Oconee State Park
Oconee State Park offers a relaxing mountain getaway in South Carolina's Upcountry, featuring camping, historic CCC-era cabins, a lake with swimming and boating, and extensive trails including the southern trailhead for the Foothills Trail.

πŸ“œ A relaxing mountain getaway in South Carolina's Upcountry.
🏞️ Features historic CCC-era cabins, a lake, and extensive trails.

Why Go

🌲 Enjoy camping, hiking, and lake activities
🏑 Stay in historic Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC)-built cabins
🎣 Go swimming, fishing, or boating on the lake
πŸšΆβ€β™€οΈ Explore the southern trailhead for the 77-mile Foothills Trail
πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§β€πŸ‘¦ Family-friendly atmosphere with mini-golf and picnic shelters
πŸŽ‰ Participate in nostalgic events like square dancing and holiday festivities
🐾 Pet-friendly in designated cabins and most outdoor areas

⏰ Hours

πŸ—“οΈ Park operates Sunday-Thursday 7 AM - 7 PM, Friday-Saturday 7 AM - 9 PM
β˜€οΈ During Daylight Savings Time, hours extend to 7 AM - 9 PM daily
πŸͺ Park store and office open daily 9 AM - 5 PM

πŸ’° Cost

πŸ’² Adults: $5
πŸ‘΄ S.C. Seniors: $3.25
πŸ‘§ Children (6-15): $3
πŸ‘Ά Children (5 and under): Free

πŸ•οΈ Lodging & Camping

🏑 Cabins: Check-in 4 PM, check-out 10 AM. Pets allowed in cabins 14-20.
β›Ί Campsites: Check-in 2 PM, check-out noon.
πŸ”Œ 139 standard campsites with water and electrical service
πŸ•οΈ 15 designated rustic tent sites
πŸ›Œ 19 historic CCC-built cabins available

🐾 Pets

πŸ• Permitted in cabins 14-20 only
leash no longer than six feet
🚫 Not allowed in other cabins or cabin areas
🌳 Welcome in most outdoor areas if restrained or on a leash

πŸš£β€β™€οΈ Lake Activities

πŸŠβ€β™€οΈ Swimming in the old-fashioned swimming hole
🎣 Fishing opportunities
πŸ›Ά Boating with rentals for pedal boats, kayaks, canoes, stand-up paddleboards, and jon boats

πŸšΆβ€β™€οΈ Trails

⛰️ Southern trailhead for the 77-mile Foothills Trail
🌳 Several wooded nature trails available
πŸ¦† Explore the peaceful swimming lake and Lake Trail to spot wildlife

β›³ Other Amenities

πŸŒοΈβ€β™€οΈ 18-hole mini carpet golf course near the campground
🧺 4 picnic shelters for group gatherings
πŸ’§ Water bottle filling station available
πŸ“Ά WiFi accessible throughout the park

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