Oconee State Park Campground
Reviewed Sep. 1, 2020

State Park Close to Waterfalls

When I stayed here, there were very few campers. Part of the reason was that school had started, and it was during the middle of the week. That was a good thing since there is limited privacy between the sites. I say limited, but compared to most campgrounds, there is a lot more privacy than some that have very little space between sites. The sites are well shaded, there is electricity and water, there are picnic tables, and lantern poles. The sites are gravel, which is fine for RVs but not necessarily for tent campers. However, there is a separate group tent section. The only other thing I didn’t like about staying here were the mosquitoes, but that’s to be expected in this environment. There are a lot of things to do. Unfortunately, I didn’t have time to explore everything, and the beach area was closed. There are two lakes, so I could go fishing and/or kayaking. During the season, peddle boats and canoes are available for rent. There is a really nice playground area for children. When I go back the next time, hopefully with grandchildren, they will take full advantage of that. What really surprised me was the condition of the bath rooms. It was modern and up to date with tiled floors. I felt as if I were in an exclusive resort. There is also a camper recreation building, along with a community building for special events. The trading post is interesting looking with an old ca. 1930s gas pump out front. There is quite a bit of history at this state park. Not only is there a CCC dedication with statue and plaque, but there is also a plaque recognizing the treaty with the Cherokee moving the frontier boundary into what is now Oconee County. The possibilities at this campground seem endless. There is mini-golf, a wildlife habitat, and lots of trails(including the Palmetto Trail), a fishing pier, and one of my favorites—the waterwheel. Overall, I spent too little time here to enjoy it all, but I will definitely want to come back. The only downsides are the gravel for the tents and the minimum two-day reservation system.

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  • Review photo of Oconee State Park Campground by Myron C., September 1, 2020
  • Our Level Site with Few Neighbors
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  • Review photo of Oconee State Park Campground by Myron C., September 1, 2020
  • Review photo of Oconee State Park Campground by Myron C., September 1, 2020
  • Review photo of Oconee State Park Campground by Myron C., September 1, 2020
  • Review photo of Oconee State Park Campground by Myron C., September 1, 2020
  • Review photo of Oconee State Park Campground by Myron C., September 1, 2020
  • Review photo of Oconee State Park Campground by Myron C., September 1, 2020
  • Review photo of Oconee State Park Campground by Myron C., September 1, 2020
  • Review photo of Oconee State Park Campground by Myron C., September 1, 2020
  • Review photo of Oconee State Park Campground by Myron C., September 1, 2020
  • Review photo of Oconee State Park Campground by Myron C., September 1, 2020
  • Review photo of Oconee State Park Campground by Myron C., September 1, 2020
  • Review photo of Oconee State Park Campground by Myron C., September 1, 2020
  • Review photo of Oconee State Park Campground by Myron C., September 1, 2020
  • Review photo of Oconee State Park Campground by Myron C., September 1, 2020
  • I have mixed feelings about this campsite.  Although it is next to the water, it is not level.
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  • Review photo of Oconee State Park Campground by Myron C., September 1, 2020