Established Camping
Chau Ram County Park
About
County
Chau Ram park is located at the confluence of Ramsey Creek and the Chauga River and is Oconee County’s “Best Kept Secret.” Visitors can enjoy 26 campsites, ready with water and electricity, over three miles of hiking trails and over a mile of the Chauga River running through the park with rapids such as the pumphouse rapids, can-opener and the V rapid. The main attractions of the park include a handicap accessible 40 foot waterfall cascading over large boulders as the Ramsey Creek flows into the Chauga River and a 160 foot suspension bridge spanning the Chauga River. Tubing, hiking, fishing, picnicking, camping and sight- seeing are routine activities enjoyed by visitors. The park also includes four rental areas for larger parties and gatherings, a new playground area, and is a favorite site for weddings.
National Geographic released a Special Publication in November - 2012 titled "50 of the World's Last Great Places - Destinations of a Lifetime". Our remarkable Jocassee Gorges is one of those places.
The Mountain Lakes region offers an abundance of nearby attractions including the Sumter National Forest, Wild & Scenic Chattooga River, world class waterfalls, Stumphouse Tunnel, Upstate Heritage Quilt Trail, a thriving arts community, Clemson University and re-vitalized downtown atmospheres full of shopping and dining.
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Stay Connected
- WiFiAvailable
- VerizonAvailable
- AT&TAvailable
- T-MobileUnknown
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Water Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
TravelerBeautiful, quiet, and clean
Beautiful kid and pet friendly campground. Waterfalls, hikes and free fishing gear available. Non dispersed campsites. Quiet neighbors. We could hear the water current at our site. Site 17 is spacious. We fit 2 vehicles, 20x10 tent and another 4person tent along with chairs inflatable couch and all that with plenty of room to move around. All the staff are extremely friendly and helpful! Clean bathrooms. The hooks for your belongings are out side of the shower. Different but manageable.
TravelerGreat County Park
We stayed for 10 days with our 37 ft travel trailer. There's only 3 sites that could realistically handle this size or larger. No sewer hook ups, but thats not an issue for us. The rangers kept the bathhouse immaculate. They take such great care of the whole park! If we get back out this way, we will definitely be back!
ScoutNot for tent camping
Neat area, but too much gravel on the sites for tent camping. The spots were also too close together that there was no privacy in the campsite. I wish the camping was better because the river and trails are so worth the visit!
Location
Chau Ram County Park is located in South Carolina
Directions
Directions from I-85 Northbound: Take Exit 1 North Hwy. 11. Proceed about 13 miles to exit for Seneca & Westminster. Go across bridge and take first right. At Stop sign take a right onto North Hwy. 123. Proceed four miles into City of Westminster. Go through traffic light. Bear left at fork and continue on through the next three traffic lights. At fourth traffic light turn right onto West Hwy. 76. Proceed 2.5 miles. At bottom of hill turn left onto Chau Ram Park Road. Directions from I-85 Southbound: Take Exit 11. Right on (Hwy 24). Go approximately 15 miles to Westminster. Left onto Hwy 123. Bear left at fork and continue on through the next three traffic lights. At fourth traffic light turn right onto West Hwy. 76. Proceed 2.5 miles. At bottom of hill turn left onto Chau Ram Park Road.
Address
1220 Chau Ram Park Rd
Westminster, SC 29693
Coordinates
34.68100003 N
83.1450004 W