Keowee-Toxaway State Natural Area
With its stunning view of the Blue Ridge and woods full of rhododendrons, mountain laurel and wildflowers, Keowee-Toxaway State Natural Area is truly one of South Carolina’s pretty places.
The Jocassee Gorges Visitor Center exhibits and other visitor information serve as a gatewayto the Jocassee Gorges, roughly 50,000 acres of largely undisturbed, protected land where the Blue Ridge Mountains quickly fall 2,000 feet or more to the Piedmont below.
The park features a rental cabin with a porch overlooking Lake Keowee and a courtesy dock. Camping also is available.
For day use, there’s picnicking, shoreline fishing and hiking trails.
GENERAL
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Counties: Pickens
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Acreage: 1000
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When & How PRT Acquired: Donated in 1970 by Duke Power Company
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Pets: Pets are not allowed in the cabin or the cabin area. Pets are allowed in most other outdoor areas provided they are kept under physical restraint or on a leash not longer than six feet.
HOURS
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Admissions: Free admission
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Office Hours: 11am-noon & 4pm-5pm
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Days and Hours of Operation: Sa-Th 9am-6pm; Fri 9am-8pm (extended to 9pm M-Su during Daylight Savings Time)
LOCATION
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Driving Directions:
From I-85: Take exit 40 onto Hwy 153 toward Easley. Go N on Hwy 153 for 5 mi. Merge onto Calhoun Memorial Hwy/Hwy 123 and drive for 2.5 mi. Hwy 123 becomes Hwy 93/Main St. continue to drive 3 mi. Go onto Hwy 8 and continue for 6 mi. Turn left onto Hwy 183 and then turn right onto Hwy 178 and drive 8.5 mi. Turn left onto Hwy 11 and drive 8.5 mi. Look for park signs.
From I-85 near the GA border: Take exit 1 onto Hwy 11 and drive 38.5 mi and look for park signs.
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Lake Location: Yes
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Miles to Nearest Hospital: 14
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Miles to Nearest Town: 14
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Miles to Nearest Grocery Store: 14
MILES TO:
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Charleston, SC: 250
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Columbia, SC: 136
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Florence, SC: 217
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Greenville, SC: 35
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Charlotte, NC: 127
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Raleigh, NC: 269
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Atlanta, GA: 145
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Augusta, GA: 135
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Savannah, GA: 247
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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