Established Camping
High Falls County Park
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There are 2 alerts for this campground. Camp safely!
ALL WEDDINGS MUST BE BOOKED IN PERSON AT THE PARKS, NO EXCEPTIONS.
County Ordinance 2002-15 prohibits consumption and/or possession of alcoholic beverages in all Oconee County Parks.
High Falls County Park, near Seneca, South Carolina, is a fantastic family-friendly campground that offers a blend of lakeside relaxation and outdoor activities. With spacious sites that provide easy access to the beautiful blue-green waters of Lake Keowee, it’s a great place to unwind and enjoy nature.
The campground features clean facilities, including well-maintained bathrooms and showers, which visitors have praised for their size and cleanliness. Many campers appreciate the picnic tables and fire rings at each site, perfect for evening gatherings and storytelling around the fire. One happy camper noted, “The view from our back window was awesome,” highlighting the scenic surroundings.
For those looking to stay active, there’s a beach area for swimming, a baseball field, and even mini-golf to keep the whole family entertained. The park is also conveniently located near local attractions in Seneca and Clemson, making it easy to explore the area. Whether you’re here for a weekend or a longer stay, High Falls County Park has plenty to offer for a memorable camping experience.
Description
OCONEE COUNTY, SC
High Falls County Park
High Falls Park is a 46 acre park nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains and located on the shores of beautiful Lake Keowee. There are 91 campsites with 10 being waterfront. All have electrical hookup (20 &30 amp), water service, and bathhouses are located within the campgrounds with the dump station located outside the park entrance. The Park offers three rental buildings/shelters for reunions, birthday parties, award ceremonies, and picnics. Other day use facilities include picnic tables with charcoal grills, swimming area, restroom, miniature golf, one tennis and basketball court, volleyball, two boat ramps, fishing pier, and a playground. Lake Keowee is over 18,000 acres and provides a pristine, blue reservoir popular for water sports and fishing.
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.
Fee Info
CAMPING FEES
Oconee County Residents (Per Night) $20.00 - Normal Site $25.00 - Waterfront Site
Non-Residents(Per Night) $25.00 - Normal Site $30.00 - Waterfront Site
Winter Season(Per Night) $15.00 - All sites Nov-Feb
Reservation Info
Up to two (2) tents per site or one (1) camper/RV and one (1) tent per site
No group discounts. A maximum number of six (6) people per site.
Only persons 18 years of age or older may register for the campsite. Must have a positive ID to register for camping.
All Campers must have current license plates or bill of sale pending licensing to be eligible for camping.
No campsite can be occupied for more than thirty (30) consecutive days. Campers must move to a different site or exit the park after thirty (30) consecutive days.
Location
High Falls County Park is located in South Carolina
Directions
**From Atlanta, GA:** I-85 North toward Greenville (Crossing into South Carolina). Take the SC-11 exit, Exit 1, toward Cherokee Foothills Scenic Highway/Westminster/Walhalla. Turn left onto Highway 11/SC-11. Go 23.8 miles. Turn right onto entrance ramp to Pickens Hwy/SC-183. Turn left onto Pickens Hwy/SC-183, go 5.1 miles. Turn right onto High Falls Rd. Park is at end of road. **From Greenville, SC:** I-85 South toward Atlanta. Merge onto US-76 W/SC-28 W via Exit 19B toward Clemson. Go 11.2 miles. Turn left onto Tiger Blvd./US-76 W/US-123 S/SC-28. Go 6.6 miles and turn right onto RochesterHwy/SC-130. Go 8.7 miles and stay straight to go onto Pickens Hwy/SC-183, then go 1.9 miles and turn sharpe left onto High Falls Rd. Park is at the end of the road. **From Asheville, NC:** Take I-26 E toward I-40. (Stay on I-26 E toward Hendersonville). Go 26.1 miles and merge onto US-25 S via Exit 54 toward US-176/NC-225/Greenville (crossing into South Carolina). Go 16.3 miles and turn left onto Highway 11/SC-11 (known as Cherokee Foothills Scenic Byway), toward Cleveland/Gowensville. After 4.5 miles on Hwy 11/SC-11, turn right onto Geer Hwy/US-276W/SC-11. Go aproximately 37 miles and take a left onto the entrance ramp to Pickens Hwy/SC-183. Turn left onto Pickens Hwy/SC-183, go 5.1 miles. Turn right onto High Falls Rd. Park is at end of road. **From Seneca, SC - eastside:** Take Hwy 130 North for 10 miles. Hwy 130 merges with Hwy 183 at Duke Energy. Stay straight on Hwy 183 for two miles past Keowee Key. High Falls Rd is on the left and leads into the park. **From Seneca, SC - westside:** From Miracle Circle Hwy 28 and Hwy 123, go North/West toward Walhalla. After 1.6 miles and take a right onto Hwy 188/Keowee School Rd. Go 8.2 miles to the end of Hwy 188/Keowee School Rd and turn right onto Highway 183/Rochester Hwy. Go 1.7 miles and turn right onto High Falls Rd. Park is at the end of the road.
Address
671 High Falls Road
Seneca, SC 29672-0411
Coordinates
34.79800013 N
82.92900097 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Stay Connected
- WiFiUnknown
- VerizonUnknown
- AT&TUnknown
- T-MobileUnknown
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Reservable
- Showers
- Electric Hookups
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- 30 Amp Hookups
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
