Summer in South Carolina brings with it a world of family-oriented activities including camping and swimming. In the Upstate, Lake Jocassee boasts a state park with access to one of the most pristine lakes around. But immediately to the south, at beautiful Lake Keowee, you’ll find four parks that provide access to this picturesque oasis, including the following park with a hidden beach you’re sure to love. Here’s more on why a trip to High Falls County Park in South Carolina belongs at the top of your bucket list.

High Falls County Park, located an easy 10 miles northeast of Walhalla, doesn't actually have a waterfall as the name implies, but it has oh-so-much more!
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The 46-acre county park has beachfront access to the 18,500 acres that make up Lake Keowee and its 300 miles of shoreline.
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As most would expect from a county park, there are picnic shelters, playground equipment, trails, restroom facilities, two fishing piers, a boat launch, and more.
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The best kept secret is the beach the locals would prefer to keep to themselves. Located at the very end of the park, it has a mostly level beach and a dedicated swimming are marked by bouys that keep the boats out and the people in.
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Camping enthusiasts return again and again to this spot. One hundred campsites are set up to accommodate a variety of camping preferences. Each has electricity and water.
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A good many of the sites have pristine lake views! What a way to wake up!
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High Falls County Park is an ideal spot to spend the day with the family. It's well cared for, always clean and always ready for another fun day on — or in — the water!
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Did you know about this county park or its awesome beach? And have you been here? We'd love to know!
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High Falls County Park on Lake Keowee is located at 671 High Falls Rd., Seneca, SC 29672. Day-use of the park is open year-round; camping is available March through mid-November. Learn more at this link. Make a camping reservation at this link on ReserveAmerica.com.

Check out this gorgeous drone footage of Lake Keowee to see what makes this region of South Carolina so spectacular:

Did you love this hidden county park in the Upstate? Feel free to share your thoughts with us in the comments below — we would love to hear from you! Looking for related content? Most people don’t know about this county park on the beach on Kiawah Island, either!

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What are the best parks to visit in South Carolina?

South Carolina is positively filled with beautiful parks to discover, from national parks to regional parks, county parks, and more. Below we've compiled a list of some of the very best parks to visit in South Carolina.

South Carolina National Parks:

  • Kings Mountain National Military Park
  • Cowpens National Battlefield
  • Ninety Six National Historic Site
  • Congaree National Park
  • Charles Pinckney National Historic Site
  • Fort Moultrie
  • Fort Sumter National Monument
  • Reconstruction Era National Historic Site

 

South Carolina State Parks:

  • Hunting Island State Park - Hunting Island
  • Myrtle Beach State Park - Myrtle Beach
  • Huntington Beach State Park - Murrells Inlet
  • Little Pee Dee State Park - Dillon
  • Table Rock State Park - Pickens
  • Edisto Beach State Park - Edisto Island
  • Santee State Park - Santee
  • Devils Fork State Park - Salem
  • Caesars Head State Park - Cleveland
  • Oconee State Park - Mountain Rest

 

South Carolina County Parks:

  • Chau Ram County Park
  • James Island County Park
  • Isle of Palms County Park

 

What are the best camping destinations in South Carolina?

There are few things more enjoyable than spending the night under the stars. If you agree, you'll be thrilled to hear that South Carolina boasts some incredible camping destinations. Below are some of the best places to go camping in South Carolina:

  • Raven Rock Trail - Keowee-Toxaway State Park, Sunset
  • Longleaf Campground - Congaree National Park, Hopkins
  • Jones Gap State Park - Marietta
  • Bluff Campground - Congaree National Park, Hopkins
  • Cassidy Bridge Primitive Camp - near Long Creek

 

Looking for even more places to go camping in the Palmetto State? These beachfront campsites in South Carolina are out of this world!

 

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