The arrival of fall officially takes place on September 22nd every year. However, the anticipation of fall hits much sooner, especially after a long, arduous, and balmy summer. If you’re already dreaming of those brilliant colors that last about two weeks in parts of the Palmetto State, then here’s some eye candy to fuel your excitement! Take a look at what’s in store in the next few months or so at some of the best places to experience the splendors of South Carolina in the fall:

1. Table Rock - Table Rock State Park - Pickens
Table Rock Nature Center, 620 Table Rock State Park Rd, Pickens, SC 29671, USA
Flickr/Scott Ritchie
One of South Carolina's most recognizable natural landmarks can be seen for miles along the Cherokee Foothills Scenic Byway. But the best vantage point is from the visitor center across the highway from the park entrance.
2. Brasstown Falls - Long Creek
Brasstown Falls Trailhead, Long Creek, SC 29658, USA
Flickr/toastal_OLD
Bask in the glow of autumn colors when you explore this series of three waterfalls. Bring a fully-charged camera to capture the magic. Brasstown Falls Trail is heavily trafficked so prepare to share the path.
3. Falling Waters Scenic Byway - north of Walhalla
South Carolina 107, SC-107, South Carolina, USA
SCDOT
Follow this 13-mile scenic byway for colors galore and an overlook or two with long-range views of the Blue Ridge Escarpment and the beautiful Lake Jocassee.
4. Campbells Covered Bridge - Landrum
Campbells Covered Bridge, 171 Campbell Covered Bridge Rd, Landrum, SC 29356, USA
Google Maps/Hank Myers
Wow! When the colors begin to peak each fall, the signature red color of the oldest covered bridge in South Carolina blends right in with the landscape. Prepare for some great photos if you time your visit just right!

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5. Pretty Place (Fred W Symmes Chapel) - Cleveland
Fred W. Symmes Chapel aka "Pretty Place", 100 YMCA Camp Rd, Cleveland, SC 29635, USA
Flickr/Jeremy Taylor
Find your autumn inspiration while admiring the colors from inside this wonderful open-air, cliff-side chapel found within the YMCA Camp Greenville. Hours are limited. Be sure to phone ahead to get an idea of availability. Come see why it's called "Pretty Place" more often than not.
6. Caesar's Head State Park - Cleveland
Caesars Head State Park Visitor Center, 8155 Geer Hwy, Cleveland, SC 29635, USA
Google Maps/Mark Grant
From the overlook at the Visitor's Center at this state park, you can see for miles and miles... all the way to Table Rock, in fact. And in the autumn, the landscape is painted with rusty reds, vibrant oranges, and bright yellow hues. This is one state park in South Carolina you cannot miss during autumn.
7. Twin Falls - Sunset
Twin Falls Trail, Waterfalls Rd, Sunset, SC 29685, USA
Google Maps/Scott Weiss
When the colors begin to peak at this pair of huge waterfalls, it's time to plan a hike to capture the magic! This is easily one of the most amazing waterfalls in South Carolina, especially when the leaves are blazing with color.
8. Sassafras Mountain
Sassafras Mountain, South Carolina 29635, USA
TripAdvisor/onemichael
From the brand new observation tower on the top of South Carolina's highest peak, you'll have views of 20-30 miles of mountain peaks and valleys. The tower opened last year... will you be the first to capture the splendors of fall on film from this vantage point?

Feast your eyes on the brilliant colors of autumn at the most beautiful spots in South Carolina in the fall to witness the magic. How many have you visited in previous fall seasons? Which ones are your favorites? Tell us your thoughts in the comments.

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South Carolina in the Fall

Tori Jane | August 15, 2022

Where are the best places for viewing fall colors in South Carolina? 

South Carolina is already a beautiful state; it’s filled top to bottom with amazing hiking trails, stunning parks, and so much to do in the great outdoors that it’s impossible to do it all in a lifetime. Of course, given the forested nature of our little corner of the nation, it also happens to be the place to go for fall color! Some of our favorite places for viewing fall colors in South Carolina include gems like the amazing city parks you’ll find all over the state, and the state parks in South Carolina are second to none when it comes to blazing color. There are also plenty of State Historic Sites with the perfect types of trees for a colorful autumn.  

What is autumn in South Carolina like?  

South Carolina is home to a humid subtropical climate, and as a result, it’s an excellent place for enjoying autumn and all the amazing temperatures, sights, and experiences it brings. It does typically have all four seasons, one of which is our favorite – autumn! Autumn in South Carolina is pleasant, if not a little nippy toward the end. As autumn progresses, typically, we see a steady drop in average high temperatures (and lows, of course) from late September into November. Typically, highs range from 80 degrees to 72 degrees, and lows range from 67 degrees down to about 57 degrees by the beginning of winter.  

Where can I see amazing fall foliage in South Carolina? 

So, how about some specifics when it comes to viewing fall colors in South Carolina? Some of the state parks in South Carolina are by far the best when it comes to amazing fall color, like Caesars Head State Park, Chester State Park, Kings Mountain State Park, and Devils Fork State Park (which is definitely nowhere near as ominous as it sounds). Fall is an excellent time for camping in South Carolina, and what better time to embark upon a fall color road trip in South Carolina than now?  

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