Must See State Parks Around Lake Keowee
When the weather is hot and humidity soars past 80%, those are reminders of how refreshing and fun it can be to live at the base of the Blue Ridge Mountains in South Carolina. With mild winters and fairly temperate summers, Lake Keowee state parks are one of the best places to live in Western South Carolina.
The Lake Keowee area and state parks have become popular for their variety of outdoor activities. Residents of The Reserve at Lake Keowee and nearby gated Western South Carolina lake communities can enjoy hiking, fishing, sailing and much more when exploring the Lake Keowee State Parks. These intriguing state parks provide public access to organized excursions, while each showcases its own unique surroundings.
1. KEOWEE-TOXAWAY STATE PARK
Adventure outside of the city has never been so easy to find when you visit Keowee-Toxaway State Park. This 1000 acre state park features exciting exploration opportunities for the whole family. Keowee-Toxaway State Park is known for its Catfish and Bass fishing and its primitive group camping programs.
Visitors of Keowee-Toxaway State Park can become one with nature, while journeying through the mountain trails and wading through the rivers and creeks. This state park offers more activities including kayaking, canoeing, geocaching and picnic shelters for the weary traveler to take a break. It’s hard to decide where to begin when visiting this state park in the Blue Ridge Mountains near many gated Western South Carolina gated communities.
2. HIGH FALLS COUNTY PARK
For the beach-lover, High Falls County Park is the best place to soak up the sun and relax in a raft. High Falls County Park is 44 acres of pure enjoyment with its two boat launching piers, fishing docks and beach with a family swimming area.
This state park includes miniature golf courses, 100 camping sites, softball fields and basketball courts. The playground areas give the younger members of the family more options to explore after the day at the beach has ended.
3. SOUTH COVE COUNTY PARK
Although it is one of the smaller parks found along Lake Keowee, it has a variety of activities for every member of the family. South Cove County Park has 88 campsites to choose from four tennis courts, horseshoe pits and much more.
The waterfront park encourages visitors to experience the fishing and boating opportunities. South Cove County Park provides boat ramps, grills and picnic tables for those looking to spend the day out on the water. Big surprises come in small packages when it comes to South Cove County Park activities!
4. DEVIL'S FORK STATE PARK
For those looking to explore hidden treasures and uncharted territory beyond their own gated Western South Carolina community, Devil’s Fork State Park is the perfect spot to begin. Nearby Lake Keowee and Lake Jocassee, this park allows visitors to see the hidden waterfalls of Devil Fork. The reserved excursion provides boat transportation through the falls and a guided tour for scuba diving and trout fishing
This state park is one of the largest with 7,500 surrounding acres in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Most of the natural environment has not been developed, but the Devil’s Fork State Park does include an area which caters to the more comfortable side of camping. Along with two campground areas, travelers can opt to reserve an adorable furnished villa complete with kitchen appliances, kitchen utensils and a screened porch to enjoy the view. Devil’s Fork State Park has everything to make camping extraordinary this year!
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