This popular Upcountry state park rests on a high plateau among tall pines and hardwoods in the foothills of the Blue Ridge.

Among the park's 1,165 acres are two mountain lakes and a variety of recreational facilities for visitors to enjoy, including campgrounds, cabins, picnic areas and hiking trails.

The park also serves as the western terminus for the 85-mile Foothills Trail, which crosses the state's crown and ends at Jones Gap State Park.

Developed in 1935 by the Civilian Conservation Corps, Oconee State Park still features the craftsmanship of the CCC in preserved buildings and stonework.

FACILITIES AND ACTIVITIES OVERVIEW

Day-UseFishingyes

Hiking Trailyes

Swimming Beachyes

BoatingLaunch Rampsyes

CampingPrimitiveyes

Water/Electric Sitesyes

WinterActivitiesyes

Location

Oconee State Park is located near Central, Clemson and Seneca

Nearby Parks

Keowee Toxaway State Park

Black Rock Mountain State Park

Travelers Rest Historic Site

Tallulah Gorge State Park

Trails

Oconee has six nature/hiking trails originating in the park. The Oconee Trail, Old Waterwheel Trail and Lake Trail are loop trails within park boundaries. The Hidden Falls Trail and Tamassee Knob Trail are out-and-back trails that begin in the park and travel to U.S. Forest Service property. The park is an access point to the Foothills Trail.

"Oconee Trail (1.6 miles)

"Old Waterwheel Trail Trail (1.6 miles)

"Lake Trail (1 mile)

"Hidden Falls Trail (2.1 miles)

"Tamassee Trail (2.2 miles)

"Foothills Access (1.2 miles)

Visitor Comments, Memories and Reviews

February 14 A touch of heaven in SC by Odell Suttle

Oconee is the BEST park in the state!!! Everything about the park is perfect---the cabins, hiking trails, facilities and staff---make a trip to Oconee an event my wife and I look forward to from the moment we leave until we return. Toni, Tabatha and Kim go far beyond what is asked to make every trip to Oconee a pleasure

January 24 my favorite park, great for familys by Chance Mann

a great place for familys, outdoorsmen, and big groups alike. you couldnt pick a better place to Fish,camp, swim, and get into the outdoors in a safe family fun enviornment. i would recomend this to anybody and everybody seeking to have a great time.

March 22 Love it!! by princesseyes777

The cabins are great, the walking trails and lake are fun, and the staff very nice and accomodating! I would recomend it to everyone.

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Area Campgrounds

Crooked Creek RV Park, Inc.
777 Arvee Lane
West Union, SC

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Directions

General Directions: Twelve miles northwest of Wallhalla off SC 28 onto SC 107.

Driving Directions: From I-85: take exit 1 to Hwy 11 toward Walhalla. From Hwy. 11 take Hwy 28. Travel through Walhalla and continue for approximately 10 mi. Turn rt onto Hwy 107 and the park will be 2 mi on the rt.