A nice long weekend is the perfect time to enjoy Oconee’s lakes, rivers & waterfalls! We’re a short drive from major southern cities so come on over!
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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.
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Spring Wildflower Season
Flowers and trees are waking up and the landscape is transitioning with the colors of Spring. Wildflowers are everywhere!
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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.
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2023 Music on Main
Two free outdoor concerts planned this Spring & Summer in downtown Westminster!
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South Cove is Super!
A scenic setting with tons of amenities, there’s so much to do at this wonderful county park!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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Loon Research on Lake Jocassee
Volunteer opportunity to help scientists study the behavior of Common Loons wintering on Lake Jocassee.
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Spotlight on Visitor Center Mural
Local artist Melody Davis painted a fabulous mural that highlights various points of interest throughout Oconee County.
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Stumphouse Park
Stumphouse Tunnel, Issaqueena Falls, Stumphouse Passage of the Palmetto Trail, Stumphouse Mountain Bike Park and Blue Ridge Railroad Trail