Paris Mountain State Park

PARK PROGRAMS

  • Friends Fourth Saturday Program: Backyard Birds

    Are you a backyard birder, or would you like to be one? Lorraine Brown will present a program on Backyard Birds and how to identify them by sight and sound. Meet at Park Center.
    Paris Mountain State Park

  • Sulphur Springs Trail Hike

    Join the Interpretive Ranger on a hike to Mountain Lake and beyond, up and over the mountain, as we travel the entire Sulphur Springs Trail. Late fall is a great time to enjoy the brilliance of red maples, while cooler temperatures make this moderate to strenuous 3.5 mile hike a pleasantly challenging experience. Program fee is $8. per person. Amission fee is waived.
    Paris Mountain State Park

  • Sunrise Hike

    Be an extra early riser and take a unique moonlit hike to the top of Table Rock. After experiencing the nocturnal aspects of the forest we will enjoy the pre-dawn sky from the outcrop as we anticipate the sunrise.
    Table Rock State Park

  • Arbor Day!

    In South Carolina, people celebrate Arbor Day on the first Saturday in December. Come help plant trees in Paris Mountain State Park, and focus on the many benefits provided by the trees around us. This joint venture of the Paris Mountain State Park Friends and the park staff is a great service activity for scouts, families, and anyone else who appreciates trees.
    Paris Mountain State Park

  • Music on the Mountain

    Enjoy traditional Blue Grass music as local musicians gather at the historic Table Rock lodge for a jam session.
    Table Rock State Park

  • Winter Bird Count

    In support of the nation-wide Great Backyard Bird Count, observations will be made at Table Rock. The information we gather will contribute to a broad study by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology of winter bird populations in North America. Participants can enjoy a morning of birdwatching as we seek out a variety of species in wooded, weedy, and wetland habitats.
    Table Rock State Park

  • Clues to the Past Hike

    A walk around Lake Placid reveals many clues to the past, from geological history to the story behind the dam built in 1898 to the structures built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s. Even fallen trees have a story to tell of past times at Paris Mountain State Park, revealed in their rings. Try to find all the clues on your scavenger hunt sheet on this 1-mile walk around Lake Placid and nearby paths. Program fee is $5. per person. Admission fee is waived. Registration required. To register, call the park office (864-244-5565), or email to ctaylor@scprt.com. Meet at Park Center.
    Paris Mountain State Park

  • Brissy Ridge Trail Hike

    The cool days of late fall are perfect for this strenuous 2.3-mile hike. We'll take Brissy Ridge Trail and hike to lofty views of the forest watershed slowly filtering down, down into streams of life and to Buckhorn Lake in the distance. Fee is $8. per person. Admission fee is waived. To register, call the park office at 864-244-5565, or email to ctaylor@scprt.com
    Paris Mountain State Park

  • April's Array

    April is the peak for woodland floral attractions. This trail walk will display a variety of wildflowers and other plants that can be found in the mountains. Discover what blooms in our forested habitats during the spring season.
    Table Rock State Park

  • Spring Wildfower Walk

    Spring wildflowers bring vibrant colors for people to enjoy. To butterflies, hummingbirds and other animals, they bring a source of food after a long winter and an opportunity for plants to reproduce. Join us on a one-mile walk and view trilliums, bloodroot, foamflowers and the vibrant colors of spring. Wear comfortable shoes.
    Jones Gap State Park/ Mountain Bridge Wilderness Area

  • Annual Friends Day

    Admission to the park is free on this day of celebration, hosted by Paris Mountain State Park friends and the state park staff. Enjoy children's activities, educational programs, free boat rides, music, food, and fun as a thank you to the community. Event lasts from 11 am till 4 pm.
    Paris Mountain State Park

  • Mountain Birding

    Table Rock is a designated Important Bird Area in South Carolina and a variety of birds can be seen and heard among wooded, weedy, and wetland habitats. During this morning walk common and uncommon species will be identified by means of prominent field marks, vocalizations, and other behaviors.
    Table Rock State Park

  • Suited to Swim

    Many of Paris Mountain's animals are adapted to life in or near water. Help look for salamanders, frogs, ducks, aquatic insects, as well as signs of our resident beaver population, on this unusual scavenger hunt. Bring shoes that can get wet, so you can get in the creek! The program fee is $5.00 per person. Admission fee is waived. Registration required. To register, call the park office (864-244-5565), or email to ctaylor@scprt.com Meet at Park Center.
    Paris Mountain State Park

  • Animal Signs Scavenger Hunt

    Participants join the park's Interpretive Ranger on a leisurely one-mile walk around Lake Placid, looking for animals and their homes. We will look under logs, inspect beaver tooth marks, and search for footprints around the lake, seeing how many signs of animals on our scavenger hunt sheet we can find. The program fee is $5.00. Admission fee is waived. Registration required. To register, call the park office (864-244-5565) or email to ctaylor@scprt.com. Meet at Park Center.
    Paris Mountain State Park

Contact Information

2401 State Park RD
Greenville,SC 29609
Phone: (864) 244-5565
Greenville CountyGreenville