Here’s The Ultimate Bucket List For South Carolinians Who Are Obsessed With Nature

Those who have experienced Lake Jocassee firsthand will readily admit it's one of the most beautiful places in the state. The lake is filled with crystal clear water and public access is not easy to come by. The best place to dip your toes in this gorgeous body of water is by way of a day (or a much longer stay) at Devils Fork State Park.

Learn more about Lake Jocassee here.

The highest peak in the Palmetto State has a brand new tower attraction that's not only accessible for everyone, it also boasts views of at least 50 miles in every direction. You can see four states from this spot in nature!

Learn all about Sassafras Tower here.

There are many reasons to visit the Edge of America (a.k.a. Folly Beach), but if you're a nature enthusiast who loves scavenging for fossils, then you can hit a real payload here. Anyone can find them, but if you want to know where the real honey hole is, you'll book a tour with Charleston Fossil Adventures.

Learn more about finding fossils at Folly Beach here.

Looking for a day in the sun (and shade)? Then head to Lake Keowee and South Cove County Park's sandy beach. The park has numerous other activities for day-use visitors, plus a lakeside campground if you want to extend the fun for an overnight or longer. Learn more on the official website.

And discover six more county parks with sandy beaches you can sink your toes into here.

Take a short hike from the parking area to discover a hidden natural water slide and swimming hole in the woods. A local's secret, Long Shoals Wayside Park offers hours of entertaining fun in the sun and water. For the best experience, bring a raft or tube to soften the ride down the slide.

Learn more about this hidden swimming hole in South Carolina here.

Pack a day trip cooler and drive on over to Landsford Canal State Park, which features (among other things) a trail that follows the Catawba River. During the month of May, the world's largest stand of rocky shoal spider lilies blooms on the river and this park is THE BEST place to witness the magic.

Learn more about the park and the blooming season from this previous article!

For just one family outing, renting an entire campground for the night may be a bit on the excessive side (not that we're judging), however; if you have a group that loves to camp together (family reunion, scouts, other youth groups, church groups, you get the drift here... ), then just $448 per night seems much more reasonable to have the entire campground to yourselves. That's actually what Crescent Group Campground on Lake Hartwell is all about: group camping. The campground has room for more than 300 guests.

Discover the untouched beauty and undeniable allure of this remote beach along the South Carolina coast. It's entirely undeveloped and accessible via a sandy path that's actually a lot longer than it looks, so be sure to get here early for the long walk out to see this one in person!

Learn more about the driftwood beach at Botany Bay here.