Discover Oconee

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!

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!

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

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

Spotlight on Walhalla Hammocks and Outdoors

Here's a look at one man's small-town business and the cool fabric creations he makes.

A Day At Little River

A spot on the Little River is a great place for summer days and also a great fun option on a warm fall afternoon.

Museum of the Cherokee in SC

Native American Culture There is evidence that pre-Cherokee cultures were in South Carolina 35,000 years ago! Cherokee Culture There were 27 Cherokee villages in what is known today as Oconee County. “Aequonee” in Cherokee means: beside the water. To the white man, the word is pronounced “Oconee”. Centuries ago, before there were lakes, ‘beside the

Upstate Heritage Quilt Trail

Volunteer organization celebrates area heritage through artistic quilt panels that tell a story with color and design reflecting the timeless tradition of quilting.