spring & Summer in downtown Westminster!

South Cove is Super!

A scenic setting with tons of amenities, there’s so much to do at this wonderful county park!

Destination: Oconee State Park

Oconee State Park was built by the legendary CCC boys. You can still see evidence of their hard work throughout this wonderful park!

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.