Not long ago, we posted this article about a secluded swimming lagoon at the base of a waterfall in South Carolina. It’s ideal, but it’s also nearly a mile hike into the woods just to get there. If you don’t have that time, or for any other reason would rather be able to just pull off the road and walk a very short distance to another fun secluded swimming hole, then this one is just for you.

Long Shoals Wayside Park between Lake Keowee and Sunset is a day trip waiting to happen. Aside from the cool mountain waters in which to cool off, there's a natural water slide along a gently sloping cascade that's rather long (hence, the name Long Shoals).
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An amply-sized pool at the bottom of the gently sloping water slide provides hours and hours of relaxation time on your favorite float. (Don't forget your sunscreen.)
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A longtime secret among the locals, the park is gaining some popularity in recent years. However, there is plenty of room to spread out and find a space to call your own on this long shoal on the Little Eastatoe Creek.
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There is a dedicated parking lot just off SC-11, the Cherokee Foothills Scenic Highway. Portable restrooms are available in the parking area.
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Long Shoals Wayside Park is located on SC-11 between Sunset, SC and Lake Keowee. A link to the Google Map can be found here. (Note: Google Maps refers to this location as Long Shoals Roadside Park.) No lifeguards are on duty and jumping from surrounding high rocks is not recommended. Pack a lunch and make some great family memories at this secluded waterfall swimming hole in the Upstate.

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