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COME HOME TO OCONEE COUNTY
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Read a book in
the hammock
Get lost in the woods
Or at the spa
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on the balcony
Sleep in
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Make memories
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Make new friends
Have afternoon tea
Learn to fly fish
Smell the roses
And the forest after a rain
Go bare footed
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mountain
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Enjoy outdoor music
Make s’mores
Just relax
In
OCONEE COUNTY
SOUTH CAROLINA’S
FRESHWATER COAST
Home of the National Wild & Scenic Chattooga River,
SC National Heritage Corridor Scenic Highways
and so much more...
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Oconee County, South Carolina
DISCOVER OCONEE
T
he pristine waters of lakes Jocassee, Keowee and Hartwell, nestled under the
beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains, are some of the best in the Southeast. The
National Wild and Scenic Chattooga River was given special designation by
the United States Congress in 1974 because of its special characteristics and
geologic and cultural values. More than 150 waterfalls grace the escarpment of the
Mountain Lakes Region.
Oconee County is in the northwestern corner of South Carolina, known as the
Mountain Lakes Region because of its climate, its spectacularly beautiful lakes and the
beauty of its Blue Ridge Mountains. Today, outdoor recreation, adventure travel and
family “together time” are eagerly sought by tourists, and Oconee County offers the
perfect setting for an affordable vacation for active families, couples and retirees.
Lake Jocassee
photo by Al Ward
#SCMOUNTAINLAKES
Photo by Debbie Darby
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Table Of Contents
7 Traveling to Oconee County
8 Destination Of A Lifetime: Jocassee Gorges
11Waterfalls
18 The Sumter National Forest:
Andrew Pickens Ranger District
20Parks
22Hiking
27 Lakes
31 Dive Lake Jocassee
32Rivers
34 Whitewater rafting on the Chattooga
36Fishing
42Biking
44Gather
50 Cities and Towns
61Relax
66 Eat
73Celebrate
79History
83 Upstate Heritage Quilt Trail
84 Arts and Culture
86 Agricultural Tourism
89Play
93Relocate
94 Oconee County Quick Facts
CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU
Oconee County - South Carolina
Cover photo courtesy of
Pam Nafziger
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Mountain Lakes Convention
and Visitors Bureau
Ken Sloan
President/CEO
105 W.S. Broad St.
Walhalla, South Carolina 29691
877.Mt.Lakes
877.685.2537
[email protected]
The Journal
Jerry Edwards
Publisher
210 W.N. First St.
Seneca, South Carolina 29678
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Mountain Lakes Convention and Visitors Bureau Guide • © 2016
Visitors Guide • 5
Creating Community through
People, Parks and Programs
Stay & Play In Our Parks!
We offer over 200 campsites in
our three beautiful county parks.
Electricity and water at each site,
friendly staff, clean restrooms, hiking
trails, playgrounds, Lake Keowee
and Chauga River access, tent only
areas as well as large RV sites!
Chau Ram County Park
• 28 Camping Sites
• Primitive Camping Areas
•4 Shelters, 1 Recreational Building
• Waterfalls • Hiking Trails
• Chauga River Access
Closed Nov. 20 thru first weekend in March
High Falls County Park
South Cove County Park
• 1 Shelters •1 Recreational Building
• Boat Ramp • 4 Tennis Courts
• Playground • Fishing Pier
• Lake Keowee
• 2 Shelters, 1 Recreational Building
• Boat Ramp • Fishing Pier
• Miniature Golf • Playground
• Softball Field • Volleyball
• Basketball • Tennis
• Lake Keowee
Day Use & Lake Access Open Year-Round
Camping closed Nov. 20 thru first weekend in March
All Areas Open Year-Round
Experience Oconee, SC
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TRAVELING TO
OCONEE COUNTY
The Mountain Lakes region of Oconee
County, South Carolina, is located in upstate
South Carolina, north of I-85, 45 miles (72 km)
west of Greenville, SC and approximately 125
miles (201 km) east of Atlanta, GA.
Oconee County is the western-most
county of South Carolina and its county
seat is Walhalla. Other cities in the county
include Seneca and Westminster. Towns
include Salem and West Union, and other
communities include Long Creek, Mountain
Rest and Fair Play. South Carolina Highway 11,
also known as the Cherokee Foothills National
Scenic Highway, begins in southern Oconee
County at Interstate 85 at the Georgia state
line.
■ AIRLINE SERVICE
Four airports service the Mountain Lakes
Region.
Driving directions from Hartsfield-Jackson
Atlanta International Airport: Exit the airport
following the I-85 north to Greenville signs.
Continue on I-85 north through Atlanta,
going 95.5 miles. Take Exit 1 as you enter
South Carolina and follow the signage to
SC Highway 11. Go 19.6 miles north to SC
Highway 28 and exit to Walhalla.
Driving directions from GreenvilleSpartanburg International Airport: Exit the
airport onto I-85 south toward Atlanta. Travel
37.2 miles and take Exit 19B to merge onto
SC 28 W/US-76 W/Clemson Blvd toward
Clemson; travel 11.3 miles and turn onto SC
28 W/US-123 S/US-76 W/Tiger Blvd. Go 9
miles and merge right onto SC 28; travel 6.2
miles to Walhalla.
Driving directions from Asheville
Regional: Exit the airport following the signs
to I-26 east; travel 13.3 miles and take Exit
54 to merge onto US-25 S toward US-176/N
Carolina 225/Greenville. Travel 16.3 miles and
turn left toward SC 11 S/Cherokee Foothills
Scenic Hwy; go west on SC Highway 11 for
48.1 miles and exit at Walhalla.
Driving directions from Charlotte
International Airport: Follow the signage
at the airport to I-85 south. Travel 120 miles
south and take Exit 19B to merge onto SC 28
W/US-76 W/Clemson Blvd toward Clemson;
travel 11.3 miles and turn onto SC 28 W/
US-123 S/US-76 W/Tiger Blvd. Go 9 miles
and merge right onto SC 28; travel 6.2 miles
to Walhalla.
You can also ride Amtrak to the Upstate,
arriving and departing in Clemson. Go to
www.amtrak.com for more information.
Shuttle service to and from Oconee County
accommodations can be arranged by calling
877-MT-LAKES or 877-685-2537.
■ OCONEE COUNTY REGIONAL AIRPORT
Oconee County Regional Airport (ICAO
ID: CEU ) serves as the aviation gateway to
Upstate South Carolina’s most scenic “Golden
Corner.” In the realm of AIRPORT DATA , the
airport’s 5000’ long runway has both precision
GPS, non-precision GPS and NDB instrument
approaches and is home for 75 based aircraft.
It is a full service airport with fuel and rental
car availability. It is located within five minutes
of both Clemson and Seneca South Carolina.
State Road S-37-394
Seneca, SC 29678
Phone:(864)882-2959
http://www.oconeesc.com/Departments/AJ/
Airport.aspx
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Destination Of A Lifetime
The Jocassee Gorges
One of the world’s
last GREAT places
O
conee County has been covered by CNN and “Southern Living” magazine – and
now a part of the county can say it has been covered by “National Geographic.”
“National Geographic” recently published a special edition: “50 of the
World’s Last Great Places: Destinations of a Lifetime.” On pages 24-27 readers can find
an article titled “Jocassee Gorges: an intense concentration of waterfalls,” along with a
picture of Whitewater Falls in autumn and two blooming Oconee bells.
The magazine featured parts of the world under five different categories: temperate,
arid, coastal, equatorial and polar. Jocassee Gorges fell under “temperate” for its high
number of waterfalls and indigenous Oconee bell.
Ken Sloan, president and CEO of Mountain Lakes Convention and Visitors Bureau
in Oconee County, said he was surprised to find Jocassee listed inside “National Geographic,” but is not surprised Jocassee would fit the criteria for the publication.
“I have had the opportunity to travel the world, and I’ve never seen a place more
beautiful
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Jocassee was featured in the magazine
along with places like the Florida Keys,
Baja California, and the Galapagos Islands. Jocassee was doted on for having
the Oconee bell, which botanists come to
study in the Carolinas because the nearest closest relative to the plant can only be
found in Asia, Sloan said.
Sloan also said what makes Jocassee
different from the other featured places
is its unique ecosystem: Jocassee boasts
150 waterfalls in Oconee County alone
(Jocassee covers North and South Carolinas) and it is a naturally undisturbed area.
“You have this incredible environmental
resource of mountains, forests, rivers, waterfalls and man-made lakes,” Sloan said.
“You also see the Oconee bell, which is
indigenous to this area. It’s just a pretty
unique ecosystem.”
Sloan said Jocassee is one of only
two areas in the country that would adequately fit the “temperate” criteria (the
other one being Badlands National Park in
South Dakota).
With National Geographic being a
global publication, Sloan said he hopes to
get a tremendous response that will help
expose Oconee County.
“By and large it’s a huge economic impact opportunity for Oconee County,” he
said.
Steve Pagano, park superintendent of
North Carolina Gorges State Park, said
finding Jocassee in National Geographic
was “cool.”
“What’s surprising is we’ve been in articles, like in Southern Living, but they
always call us,” he said. “This was a total
surprise. Somebody discovered us, we
didn’t discover them. It’s kind of cool that
it came out that way.”
Jocassee covers over 43,500 acres, and
is federally protected and state protected.
The area covered in the magazine article
runs from Oconee and Pickens counties
east to Jones Gap State Park, all surrounding Lake Jocassee.
Most all of the land was once owned by
Duke Energy and much of it still is.
Pagano said to see Jocassee listed
among the other places in the magazine
is a huge honor.
“You can’t get a higher compliment,”
he said. “I think it’s well represented in
there (National Geographic), and that’s a
great place for it to show up.”
Like Sloan, Pagano said he was surprised to find Jocassee in the magazine,
but was not surprised at all that Jocassee
would be one of National Geographic’s
“last great places to visit.”
“I think it fits in that Top 50 Places for
sure,” he said. “We’re just happy.”
Lake Jocassee
Photo by Al Ward
Suggested Waterfall Hikes
Looking for something to do for one or two days? Here are some of our most popular
waterfall hikes that you can combine into one or two day trips. Before you go, pack a lunch
and carry plenty of water! Please take caution when hiking to any of our waterfalls. These
magnificent natural wonders are best viewed from the trail. Every year, we experience
several serious “accident” due to hiking negligence. DO NOT LEAVE THE TRAIL FOR A
BETTER VIEW FROM THE TOP!!!
■ YELLOW BRANCH FALLS & ISSAQUEENA FALLS
These falls are just across the street from each other. Yellow Branch is a moderate
45-minute hike one way, so plan on spending at least two hours. You will cross a few
streams so your feet might get wet if you miss the stepping stones. This hike is entirely
in the forest with magnificent views. It is a great place to have a picnic while enjoying the
falls.
Issaqueena is a very short hike, less than five minutes to a viewing platform. You can also
walk through Stump House Tunnel while you are there and hike the Blue Ridge Railroad
Trail. The trail passes by the “Middle Tunnel” and ends at Saddle Tunnel, neither of which
are open for access but still are great hike through the forest. The falls, tunnel and trail all
combined will take around three hours.
■ PIG PEN – LICKLOG – KING CREEK – SPOONAUGER – WHITE WATER FALLS
This is a five falls hike that can be done in one day.
Pig Pen and Licklog are on the same trail, just a few minutes apart. You can see both of
them along with the Chattooga River in less than two easy hours. There are some great
picnic areas and swimming holes on the river. After parking in the parking lot, follow the
signs to the first falls, Pig Pen then cross the wooden bridge to Licklog which is a little
difficult to see through the trees. Then continue down the trail to the river. Like most of our
falls, this hike is totally submerged in a forest canopy.
King Creek is about a 20-minute drive from Pig Pen on Hwy 107. The “Burrels Ford”
street sign is apparently a great souvenir so the sign may not be there. If you get to
the Fish Hatchery you have gone too far. Turn around and take the first right and follow
the road down to the parking lot. This is a beautiful 30 – 40 minute easy to moderate
hike through the forest and is one of our most popular falls. On the return hike, you can
follow the Foothills Trail signs down to the Chattooga River, then hike upstream back to
the parking lot (see the map for details). Just around the corner is a smaller waterfall,
Spoonauger that is a moderate 15-minute hike. Total
time for both falls is around three hours.
If you still have some time left in the day, continue
driving up Hwy 107 to Wigington Rd (right). Take
time to stop at the Scenic Overlook for a breath
taking view of Lake Jocassee and the Jocassee
Gorges. Continue on Wigington to Hwy 130, then
turn left to White Water Falls. This is state park that
requires a parking fee. The hike to the overlook
platform is an easy 10-minute walk on an asphalt
walkway. If you feel energetic, you can take the stairs
down to another viewing platform. This is a pretty
steep and moderate walk that is relatively difficult
getting back up.
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WATERFALLS
Oconee’s river terrain features some of the most beautiful waterfalls in the nation – from
the small to the majestic. Their rushing waters surrounded by stunning scenery make each
one a special place to visit. Hikes to these waterfalls range from easy to extremely difficult,
but each offers a rewarding, picturesque view at the end.
Bee Cove Falls, Salem (Map - Waterfalls 1) (Zone 1)
This remote multi-tiered falls is a difficult 2- to 3-hour hike but worth
the effort. NORTH from Walhalla on Hwy 28, BEAR RIGHT onto Hwy
107 for 12.5 miles. Park on LEFT and walk 150 yards to FS 702. BEAR
RIGHT at 3-way intersection and follow the sounds to the waterfalls.
GPS coordinates to parking area: N 34.98149 W 083.06280
Big Bend Falls, Walhalla (Map - Waterfalls 2)
(Zone 1)
Largest vertical drop of the Chattooga River is a sight to see, but
it is a difficult 3-hour walk. NORTH from Walhalla on Hwy 28.
BEAR RIGHT onto Hwy 107 for 10 miles, then LEFT onto Burrells
Ford Rd for 3 miles, park. Follow Foothills Trail 2.5 miles to Big
Bend Trail. 0.5 miles hear the falls. Follow rugged paths to the
falls. GPS coordinates to parking area: N 34.97128 W 083.11465
Blue Hole Falls, Mountain Rest (Map - Waterfalls 3) (Zone 1)
Water rushes 75 feet down a narrow gap into a blue hole, thus the
name. Moderate 30-minute hike. NORTH from Walhalla on Hwy 28
for 7 miles then LEFT on Whetstone Rd, 1 mile then LEFT on Cassidy
Bridge Rd for 1 mile. Turn LEFT onto Rich Mountain Rd, 3.3 miles then
RIGHT on Cedar Creek Rd, 2.5 miles and park. Hike .3 miles down
2658 to intersection. RIGHT down short path to creek. Cross and
follow downstream. GPS coordinates to parking area: N 34.76171 W
083.18613
Brasstown Falls, Long Creek (Map - Waterfalls 4) (Zone 3)
Four falls ranging from 20 to 40 feet. A beautiful, easy hike. WEST
from Westminster on Hwy 76 for 11 miles then LEFT on Brasstown
Rd for 4 miles to FS 751. Park and follow trail. GPS coordinates to
parking area: N 34.71908 W 083.30158
Bull Sluice Falls, Long Creek (Map - Waterfalls 5) (Zone 3)
A sight to see, with 14-foot drop on Chattooga River with whitewater in action. NORTHWEST on Hwy 76 from Westminster 17
miles. Parking area is before bridge at SC/GA line. Walk ¼ mile
upstream. GPS coordinates to parking area: N 34.81473 W
083.30512
Chau Ram Falls, Westminster (Map - Waterfalls 6) (Zone 3)
Beautiful 40-foot cascade over large boulders where Ramsey
Creek and Chauga River meet. Two miles WEST of Westminster
on Hwy 76 at Chau Ram County Park. GPS coordinates to parking area: N 34.68171 W 083.14542
Chauga Narrows, Walhalla (Map - Waterfalls 7) (Zone 1)
Narrow 25-foot-high falls. NORTH 7 miles from Walhalla on Hwy
28. LEFT on Whetstone Rd (S193). Go 3 miles to Blackwell Bridge
over Chauga. Park and follow trail for easy ¼-mile hike. GPS coordinates to parking area: N 34.83332 W 083.17399
Cheohee or Miuka Falls, Walhalla (Map - Waterfalls 8) (Zone 1)
This 75-foot waterfall on Townes Creek can be easily viewed with
a 45-minute hike. NORTH from Walhalla on SC 28, BEAR RIGHT
on Hwy 107 for 8.7 miles. Park on RIGHT and follow the Winding
Stairs Trail signs with yellow posts on RIGHT. Trail turns RIGHT 0.2
miles. Make a sharp left and contiue 1.3 miles to clearing and hear
the falls. Hike through foliage to creek. GPS coordinates to parking
area: N 34.94110 W 083.08975
Fall Creek Falls, Long Creek (Map Waterfalls 9) (Zone 3)
Multiple falls range from 30 to 40 feet within a 1-mile stretch. A
difficult 2-mile hike. Travel
WEST 16 miles from Westminster on Hwy 76, turn RIGHT on
Chattooga Ridge Rd (S196).
Go 2 miles to LEFT at Fall
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Creek Rd (FS 722). Take the
LEFT fork across Fall Creek and park. Path on LEFT leads
Walhalla
West
to base of first falls and strenuous downstream hike. GPS
Union
coordinates to parking area: N 34.82245 W 083.25079
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Hidden Falls, Walhalla (Map - Waterfalls 10) (Zone 1)
Near the head of the Foothills Trail, this 50-foot waterfall over granite
ledges can be reached with a moderate, one-hour hike. NORTH from
Walhalla on Hwy 28. BEAR RIGHT on SC 107 for 2.5 miles to Oconee
State Park (admission fee). RIGHT .8 miles to Foothills Trailhead. Park.
Follow trail to its junction with Station Mountain Rd and the Tamassee
Knob Trail. Crossing Station Mountain Rd go LEFT 10 yards on Foothills Trail. Follow signs to waterfall. GPS coordinates to parking area: N
34.86309 W 083.09820
Issaqueena Falls, Walhalla (Map - Waterfalls 11) (Zone 1)
An easy 5-minute walk gives you a view of the beautiful waterfall named for a Creek maiden who hid on a ledge to avoid
capture during an Indian attack. NORTH from Walhalla on Hwy
28 for 5.5 miles, turn RIGHT at the entrance of Stumphouse
Tunnel Park. Follow signs to waterfall. GPS coordinates to parking area: N 34.80740 W 083.12158
King Creek Falls, Walhalla (Map - Waterfalls 12 (Zone 1)
This 70-foot tumble through a laurel-choked gorge is on King Creek.
Moderate 30-minute hike. NORTH from Walhalla on Hwy 28. BEAR
RIGHT on Hwy 107 for 10 miles. LEFT onto Burrells Ford Rd for 2.3
miles. Park on left. Hike Chattooga Trail for .3 mile then LEFT by bank
of creek. Cross bridge then LEFT on trail to falls. GPS coordinates to
parking area: N 34.97128 W 083.11465
Laurel Fork Falls,
Salem (Map – Waterfalls
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This is the one
waterfall you should
consider visiting
by a means other
than hiking. (Refer
to page 36 for boat
rentals.) Witnessing
80-foot high Laurel Fork Falls from a boat in
the waters of Lake Jocassee is a once-in-alifetime shot. Drive NORTH from Pickens on
US 178 for approximately 16.5 miles and turn
left onto Laurel Valley Rd, take the gravel
road to the RIGHT and drive .5 mile to the
Foothills Trail/Laurel Valley Access parking lot
on left. There is a 16 mile round trip hike. GPS
coordinates to parking area: N 35 02.938 W
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Lee Falls, Walhalla (Map - Waterfalls 14) (Zone 1
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Oconee’s most scenic falls on Tamassee Creek, but no official trail make
this a challenging hike. From intersection of Hwy 11 and Hwy 183, go
NORTH on Hwy 11 for 4 miles. Turn LEFT on Cheohee Valley Rd for 1.4
miles. Turn LEFT onto Road 375 for 1 mile. Turn LEFT on Tamassee Knob
Rd and RIGHT on Jumping Branch Rd. Turn LEFT on the second gravel
road (FS 715A). GPS coordinates to parking area: N34.89344, W83.08131.
Waterfall coordinates: N34.89428, W83.10191
Long Creek Falls, Long Creek (Map - Waterfalls 15) (Zone 3)
Multi-tiered, 50-foot cascade into Chattooga River. WEST from Westminster on US 76 13 miles to Damascus Church Rd for 1 mile. Turn
RIGHT on Battle Creek Rd for 1.8 miles, RIGHT on Turkey Ridge Rd
for 3 miles. Park in clearing near FS 755I. Follow to small parking area
and stay RIGHT to the fork. This is a moderate hour-long hike. Last 1/4
mile is steep downhill to river. GPS coordinates to parking area: N
34.77767 W 083.31212
Mill Creek Falls, Salem (Map – Waterfalls 28) (Zone 1)
Located on Lake Jocassee this falls is only accessible by boat. Launch from
Devils Fork State Park (parking fee required). Boat rentals and lake tours
available. For exact locations of the falls, please stop by the Devils Fork
Ranger Station for a map and detailed directions. GPS coordinates for Devils
Fork State Park are: N 34.952139W 82.946134
Opposum Creek Falls, Long Creek (Map - Waterfalls 17) (Zone 3)
Two-hour hike to this 50-foot cascade requires quite an effort. WEST
from Westminster on US 76 13 miles. LEFT onto Damascus Church Rd
1 mile. RIGHT on Battle Creek Rd 1.8 miles. RIGHT on Turkey Ridge Rd
2.2 miles. Park on left and follow trail for 2 miles to the river then hike
upstream. GPS coordinates to parking area: N 34.77332 W 083.30361
Pigpen/Licklog Falls, Walhalla (Map - Waterfalls 18) (Zone 1)
Two sets of falls 1/4 mile apart. From Hwy 28/US 107 intersection,
NORTH on 107, 3 miles to a LEFT on Village Creek Rd for 1 mile.
Turn RIGHT on Nicholson Ford Rd (FS 775) 2 miles to park. Access
Foothills Trail toward Chattooga River and Falls. Easy one-hour hike.
Reedy Branch Falls, Long Creek (Map – Waterfalls 30) (Zone 3)
This 30-foot cascade is easily accessible via a 300-yard walk down a
gravel road. The pull-off, with its large stone columns and iron gate,
makes you think it’s private property. However, it is indeed public
land as the U.S. Forest Service stake inside the gate indicates. According to a Forest Service ranger, the land was in the process of
being developed for homesites when the Forest Service acquired it.
Some remnants of this development remain. From Westminster, take
U.S. 76 for about 15 miles. Look for the pull-off on the left after you
pass Chattooga Ridge Road on the right.
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Riley Moore Falls, Long Creek (Map - Waterfalls 20) (Zone 3)
Once the site of a gristmill, this waterfall measures 12 feet high,
100 feet wide. Moderate 15-minute walk. WEST from Westminster 7.5 miles on US 76. RIGHT on Cobb Bridge Rd 1.4 miles.
LEFT on Spy Rock Rd, which is gravel, 2 miles. RIGHT on FS
748C. End of road, follow short trail to falls. Moderate 15-minute walk. GPS coordinates to parking area: N 34.74106 W
083.18535
Secret Falls, Walhalla (Map - Waterfalls 21 (Zone 1)
)
Winding Stairs Trail leads to this waterfall off the beaten path. NORTH
from Walhalla on Hwy 28. BEAR RIGHT onto Hwy 107 for 8.7 miles, park
on right. Follow Winding Stairs Trail beginning at yellow posts on RIGHT.
Trail turns RIGHT 0.2 miles. Continue past clearing where you exit to view
Cheohee Falls. At 3rd LEFT turn, leave trail and head through foliage,
looking for ravine on LEFT. 300 yards from the trail you view the waterfall.
Spoonauger Falls, Walhalla (Map - Waterfalls 22) (Zone 1)
This 50-foot waterfall is setet back into a hillside and surrounded by an
explosion of shrubbery. NORTH from Walhalla on Hwy 28. BEAR RIGHT
on Hwy 107 for 10 miles then LEFT on Burrells Ford Rd. Drive approximately 2.4 miles. Park on shoulder of the road near the Forestry sign
at the trail head. Follow the trail approximately 0.25 mile, cross over
Spoonauger Creek. Just after the falls, turn RIGHT at the Falls sign and
hike uphill to the falls. GPS coordinates to parking area: N 34.97480 W
08311478
Station Cove Falls, Walhalla (Map - Waterfalls 23) (Zone 1)
Station Cove Falls, a stepped 60-foot waterfall forms from headwaters atop Station Mountain. An easy, 30-minute hike through a
gorgeous Appalachian cove takes you there. From the intersection
of Hwy 11 and 183, drive 1.5 miles NORTH on Hwy 11. LEFT on
Oconee Station Rd 2.4 miles to parking area at historic site. Follow
trail signs to falls. GPS coordinates to parking area: N 34.84867 W
083.07463
Turtleback Falls, Mountain Rest (Map - Waterfalls 24)
Turtleback Falls is one of the many falls on the Horsepasture
River. See Rainbow Falls for details on how to find the area.
This small falls is downstream (to the LEFT) of where the trail
meets the river. The locals use it as a waterslide.
Whitewater Falls, Upper, NC (Map - Waterfalls 26) (NC)
Beginning in North Carolina and ending in South Carolina, these
falls are the highest in eastern America. From Hwy 11 in Salem,
go NORTH on Hwy 130 ten miles and follow signs to Whitewater
Falls.
Whitewater Falls, Lower, Salem
(Map - Waterfalls 27) (Zone 1)
Beginning in North Carolina and ending in South Carolina, these falls
are the highest in eastern America. From Hwy 11 at Salem go NORTH
on Hwy 130 10 miles. RIGHT at Duke Energy’s Bad Creek Hydro
Station. Park in lot for Foothills Trail. 1.7 miles to the overlook. GPS
Wright’s Creek Falls, Salem
(Map – Waterfalls 28) (Zone 1)
Located on Lake Jocassee this falls is only accessible by boat. Launch
from Devils Fork State Park (parking fee required). Boat rentals and
lake tours available. For exact locations of the falls, please stop by
the Devils Fork Ranger Station for a map and detailed directions. GPS
coordinates for Devils Fork State Park are: N 34.952139W 82.946134
Yellow Branch Falls, Mountain Rest
(Map - Waterfalls 29) (Zone 1)
60-foot cascades over rock ledges makes this one of the favorites. NORTH from Walhalla on Hwy 28 for 5.4 miles. LEFT to
Yellow Branch Recreation Area. Hike short distance on nature
trail to Yellow Branch Falls Trail. 1.3 miles to the falls. GPS
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Chattooga Sounds Camp
The perfect base camp for your next adventure!
Chattooga Sounds
Camp, located in Long
Creek, offers campers
the solitude and
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THE SUMTER
NATIONAL FOREST
The Andrew Pickens Ranger District is named for
Revolutionary War General Andrew Pickens. This
85,000-acre portion of the Sumter National Forest
serves as the gateway to the Blue Ridge Mountains
of South Carolina, Georgia and North Carolina. The
district office, known as the “Stumphouse” Ranger
Station, offers a small interpretive center, sales outlet,
maps and Smokey Bear memorabilia.
Ellicott Rock Wilderness
Congress established the 3,300-acre Ellicott Rock
Wilderness in 1975 and made additions in 1984.
This wilderness now contains 8,274 acres in South
Carolina, North Carolina and Georgia and is located
about 16 miles north of Walhalla, South Carolina.
Surrounding part of the 15,432-acre Chattooga Wild
and Scenic River corridor, it provides a large, undeveloped area within easy driving distance of Atlanta.
USDA Forest Service
Andrew Pickens
Ranger District
112 Andrew Pickens Circle,
Mountain Rest, SC 29664
864.638.9568
Monday - Friday
8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
www.fs.usda.gov/scnfs
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■ Camping In The Sumter National Forest
The District has a wide range of
camping opportunities from developed
campgrounds to primitive and backcountry
sites.
*Note: Groups of more than 75 require a
special-use permit.
Developed Campsites
♦♦ Cherry Hill Recreation Area
• Open April – Sept.
• Fee
• First-come, first served sites and
reservation-only sites
♦♦ Whetstone Horse Camp
• Open year round
• Fee
• First-come, first served sites and
reservation-only sites
•
♦♦ Burrell’s Ford Campground
• Open year round
• Free
• First-come, first-served sites
These established campsites are within
recreations areas on the district. They are
standard, non-electric sites that include
some amenities (fire ring, table, bathroom,
water faucets).
Group Camp
♦♦ Cassidy Bridge Hunt Camp
• Open year round (no fees Oct. 1
- Dec. 31 and April 1 - 30). Reservation required remainder of the year
• This group camp is for hunters
during hunting seasons and can be
reserved for groups camp-outs the
remainder of the year.
• Includes a pit toilet and trash cans.
Reservations can be made by
calling 877.444.6777 or
visit www.recreation.gov.
Primitive Campsites
These campsites have few, if any, facilities and do not require a permit
Saddle, pack and draft animals are not
permitted at any of the primitive campsites
except Riley Moore Ford and Tamassee
Camp.
King’s Creek
Big Bend
Tamassee Camp
Grapevine
Riley Moore Ford
Timmy Place
Turpin Branch
Fall Creek
Thrifts Ferry
Woodall Shoals
Brasstown Falls
Long Bottom Ford
Nicholson Field
Blackwell Bridge
Double Branch
Backcountry Camping
Backcountry camping is allowed at
locations that are at least 50 feet from a
maintained trail, 50 feet from any river or
stream, and 0.25 miles from an open road.
Please read and respect specific limitations
when posted.
Group size limits exist north of the Hwy
28 bridge in the upper Chattooga corridor.
Maximum 6 per group for overnight stays.
■ The Seven Principles Of Leave No
Trace While Visiting The National Forest
1. Plan Ahead and Prepare
2. Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces
3. Dispose of Waste Properly
4. Leave What You Find
5. Minimize Campfire Impacts
6. Respect Wildlife
7. Be Considerate of Other Visitors
The member-driven Leave
No Trace Center for Outdoor
Ethics teaches people
how to enjoy the outdoors
responsibly. This copyrighted
information has been reprinted with permission from the Leave No Trace Center
for Outdoor Ethics: www.LNT.org
Oconee State Park during the Leonid meteor shower
PARKS
STATE PARKS
Devils Fork State Park (Map - Parks 5)
Salem, South Carolina 29676
864.944.2639
www.southcarolinaparks.com/park-finder
Devils Fork State Park provides the only
public access to Lake Jocassee, a largely undeveloped 7,500-acre reservoir tucked deep
into the Cherokee Foothills. The park is popular with families, fishermen, scuba divers and
boaters who enjoy Jocassee’s uncrowded setting and spectacular scenery – including waterfalls that cascade into the lake from steep,
wooded slopes.
Full campground amenities and modern villas are highlights of the park. The hiking and
nature trails provide opportunities to spot rare
Oconee Bell spring flowers or catch a glimpse
of a bald eagle or peregrine falcon patrolling
the mountain skies.
Lake Hartwell State Recreation Area
(Map - Parks 8)
19138-A Hwy. 115
Fair Play, South Carolina 29643
864.972.3353
Lake Hartwell State Recreation Area is a
fisherman’s dream. The 56,000-acre lake maintains a reputation for top-flight angling, including striped, hybrid and large-mouth bass,
crappie, bream and catfish. In addition to lake
access, the site offers hiking, affordable oneroom camper cabins and an information center, which displays vintage fishing equipment.
Oconee State Park (Map - Parks 11)
624 State Park Road
Mountain Rest, South Carolina 29664
864.638.5353
Deep in the Blue Ridge foothills, Oconee
State Park has welcomed visitors since it was
first built by the Civilian Conservation Corps
in the 1930s. It’s popular for its several picturesque, but non-demanding, hiking trails
and its well-kept cabins and campgrounds.
The park’s fishing lakes offer bass and bream,
and the woods are full of wildlife. Adjacent
to Sumter National Forest, the park serves as
a jumping-off point to the nearby Chattooga
and Chauga rivers, hotspots for whitewater
rafting and trout fishing. The park also marks
the southern trailhead for the Foothills Trail.
Oconee Station State Historic Site
(Map - Parks 12)
500 Oconee Station Rd.,
Walhalla, SC 29691
864.638.0079
Built around 1792 during tensions between
white settlers and Creek Indians, the Oconee
Station itself was once one in a string of small
frontier posts garrisoned by state militia. It
was the last of its kind when it was decommissioned in 1799. Its impressive 20-inch stone
walls are still standing today. The site features
picnicking, fishing, and trail access to Station
Cove Falls in the Sumter National Forest.
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OCONEE COUNTY PARKS
Located on the clear waters of Lake Keowee, South Cove and High Falls County Parks
readily lend themselves to an array of aquatic
activity. For those interested in a mountainous
setting filled with beautiful waterfalls, Chau
Ram County Park is just 10 miles from the famous Chattooga River.
Chau Ram County Park (Map - Parks 2)
1220 Chau Ram Park Rd., Westminster
864.647.9286
www.experienceoconee.com
Open March - November.
Chau Ram County Park is located at the
confluence of the Chauga River and Ramsey
Creek. With a 40-foot waterfall and Oconee’s
longest suspension bridge, Chau Ram has
something to offer everyone. Visitors can enjoy hiking/biking trails or go tubing and fishing
on the river. Many campers use the park as a
base when going rafting on the nearby Chattooga River. The 26 campsites, shelters, and
Recreation Building are available for reservations by going on-line to www.reserveamerica.
com or by calling 1-855-622-6727.
High Falls County Park (Map - Parks 6)
671 High Falls Rd, Seneca
864.882.8234
High Falls County Park is nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. This 44-acre
park is located on beautiful Lake Keowee. The
park store offers a variety of convenient items
and is located in the park’s focal point, the
historic Alexander/Cannon/Hill House, built
in 1830. At High Falls, visitors are not limited
to activities on the lake as the park provides
many amenities. Among the park’s amenities
are a boat ramp, miniature golf, volleyball
area, horseshoe pit, a softball field, and a basketball and tennis court. The park also has the
best sand beach on Lake Keowee. There are
also picnic tables and grills scattered throughout the day use area. The 100 campsites (of
which ten are waterfront), shelters, and Recreation Building are available for reservations by
going on-line to www.reserveamerica.com or
by calling 1-855-622-6727.
South Cove County Park (Map - Parks 13)
1099 South Cove Rd., Seneca
864.882.5250
South Cove County Park is located on the
clear waters of Lake Keowee. At South Cove,
visitors are not limited to activities on the lake
as the park provides many amenities and programs to suit every recreational need. Among
the park’s amenities are four tennis courts,
a volleyball court, playground area, and a
handicapped-accessible fishing pier. Fishing,
boating, sailing and water skiing are readily
accessible via two boat ramps. There are also
picnic tables and grills scattered throughout
the park. The park’s 88 campsites (of which
46 are waterfront) are located on a peninsula
overlooking Lake Keowee. The park’s campsites, Pavilion, and Recreation Building are
available for reservations by going on-line to
www.reserveamerica.com or by calling 1-855622-6727.
South Cove County Park
HIKING
When it comes to trails, you’ve
hit the jackpot with Oconee County!
From simple park trails to ambitious steep
climbs, from rivers edge to lakeside, on foot
or by horseback, the trails of this region offer something for everyone. The high adventurer and those with more modest physical
ability can find a trail that suits them, one that
leads to better fitness or another that leads to
a beautiful waterfall.
A great source of information regarding
trails is the website maintained by the South
Carolina State Trails Program, www.sctrails.
net. Trails on this site are well-described, and
include good directions, lengths and times of
hikes, and difficulty levels. All of the hikes are
worthwhile.
For more trails than those listed here, you
can also visit www.scmountainlakes.com/
uploads/Experience/Hiking.asp. For hikes to
some of the nearly 150 waterfalls in Oconee
County, please see the waterfall section of
this guide.
The Free Map Insert has the trails listed as
well as numbered symbols that indicate the
general location of each of the trails. The
trails listed here are in order of length and
type.
■ HIKING TRAILS
Foothills Trail (Map – Trails 4)
This National Recreation Trail has its western terminus in Oconee State Park and extends to the north and east for 77 miles to
Table Rock State Park. Divided into sections
of various lengths, it hugs the banks of the
Wild and Scenic Chattooga River, passes
beautiful Whitewater Falls (highest waterfall
in the east ), and meanders through the magnificent Jocassee Gorges. The sections vary
in length and difficulty, and day-hikers can access them from a dozen different points, including by boat from Devils Fork State Park.
The Foothills Trail is also a favorite with backpackers from all parts of the country because
hiking on the trail can be accomplished by a
simple overnight campout to a thru-hike lasting a week. Day-hikes may be made on additional spur trails to Eastatoe Gorge, Ellicott
Rock, and the more remote Lower Whitewater Falls.
The Foothills Trail is maintained and promoted by the Foothills Trail Conference, a
non-profit, membership organization which
has a website that is filled with information
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about the Trail, its activities, and how to
join. Visit the site at www.foothillstrail.org.
Detailed information about the Trail can be
found in the Foothills Trail Guidebook and
on the Foothills Trail Map, both of which can
be ordered through the website, obtained at
local outfitter stores, or at the state parks at
either end of the Trail. The Conference may
be contacted by email at info@foothillstrail.
org or writing to Foothills Trail Conference,
P.O. Box 3041, Greenville, SC, 29602.
Chattooga Trail (Map – Trails 2)
This moderately difficult, 15.5-mile trail
runs parallel to the famous Chattooga River,
and shares 8.5 miles with the Foothills Trail as
it passes through some of the finest wilderness in South Carolina. It can be accessed
from SC Highway 28, Burrell’s Ford Campground in Sumter National Forest, Bullpen Rd
in NC, or from the Foothills Trail. Waterfall
lovers shouldn’t miss this trail because they
can see a number of them here, including
King Creek, Spoonauger, Big Bend, Pigpen,
and Licklog Falls. Ellicott Rock, found on the
upper portion of the river, is the historic corner of SC, NC, and Georgia.
Fork Mountain Trail (Map – Trails 5)
This moderate 6.4-mile trail, which is a spur
of the Foothills Trail, starts in South Carolina
at the Sloan Bridge Picnic Area and ends in
NC where it joins the Bad Creek Trail in the
Ellicott Rock Wilderness Area. From here
the trail eventually joins the Chattooga Trail
and continues southwest to Burrell’s Ford.
The trail weaves along the northern flanks
of Fork Mountain, ascending and descending through numerous coves and ravines. At
the junction with the Bad Creek Trail, you can
return or extend your hike approximately 1.3
miles to historic Ellicott Rock.
Winding Stairs Trail (Map – Trails 7)
A 75-foot waterfall tucked away along this
accessible 3.5-mile trail makes this an interesting choice for a hike. If you start at the
northern trailhead at the Cherry Hill Recreation Area, this meandering path is an easy
hike as it drops 1,100 feet over its length.
The return trip then becomes moderately
difficult due to that elevation change. It may
be necessary to be picked up at the southern
end on Tamassee Rd (FS 710) or to actually
begin the hike from there.
Blue Ridge Railroad Historic Trail
(Map – Trails 9)
Yellow and Red blazes mark this moderate
to strenuous 3.5-mile trail. The trail follows an
incomplete section of a 19th century railbed
near Walhalla, and has to hiked out-and-back
( 7 miles total ).
Lick Log Creek Falls
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Big Bend Trail (Map – Trails 1)
This 2.7-mile, out-and-back trail begins at
the Cherry Hill Recreation Area and eventually
ends at a junction with the Foothills Trail along
the Chattooga River. An adventurous scramble
on an unmaintained trail along the river affords
views of 30-ft Big Bend Falls, largest drop on the
Chattooga River.
East Fork Trail (Map – Trails 3)
Beginning at the picnic area adjacent to the
Walhalla Fish Hatchery, this 2.5-mile trail is an
easy hike along the bank of the scenic, fastmoving east fork of the Chattooga River, and it
takes you to the Chattooga River itself. Beginning or ending the hike at Burrell’s Ford adds an
additional 2.1 miles.
Oconee Bells Nature Trail (Map – Trails 10)
This easy, 1-mile loop within Devils Fork State
Park gets its name from a rare wildflower that
has gorgeous white blooms in the early spring.
Many native plant species are indentified with
markers along the trail. The trailhead is behind
the park office and has an informative kiosk at
the beginning of the trail.
King Creek Falls along the Foothills Trail
Bad Creek Spur Trail (Map – Trails 8)
This easy 0.8-mile spur trail provides a connection to the Whitewater River, the Foothills
Trail, Coon Branch Trail, and to Lower Whitewater Falls ( via the Foothills Trail ). Enter the
gate to Duke Energy’s Bad Creek Hydro Station
on SC 130, and proceed two miles down to the
marked entrance to the large trailhead parking
area. Fishing, but no camping, is allowed along
the Whitewater River. A designated campsite is
located 0.5 miles past the junction with the river.
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■ BIKING/HIKING TRAILS
Oconee Connector of the Palmetto Trail
■ HORSE TRAILS
(Map – Trails 12)
Rocky Gap – Willis Knob Horse Trails
Once the Palmetto Trail is complete, this
moderate to difficult trail will end in Walhalla,
but for now you can start from either Oconee
State Park or Oconee Station. The Oconee
Connector is a moderate to difficult 3.2-mile
trail that is steeply uphill from Oconee Station. Mountain bikes are allowed on the
Oconee Connector.
– Trails 6)
(Map
Rocky Gap Trail in South Carolina and Willis Knob Trail in Georgia combine to offer
some of the most scenic horseback riding in
the southern Blue Ridge Mountains. Winding across deeply dissected ridges, the trails
descend into the beautiful Chattooga Wild
and Scenic River corridor. For a fee the Whetstone Horse Camp in South Carolina serves
as a base camp for many users of both trails.
Earls Ford Road, located near Whetstone,
provides a parking area and hiking trail access
Hit the (Foothills) Trail
If hiking is your game,
then discovering all or
part of the Foothills Trail
is what you can find in
Oconee County, SC.
Hikers from all over the
country come to enjoy
the solitude and scenery of this National
Recreation Trail, which
was listed as “ one of the
best long trails (50 + miles) in
the country “ by Backpacker
Magazine in 2011. Stretching
from its western terminus in
Oconee State Park and extending to the north and east
for 77 miles to Table Rock
State Park, nearly half of the
Trail is in Oconee County and
can be accessed from numerous trailheads on SC Highway
107 and SC 130.
Day hikes of all sorts are possible from various trailheads, including the one in Oconee
State Park. Leaving the park a hiker has options of a 4.5 mile or 6.0 mile hike, or a visit
to a small waterfall. From Burrell’s Ford a
hiker may go upstream along the Chattooga
River and find Ellicott’s Rock, the point where
GA, NC, and SC come together, or meander
downstream with gorgeous views of the rocky
rapids and shoals. The USFS parking lot at
Whitewater Falls (SC130/ NC281) is the gate26 • Visitors Guide
way to a 3.5 mile hike along the Whitewater
River, and includes the crossing of two 60-ft
bridges that span the river and a stroll through
an area of tall White Pines. A tremendous viewing point can be reached by taking the Foothills Trail across the highway from Whitewater
Falls parking area and hiking uphill one mile to
twin benches placed there for the enjoyment
of the hiker. After visiting the Walhalla Fish
Hatchery, an easy 4-mile stretch of the Trail
leads from the Fish Hatchery Road downhill to
Burrell’s Ford.
Visitors interested in backpacking can
launch off from any of the same trailheads as
day-hikers and tackle terrain that is rated from
easy to strenuous, and allows for camping at
most places except along the Whitewater River. The USFS campground at Burrell’s Ford has
picnic tables, lantern posts, bearbag cables,
and leveled sites. Fishing (with proper license)
is allowed in the Whitewater and Chattooga
Rivers. If a car shuttle is required, the Foothills
Trail Conference maintains a list of volunteer
drivers on their website.
An orientation map can be found on page
24 in this guide, but more detailed information
is available in the “ Foothills Trail Guidebook “
and on the Foothills Trail Map, both of which
can be ordered through the website, obtained
at local outfitter stores, or at the state parks at
either end of the Trail. The Conference may be
contacted by email at [email protected] or
writing to Foothills Trail Conference, P.O. Box
3041, Greenville, SC, 29602.
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LAKES
Wrights Creek Falls — Lake Jocassee
The great outdoors of Oconee County
offers endless opportunities for all ages —
whether you’re interested in just whiling
away the time or your enthusiasm for outdoor activities is boundless.
If you’ve visited or live in the area, then you
no doubt are familiar with Lake Keowee and
Lake Jocassee and know of their reputations
for pristine waters, endless mountain views,
and lots of room for all forms of water activity. With over 300 miles of shoreline on Lake
Keowee and 75 miles on the more secluded
Lake Jocassee, even the most beautiful days
allow for plenty of room to enjoy the water.
At the southern end of the county is Lake
Hartwell, one of the Southeast’s largest and
most popular public recreation lakes, often
referred to as “the Great Lake of the South.”
Keowee is generally more accessible, as
well as more developed, with public boat
ramps maintained by both the Oconee
County Department of Parks, Recreation &
Tourism and Duke Energy. On the lower level
of Lake Keowee, access is available at:
• South Cove County Park
• Cane Creek Access
• High Falls County Park
• Stamp Creek Access Area
• Keowee Marina
• Warpath Access Area
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Keowee’s north end offers cooler water
and a closer view of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Access is available at:
• Mile Creek Park
• Crow Creek Access Area
• Keowee Towne Landing
• Fall Creek Access
Public access to 7,500-acre Lake Jocassee is limited to Devils Fork State Park off
of Hwy 11, the number one visited state
park in South Carolina. This largely undeveloped lake lies snug in the Blue Ridge
Mountains and is popular for families, fishermen and bird watchers. The park offers
first-class amenities and is very popular, so
be sure to check for reservations at www.
ReserveUSA.com.
Lake Hartwell was built by the U.S. Army
Corps of Engineers between 1955 and
1963 and has consistently been one of the
top three most-visited Corps lakes in the
nation, with an estimated 14 million people
visiting annually. Hartwell comprises nearly
56,000 acres of water with a shoreline of
962 miles, 262 of which border Oconee
County. Over 20,000 acres of public land
Photo by Pam Turner
surround the lake. The Corps operates
nine campgrounds, 15 major day-use areas and numerous other lake-access areas.
Lake Hartwell State Recreation Area is a
popular camping and boating destination,
as are Coneross and Oconee Point Campgrounds located on the Seneca River arm
at the northern end of the lake. Oconee
is host to 18 boat ramp, several picnic
and swimming areas, and several vacation
rental homes. For additional information,
contact Lake Harwell’s visitor information
center at 803.225.3832 or visit the Lake
Hartwell Marketing Alliance website at
www.MyLakeHartwell.org.
No matter which of these incredible
lakes you choose to visit, it is always a
good idea to peruse the website, www.
dnr.sc.gov/regulations, at the beginning of
each season. A downloadable file with annual water recreation regulations is available to share with the family — especially
the kids. Several regulations are specific to
age and you’ll want to make sure your family members are aware of wake zones, sunset rules, fishing regulations and the like.
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LAKE
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Lake Jocassee is a beautiful Mountain Lake
and a world class freshwater Diving destination.
Lake Jocassee is one of the world’s top 25 fresh
water diving destinations listed in Scuba Diving
Magazine. The reservoir was built by Duke Power Company as part of the Keowee Project. Jocassee Dam was completed in early 1973 and it
reached full pond for the first time in June 1973.
Location is everything. The trout filled rivers
and streams that feed Jocassee are the reason
for the clarity or “Viz” as divers call it. Visibility
surpassing 50 feet at depth on warm summer
days is common. Lake Levels affect the depth
of the dive sites as much as 25 feet on Jocassee.
The “Wall” is the most visited diving area of Jocassee and was created by blasting the side of
the mountain for the construction of the dam.
Steps carved onto the side of a mountain create
underwater shelves at 35 feet, 60 feet, and 165
feet. It then slopes steeply to 200 feet and steps
down again to 240 feet. From there it slopes
down to the valley floor at 340 feet. On the 35
foot level you find Underwater Basketball with
a full court, two training platforms, navigation
course and a by-plane. Attractions at the Wall’s
sixty five foot level include a forty foot wooden
sail boat imported from China known as the
‘Chinese Junk’. It is sitting upright adjacent to
the 165 foot drop and allows ample room for
swim troughs. There is a three room dungeon
decorated with skeletons dressed as Pirates,
20 foot pipe for buoyancy swim through, and a
mock cemetery with head stones.
Filmed on location in the early 1970’s, the
movie Deliverance shows views of the wall being blasted out of the mountain and the Mount
Carmel graveyard occupants being exhumed
for relocation. At a depth between 115 and 138
feet, the Graveyard is one of the lakes most noted attractions. Perpetual care has a new meaning as divers keep the silt fanned away from
abandoned head stones that once marked the
grave sites. Technical divers can visit the steel
White Water River Bridge, Camp Jocassee for
Girls, and the famous Attakulla Lodge all resting
in over 300 feet of water.
Lake Jocassee is the foremost diving destination in the Southeastern United States. Located
halfway between Charlotte NC and Atlanta GA.
Jocassee is a crown jewel nestled at the foot of
the Blue Ridge Mountains. Dive Shops from five
states come to Jocassee to train their students
and the students keep coming back. The word
is spreading and if this is your first time hearing of it you must see what all the fuss is about.
Come enjoy the natural beauty of Jocassee, explore history, dive over the walls of Jocassee,
and into its depths. Adventure and great diving
are what Jocassee is known for. From learning
Basic Open Water to Advanced Technical Diving you can’t find a better place to play and enjoy the sport of diving.
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RIVERS
■ RIVERS
Fun, excitement on the Southeast’s finest
Chattooga River
The 19-mile stretch of the Chattooga National Wild and Scenic River is known for its
history, whitewater rapids, and meandering,
mountainous woodland passage. Its lower
passage is considered among the best of
whitewater trips, with heart-thumping Class
III to Class VI rapids.
And while the Chattooga may be the
most popular, it is not the only refuge for
mountain trout. Oconee County’s Chauga
River also offers a multitude of coldwater
runs, riffles, pools and flatwater that play
host to a wealth of both native and stocked
fish. Again, fly fishermen may want to consider using a guide of these rivers.
For adventure, scenery, fishing (it has
been listed in Trout Unlimited’s “America’s
100 Best Trout Streams”), camping or even
just a lazy day, the Chattooga is a rare experience – one of the reasons it is a federally
designated Wild and Scenic River.
Though the area is beautiful and often
peaceful, the currents and undercurrents of
the river can be dangerous. Guide services
are recommended, and please note that the
US Forest Service has regulations for use of
the river. Contact the Sumter National Forest Ranger’s Office at 864.638.9568.
The US Forest Service commercially per-
mits three companies to operate on the
Chattooga for rafting and five companies to
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1251 Academy Road • Long Creek, SC
864-647-9587 • 866-319-8867
www.WildWaterRafting.com
Chattooga Whitewater Outfitters
14239 Long Creek Hwy
Long Creek, SC 29658
864.647.9083
www.ChattoogaAdventures.com
Nantahala Outdoor Center
851A Chattooga Ridge Rd.
888.905.7238
www.NOC.com
Wildwater
Off US 76 on Academy Rd.
800.451.9972 or 864.647.9587
Chauga River
The 9.8-mile path of the Chauga River
offers much of the same scenic beauty and
cool waters found on Chattooga and is accessible from Hwy 290 north of Seneca.
Both whitewater and relaxing flat water are
found on the Chauga. A popular destination
is the Narrows, a 200-foot run accessible
from a short hiking path west of Walhalla off
Hwy 28 on Whetstone Road. Both rivers are
popular places for picnics and day hikes. Be
sure to bring protective clothing and shoes
for the river. The Chauga is also popular with
anglers; trout can be caught in many of the
smaller streams. Good access and parking
are available adjacent to Cassidy Bridge on
Hwy 290.
Southeastern Expeditions
7350 Lookout Mountain Scenic Highway,
Clayton, GA 30525
800.868.7238
www.SouthEasternExpeditions.com
Trip prices start
as low as $75!
Rafting the Chattooga whitewater in is a thrilling departure from the typical “humdrum” vacation experience. In
addition to an invigorating adventure, you’ll get to enjoy
some of the most breathtaking scenery found anywhere in
the United States.
Southeastern Expeditions offers action-packed Chattooga
rafting experiences for everyone, regardless of skill level.
The various sections of the river offer a wide range of
whitewater allowing you to select the section of the river
that best meets the experience of your family or group.
Wild Section III Rafting • Wilder Section IV Rafting
Camp & Raft Weekends - Gear Included
Canoe and Kayak Clinics
www.southeasternexpeditions.com
CALL 800-868-7238 TODAY!
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THE CHATTOOGA
heaven on earth for whitewater rafters
Those who have seen the classic thriller
“Deliverance” know the fictional Cahulawassee River where the movie was set play
as much a starring role in the film as Jon
Voight and Burt Reynolds.
What many might not realize is the actual river where it was set runs along the
top of the Northwestern border of beautiful
Oconee County, where the whitewater rafting scene has exploded since the 1972 film
was released.
In fact, the film helped lead — literally —
to that rafting explosion on the Chattooga
River, and these days, three licensed rafting
companies are helping thrill-seekers navigate their way down the “Crown Jewel” of
the Southeast.
Claude Terry worked as a consultant and
stunt double in the motion picture, and
when it was through, he opened Southeastern Expeditions by purchasing equipment
used in the actual movie.
Along with some kayaking buddies, Terry
got involved with “Deliverance” after meeting with his long-time friend, Lewis King, at
his Atlanta home for dinner one fall evening.
That night discussions were held about the
upcoming movie and the need for a great
location with a river to film the production.
“It was a very interesting evening,” Terry said. “We didn’t realize at the time the
changes (the movie) would bring to the
Chattooga,”
King, who had a close relationship with
both screenplay writer James Dickey and
Terry, played the role of Lewis Medlock
in Dickey’s screenplay. While Terry didn’t
receive any face time in “Deliverance,” he
assisted the actors in their navigation and
safely guided them down the river during
filming.
After the conclusion of the movie, Terry
opened Southeastern Expeditions on the
Chattooga River. Terry has since passed on
the torch at Southeastern Expeditions, selling it in 2005, where they still offer many
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options for thrill seekers.
The Chattooga was federally protected in
1974 by the Wild & Scenic Rivers Act, forever preserving its rugged river gorge from
development. Thus, the Chattooga delivers
breathtaking scenery and treasured whitewater in an unmatched wilderness setting.
Known as the “Crown Jewel” of the
Southeast, the Chattooga was the first river
east of the Mississippi to be granted the
Wild and Scenic designation, and is still the
only one that is commercially rafted.
The Chattooga is also where Wildwater
first opened its doors in 1971 and remains
Wildwater’s premier rafting trip in the
Southeast. Jim and Jeanette Greiner pioneered the company, along with the help of
their four children.
Located off U.S. Highway 76 on Academy
Road in Long Creek, Wildwater’s Chattooga
facility offers whitewater rafting, zipline/
canopy tours, canoe and kayak clinics,
Raft & Rail© excursions, high ropes course,
climbing walls, teambuilding and multiple
lodging options located on the picturesque
Wildwater Chattooga campus.
Visitors can book their adventure to include lodging, rafting, zip-line canopy
tours, kayak tours, whitewater kayak clinics,
stand-up paddle boarding and overnight
camping. Call 800-451-9972 or 864-6479587 or visit WildWaterRafting.com for
more information.
The Nantahala Outdoor Center, located
at 851A Chattooga Ridge Road in Mountain Rest, has been leading trips on the
Chattooga since its inception in 1972, and
founder Payson Kennedy was also a stunt
double in “Deliverance.”
NOC’s Chattooga guides are among the
nation’s elite whitewater guides, according to the company’s website, and they
receive industry-leading training and are
also equipped with the most modern river
equipment. Those interested may call 888905-7238 or visit www.NOC.com.
Chattooga Whitewater Outfitters, located at 14239 Long Creek Highway in Long
Creek, offers equipment rentals and nonguided trips on the West Fork, Section II
and Section III areas of the Chattooga River:
It offers whitewater and flatwater paddling
equipment, fishing guides and equipment,
tubing, hiking, camping, bird-watching and
other services, and also serves pizza, salad,
sandwiches, cold drinks and more at Humble Pie. Those interested may call 864-6479083 or visit www.ChattoogaAdventures.
com.
Southeastern Expeditions offers whitewater rafting, canoe and kayaking trips.
Thier goal is to provide the finest, most enjoyable outdoor adventures like Chattooga
River rafting, while maintaining the highest
levels of professionalism. For
more information or to schedule a trip, please call 1-800868-7238 or visit www.southeasternexpeditions.com.
Though the area is beautiful and often peaceful, the
currents and undercurrents of
the river can be dangerous.
Guide services are recommended, and please note that
the US Forest Service has regulations for use of the river.
Contact the Sumter National
Forest Ranger’s Office at
864.638.9568. The US Forest
Service commercially permits
three companies to operate
on the Chattooga for rafting
and five companies to provide
instructional clinics in whitewater canoeing and kayaking.
FISHING
Photo by Nia Johnson
For the angling enthusiast, Oconee County
and South Carolina’s Mountain Lakes area
has plenty of outstanding fishing opportunities whether you’re looking for an eventful day on the lake or a beautiful day of fly
fishing in mountain streams. Here are a few
highlights of what the area has to offer:
Lake Jocassee
With the pristine Jocassee Gorges as a backdrop, the only thing
better than the scenery on this 7,500 acre
Duke Energy reservoir
is the great fishing for
trophy brown and rainbow trout. The lake
holds five state records
including smallmouth
bass, largemouth bass,
redeye bass, white
bass, spotted bass, catfish, carp and rainbow,
brook and brown trout
species.
Lake Keowee
This 18,372.acre Duke Energy reservoir was
created as a water supply for Duke’s power
generation operations and has earned a
reputation as a great spotted bass lake. Also
available are largemouth bass, smallmouth
bass, redeye bass, crappie, catfish and trout.
Lake Hartwell
At 56,000 acres, this U.S. Corps of Engineers
impoundment is well known for its trophy
striped bass, as well as largemouth and
spotted bass species. The prestigious Bassmaster Classic was held on the lake in 2008.
In addition, the lake offers
plentiful bream, crappie,
catfish and hybrid striped
bass.
Lake Tugaloo
As the pick up point for rafters and paddlers from the
Chattooga River, this 600
acre mountain gem holds
one of only a handful of
walleye populations in the
state. The remote access is
located off SC Hwy. 76 near
Long Creek and the 20 HP
motor restrictions make it a
haven for canoe and kayak
anglers. Fish found in the lake also include
bream, crappie, largemouth bass, white bass
and catfish.
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Oconee State Park
Lying within the boundaries of the 1,165
acre Oconee State Park on Hwy. 107 above
Mountain Rest, the park’s two fishing lakes
offer bass, bream, catfish and seasonal trout
fishing, as well as paddle boat rentals. With
camping and lodging accommodations on
site, this location put anglers within easy
reach of prime stream fishing in the Chauga
and Chattooga rivers and the Oconee State
Fish Hatchery.
Chattooga River
Listed as one of the nation’s best wild and
scenic rivers, the 57 mile long Chattooga
forms the border between South Carolina
and Georgia and offers world class fly casting
opportunities for trout. The river houses wild
trout populations supported by regular stockings from Oconee County’s Walhalla State Fish
Hatchery and is championed by the local Chattooga River Chapter of Trout Unlimited. You
can fish for smallmouth and redeye bass, bluegill, catfish, brown brook and rainbow trout.
Chauga River
The “little sister” to the Chattooga, the Chauga
River offers a downsized version of the Chattooga’s world class wild trout fly fishing also
supported by hatchery trout in a more intimate
setting that is easily wadeable across its upper
reaches. Some remote camping facilities are
also available right on the banks of the river.
Trout and redeye bass are the main targets.
Eastatoe River
The Eastatoe River in nearby northern Pickens
County offers fly angling for wild rainbows in
a spectacular wilderness setting, spin and bait
fishing for hatchery supported trout with easy
and convenient access, and the opportunity to
tangle with trophy size brown trout.
■ LICENSING
South Carolina fishing licenses are available
at many retail outlets in the area, online from
the Department of Natural Resources, www.
dnr.sc.gov/purchase.html or visit the SCDNR
Clemson Office, 311 Natural Resources Drive,
Clemson. Phone: 864.654.8266.
The cost of a resident freshwater fishing license
is $10 annual and $5 for a 14-day permit. Nonresident fees are $35 annually and $11 for a
seven-day permit. No additional stamps are
required.
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864.886.6886
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150 Clemson Marina Dr, Seneca
864.653.6767
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238 Buckeye Drive
Salem, SC 29676
864/944-1191
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864.353.3438
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Lakes: Hartwell, Jocassee
Eclectic Sun LLC
Devils Fork State Park Pavilion
238 Buckeye Drive, Salem
www.eclecticsun.com
864-944-1191
Jocassee-Keowee Rentals
www.lakejocassee.com/services/pontoon_
boat_rentals.aspx
864.704.0004
Jocassee Outdoor Center
516 Jocassee Lake Rd, Salem
www.jocasseeoutdoorcenter.com
864.944.9016
Fowler Fishing
864.934.5813
www.fowlerfishing.com
Green’s Guide Service
864.277.2463
www.palmettostateteamtrail.com
Jocassee Charters Fishing & Lake Tours
864.280.9056
www.jocasseecharters.com
Lakes: Jocassee
Jocassee Lake Tours
www.JocasseeLakeTours.com
[email protected]
864.280.5501
Lake Hartwell Paddleboard and Kayak
Westminster
www.lakehartwellpaddleboardandkayak.com
864-648-9695
Lake Keowee Marina
150 Keowee Marina Dr., Seneca,
www.lakekeoweemarina.com
864.882.2047
Tri-County Boat Rental
Six Mile
www.tri-countyboatrental.com
864-617-9187
Providing upscale, clean, safe and dependable
watercraft, while striving for outstanding customer service. We deliver to all area lakes.
Keith Courtney
864.638-9433
www.fishjocassee.com
Lake Hartwell Fishing Charters
864.608.2763
www.lakehartwellfishingcharters.com
Lake Jocassee Guide Service
864.557.0475
www.jocasseefishing.com
Lakes: Jocassee
River Blade Knife & Fly Guide Service
864.699.9433
www.riverbladeknifeandfly.com
Ultimate Action Sports LLC
187 Boone Creek Rd, Salem
www.keoweewatersports.com
864.944.1887
■ LOCAL BAIT & TACKLE SHOPS
The Bait Shop
105 Jenkins Circle, Townville
864.287.5005
■ FISHING GUIDES
Carolina Outdoorsman
E-mail: [email protected], 864.647.7410
cotvshow.com via contact page
Chattooga River Fly Shop
6832-A Highlands Hwy, Mountain Rest
www.chattoogariverflyshop.com
864.638.2806
Capt. Bill’s Fishing Adventures
864.287.2120, 864.230.7363
www.lakehartwellfishing.com
Lakes: Hartwell
Dickson Tractor Inc.
303 E. North Ave, Westminster
864.647.0791
Chattooga River Fly Shop Guide Service
864.638.2806
www.chattoogariverflyshop.com
Jocassee Outdoor Center
516 Jocassee Lake Rd., Salem
864.944.9016
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BIKING
Known to local cyclists, Oconee County, SC is a hidden jewel for road cycling. There are numerous secondary roads with great mountain and lake scenic views with little traffic. One can
choose from moderate rides with rolling country roads to challenging climbs into the foothills of
the Blue Ridge Mountains. The area is so well suited for road cycling that the Canadian Cycling
teams have been coming to Oconee for training for well over 15 years. They stay in our state
park cabins, lake front vacation rental homes and hotels and accumulate hundreds of miles of
mountainous road biking during their stay.
There are 3 annual cycling events in Oconee County beginning in April with Issaqueena’s Last
Ride (www.ILRSC.com), followed by Rally in the Valley (www. oconeeforever.org/rallyvalley) and
Road Titans 300 (roadtitans300.com) 100 mile challenge each day for three days in September.
Route maps are available on their web sites, so you can ride during the event or at your leisure.
With numerous route options and the quiet, scenic roads, visiting cyclists will understand what
local cyclists have known for years - Oconee County, SC is a great cycling destination.
Photos by Rylan Terry
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Chattooga Belle Farm
Kenny Fey Photography
GATHER
for Weddings, Meetings, Group Tours or Reunions
Nestled among the Blue Ridge Mountains,
Oconee County offers the perfect setting
for memorable experiences. There may not
be a place in the Southeast better suited to
bring your organization or corporate team
for a getaway than the Mountain Lakes Region of Oconee County. And, the Mountain
Lakes Convention and Visitors Bureau can
arrange your group needs at a location that
fits your needs.
Contact us to help locate the proper
venue for meetings, tour group itineraries,
wedding or a family reunion. The MLCVB
can locate the venue and provides services
including finding lodging, caterers, technical
equipment and support, photographers and
entertainment. The beautiful mountains, rivers and streams of the mountain region are
a perfect setting for your event. Contact us
today to help with your next gathering at
[email protected].
Chattooga Belle Farm (Zone 3)
454 Damascus Church Road
864-647-9768
www.chattoogabellefarm.com
Chau Ram Park (Zone 3)
1220 Chau Ram Park Road
Westminster, SC 29693
864-647-9286
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Cross Creek Plantation (Zone 2)
130 Club Drive
Seneca, SC 29678
864-882-8337
www.crosscreekplantation.com
Biggerstaff Christian Retreat Center
(Zone 2)
398 Biggerstaff Road
Seneca, SC 29672
864-882-3337
[email protected]
Devils Fork State Park (Zone 1)
161 Holcombe Circle
Salem, SC 29676
864-944-2639
[email protected]
Diakonia Retreat Center (Zone 1)
455 Quail Ridge Road
Salem, SC 29676
864-944-6788
www.diakoniaretreatcenter.org
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207 Westminster Hwy,Westminster, SC 29693
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864-647-8559
Gignilliant Center in Seneca (Zone 2)
621 N. Townville Street
Seneca, SC 29678
864-885-2709
www.seneca.sc.us
Hidden Cove at Lake Keowee (Zone 2)
Shaver Recreation Complex (Zone 2)
698 W. S. 4th Street
Seneca, SC 29678
864-885-2709
www.seneca.sc.us
150 Keowee Marina Drive
Seneca, SC 29672
864-280-7202
www.ATHIDDENCOVE.COM
High Falls Park (Zone 2)
671 High Falls Road
Seneca, SC 29672
864-882-8234
South Cove Park (Zone 2)
1031 South Cove Road
Seneca, SC 29672
864-882-5250
Historic Ballenger House (Zone 2)
212 E. S. Third Street
Seneca, SC 29678
864-324-8417
www.ballengerhouse.org
Tamassee DAR (Zone 1)
1925 Bumgardner Drive
Tamassee, SC 29686
864-944-1390
www.tdarschool.org
Keowee Key The Club (Zone 1)
130 Club Drive
1 Country Club Lane
Salem, SC 29676
864-944-2155
The Lighthouse of Lake Keowee (Zone 2)
Magnolia Manor Bed and Breakfast (Zone 3)
1290 Doug Hollow Road
Seneca, SC 29672
864-888-4446
www.lighthousekeowee.com
207 Westminster Hwy
864-647-8559
www.magnoliamanorbb.com
The Vault (Zone 2)
215 N. Townville Street
Seneca, SC 29678
864-483-2994
Oconee State Park (Zone 1)
Walhalla Civic Auditorium (Zone 1)
101 E. North Broad Street
Walhalla, SC 29691
864-638-5277
www.walhallacivic.com
624 State Park Road
864-638-5353
Old Saint Johns Meeting House
& Wedding Chapel (Zone 1)
West South Broad Street
Walhalla, SC 29691
863-638-2727
www.walhallachamber.com
Walhalla Depot at Kaufman Square (Zone 1)
201 South College Street
Walhalla, SC 29691
864-638-2727
www.walhallachamber.com
Westminster Depot (Zone 3)
135 East Main Street
864-647-5316
www.westminstersc.com
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The City of Westminster is a small town in Oconee County along the foothills
of the Blue Ridge Mountains. It’s full of charm with quaint shops along its
historic Main Street. Local residents enjoy a leisurely paced lifestyle, and are
afforded a wide variety of recreational opportunities by the surrounding
rivers, lakes, forests, mountains and golf courses. Westminster is a great
place to visit, but it’s
even a nicer place to
live and work. With
award winning schools,
a small town feel, and
a progressive plan for
continued renewal,
it offers families and
retirees a perfect place
to call home.
Stroll the street and
enjoy the wonderful
architecture. Westminster
boasts more than one
hundred homes that
are unique to the
turn-of-the-century. Many local
merchants and home owners
proudly display a quilt block on
their building that is representative
of a family heirloom. With lovely
crepe myrtle-lined streets, we hope
you will visit us again and again.
Below is a listing of events. Please
visit our web site at westminstersc.com
for additional opportunities
throughout the year.
Year-round art exhibits are on display at the
Historic Westminster Depot
1st Friday April –October – Music on Main with Classic Car Cruise In
Tuesday Afternoon, June – October - Farmers Market at Historic Depot
May 6-7 – Mayberry Days on Main Street
September 7-10 – South Carolina Apple Festival
October 31 – Boo on Main
December 1 – Westminster Christmas Parade
For a complete listing of Chamber events visit westminstersc.com
A schedule of entertainment for the Westminster Music Hall can be
found at www.westminstermusichall.com
(864) 647-5316
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The City Of
WALHALLA
Invites you to explore our trails!
Wrapped within the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains,
Walhalla offers trails of opportunities. Enjoy the great outdoors
as you travel our byways that lead to waterfalls, rivers and lakes.
Experience history along the footpaths of our museums that tell
the stories of culture that made Walhalla a special destination.
Walk the aisles of the Walhalla Civic Auditorium as you enjoy one
of the many shows from their historic stage.
Follow the route of the Upstate Quilt Trail as it takes you to
public and private exhibits of quilt heritage.
Let Main Street lead you to wonderful antique and specialty
shops and restaurants that are sure to appeal to any palate.
Walhalla, as the Upstate Terminus for the Palmetto Conservation
Trail , will host National Trails Day, June 4, 2016.
May 13 & 14, 2016
The Mayfest Art of Living festival
welcomes spring as artisans
with their creations line Main
Street and local musicians fill the
air with a variety of music that
guarantees to move the soul.
For more information, visit www.walhallachamber.com
WESTMINSTER
WHAT MAKES IT SPECIAL
Westminster embodies a small town full of
Southern charm. Widely known for Mayberry
Days in May and the Apple Festival that happens every year the week after Labor Day,
Westminster has something to offer throughout the year. Quaint shops line Old Main Street
making it a perfect location for an afternoon of
strolling and shopping. Venture around town
to experience more than 100 architectural
homes and churches built in the late 1800s and
early 1900s. Just a short ride from town is Chau
Ram Park. You can enjoy swimming, fishing,
camping and more. Soak up the sun on the
boulders facing Ramsey Creek Falls.
from England’s General Merchandise of Westminster, which operated for nearly 100 years on
Main Street.
Westminster Music Hall is housed in a 100year old building that once was a grocery store.
The hall is a performance venue built by musicians for musicians. This 250-seat room has
a state-of-the art sound and lighting systems
designed to give both the performers and the
audience the best possible concert experience.
MUST SEE
Just across the street from the historical
Westminster Depot, step back in time to the
OHC General Store Museum. It is a replica
of a general store, complete with original items
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Looking for that salvaged window or door
that reminds you of your grandmother’s house?
Old Oakway Architectural Salvage is a business that specializes in house and barn reclamation in the Upstate. Browse their warehouse to
find that unique item for your home.
FOOD & DRINK
A bit out of the way but worth the drive,
Brasstown Creek BBQ offers amazing BBQ
that is cooked daily as if they were cooking for
the family. Enjoy a game of horseshoes or sitting by the river before or after dinner. Open
Friday and Saturday evenings at 4, so get there
early because they often sell out.
From April to October enjoy Music On Main
the first Friday each month in conjunction
with Westminster Depot Cruise-in.
SHOPPING
Barrett’s Trading Company – camping gear/
outdoor 128 East Main Street
Dads & Lads – boots/clothing 224 East Main
Street
Palmetto Home Place – 103 East King Street
Wishbook Furnishing – 204 East Main Street
Old Oakway Architectural Salvage - 224
East Main Street, [email protected]
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WALHALLA
WHAT MAKES US SPECIAL
Walhalla is an 1850 German settlement
town, is rich in culture and history. Conveniently
situated between Charlotte and Atlanta, a
short drive will transport you a million miles
away from the stress and anxiety of the big city.
Waterfalls, hiking and biking trails, or boating
on the pristine waters of our beautiful lakes will
set your soul on the path of tranquility. Already
home to the Foothills Trail and recently named
the future Upstate Terminus for The Palmetto
Conservation Trail, Walhalla is truly the end or
beginning of a fabulous trek across our beautiful state inviting the more adventurous seeker
to hike or bike our trails. Challenging whitewater of the picturesque Chattooga River is just
Stumphouse Tunnel
a few minute drive from our tree lined Main
Street. Large oak and maple trees sit along
the sidewalks that pass in front of our graceful
churches and grand homes whispering of times
past.
We’ve got mountains, lakes and rivers.
We’ve got sights to make you shiver. Renew
your spirit in beautiful Walhalla!
MUST SEE
Our history and heritage is shared within
walking distance of each other. Located in the
center of town, the Oconee Heritage Center
is located in the old Tobacco Factory (c. 1892)
and provides a spacious exhibit hall with a vast
collection of artifacts that illustrate the diverse
history and heritage of Oconee. Walking next
door, the Museum of the Cherokee in South
Carolina. It features local Cherokee artifacts,
artwork, copies of treaties and other information relating to the Cherokee Lower Towns of
South Carolina. Across the street in the “Old
Rock Building” Patriots’ Hall lets you visit the
legacy of heroes who bravely fought for our
country.
Our arts are shared throughout the year at
the Walhalla Civic Auditorium. Formerly a
grade school and listed on the National Registry of Historic Places, the refurbished venue
hosts a wide variety of performers from differing genres including Steele Drivers to Glen
Miller. The auditorium also hosts theatrical performances and community events.
SHOPPING
The Old Trading Post – antiques 222 E.
Main Street
The Strutting Peacock – gifts 124 E Main
Street, Ste D
Middle of Main Antiques & Gifts – 124C E
Main Street
Farmhouse Interiors & Gallery – gifts/art
124 E Main Street
FOOD & DRINK
Our eateries offer a range of dining options
from cafeteria style to al-fresco. Menus include
the area’s best fried chicken at Walhalla Steakhouse Cafeteria, pizzas, subs and salads from
Carolina Pizza Company, breakfast, sandwiches and “blue plate special” at Martha’s
Marketplace Café, and a meat and three at
Pete’s Drive In. You’ll find barbeque at Hot
Hog Diggity Dog and 3 Amigos Mexican Grill
serves Mexican cuisine and margaritas. Palmetto Sweets & Company offers dining and
catering. Enjoy CC Fudge & More’s ice cream,
fudge and more!
The Vintage Market, LLC
•Home Decor • Antiques • Collectibles • Glassware • Jewelry
• Furniture • Outdoor Furniture
168 Scenic Plaza Drive | West Union, SC 29696
(Next to Ingles on Scenic Hwy 11 & 28)
864-638-9696
SENECA
Nestled between beautiful mountain lakes
and rich farmland, Seneca is an artistic city filled
with murals, live music, and eclectic shops.
Once a bustling railroad town, Seneca has
grown into a city filled with boutique shops, delicious restaurants, and activities all year long.
Whether you like to jump in the boat for the
weekend or join in the festivities of the city’s
many events like Jazz on the Alley, Cruizin on
Main, and Seneca Fest - you’ll find your niche
here.
It’s no wonder, the city has been ranked the
#1 Place to Retire in SC and The Best Place to
Start a Business. tution underscoring the rich, colorful, turbulent
story and impact of the local African American
community.
Just a short drive from downtown Seneca,
you can enjoy swimming, boating or a picnic at
South Cove County Park. This is situated on
Lake Keowee with camping and RV’s available
on a peninsula.
Enjoy the unique shops that line the streets
of Ram Cat Alley. The Alley got its unusual
name because of the many cats who gathered
around the meat and fish markets in the early
1900s. Locals used to say there were so many
of them, “you couldn’t ram another cat into the
alley!” Enjoy the unique shops and hunt for the
painted cats though out the downtown area.
FOOD & DRINK
MUST SEE
The City of Seneca is excited to announce the
opening of the Bertha Lee Strickland Cultural
Museum in 2016. It is the second city-owned
museum and will be an inclusive cultural insti54 • Visitors Guide
The shrimp & grits at The Lighthouse, overlooking Lake Keowee, is one of the most popular menu items in town.
Sole’ Grill and Sushi Bar is a cozy spot to
gather with friends for great food and conver-
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The Spot on the Alley is Seneca’s finest
sports bar and restaurants. Located in the heart
of Seneca’s downtown historic district on Ram
Cat Alley, customers can enjoy bingo, trivia
night or Jazz on the Alley.
SHOPPING
Green Springs – gifts 112 Ram Cat Alley
The Healthy Olive – oils & gifts 111 Ram Cat
Alley
M. Tannery & Sons – gifts 112 Ram Cat Alley
The Red Door – Gifts/home décor 120 Ram
Cat Alley
Rob & Reana’s Jewelry by Design – 125
Ram Cat Alley
Jazz on the Alley
Sensibly Chic – baskets/home décor 124
Ram Cat Alley
Distinctive Finishes Studio – antiques 111
Ram Cat Alley
Patina on the Alley – antiques 114 Ram Cat
Alley
The Purple Sunflower – antiques 125 Townville St
Elegant & Distinctive - fine furniture 708 By
Pass 123
Heartwarmers – gifts 337 Market Street
Emily’s – boutique 263 Market Street
Hochstetler’s Country Store – gifts 1470 S
Walnut St
Patio & Fireside – 10239 Clemson Blvd #100
Arts of the Alley – 123 N Townville St
Hwy. 123 • Seneca
708 Bypass 123, Seneca
864.888.0505
www.elegantdistinctive.com
Aldi
GNC
Rue 21
Pizza Hut
Belk
Body & Bath Works
Radio Shack
Game Stop
Cato
K-Mart
Dollar Tree
China Wok
Turner’s Jewelers
Family Christian Stores
Pet Smart
Artistry Hair & Skin
Baker’s Dogs
Kings Nails & Spa
Shoe Show
Hair Masters
Unlimited Talk
The UPS Store
1st Franklin Financial
Hibbett Sports
Ultra Tan
Mattress Firm coming soon
LONG CREEK
Long Creek is a rural community in western
Oconee County, South Carolina. It is surrounded by the Sumter National Forest in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. The area
is an outdoor recreational paradise! The Chattooga River borders Long Creek, and is one of
the wildest and most beautiful whitewater rivers in the country. The Chattooga was the first
river in the Southeast to be designated “Wild
& Scenic” in 1974 by Congress. Long Creek
became famous when the area was used as
the location for the movie “Deliverance”. Outdoor enthusiasts come to Long Creek to enjoy
the natural setting of the Chattooga River for
whitewater rafting, kayaking, swimming, fishing, hiking and zip-line canopy tours. There
are numerous forested hiking trails and over
20 waterfalls in Long Creek. Since the 1950’s
Long Creek has been home to apple orchards,
and was once the largest apple producing area
east of the Mississippi. There are still numerous
apple farms in the area and roadside produce
stands sell seasonal apples and other locally
grown produce.
MUST SEE
Fall is a great time to visit local roadside produce stands. Bryson’s U-Pick Apple Orchard
allows you to bring the family and pick your
own apples or peaches. Bring your bicycle
and enjoy the hills while traveling to different
orchards. On a Friday evening don’t miss local bluegrass music starting at 7pm at the Sil56 • Visitors Guide
ver Dollar Music Hall. And for you adrenaline
junkies, take flight at Wildwater’s Chattooga
Ridge Canopy Tour. While in flight above the
forest floor blanketed with mountain laurel,
rhododendron, and other native plants, watch
for hawks, deer and other wildlife.
FOOD & DRINK
Chattooga Belle Farm is a 138-acre working
farm featuring a u-pick operation with apple
and peach orchards, grapes and muscadines,
raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and
more! This hidden gem is in the shadow of
the majestic Blue Ridge Mountains. Enjoy the
amazing view while having lunch at the Belle’s
Bistro open May- November 3rd.
Do as rafters do and grab a bite at Humble
Pie. This is a local hangout that offers great
hand tossed pizza
The Lodge at Chattooga River Resort provides casual dining with the only full bar in Long
Creek. Enjoying both indoor and outdoor stages for live entertainment Friday and Saturday
nights during summer and fall season.
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The Chattooga is Wildwater’s premier rafting trip
in the Southeast. Our highly trained guides will
make your Chattooga River trip one to remember!
Many trip options for all experience levels.
Try one of our cider slushies!
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864.647.2855
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Off Hwy. 76 in Long Creek, North
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Fair Play is made up of farming and lake communities. Lake rentals and Lake Hartwell State
Park provide opportunities for families to enjoy
the lake. Suggested restaurants include Anelo
Grill, The Spotted Pig, The Gazebo Restaurant and Carolina Pizza Company.
WEST UNION
Located between Seneca and Walhalla,
people are attracted to West Union because
of its shoreline on Keowee Key. Just a few
miles from shopping, one can put a boat in
and enjoy a day on the lake. Stop for a bite
to eat at Puerto Nuevo Mexican & Seafood
Restaurant. Shopping includes: Fine Designs
-1451W. Main Street, Uncle Fred’s Warehouse
– 101 North Hwy 11 or The Vintage Market –
168 Scenic Plaza Dr
Once the first textile mill village in Oconee
County, now the abandoned textile plant still
stands. Newry is just off the shores of Lake
Keowee, (sorry no lake access) and on the National Register of Historic Places.
MOUNTAIN REST
Mountain Rest is your heaven for all your
outdoor adventures. Enjoy hiking the Foothills
Trails starting at Oconee State Park. Or visit
the Walhalla Fish Hatchery which is the only
trout hatchery in the state of South Carolina.
SALEM
The small town of Salem is located just off of
Scenic Highway 11, and is a gateway to both
the Blue Ridge Mountains and Lakes Jocassee
and Keowee. Originally a lumber town with six
sawmills, Salem became an agricultural town
latching onto cotton production. Today it’s
well known for fantastic home sites, outdoor
activities and mountain adventures. Just minutes from Salem are the gated communities of
Cliffs at Keowee Falls, Cliffs Vineyards, The
Reserve at Lake Keowee and Keowee Key,
each with a renowned signature golf course.
Suggested restaurants include Keowee Towne
Café and Sisters Restaurant.
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Education. Energized.
Education goes beyond the classroom.
That’s why curious minds are always welcome at Duke Energy’s
WORLD OF ENERGY, the education center at Oconee Nuclear
Station. More than 3 million visitors have enjoyed our exhibits for
over 40 years. All for free.
Come see our brand-new Global Balance station, featuring a giant
interactive globe. Try your hand at one of our computer games.
Explore the Story of Energy exhibit. Get outside and hike our nature
trail by beautiful Lake Keowee. Or come out to one of our monthly
events, featuring live music, educational lectures, movies and art
shows, just to name a few.
Calendar of events
Mar 26: Spring Egg Drop
Mar 28-31: Energize Your Mind Series
July 15: Outdoor Movie “Star Wars: The Force Awakens”
7812 Rochester Highway
Seneca, S.C.
800-777-1004
www.duke-energy.com\worldofenergy
Realty Professionals Lake Keowee
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Lodging Information
➥ Cabins
Lake Hartwell State Park (Zone 2)
19138-A South Hwy. 11, Fair Play, SC 29643
864.972.3352
Chattooga Belle Farm’s
Horseshoe Lake Cabin (Zone 3)
454 Damascus Church Rd.,
864.647.9768
The Cabins (Zone 2)
P. O. Box 219, Fair Play, SC 29643
864.972.1508, www.valuecom.com/lakecabins
Chattooga Ridge Cottages (Zone 3)
Chattooga Rafting Center
800.451.9972
www.wildwaterrafting.com/cabins.php
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Mountain Rest Cabins & Campground (Zone 3)
175 Homeland Dr., Mountain Rest, SC 29664
864.718.0333, www.mountainrestcamping.
com
Oconee State Park (Zone 1)
624 State Park Rd., Mountain Rest, SC 29664
866.345.PARK, 864.638.5353
Chattooga River Resort
14239 Hwy 76 (Long Creek Hwy)
www.chattoogaresort.com
864.873.7310
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Best Western (Zone 2)
511 US Hwy. 123-By Pass, Seneca, SC 29678
864.886.9646, 800.WESTERN
www.bestwestern.com
Days Inn (Zone 2)
11015 N. Radio Station Rd., Seneca, SC 29678
US Hwy. 123 & Route 28
864.885.0710, 800.329.7466
www.daysinn.com
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Sunrise Farm B&B (Zone 1)
325 Sunrise Dr., Salem, SC 29676
864.944.0121
www.SunriseFarmBB.com
“Your country home-away-from-home in the SC
upcountry.” Sunrise Farm Bed and Breakfast is the
perfect place to rest after a full day of outdoor fun at
nearby attractions, including breathtaking waterfalls,
numerous state parks and historical sites, antique
shopping opportunities, dozens of hiking trails and
Clemson University. Choose from four spacious, c.1890
Victorian bedrooms with private baths, or one of two
private cottages.
Lowry House Inn (Zone 2)
206 S. Fairplay St., Seneca, SC 29678
864.888.0122, 888.290.9686
www.lowryhouseinn.com
Magnolia Manor (Zone 3)
207 Westminster Hwy.,
864.647.8559, www.magnoliamanorbb.com
Hampton Inn & Suites (Zone 2)
1011 East North 1st Street, Seneca, SC 29678
864.482.2900
1-800-Hampton
www.hamptoninn.com
Quality Inn (Zone 2)
226 Hi-Tech Rd., Seneca, SC 29678
864.888.8300, 800.JAMESON
www.jamesoninns.com
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Waterfront Cottages
Chattooga River Resort (Zone 3)
14239 Hwy 76 (Long Creek Hwy)
864.873.7310
Relax Inn (Zone 3)
109 E. Windsor St., Westminster, SC 29693
864.647.2045
...Build a Lifetime
of Memories
New & Resale Cottages
Furnished & Unfurnished from
$129,900 to $395,000
www.backwaterlanding.com
1224 Melton Rd. • 864-888-1133
#scmountainlakes
Mon-Fri: 1-5, Sat & Sun: 11-5
and always available by appointment.
Corkscrew Cabin at Wildwater
Three Pines View (Zone 1)
151 Shack Hollow Rd, Salem, SC 29676
www.threepinesview.com
864-784-2974
➥ Vacation Rental Homes
Bob Hill Realty (Zone 2)
528D ByPass 123,
Seneca, SC 29678
864.882.0855, www.bobhillrealty.com
Carolina Home Real Estate (Zone 2)
102 N. Fairplay St.
Seneca, SC 29678
864.882.6670
www.carolinahomesc.com
Mountain Lakes Vacation Rentals
800.610.0020, www.mtnlakes.com
Offering a selection of over 60 privately owned
lakefront homes with docks throughout the Lake Hartwell/Keowee area since 1996. Our website provides
details, photos, locations and online reservations. This
is our GUARANTEE to you: “If, upon arrival, you are
dissatisfied we will provide a suitable alternative or we
will promptly refund your money.”
Top Gun Realty
864.784.9977
www.homeaway.com/Vacation-rentals/
South-Carolina-vacation-rentals.htm
Bear Pond Cabin (Zone 1)
307 Hyatt Dr., Salem, SC 29676
864.877.7558, www.scvacationcabin.com
Carolina Mountain Lakes (Zone 1)
Lake Cherokee, Tamassee, SC
704.467.4062
www.carolinamountainlakes.com
Devils Fork State Park (Zone 1)
161 Holcombe Cir.,
Salem, SC 29676
866.345.PARK, 864.944.2639
Jocassee Lodge (Zone 1)
Lake Jocassee, Salem, SC 29676
864.517.3601
www.jocasseelodge.com
Keowee Key Rentals (Zone 1)
1390 Stamp Creek Rd., Salem, SC 29676
864.944.2400, 800.537.5253
www.1stchoicerealty-sc.com
Maple Crest Lake Jocassee (Zone 1)
694 Jocassee Lake Rd., Salem, SC 29676
864.719.9494, www.jocassee-vacation.com
Robinson Lake Front Lodge at Jocassee (Zone 1)
Salem, SC 864.616.1273
www.jocasseelakehouse.com
South Cove County Park (Zone 2)
Vacation Rental By Owner (Zone 2)
Lake Keowee, Seneca, SC
770.717.1516, www.vrbo.com/96259
Villas of Foxwood Hills (Zone 3)
10 Kinston Manor Dr., Westminster, SC 29693
864.647.9533, 800.477.3155
www.foxwoodhillsresort.com
➥ Camp Sites and RV Sites
Lake Hartwell State Recreation Area
19138-A South Hwy 11, Fair Play, SC 29643
864.972.3352
Mountain Rest Cabins and Campground
175 Homeland Dr., Mountain Rest, SC 29664
864.718.0333, www.mountainrestcamping.com
Devils Fork State Park
161 Holcombe Cir., Salem, SC 29676
866.345.PARK, 864.944.2639
Oconee State Park
624 State Park Rd., Mountain Rest, SC 29664
866.345.PARK, 864.638.5353
High Falls County Park (Zone 2)
671 High Falls Rd., Seneca, SC 29672
864.882.8234, www.experienceoconee.com
Oconee Point (Zone 2)
200 Oconee Point Rd., Seneca, SC 29678
888.893.0678, www.reserveamerica.com
1099 South Cove Rd., Seneca, SC 29678
Coneross Park (Zone 2)
699 Coneross Park Rd., Townville, SC 29689
888.893.0678, www.reserveamerica.com
Crooked Creek RV Park (Zone 1)
777 Arvee Ln., West Union, SC 29696
864.882.5040, www.crookedcreekrvpark.com
Chau Ram County Park (Zone 3)
1220 Chau Ram Park Rd. Westminster, SC 29693
Carolina Landing (Zone 2)
Fair Play, SC 29643
864-972-9892
Chattooga Sounds Camp (Zone 3)
2851 Damascus Church Road
864.647.6196, 864.710.8032
http://www.chattoogasounds.com
Long Creek Campground (Zone 1)
165 Raines Rd, Mountain Rest, SC 29664
864.647.1938
www.longcreekcampground.com
Keowee Falls RV Park (Zone 1)
Keowee Camp Road, West Union, 29696
864.638.5716
www.keoweerv.com
#scmountainlakes
The Clemson University Conference Center and Inn is the
perfect place for experiencing Clemson and the surrounding
area. Adjacent to the University campus, its garden-like
setting and lakeside location make it ideal for your next
visit. With Solé on the Green restaurant, Joe’s Place Bar,
Paws @ the Café and the championship Walker Golf Course,
there’s no better place for your next Clemson Experience.
HOSTING THE CLEMSON EXPERIENCE
230 Madren Center Drive • Clemson University • Clemson, SC
888-654-9020 • cuconferencecenter.com
Sole Grill and Sushi Bar
EAT
When you come to upstate South Carolina,
be sure to bring your appetite for Southern
cooking. No matter what your preference, you
will find a complete menu of Southern fare,
from barbecue and freshwater trout to sausage
gravy over biscuits and the ultimate Southern
favorite ... GRITS!
You’re sure to discover and savor one
incredible dining experience after another,
from some of the best BBQ to be found
anywhere to Charleston’s world-famous shecrab soup, which several local eateries have
managed to bring inland without missing a
morsel of great taste.
From little out-of-the-way places and
timeless roadside diners to elegant dining
rooms, no matter what your budget or your
tastes, Oconee County cuisine will leave you
hungry for more. Area restaurants offer visitors
a range of cuisines, each with its own flavor and
style, most locally owned and operated.
Several restaurants feature a cozy atmosphere
in which to enjoy an ever-changing seasonal
menu, and others offer fine dining options
that use items from area farms and artisan
producers.
For more listings of area restaurants go to:
www.scmountainlakes.com
Black’s Smokehouse
1528 Blue Ridge Blvd, Seneca
864.280-2577. | Cash or check only.
Thurs. - Sat. 11 am - 7:30 p.m
Bar-b-que
Blue Marble Café & Bakery
12019A North Radio Station Road, Seneca
864.882.3434 | Cash or check only.
www.bluemarblebaked.com
Bakery, Cafe
Brasstown Creek BBQ
70 Brasstown Rd., Westminster
864.647.2458 Directions: Hwy 76 at S37-46.
4-8 p m. Friday & Saturday, Cash Only
Bar-b-que
Brews on the Alley
109 Ram Cat Alley
Seneca 864-973-8923
Seneca’s only craft beer and coffee bar experience. Coffee and Craft Beer are available for
purchase and to go.
The Burrito Shack
12020 N Radio Station Rd , Seneca
864.873.9477
Faacebook: The Burrito Shack
Tex-Mex grill
#scmountainlakes
Chattooga River Resort Lodge
14239 Hwy 76 (Long Creek Hwy), Long Creek
864.873.7310
Bar and Grille
Chin Chin
1026 By Pass 123, Seneca
864.886.1228
www.chinchinseneca.com
Asian Cuisine. Limited delivery available.
The Burrito Shack
Carolina Pizza Company
124 East Main Street, Suite 124D, Walhalla
864.916.0692
Pizza
CC Fudge & More
314 East Main Street, Walhalla
864.638.3020
Facebook: CC Fudge & More
Hot Dogs, Sandwiches, Fudge, Ice Cream
Circa 1930
112 Ram Cat Alley, Seneca
864.888.1933
Facebook: Circa 1930 Eclectic Dining and Coffee House
Soups and sandwiches.
Dakota Grill
2911 Highlands Hwy, Walhalla
864.718.0553 Directions: At the base of the
mountain on Hwy 28.
www.dakotagrillsc.com
Steak and Seafood
A Taste Of Amish
-OPEN-
Tuesday - Saturday
6:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Choose from menu or buffet.
Breakfast Buffet
Ends at 10:30 a.m.
Lunch Buffet
Starts at 11a.m.
305 Bypass 123 • Seneca, SC
864-280-9260
www.mydienners.com
Deinners
305 By Pass 123, Seneca
864.280.9260
Facebook: Dienner’s Kitchen
Buffet Restaurant
Key Lime Pie from
The Lighthouse
El Alazan
111 Rochester Highway, Seneca
864.985.0355
Facebook: Alazan Mexican Grill
Mexican
The Grill At Clemson Marina
150 Clemson Marina Dr, Seneca
864.653.6767 Friday - Sunday: 11am - 9pm
Hot Hog Diggity Dog
300-302 East Main St, Walhalla
864-364-0104
Humble Pie Pizza
14239 Long Creek Hwy., Long Creek
864.647.9098
www.chattoogawhitewatershop.com/humblepie.html
Pizza
Keowee Towne Cafe
15740 North Highway 11, Salem
864.944.1000, ext. 1 for deli/cafe
keoweetowne.net
Pizza and Deli
The Lighthouse
1290 Doug Hollow Rd., Seneca
864.888.4446
www.lighthousekeowee.com
Upscale and Casual dining options
Los Amigos
224 Hitec Rd, Seneca
864.885.0237
www.losamigosofseneca.com
Mexcan
Chinese • Japanese
• Thai Restaurant
• DINE IN • TAKE OUT • CATERING • DELIVERY
COME AND
ENJOY A
WONDERFUL
SUSHI BAR
• Twelve beers on tap
• Extensive craft beer selection
• Gluten Free Menu Available
Order Online at chinchinseneca.com
DELIVERY
to a 10 mile radius minimum $20 with $2 Delivery Charge
Business Hours:
NO
Sun-Thurs: 11:00am-9:30pm
MSG
Fri & Sat: 11:00am-10:00pm
1026 ByPass 123, Ste F • Seneca, SC 29678
864.886.1228
S
BEST
OF THE
2015
Reader’s Choice Awards
BEST BAR
BEST HOT WINGS
122 Ram Cat Alley • Seneca
www.thespot.us
SMOKE FREE & OPEN ON SUNDAY’S
Major Credit Cards Accepted. No Checks
BEST
The Journal
#scmountainlakes
The Spot on the Alley
122 Ram Cat Alley, Seneca, SC
864.985.0102
www.thespot.us
Sports Bar, American Grill
The Spotted Pig BBQ
15491 S. Highway 11, Fair Play, SC
864.972.3065
www.spottedpig.com
Bar-b-que
Palmetto Sweets & Company, LLC
Martha’s Market Place Café
101 W Main St., Walhalla
864.638.0770
Cafe
Palmetto Sweets & Company, LLC
115 East Main Street, Walhalla
864.638.7707
Facebook: Palmetto Sweets & Company
Southern Cooking, Sandwiches
Paesano’s Italian Restaurant
1727 Blue Ridge Blvd., Seneca
864.882.3368
www.paesanositalian.com
Italian
Puerto Nuevo Mexican & Seafood
201 Foothills Center Dr, West Union
864.638.0096
102 E Main St, Westminster
864.647.2147
Facebook: Puerto Nuevo Mexican Restaurant
and Seafood
Taco Riendo
115 Bountyland Rd, Seneca
864.882.0790
Mexican
3 Amigos
124 E Main Street, Ste F, Walhalla
864-638-2016
Mexican
Tiki Hut
156 Keowee Marina Dr., Seneca
864.882.0800
www.clubtikihut.com
Lakeside Bar, American Grill
Vangeli’s Italian Restaurant
119 Ram Cat Alley, Seneca
864-973-1492
11am-2pm, 5pm-9:30pm
Mediterranean and Southern influenced cuisine
Seneca Family Restaurant
515 By-Pass 123, Seneca
864-886-9599 – American
Sisters Restaurant
281 Stamp Creek Rd. (Hwy 130) Salem
864.944.8100
Facebook: Sisters Restaurant Salem SC
Sandwiches, Burgers
Sole Grill and Sushi Bar
700 ByPass 123, Seneca, SC 29678
864.882.9463
www.solesushi.com
Tapas, Sushi, Grill
Vangeli’s
Italian
Restaurant
Villa Tuscana
217 W Main St., Central
.864.952.5027
villatoscanacentral.com
Italian
Ye Olde Sandwich Shoppe
124 North Townville St., Seneca
864.882.3006
www.yeoldesandwichshoppe.com
Deli
City of
Seneca
upcoming events
March 19, 2016
UPSTATE MEDICAL ASSOCIATES
HALF MARATHON & 5K
We give away $1,000 to the fastest male and
fastest female in the half marathon! All half
marathon runners get a finishers medal.
May 27, 2016
GLO Run
Seneca's first run at night! Starts at
9:00 PM at the Shaver Recreation Complex.
Starting in April
Jazz on the alley
Cruzin on main
Every Thursday April - October.
Starts at 6:30 on Ram Cat Alley.
1st Saturday April - October.
Downtown on Main Street.
Seneca fest
4th of july
May 27 & 28, 2016
Main attraction Dennis Edwards
from The Temptations.
Don't miss the award-winning
fireworks display at Gignilliat Field.
Free for the whole family.
Folllow us on Facebook
Seneca SC Events
More info at www.seneca.sc.us
The New South Architecture & Exhibit
“Speaking in the One Historic Voice”
A 1909 American Queen Anne style bungalow,
carriage house and “two-seater outhouse”.
Architect Charles Christian Hook Former
residence of Dr. W. J. & Lilian Mason Lunney.
The arts & crafts interior features art glass
windows, original chandeliers, long-leaf pine
woodwork, quarter-sawn oak mantel, English
fireplace tiles, flat panel wainscot with burlap
inserts, and an 1866 Chickering & Sons “cocked
hat” parlor grand piano.
Open to the Public | Thursday through Sunday 1:00 - 5:00 PM
Other hours by appointment | Admission by donation
For a pictorial tour & events schedule visit
www.LunneyHouseMuseum.org
211 W. South 1ST. Street, Seneca, SC 29678
[email protected] | 864.882.4811
Come discover Seneca’s premier cultural museum
The Bertha Lee Strickland Cultural Museum
Honoring the Past • Elevating the Future
The museum bears the name of former Seneca
resident, the late Mrs. Bertha Lee Strickland. Mrs.
Strickland was the maid, caregiver, and confidante of
Mrs. Lilian Lunney for 47 years until Mrs. Lunney’s
death in 1969. In her will, Mrs. Lunney left to Mrs.
Strickland the property and home where Mrs.
Strickland lived on West South 2nd Street. The
museum sits adjacent to the Lunney House Museum.
208 West South 2nd Street, Seneca
For more information
www.StricklandCulturalMuseum.org
Open Thursday - Saturday 11:00 AM- 5:00 PM
Some holidays excluded. Admission is free.
CELEBRATE
Annual Events in Oconee County
■ MARCH
Run For The Green, March 19
Downtown Seneca
The 6th Annual Run For The Green Half-Marathon and 5k.Be sure to wear your green for
the post-race St. Patty’s Party! Early registration
guarantees a t-shirt. Visit www.seneca.sc.us for
details closer to the event.
America’s Boating Course
Oconee Memorial Hospital, Seneca
March 31, April 7, 14, 21, and 28 from
6:30PM-8:30 PM at Oconee Memorial Hospital in the Oconee Room. Designed to advance
public boating knowledge and skills for safer
boating in the Upstate. $300 for manual and
supplies. [email protected], 864-9850788
■ APRIL
Cruzin’ on Main
Downtown Seneca
Just like yester-year, cruzin’ Main Street on a
Saturday Night starts the first Saturday of April
for the season and continues till October. Join
us the 1st Saturday of each month. Visit www.
seneca.sc.us for details.
Jazz on the Alley
Ram Cat Alley, Seneca
April 2nd marks the first Jazz on the Alley for
the season. Enjoy music, dancing and food in
Seneca, SC at Ram Cat Alley. The season continues into October.
Music on Main
Downtown Westminster
A night of music on the first Friday of each
month in conjunction with Westminster Depot
Cruise-in. The event starts in April and runs
through October.
Pendleton Spring Jubilee
Downtown Pendleton, SC
Join us in Pendleton’s historic town square
April 2-3, 2016 for the Pendleton Spring Jubilee. Over 300 artisans vie for the coveted 100
spaces. Local and regional entertainers fill the
air with music. Call (864) 646-3782 or visit www.
pendletondistrict.org.
Issaqueena’s Last Ride
St. Johns Lutheran Church, Walhalla
Held April 23, 2106 is a challenging, mountain
ride through the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains
and Foothills of South Carolina.
The two longer rides are highlighted by the
climb to Wigington Overlook where one is rewarded with expansive views of Lake Jocassee
and the surrounding Carolina Piedmont. All
routes feature scenic rural roads with little traffic.
Visit www.ilrsc.com for details.
■ MAY
Mayfest Art of Living, May 13-14
Downtown Walhalla
Celebrating the arrival of spring, join us for the
Mayfest Art of Living. The weekend events include arts and crafts, a parade, antique car show
and Shagging on Main.
Mayberry Comes to Westminster
Mayberry comes to Westminster on May 6-7,
2016! Come experience tribute artists, live music
playing thought out the two days, Mayberry parades, a Miss and Mrs. Mayberry Contest, a trivia
contest, food vendors, Mayberry merchandise, a
car and tractor show, arts & crafts and more! For
more information visit www.mayberrywestminster.com or call 864-638-7426.
Blue Ridge Fest, May 6, 2016
734 W. Main Street, Pickens, SC
The Annual Blue Ridge Fest is popular
throughout the region. Past entertainment has
included Charlie Thomas’ Drifters, Johnny Mason and the Clovers, Maurice Williams and the
Zodiacs and the Party Prophets Band. Gates
open at 2 p.m. for cars. Come in a classic car and
get a carload of four in for $25. For more information visit www.blueridge.coop/blueridgefest/
or call 800-240-3400
INT League, May 13-15
South Cove County Park, Seneca
Host a Wakeboard, Kneeboard & Wake Surf
Tournament at South Cove County Park. Bring
your lounge chair and enjoy the day watching
the competition from South Cove Beach. INT
League also host amateur events and anyone
can compete. For more information call 864423-8870 or go to www.intleague.com/South
Carolina.
Mountains to Main Street
Half Triathlon, May 22
Imagine a swim in the ultra-pure waters of
Lake Keowee in Seneca, SC, a bike along the
foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, and a net
downhill run along the GHS Swamp Rabbit Trail
with a finish line overlooking the Reedy River and
Reedy Falls in award-winning downtown Greenville, SC. setupevents.com
Rally in the Valley, May 28
Held this year at an amazing new location
about 10 miles from the prior location. The new
venue, Lake Jemiki, offers a beautiful setting
adjacent to a private lake tucked back into the
Blue Ridge mountains. As in the past, we plan
to provide great local barbecue and other tasty
food, great live music and local craft beer for all
riders.
Seneca Fest
Downtown Seneca and Norton-Thompson Park
The City of Seneca will host the 9th Annual
Seneca Fest in downtown Seneca starting with
Jazz On The Alley May 28-30, 2016. Experience
the music, food, games and fun! A portion of the
proceeds will benefit Wounded Warriors. Past
performers included The Charlie Daniels Band,
John Anderson, Bellamy Brothers and The Jeff
Vaughn Band. For more information visit www.
seneca.sc.us or call 864-723-3910.
Long Creek Music Festival
1010 Blaylock Place, Long Creek
Join us for the Fourth Annual Long Creek Music Festival hosted at the beautiful Chattooga
River Resort and Campground on Memorial Day
Weekend May 28-30, 2016. Check the website
closer to the event for the lineup. Past performers include Terratonic, Peartree Music Company,
Mountain Hoodoo, The Fabulous Plowboys
and more! For more information visit www.
longcreekfest.com or call 864-873-7310
#scmountainlakes
The Best Place For Live Music!
Saturday, April 15 • 8:00 p.m. $15
McClean & Turner
Saturday, April 30 • 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Westminster Rotary Club Beach Night
May 6 & 7
Mayberry Days
101 West Main Street, Westminster
(864) 280-6067
www.westminstermusichall.com
■ JUNE
■ SEPTEMBER
Honoring Their Service
salemsc.us
South Carolina 55th Annual Apple Festival
864.647.7223
Beginning the day after Labor Day and
running through the following weekend, the
South Carolina Apple Festival celebrates the
beginning of the apple harvest in Oconee
County. The annual festival has drawn thousands of visitors to Westminster, since its first
appearance in 1961. For more information visit
www.scapplefestival.com or call 864.647.7223
Fun In The Sun Festival
West Union, SC
This annual festival is popular throughout the
region. The festival is held the 1st Saturday in
June and is scheduled for June 4, 2016. Enjoy
family events and live music in downtown West
Union. The day will include food vendors, games
and exhibits for children of all ages including a
marshmellow-eating contest. Visit www.scwestunion.com for more information.
■ JULY
Independence Eve in Walhalla
Sunday, July 3rd from 7-10pm. Activities for
kids, music, fireworks and fun for all! Food to
purchase provided by area churches and civic
clubs. Fireworks will begin shortly after 9pm.
Walhalla soccer field
Seneca’s 4th of July Celebration, July 4
Gignilliat Park, Seneca
7pm-9:30pm Fireworks at 9:30pm Visit www.
seneca.sc.us for more details.
July 4th Celebration in Salem
7pm – 9:30pm, Fireworks at 9:30PM. Visit
salemsc.us for more details.
Hillbilly Days, July 4, 2016
Mountain Rest, SC
The 56th Annual Hillbillly Day 2015 will be
held 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 4, at
120 Verner Mill Road in Mountain Rest, Oconee
County, South Carolina. Observe the holiday
during this annual family event featuring Blue
Grass music, clogging contests, fiddle and banjo
competition, BBQ, chicken food plates, greased
pig chase, and greased pole climb. Free event.
Please bring your own chairs for seating! For
more information visit www.mountainrestcommunityclub.com or call 864-638-9070.
S.C. Foothills Heritage Fair, Oct 3-8
Hwy. 123 Between Seneca and Westminster
The S.C. Foothills Heritage Fair is held at
178 Hayfield Road near Westminster S.C.,
off Hwy 123 across from Blue Ridge Electric
Cooperative. Midway rides by J&J Amusements, draft horse pull, Clemson storytellers,
fishing tanks, wrestling, Mr. Twister the Clown,
cattle dog trail, community stage and more.
For more information visit www.carolinafoothillsheritagefair.org
■ OCTOBER
Farm to Table Dinner and Tour, October 2
Chattooga Belle Farm, Long Creek
Chattooga Belle Farm will host a Farm to
Table Dinner and Tour October 3 from 5pm
until 8pm at $85 per person. Enjoy beautiful
scenery and fresh, local food at an Appalachian working farm. To purchase tickets, visit
www.chattoogabellefarm.com or call (864)
647-9768. 454 Damascus Church Road, Long
Creek, SC
Marathon Series, Seneca Race
Shaver Recreational Complex, Seneca
Mainly Marathons puts on a race series like
no other, from the unique course setup to the
unparalleled spread of food and drinks to fuel
you on your journey, all mixed with a sense of
fun and family you just won’t find anywhere
else. Enjoy the day running in Seneca, SC or
all five days in five different states running a
series of different courses each day.
#scmountainlakes
Boo on Main
Dress your kids and family in their spookiest
costumes and bring them out to Boo-On-Main
on October 31st in Westminster, SC. This is a
safe alternative to trick-or-treating. Local businesses, schools and civic organizations will be on
Main giving out goodies to the kids. The Westminster Baptist Church provides hot dogs plates
and bouncy houses for children to enjoy. Visit
westminstersc.com for details and time.
Oktoberfest, October 14-16
Main Street and Sertoma Field, Walhalla, SC
This weekend-long event is now in its 38th
year. Walhalla celebrates its German heritage
with festivities on Main Street and Sertoma Field,
including food, carnival rides, arts and crafts,
shopping and, of course, authentic German music and dancing. For more information visit www.
walhallaoktoberfest.com or call (864) 638-2727.
Taste of Home Cooking School, October 25
Gignilliat Community Center, Seneca
Sponsored by The Journal, The Taste of
Home Cooking School is America’s #1 leading
cooking school program, providing entertaining
and relatable cooking instruction for audiences
nationwide. Culinary Specialists bring energy,
excitement and their love of cooking LIVE to approximately 135,000 enthusiastic attendees at
more than 200 events across the country each
year. Tickets must be purchased in advance at
www.upstatetoday.com or call 864-882-2375.
ROAD TITANS 300+
Cycling Challenge, October 7-9
Mountain Lakes Convention & Visitors Bureau
welcomes to the ROAD TITANS 300+ Cycling
Challenge. The is not a race, but a three-day
premiere cycling event that will bring endurance
cyclists from all across the country to participate
in a three-county cycling challenge.
Designed to defy the limits of endurance with
a road course in one of National Geographic’s
“Destinations of a Lifetime”, Oconee County,
South Carolina. www.roadtitans300.com
Halloween On The Green
Downtown Seneca
Halloween On The Green will be held October 31 in downtown Seneca. Enjoy free hotdogs, candy give-a-way, games and don’t forget
to wear your Halloween costume for a change
at best dressed! Visit www.seneca.sc.us for additional details closed to the event date.
Dress Your Pet – Strut Your Mutt
Norton Thompson Park, Seneca
The 6th Annual Dress Your Pet will be held
October 31st to benefit the Oconee Humane
Society in Seneca, SC at Norton Thompson
Park. Visit www.seneca.sc.us for additional details closer to event date.
For 364 Days A Year We
Bring You Power & Security.
The Other Day We Party.
And You’re Invited!
Join us for the 19th annual Blue Ridge Fest on Friday, May 6, 2016. The featured
performers will be Jay & the Americans, Jimmy Beaumont & The Skyliners, and
Jim Quick & Coastline.
Past performers include Chubby Checker, The Drifters, The Temptations, Jerry
Butler, Lloyd Price, Bill Pinkney's Original Drifters, The Clovers, Maurice
Williams and the Zodiacs, The Tams, Little Anthony and the Imperials, The
Platters, Charlie Brown and the Coasters, The Impressions, Jim Quick and
Coastline, Legends of Beach, The Rickey Godfrey Band, Johnny Tillotson,
Shirley Alston Reeves, The Swingin’ Medallions and Chairmen of the Board.
The evening's entertainment will also include a car show with more than 500
classic automobiles, great food and beverages, and special drawings and raffles.
Blue Ridge Fest has given more than $2 million dollars to local charities over
the past 18 years. Check our website at blueridgefest.com for more details!
Events take place at Blue Ridge Electric, 734 West Main St., Pickens, SC
www.blueridgefest.com • 800/240-3400
HISTORY
 One and Two Days Historical Tours:
1. Oconee Heritage Center
General Store Museum
2. Westminster Depot
3. Westminster Music Hall
4. Oconee Heritage Center
5. Patriots Hall Museum
6. The Museum of the Cherokee
in South Carolina
7. Lunney House Museum
8. Bertha Strickland Cultural Museum
Check the museum websites for days open
and times. For groups email [email protected] to set up tours.
Bethel Presbyterian Church (Map - POI 3)
580 Bethel Church Rd., Walhalla
864.638.0810
Founded in 1805 by General Andrew Pickens, Bethel Presbyterian is the oldest church
in continuous use in Oconee County. Outside
is a cemetery that dates to the founding of the
church.
Bertha Strickland Cultural Museum
(Map - POI 15)
208 West South 2nd Street, Seneca
Seneca’s premier cultural exhibit museum. The
museum is unique in that it will rotate over
80% of its exhibit space 2-3 times each year.
Exhibits will take a look into the history, culture,
and contributions of the local African American
community and their impact on Society. Open
Tuesday-Saturday, from 11am-4pm (some
holidays excluded). Admission is free.
Blue Ridge Field (Map - POI 5)
Holland Ave., Seneca
864.885.2700
Once the site of the segregated AfricanAmerican Blue Ridge High School football field,
Blue Ridge Field today memorializes the rich history of African-American education in Oconee
County from the 1800s to 1969. The football
field is now the site of a heritage park that, upon
completion, will include history kiosks, a walking
track, community gardens, picnic shelters and a
recreational field.
Chattooga Town (Map - POI 7)
The Chattooga River was named after the historic Cherokee town of Chattooga, which was
situated in bottomlands along the river from
the late 16th to the early 18th centuries. Chattooga Town is protected by the Forest Service
as a significant historic site. Located on Hwy 28
northwest of Walhalla.
Hagood Mill
138 Hagood Mill Road, Pickens, SC
864.898.5963
This functioning 19th-century water-powered
gristmill welcomes visitors to picnic and hike on
the 13-acre tract. Stone-ground cornmeal and
grits are always available. The grounds are open
daily during daylight hours. Tours and corngrinding demonstrations are held the third Saturday of each month. Admission is free.
Historic Ballenger House (Map - POI 11)
212 East South Third St., Seneca
864.882.7162, www.ballengerhouse.org
A community landmark, the Ballenger House
(circa 1925) is a beautiful red brick home built in
the four-square style and located in the heart of
Historic Downtown Seneca. Used as the primary
residence of the Ballenger family until 1980,
the home was deeded to the Seneca Woman’s
Club. The club originated in 1896 and still meets
today, making it the oldest club in the county.
Historic Westminster Depot (Map - POI 12)
Main Street, Westminster, SC 29693
864.647.5316
Recently restored, this train depot is on the
National Register of Historic Places.
Historic Whetstone Place ca. 1835
198 Earls Ford Road, Mountain Rest
864.710.3779
[email protected]
Just minutes from the wild and scenic Chattooga River, Whetstone Place is part of multigeneration family farm now serving as an event
venue and offering overnight accommodations.
Lunney House Museum (Map - POI 14)
211 West South First St., Seneca, SC 29678
864.882.4811
http://www.lunneyhousemuseum.org/
Listed on the National Register of Historic
Places, this California-style bungalow was built
in 1909 by Dr. and Mrs. W.J. Lunney. Its distinctive arts and crafts architecture extends to
include a two-story carriage house and a “twoseater” outhouse.
The Museum of the Cherokee in
South Carolina (Map – POI 26)
70 Short St., Walhalla, SC 29691
www.cherokeemuseumsc.org
Saturday 10 am - 2 pm or by appointment
This new museum is a place where the Cherokee part of Oconee’s history is offered in detail.
A wide variety of artifacts has been assembled,
and the story of the Cherokee is told as it could
only be told, in a place the Cherokee called
home.
Oconee Heritage Center (Map - POI 17)
123 Brown’s Square Dr., Walhalla, SC 29691
864.638.2224
www.oconeeheritagecenter.org
The Oconee Heritage Center is housed in
the historic Tobacco Warehouse of Walhalla.
The museum features a Depression-era tenant
farmer’s house, a virtual replica of Stumphouse
Tunnel, and a 250-year-old dugout canoe. The
Center’s collections are arranged into different
historical eras.
OHC General Store Museum
126 E. Main St., Westminster, SC 29693
864-638-2224 (Map - POI 27)
The Oconee Heritage Center General Store
Museum is a replica of a general store, complete
with original items from England’s General Merchandise of Westminster, which operated for
nearly 100 years on Main Street. Open Fridays
and Saturdays from 10 a.m.-1 p.m and by special appointment.
Old Pickens Presbyterian Church
(Map - POI 18)
SC Route 183, Salem, SC 29671
864.944.1303,
www.oldpickens.org
Listed on the National Register of Historic
Places, this church/meeting house is the only
building still standing on the site where the town
of Pickens Courthouse was established in 1828.
The adjacent cemetery has over 200 graves dating back to 1790.
Oconee Station State Historic Site
(Map - Parks 12)
500 Oconee Station Rd., Walhalla, SC 29691
864.638.0079
Built around 1792 during tensions between
white settlers and Creek Indians, the Oconee
Station itself was once one in a string of small
frontier posts garrisoned by state militia. It was
the last of its kind when it was decommissioned
in 1799. Its impressive 20-inch stone walls are
still standing today. The site features picnicking,
fishing, and trail access to Station Cove Falls in
the Sumter National Forest.
Oscar Wigington Scenic Overlook
(Map - POI 19)
Named for a former mayor of Salem and located approximately 25 miles north of Walhalla,
the Oscar Wigington Scenic Overlook offers a
spectacular view of northeastern Oconee and
northwestern Pickens counties. Located on Hwy
413 north of Walhalla.
Patriots Hall Museum (Map - POI 28)
13 Short St., Walhalla, SC 29691
http://oconeeveteransmuseum.org/
Patriots Hall offers an opportunity for Oconee
citizens, their families and visitors, to see how
veterans have contributed and often sacrificed
for our country, the world and our freedom.
There is no charge to visit the museum. The museum is open every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3
p.m.
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Tamassee DAR School
Tamassee, SC 29686
864.944.1390
The school, founded in 1919 by the South
Carolina Daughters of the American Revolution, was organized to provide a place to
learn and a chance to develop the ideals of
patriotism, citizenship and spiritual growth for
children living in the isolation of northwestern
South Carolina. It was recently added to the
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Stumphouse Tunnel at Issaqueena Falls
(Map - Parks 14)
Walhalla, SC 29691, 864.638.4343
A new railroad through the Appalachians
was proposed to connect Charleston first with
Knoxville and later Cincinnati. Rather than go
over or around the mountains in this area, it
was decided that a tunnel would be dug. The
1,600-foot-long Stumphouse Tunnel was started in 1852, but the Civil War and a lack of funds
brought construction to a halt. Not far from this
“tunnel to nowhere” is Issaqueena Falls, one of
the most beautiful waterfalls in the state.
World of Energy (Map - POI 25)
7812 Rochester Highway, Seneca
800.777.1004
www.duke-energy.com/visitor-centers/ worldof-energy.asp
Located on Lake Keowee beside the
Oconee Nuclear Station, Duke Energy’s World
of Energy is an education center with selfguided exhibits that teach visitors of all ages
how electricity is made. Guests also enjoy
interactive games, a short nature trail, a butterfly garden and a picnic area with a beautiful
view of Lake Keowee. Admission to the facility
is free and is open Monday thru Saturday.
Special events are held throughout the year so
check our website often for details!
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St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church
St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, located on Main Street in Walhalla, was originally
established in 1853 by German Lutherans.
Construction of the building began in 1859 and
completed in 1861, just at the beginning of the
Civil War. www.stjohnswalhalla.org
Walhalla State Fish Hatchery
198 Fish Hatchery Road, Mountain Rest
864.638.2866
Built in the 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps, this is the only trout hatchery in
South Carolina.
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Russell Farmstead (Map - POI 8)
The Russell farmstead was a busy Appalachian farm, stagecoach stop, and Inn in the late
19th and early 20th centuries. The farm is located on the former stagecoach route between
Walhalla and Highlands. From Walhalla follow
Hwy 28 north to the left fork. The farmstead is
on the left before the bridge.
National Register of Historic Places Open daily
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Appointment preferred.
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Retreat Rosenwald School (Map - POI 30)
150 Pleasant Hill Circle
Contact: Helen Rosemond-Saunders,
864.903.0547
The Retreat Rosenwald School, located just
outside the city of Westminster, is a two-room
schoolhouse that served rural African-American children from 1924 until 1950. It was partially funded by the national Rosenwald School
Building program. It was one of 10 Rosenwald
schools in Oconee County. In September 2011,
the school was placed on the National Register
of Historic Places.
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The Historic Ballenger
House, circa 1925, is a
designated site on the
South Carolina National
Heritage Corridor located
in historic downtown
Seneca, South Carolina.
Tours
Art Exhibits
Meetings for Clubs and
Organizations
Fundraising Events
Weddings
Business Meetings
To arrange for a tour, please call Debbie at
864-324-8417 or Ruth at 864-882-7162
Westminster
South Carolina Block
Fair Oak Elementary
1964 Oakway Road, Westminster
Upstate Heritage Quilt Trail
Railroad Crossing
Westminster Chamber
Westminster
Flower Basket
Residence
210 Adams Street
Westminster
Nine Patch & Double Irish Chain
Residence (Block on Adams Street)
9221 Long Creek Hwy
Westminster
Texas Star
Residence
202 Augusta Street
Westminster
Caesar’s Crown
Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative
2328 Sandifer Blvd
Westminster
Double Wedding Rings
Heritage Center Annex
Westminster
Crazy Tie Quilt
Residence
101 Augusta Street
Westminster
Peace Ya’ll
Residence (Block on Cornelia Ave)
200 Adams Street
Westminster
Cactus Blossom
2328 Sandifer Blvd
Westminster
Carolina Mystery Pattern Friendship Garden
Dads & Lads Store
Westminster City Hall
224 E. Main Street
100 E. Windsor Street
Westminster
Westminster
Dutch Doll
School House
Rosenwald School
Residence
506 Theo Martiin Rd 150 Pleasant Hill Circle
Westminster
Westminster
Josephine’s Knot
Residence
200 Augusta Street
Westminster
Autumn Star
Residence
301 W. Abbey Street
Westminster
Card Trick
Westminster Library
112 W. North Avenue
Westminster
Flower Basket
Butterfly
Blue Bird of Happiness
Residence
Hopewell United
2328 Sandifer Blvd
6515 Toccoa Hwy. Methodist Church
Westminster
Westminster
Westminster
Orchard of Learning
Quilted Tulips
Momo’s Tuffet
Orchard Park Elementary
Residence
Residence
600 Toccoa Hwy.
112 Nardellas Circle 412 Welcome Church Rd.
Westminster
Westminster
Westminster
Thai Memories of
Saffron & Silk
Moon’s Medical
132 Main St.
Westminster
Lone Star
Sandifer Funeral Home
512 East Main St.,
Westminster
For a complete list of quilts blocks visit upstateheritagequilttrail.org
UPSTATE HERITAGE QUILT TRAIL
Volunteers from the Upstate Heritage Quilt
Trail placed the organization’s 100th quilt
block on the exterior wall of Westminster’s
City Hall on Windsor Street in 2012.
The design known as “Friendship Garden”
has a rich history in the early 20th century
quilt revival and its quilter, Essie Jane Spencer Smith, is a native of Oconee County with
family roots in Westminster, S.C., since the
early 1830s.
For a complete list of quilt blocks,
locations, and interactive map,
visit us online at:
Friendship Garden is a variation of the
Dresden Plate quilt design, in which quiltmakers cut and pieced together rays from various
printed fabrics and appliquéd rings and a
center to the background fabric.
Smith was born in 1889 to parents Lula
Jane Adams and James Madison Spencer,
and grew up in the Old Liberty Community,
now a part of Old Madison near Westminster.
She was an avid quilter throughout her lifetime and oftentimes used scraps of cloth or
dress material from her children’s clothing.
Friendship Garden was quilted by Smith in
1945 and presented to her youngest son and
World War II veteran, Spencer, and his new
bride, Lelline Crout.
Smith died in 1958 and is buried at Old Liberty Baptist Church’s cemetery.
For information about the Upstate Heritage Quilt Trail, visit www.uhqt.org.
UPSTATE HERITAGE QUILT TRAIL
www.uhqt.org
The Upstate Heritage Quilt Trail is a self guided tour that
celebrates the history of quilting, the craft and their creators.
Explore each quilt panel as the trail takes you through
Oconee, Anderson and Pickens Counties.
FOR INFORMATION ON QUIDED TOURS OR OTHER GENERAL INQUIRIES, CONTACT US AT:
PO Box 333 Walhalla, SC 29691 (864) 723-6603 or Email: [email protected]
ARTS & CULTURE
Arts Off the Alley
123 N. Townville St., Seneca, South Carolina
29678
(864) 888-2880
Arts Off the Alley is a unique co-operative
for local artists to sell their art and handcrafts. The artists also teach a number of
classes for adult and children. They added a
new room for up-cycled and repurposed furniture and home decor by their artists. Find
them on Facebook. Think of them when you
need a gift or a fun shopping experience.
Arts Off the Alley studio
Bell Gallery (Map - POI 2)
City of Seneca
221 E. North 1st St., Seneca, SC 29679
864.885.2700
www.seneca.sc.us
The Bell Gallery “Once Upon A Time” is
located in Seneca’s City Hall and features
historical photography, stained glass windows, city memorabilia and bronze sculptures depicting eras of childhood, offering a
unique glimpse into Seneca’s past.
The Gallery is featured on the South Carolina National Heritage Corridor Arts Trail
and admission is free.
Blue Ridge Arts Center (Map - POI 4)
111 E. South 2nd St., Seneca, SC 29678
www.blueridgeartscenter.com
Housed in a former Episcopal Church, the
Blue Ridge Arts Center is focused on bringing art into Downtown Seneca through local artists creating steel cat designs, “All
Aboard” train themed benches and a mural
entitled “Welcome to Seneca” to be displayed throughout the city. They work with
local artists and students to create the one
of a kind art pieces that are unique to our
area.
The Arts Center of Clemson
212 Butler Street Clemson, SC 29631
P:864.633.5051
www.explorearts.org
The Arts Center of Clemson is a not for
profit community arts center located in
Clemson, South Carolina. The Center was
established for the purpose of bringing
the arts to all members of the community
through educational art programming, an
Artists Guild for emerging artists, as well as,
exhibits and sale opportunities featuring local, regional, national and International artists, children’s art programs and community
art development.
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■ PERFORMING ARTS
The Silver Dollar Music Hall
Highway 76, Long Creek
silverdollarmusichall.com/
Bluegrass music every Friday night at 7
p.m. on Highway 76 in Long Creek next to
The Long Creek General Store.
Kudzu Designs with Nancy Basket
Kudzu Kabin Designs (Map - POI 13)
1105 E. Main St., Walhalla, SC 29691
864.718.8864
Housed in a 100-year-old renovated barn,
the Kudzu Kabin features a gallery of kudzuderived art and gifts and is home to the only
known kudzu paper factory.
The Farmhouse Gallery (Map - POI 10)
124 F E. Main St., Walhalla, SC 29691
864.718.7171
Visitors are welcome and appointments are
appreciated. Artist Vivian Edwards’ working
studio has become an art stop for the South
Carolina National Heritage Corridor.
Fran Hanson Discovery Center (Map - POI 32
101 Garden Trail, Clemson, SC 29634
864.656.3405
The Discovery Center, located in the SC
Botanical Garden on the campus of Clemson University, offers regional brochures and
garden information. Featured exhibits by
South Carolina artists rotate quarterly with
a permanent collection by SC native Elizabeth B. Fuller. The Garden Discovery Room
offers touch tables, microscopes and a reference library for nature and gardening enthusiasts. Open Mon-Sat 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and
Sunday 1-5 p.m. Closed Clemson University
holidays.
Full Moon Artists
www.fullmoonartists.com
Visit the End Of the Road Studios to experience a one of a kind art studio and gallery.
Enjoy their spring or fall open house where
there is no end to the creativity.
Oconee Community Theatre (Map - POI 18)
8001 Utica St., Seneca, SC 29679
864.882.1910
Promoting the arts in our community for
more than 40 years! Visit www.oconeetheatre.org for ticket information.
Rumors
April 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17, 2016
Walhalla Civic Auditorium (Map - POI 26)
101 E. North Broad St., Walhalla, SC
864-638-5277
Now hosting Broadway shows and popular
performers. Visit www.walhallacivic.com for
ticket pricing and group information.
SteelDrivers (Bluegrass)
Saturday, March 12 @ 8pm
Fantastic Shakers (Beach music)
Saturday, April 2 @ 8pm
Ralph Stanley
A Southern Exposure (play-comedy/drama)
April 22, 23, 24, 29, 30 & May 1
Evenings 8pm, Sundays 2:30pm
Seldom Scene (Bluegrass)
Saturday, May 7 @ 8pm
Peter Rowan (bluegrass)
Saturday, May 21 @ 8pm
Duck Hunter Shoots Angel (play-comedy)
June 17, 18, 19, 24, 25 & 26
Evenings 8pm, Sundays 2:30pm
Westminster Music Hall
101 West Main Street, Westminster
www.westminstermusichall.com
Visit www.westminstermusichall.com for
details of shows, times and cost. Enjoy “Timeless Tuesday” with the Shawn James Band
featuring guest artists every 3rd Tuesday of
the month. Watch for “Open Mic Nite” also
on Tuesdays. 864-647-2147.
McClean & Turner
AGRICULTURAL
TOURISM
 LONG CREEK APPLE AND PEACH
ROAD SIDE MARKETS
Ables Orchard
Hwy. 76 near Long Creek
864.647.2201
Apples, Peaches. Open: July 15 through
early November
Blue Haven Orchards
PO Box 220, Long Creek
864-647-8070/2855
[email protected]
Always a great way to say delicious!
Open March to mid December. Can ship
apples across the US. Call for seasonal
hours.
Bryson’s U-Pick Apple Orchard
1011 Chattooga Ridge Rd., Mountain Rest
864.647.9427
http://www.brysonsappleorchard.com
Apples & Peaches U-Pick or Picked.
Pressed Cider, Jams & Jellies, honey form
thier bees, sorgum syrup and vegetables in
season.Open August 1- November 15, 9 – 6
Chattooga Belle Farm (Map - POI 6)
454 Damascus Church Rd., Long Creek
864.647.9768
Chattooga Belle Farm is a 138-acre working farm set among a spectacular canvas of
rolling hills and mountain views.
Fruit, jams, wines, and specialty items are
all available at this operating orchard and
event facility. The Farm Store is open daily
from 9-5 and the recently added Belle’s
Diner serves lunch from 11am-2pm, Tuesday thru Sunday.
Gnat Hill Orchard and Farm
Wall Spring Rd. just off Hwy. 76, Long Creek
864.723-2410
Apples, Blueberries, Peaches, Pecans and
vegetables Open: June through mid-November
Hollifield’s Apple Orchard
161 Hollifield Lane, Long Creek
864-638-3695
We offer Golden Delicious, Red Delicious,
Granny Smith, and Mutsu apples. We have
FRESH apple cider, peaches and homemade
apple butter, chow chow, relish, and honey!!
Seasonal
 FARMERS MARKETS
Foothills Heritage Market
Running May until November on Saturdays from 8am-12pm. Hwy 123 between
Seneca and Westminster.
Walhalla Farmers Market
The market will be open June until September on Mondays from 7am-10am, and
Thursday’s from 4pm-7pm. Main street Walhalla
Westminster Farmers Market
Running June until October on Tuesdays
evenings from 4pm-7pm located at 135 East
Main Street.
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Seneca Farmers Market
June to November on Tuesday, Thursday
and Saturday 6am-12pm at North Thompson Park.
Salem Farmers Market
May-September Farmers Markets Community Garden salemsc.us
 PRODUCE & FARM STANDS
Berry Thyme Farm Blueberries
Berry Farm Rd., Westminster
864.647.6383
Open: July thru August, 7 days/week –
honor system. Pay cash or check.
Billy’s Goat Hill
130 Timber Trail, Westminster
864.710.3703, [email protected]
A sustainable family farm featuring goat
meat, honey, preserves, culinary herbs,
beeswax candles, soaps, lip balm, medicinal tea, marinades, sauces and gift baskets.
Open Saturdays from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m.
Crescent Moon Farm
864.985.3357
www.crescentmoonfarms.com
Fresh goat milk and cheese. Call for an
appointment at the farm to pick up products or visit Hochstetler’s Store in Seneca
for fresh products.
Happy Berry Farm
510 Gap Hill Rd., Six Mile
864.868.2946, 864.350.9345
[email protected]
Happy Berry Farm is located on the eastern shore of Lake Keowee in Pickens County. It is a pick-your-own small fruit farm with
blackberries, blueberries, figs and elderberries available in-season. Most years, the season is from June 1 to early September. Prepicked berries are also available.
The Merry Christmas Tree Farm
244 Lay Bridge Rd., Central
864.639.6492
Features “you cut” Leyland Cypress, Eastern White Pine, Eastern Red Cedar, Clemson Greenspire, Carolina Blue Sapphire and
freshly cut Fraser Fir from NC mountains.
Open Thanksgiving thru Dec. 23, 9 am to
dusk.
Mr. T’s Strawberries
131 Scenic Height Rd., West Union
864.638-8093
U-pick and pre-picked strawberries.
Redmond Boy’s Produce & Plants
80 N. Cherry St., Seneca
864.882.0140
Features fresh farm produce & plants and
carries Martin Dairy Raw Milk. Open through
December; closed Jan/Feb; reopen March.
Ronald Martin Dairy
460 Dairy Farm Rd., Westminster
864.972.9829
A Family farm, milking 110-140 Holstein
cows; DHEC Certified Grade A all natural
raw milk in gallons and half gallons, selfserve available at the farm and at Redmond
Boy’s Produce.
Sorrells Christmas Tree Farm
156 Radisson Rd., Seneca
864.882.5054
Features “you choose” and “we cut” Murray cyress, White Pine, Carolina Blue Sapphire, Cedar and Leland Cypress as well as
fresh cut Fraser Fir from the NC mountains.
Open the weekend before Thanksgiving
through December 23, Mon. - Sun. 10am 7pm.
Lucky Acres Farm (Map - POI 14)
1024 Milford Rd., Townville
864.287.2339
www.luckyacresfarm.com
Seasonal. Lucky Acres Farm is a small
family farm raising alpacas and other small
animals. The farm is located just three miles
from I-85 at Exit 11.
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Oconee offers the perfect setting for
outdoor recreation and sporting enthusiasts! Whether you are a golfer, a hiker,
biker, boater or whitewater rafter you
will want to take advantage of the lakes,
rivers and mountains of Oconee County.
If you happen to be staying in the
county park system or one of the state
parks (see Park Lodging on page 16),
many sport and recreational activities
will be at your fingertips. Nearby Clemson University further enhances the opportunities for adventure in the Golden
Corner.
New to the area is the growing sport
of disc golf. Played much like traditional
golf, players use a flying disc or Frisbee.
It is easy to learn and fun to play. Several courses exist in the area and the South
Carolina Disc Golf Organization lists several on their website, www.scdgo.net.
The rugged terrain of the Blue Ridge
Mountains offers the perfect setting for
many outdoor activities. Hiking, camping, bird-watching and mountain biking
are just a few of the activities enjoyed
by residents and visitors to the area. Rivers support rafting, tubing, kayaking and
fishing, and there are always leisurely
walks available for nature lovers.
■ KAYAKING
Oconee County, South Carolina is a kayaker’s
dream come true. Whether you are a whitewater or flat water kayaker, Class 2 or Class 5
enthusiast, there is plenty here for you!
The Chattooga River offers everything from
flat water to Class 5 and runs year-round. Keep
in mind: the Chattooga is a “Wild & Scenic”
River, which means it is free flowing and NOT
dam controlled. Water levels are dependent
on the amount of rain the area receives. So
plan your kayaking trip accordingly. The most
popular sections of the Chattooga are: Section
III and Section IV. Section III is about 13 miles of
mostly Class 2 and 3 rapids. Section IV is about
7 miles of mostly Class 3 and 4 rapids, with a bit
of Class 5 depending on the water level.
As for flat water kayaking, there are calm
sections along the West Fork of the Chattooga
River in Section II. And Oconee County offers
some of the most beautiful lakes found anywhere! Lake Jocassee is considered the “crown
jewel”, with deep clear water and a back drop
of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Miles of undeveloped shoreline surround Lake Jocassee; and
from the lake you can paddle up to and even
under some of the most beautiful waterfalls in
the world.
Kayak rentals, clinics and guided trips are
available on the Chattooga River and Lake Jocassee. Please see pages 32-33 for details.
holidays or just bring your kids by the arcade; stopping by will brighten up any day.
Their facility offers a mini golf course, gocarts, and a newly built arcade. The arcade
includes over a dozen different games and
laser tag. The laser tag arena holds up to 20
players at a time and over 3,000 square feet
of space. Please call for party information.
■ RODEO
The Golden Corner is host to a number of
rodeo events. For additional information, visit
www.iprarodeo.com or contact the Westminster Chamber at 864.647.5316.
■ SAILING
The waters of lakes Keowee, Jocassee and
Hartwell lend themselves to great sailing competitions at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Two clubs in the Upstate offer resources
for sailors:
Keowee Sailing Club
864.288.0999
www.keoweesailingclub.com
Western Carolina Sailing Club
864.226.6561
www.wcsc-sailing.org
■ SHAVER RECREATION COMPLEX
W. South 4th St., Seneca, SC 29678
864.885.2709
The T.W. “Shorty” Shaver complex encompasses 33 acres, is home to the Seneca
Recreation Department, and is a hub for
area sports activities. With seven recreation
fields, two gyms, walking trails, a greenway
trail, climbing wall and the Seneca Disc Golf
Course, there is no shortage of options.
■ SWEET RETREAT FUN CENTER
510 E. Halfway Branch Rd. Walhalla, SC
864.885.0887
Fun for all ages young and old. Whether
you need to stock up on chocolates for the
■ CLEMSON UNIVERSITY (Map – POI 8)
Enjoy the thrill of major university sports,
cultural events and the lifelong learning
courses at nearby Clemson University. The
1,400-acre campus lies on both sides of Lake
Hartwell and is only 20 minutes from Lake
Keowee.
■ CLEMSON UNIVERSITY ATHLETICS
Watch the Clemson Tigers’ top-rated
football, basketball and baseball teams participate in NCAA and ACC sports. Whether you enjoy football on fall afternoons at
Clemson Memorial Stadium — better known
as Death Valley — or basketball at Littlejohn
Stadium, the Clemson Tigers always offer
sports excitement. Call 1-800-CLEMSON for
schedules and tickets.
■ T. ED GARRISON ARENA
1101 W. Queen St., Pendleton, SC 29670
864.646.2717
The Garrison Arena is host to a number
of popular rodeo and livestock shows and is
one of the premier livestock showplace facilities in the South.
■ GOLF
The Trails at Chickasaw Point (Map - Golf 2)
503 S. Hogan Dr., Westminster, SC
864.972.9623
This scenic course is home to an abundance
of wildlife, including turkeys, deer and fox. The
Trails is a lovely 18-hole, par-72 course with
four sets of tees providing enjoyable play for
all skill levels. Each hole is separated from the
other, giving players the sense of being alone
on the course as they enjoy the ever-changing
beauty of The Trails.
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The Trails at Chickasaw Point
Cross Creek Plantation (Map - Golf 3)
130 Club Dr., Seneca, SC 29678
864.882.8337
This course was built on rolling hills and is
heavily wooded. There are water hazards that
come into play at least ten times. The fairways
are well bunkered, and the small greens are undulating.
The Mountain Lakes NGA Classic will be held
4/22 - 4/28 at Cross Creek Plantation. A Pro/
Am tournament will be held on Tue., 4/23. For
information on the tournament and the Pro/
Am event, please contact Mark Ernst at Cross
Creek at 864-882-8337 or visit www.NGSTour.
com.
The Walker Golf Course (Map - Golf 8)
Clemson University
864.656.0236
The course is open year-round for public
play. Golf holes wind through rolling hills and
hardwood forests and some holes border Lake
Hartwell. Individual memberships are available.
Foxwood Hills Golf Course (Map - Golf 5)
300 Brighton Dr., Westminster, SC 29693
864.647.9503
This is a tough course because the fairways
are extremely narrow. There is an additional set
of men’s tees that can be used when playing an
18-hole round.
Keowee Key Golf & Country Club
Oconee Country Club (Map - Golf 7)
781 Richland Rd., Seneca, SC 29672
864.882.8037
This is a well-maintained course. The signature hole is #15, a 470-yard par 5, allowing
the longer hitters to reach the green in two if
they are willing to hit an approach shot over a
lake that is positioned 100 yards in front of the
green.
Falcon’s Lair Golf Course (Map - Golf 4)
1308 Falcons Dr., Walhalla, SC 29691
864.638.0000
This scenic countryside course offers beautiful views of the mountains. It features several
hilly fairways, and water hazards come into
play on several holes.
(Map - Golf 6)
1 Country Club Dr., Salem, SC 29676
864.944.2222
This course, located in the foothills, is part of
a private residential community.
■ DISC GOLF
Oconee County is a Disc Golf Mecca. It
features four 18 holes courses and one 9 hole
course…and there’s two more planned. There
are more Disc Golf holes in Oconee County
then any-other county in South Carolina. For
more information on Disc Golf in Oconee
County, visit www.UpstateDGC.com or search
Upstate Disc Golf on Facebook.
Disc Golf at Chattooga Belle Farms
Seneca
An 18 hole course at the Shaver Recreation
Center features tight fairways and a nice mix of
elevation changes throughout the course. Several holes have multiple pin placements. The
course is open year round and is free to play.
Walhalla
A short, technical course that wraps around
a large hill make Sertoma Field a great course
for the causal player. A creek rolls through
the course adding the sound of several small
waterfalls to add to the beauty of this course.
There is a weekly league that is open to anyone. They play at 11am during the spring and
summer and at 1pm during the fall and winter
months.
Clemson Beach
University Beach course was designed by Innova Disc Golf, the largest manufacture of golf
discs in the sport. The course is located just
across lake Hartwell from Clemson University
in Oconee County. The course is mostly open
with several long holes. It is open year round
but you might want avoid the course during
Clemson Home Football games in the fall as
the university uses the area for parking and
tailgating.
Westminster
The course at Chau Ram County Park in
Westminster has been in the works for several
years. While there is no set date on the opening of the course, it will feature lots of elevation change, several woods carved out of the
woods and some amazing views.
Long Creek
Chattooga Belle Farm Disc Golf Course offers some of the best views of the Blue Ridge
Mountains anywhere in the Southeast US. The
course is along course and has a lot of elevation change along with several holes that play
near Horseshow Lake. The course is $3 per
round. Chattooga Belle Farm has a restaurant
that is open May through October and has a
farm store that has a limited selection of golf
discs available for purchase.
■ FOOT GOLF
Oconee Country Club
781 Richland Rd, Seneca, SC 29672
864.882.8037
Oconee FootGolf is here! Footgolf is a sport
where players kick a soccer ball into a larger
cup than a standard hole for golf. As in golf,
the goal is to have as few shots as possible.
#scmountainlakes
RELOCATE
■ REAL ESTATE
One of the best resources for any relocation is to consult with a local realtor, who will
be able to guide you to housing that meets
your specific needs as well as inform you
about local utilities, builders, post office services and the like.
Above & Beyond
990 Mt. Olivet RD., Six Mile, SC
864.481.9600 | abrealestatesc.com
Carolina Home Real Estate
102 N. Fairplay Street, Seneca
864.882.6670 | carolinahomesc.com
Century 21 Hometown Realtors
100 Century Plaza, Ste. 8H, Seneca
864.482.7653 | century21hometownrealtors.com
Cope and Company Real Estate
106 Waldrpo Street, Seneca
864.903.5671 | copeandcompany.com
Cope Property Management
106 Waldrpo Street, Seneca
864.888.7104 | www.copepm.com
1st Choice Realty - Keowee Key Realty
1209 Stamp Creek Rd., Salem
864.944.2400
Jocasee Real Estate
306 A Bypass 123, Clemson
864.723.1716 | jocasseerealestate.com
Keller-Williams
864.903.1234 | WeSellKeowee.com
864-710-5434 | KeoweeAreaHomes.com
Re/Max Foothills at Lake Keowee
305 McCall Brothers Dr., Suite A, Seneca
864.944.5559 or 864.882.4200
Real Estate Inc.
1510 Blue Ridge Blvd., Suite 205, Seneca
864.882.8144
RH Properties
200 Hunter Avenue, Walhalla
864.784.0170
Tri-County Property
450-B Bypass 123, Seneca
864.873.9522 | Tri-CountyProperties.com
■ CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE
Any of our area Chambers of Commerce
would be happy to assist you with all you relocation needs.
Greater Walhalla Area
105 West South Broad St., Walhalla
864.638.2727 | [email protected]
walhallachamber.com
Westminster
135 East Main Street, Westminster
864.647.5316 | [email protected]
www.westminstersc.com
Relocation Guide
Now that you’ve
visited the Mountain Lakes Region
of South Carolina,
chances are you’ve
decided to stay—like
many others have
done. The Upstate
has a national reputation as one of the
best places to relocate. It’s a quality of life
that, when combined with the local education, entertainment and cultural options,
offers an unparalleled lifestyle.
The Greater Oconee County Chamber of
Commerce’s Relocation Guide and Business
Directory provides information regarding
housing and neighborhoods, area schools,
medical services, healthy living opportunities, senior living, Oconee County profile,
area industries and a business directory.
Contact The Greater Oconee County
Chamber to request your copy of the Relocation Guide.
2014-2015 • 1
Greater Oconee County
Chamber of Commerce
135 Eagles Nest Dr. Suite C, Seneca
864.882.2097
[email protected]
http://oconeechambersc.com/
People Quick Facts
Oconee County
Emergency Number
for Oconee County and Vicinity
9-1-1
Population 2014 estimate: 76,029
Fire, Police, Ambulance
Persons under 18 years old, 2013: 20.6%
Persons 65 years and over, 2013: 21%
Female persons, 2013: 50.6%
Living in the same house 1 year and over
2009-2013: 84%
Mean travel time to work (minutes),
2009-2013: 24.3
Housing units, 2013: 38,677
Home ownership rate, 2009-2013: 72%
Housing units in multi-unit structures,
2009-2013: 9%
Median valve of owner-occupied housing
units, 2009-2013: $136,300
Households, 2009-2013: 30,106
Persons per household, 2009-2013: 2.45
InvestOconeeSC.com
Oconee Memorial Hospital
298 Memorial Drive, Seneca, SC 29672
864.882.3351
Carolinas Poison Control Center
800.222.1222
Forest Fire Reporting
800.777.3473 • 800.735.8583 (TTY)
Sheriff
Anderson County 864.260.4400
Oconee County 864.638.4111
Pickens County 864.868.2603
Fire
864.898.5500 - Central, Norris, Six Mile
Police
864.656.2222 - Clemson, Other Areas
864.226.6013 - Pendleton
864.944.6060 - Salem
864.885.2718 - Seneca City Only
864.638.4222 - Seneca, Other Areas
864.638.4345 - Walhalla
864.638.4222 - West Union
Police
864.639.4020 - Central
864.624.2000 - City of Clemson
864.656.2222 - Clemson University
864.944.2819 - Salem
864.885.2718 - Seneca City Only
864.638.5831 - Walhalla
864.647.3222 - Westminster
South Carolina Highway Patrol
Emergencies Only
864.260.2200
800.768.1503
Copyright © Kingfisher Maps, Inc. 2009
www.kingfishermaps.com
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The Mountain Lakes Visitor’s Guide is a biannual publication published by The Journal
and the Mountain Lakes Convention and
Visitors Bureau in Oconee County, South
Carolina.
Its purpose is to provide information to
visitors and tourists about Oconee and
the surrounding area. It is available free of
charge at numerous locations in Oconee,
Pickens and Anderson counties and at
South Carolina Welcome Centers.
Any reproduction or duplication of this
publication or any part thereof must
be done with the publisher’s written
permission. The publisher is not responsible
for the claims made by the advertisers.
Information current at the time of printing.
Visit us at www.SCMountainLakes.com.
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■ RESOURCES
Special thanks to ...
Cities of Seneca, Walhalla, Westminster
Oconee County Parks, Recreation and
Tourism
Oconee Heritage Center
Pendleton District Commission
South Carolina Department of Natural
Resources
South Carolina National Heritage
Corridor
South Carolina State Parks
South Carolina State Trails Progam
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
U.S. Forest Service
Greater Oconee County Chamber of
Commerce
Walhalla Chamber of Commerce
Westminster Chamber of Commerce
Adam Wright, photographer
Sarah Marko, photographer
Just visit
and follow the links.
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