Adventure

50th year of “Deliverance”

The filming of Deliverance generated public interest and resulted in political decisions that permanently protected one of our most treasured natural places--the Chattooga River.

Beginners Guide to Yellow Branch & Riley Moore Falls

Suggestions for beginner hikers who dream of hitting harder trails. They might be physically demanding, but what a feeling of accomplishment!

Romance in Salem, SC

Help For Planning You’re Visit to Salem: Make it a date to remember Outdoors with Jocassee Lake Tours Lake Jocassee on a Budget Jocassee Adventures Fall on Lake Jocassee Loon Research on Lake Jocassee Oconee Bell Blooms Here! Tips For Heading to Salem, SC The only public access onto Lake Jocassee is through Devils Fork

Libraries lend SC State Park Passes

If you're a patron of a library in SC, you can borrow a State Park Passport and get free entry into all four of the state parks located in Oconee County!

Getaway to Long Creek, SC

This rural place is home to one of Oconee's most special places-The Chattooga River! Visit Long Creek for easy going adventure and quality time together.

South Carolina 7 Expedition

Tom Mullikin sets off on an inaugural expedition to raise awareness of floodwater prevention and resiliency across South Carolina.

Support Oconee County tourism

As we begin emerging from our homes and reengaging with families and friends, we encourage you to visit and support Oconee's local businesses and outdoor service providers.

Photo Challenge Contest

Week-long photo contest challenging visitors to show us their favorite ways to experience Oconee County. Contest runs Sept. 24-30, 2019.

Eat Sleep Play: Oconee County

Great trip ideas from the road team at Blue Ridge Outdoors! Who knew upstate South Carolina could offer so much in the way of adventure?

Active Travel Adventures

Kit Parks of Active Travel Adventures chatted with the guides from Jocassee Lake Tours and got the inside scoop on their favorite ways to experience the wild beauty on Lake Jocassee.

Sesquicentennial Milestone

Oconee Celebrated 150 Years! In 2018, to commemorate 150 years as a county, our Parks, Recreation & Tourism department complied a terrific TO DO list of recommended activities for locals and visitors to the area. 150 ways to spend your days in Oconee County: