Recreation

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.

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.

Ross Mountain Passage is Open!

The Ross Mountain Passage is the 30th passage to be completed along the 500-mile Palmetto Trail!

Footloose on the Foothills Trail

Main trail + spur trails offer backcountry adventures with public access to waterfalls, overlooks, campsites, and breathtaking beauty!

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.

Get your guide

The Visit Oconee SC Waterfalls, Rivers and Lakes visitors guide is ideal for planning your next adventure. We'll send you one for free!

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

Take It Easy in Mountain Rest

Visit Mountain Rest, SC to get away from your everyday and surround yourself with forest wonders!

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!

Visit Walhalla, SC

This small town is undergoing a resurgence with new event venues, restaurants, bars & lodging moving into historic downtown storefronts.

Foothills Trail Interactive Map

A user generated map with interactive features allows anyone to visualize, plan and prepare for a journey along the Foothills Trail.

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!