If you’re planning where and when to get away this summer, come on over and Visit Oconee SC!
Oconee County is a located in the northwestern corner of South Carolina, a short drive from major metropolitan cities*.
The best reason to visit is the absolutely breathtaking waterfalls, rivers, and lakes!
In Oconee County there is a ton of outdoor adventure waiting for you. You’ll have access to dozens of waterfalls, the Wild & Scenic Chattooga River, Lake Keowee, Lake Jocassee, Lake Hartwell, Lake Tugalo, and thousands of acres of Sumter National Forest.
Come and explore our outdoors!
Waterfalls
Mountain terrain and granite outcroppings mean a high concentration of waterfalls. View dozens you can hike to here.
Play your way
We’ve mapped ours waterfalls, rivers, lakes, boat landings, campgrounds, parks and trails so you can get an idea of what’s where. On the map below, click the arrow icon in the top left corner to choose categories and see details about various points of interest within Oconee County.
Do something active and heart pumping or take it easy. Just be happy being free in the great outdoors!
Shop, Eat & Drink
While you’re here, get a taste for small town living–Oconee style. Our historic towns are quaint and offer unique shops, yummy dining, local breweries, wine bars, and more!
Stay
As long as you can! Our vacation lodging options include: lake houses, loft spaces, private cabins, cottages, yurts, treehouses, horse camping, tent campgrounds, RV sites, and more!
Come on over!
* Approximate drive times from regional metropolitan areas
- From Greenville, SC: 50 minutes
- From Columbia, SC: 2.5 hours
- From Charlotte, NC: 3 hours
- From Atlanta, GA: 2 hours
- From Charleston, SC: 4 hours 30 minutes
- From Raleigh-Durham, NC: 5 hours
Click to view our digital visitors guide.
