* Distances listed are direct linear distances, actual travel distance may be different.
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With its stunning view of the Blue Ridge and woods full of rhododendrons, mountain laurel and wildflowers, Keowee-Toxaway State Natural Area is truly one of South Carolina’s pretty places.
The Jocassee Gorges Visitor Center exhibits and other visitor information serve as a gateway to the Jocassee Gorges, roughly 50,000 acres of largely undisturbed, protected land where the Blue Ridge Mountains quickly fall 2,000 feet or more to the Piedmont below.
The park features a rental cabin with a porch overlooking Lake Keowee and a courtesy dock. Camping also is available.
For day use, there’s picnicking, shoreline fishing and hiking trails.
FISHING
- Fishing Information: A half-mile trail provides access to Lake Keowee where guests enjoy fishing for bass, bream, crappie and catfish. A valid South Carolina fishing license is required.
BOATING
- Boating and Boat Access: Boat access to Lake Keowee is five miles from the park.
THINGS TO DO
- Picnic Area and Shelters: Five picnic shelters are available for family or other group gatherings. Each shelter may be reserved for $20-25/day. The shelters accommodate 24 to 36 people, depending on the shelter reserved.
If shelters are not reserved, guests may use on a first-come, first-served basis at no charge.
Note: Rates listed do not include applicable tax and nonrefundable transaction fee.
To make a picnic shelter reservation, call toll-free 1-866-345-PARK or make it online by clicking on Park Reservation button located at the upper right hand corner of this page.
- Picnic Shelters: Yes
EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
- Visitor Centers: The Jocassee Gorges Visitor Center houses exhibits about the region's extraordinary natural diversity, the region's importance as a scientific research destination, the history of the people who lived here in the past and features a three-dimensional topographic map of the region.
Hours of operation: Daily from 11am-Noon and 4pm-5pm.
TRAILS
- Hiking Trails: The Raven Rock Hiking Trail is located behind the park office and is a little over four miles in length.
''Raven Rock Hiking Trail (4. 2 miles)''
- Nature Trails: For those who may prefer a shorter hike, the Natural Bridge Nature Trail is a 1½-mile loop located behind the park office.
''Natural Bridge Nature Trail (1. 5 miles)''
CAMPING
- Camping Information: Ten paved sites have individual water and electrical hookups and can accommodate RVs up to 40 feet total vehicle length. Larger units will have difficulty navigating the campground road. If you have any concerns or questions regarding your unit, please contact the park directly.
The designated tent area includes 14 sites with central water and individual tent pads and fire rings.
The campground is convenient to restroom facilities with hot showers.
- Tent and RV Camping: Yes
- Trailside: Yes
- Camping Reservations Accepted: To make a camping reservation, call toll-free 1-866-345-PARK or make it online by clicking Park Reservation.
Camping reservations must be made for a minimum of two nights.
Reservations requested less than one (1) day in advance of check-in must be made directly through the park.
For example: If today is Friday and you are making a reservation checking in on today, Friday, you must make the reservation by contacting the park directly.
- #Sites with Elec. & Water: 10 sites rent for $12-14/site/night
Discounted rates are available for seasons of lower demand.
Note: Rates listed do not include applicable sales tax and nonrefundable transaction fee.
- #Designated Tent Sites: 14 sites with tent pads rent for $8-10/site/night (includes central water).
Discounted rates are available for seasons of lower demand.
Note: Rates listed do not include applicable sales tax and nonrefundable transaction fee.
- Backcountry Camping: Trailside backcountry camping is allowed at designated sites on the Raven Rock Hiking Trail.
Fee/person is $7-9/night Registration is required.
Note: Rates listed do not include applicable sales tax and nonrefundable transaction fee.
- Dump Station Available: Yes
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