Discover Oconee

Devils Fork State Park

Located in Salem, SC on the banks of Lake Jocassee, Devils Fork State Park it is the only public access point to Lake Jocassee.

We Moved!

Our offices and visitor center have relocated to 224 East Main Street in Walhalla, SC. Come visit us!

Get out and visit your National Forest!

We’re blessed with tens of thousands of acres of protected forest land in the northern portions of Oconee County. See our top 5 picks for where to enjoy YOUR National Forest.

The Ridge at Summit Farms

This wonderful venue in Westminster, SC offers a simple elegant setting for weddings and special events.

Discover Oconee: The Blue Wall

Insight about nature and seasonal occurrences along the Southern Blue Ridge Escarpment a.k.a. the Blue Wall

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.

Destination: Oconee Station

Oconee Station is a state historic site within 30 minute walking distance to Station Cove Falls-an awesome natural wonder!

Destination Oconee: Issaqueena Falls

Issaqueena Falls is one of Oconee County’s most popular destinations. You can access the falls from inside Stumphouse Park off of Highway 28.

Jocassee Gorges: Destination of a Lifetime!

Nearly a decade after Jocassee Gorges was named a “Destination of a Lifetime” by National Geographic, this area remains worthy of distinction and offers nature lovers a spectacular place to visit!

Meet the Upstate Outdoor Adventurer

Casey Shoub is an outdoor adventure photographer & videographer specializing in premier aerial drone work. He is known to many as the “Upstate Outdoor Adventurer”.

Oconee’s trout industry

We’re home to the only cold-water fish hatchery in SC! The cool mountain rivers and streams in northern Oconee County are stocked with trout and are popular destinations for trout fishing.