Oconee State Park
Oconee State Park Itineraries & Fun
Here are a few suggestions on what to do when staying at Oconee State Park. Though Mountain Rest is conveniently located in the middle of nowhere, we are centrally located to many adventures in the surrounding area. We have it all. Come experience nature at it’s finest.
Winter Months… Come enjoy a relaxing quiet time here at Oconee. Relax by a fire, have some hot chocolate and read a good book. Go searching for snow… Highlands, NC is a 45 minute drive from here and at over 4,000 feet can have several inches of snow where we have had none. Go play!
This is the time when our lakes are stocked with trout. Both rainbow and brown. Rent a boat for a minimal charge and catch your dinner! Pick up some trout recipes from the park office. Celebrate the Christmas season, and cut your own tree at many surrounding tree farms. Firewood is for sale in the park office.
Do It in a Day… Visit South Carolina, Georgia & North Carolina from Oconee State Park. We’ll take you on a nickel tour through a Tri-State area that has a lot to offer both the mind and soul. Pick up your day tour guide from the park office, grab yourself an R.C. cola and a moon pie and hit the road.
Water Falls, Horse Back Riding, And Treasures… Enjoy 25 waterfalls in the tri-county area of Greenville, Pickens and Oconee County which includes Whitewater Falls, the highest series of falls in eastern North America.
Check out the trails website for trail and waterfall information.
Chattooga Ridge Stables (864-638-9479) offers local horseback riding.
A short drive to Asheville, NC offers The Biltmore Estate, America’s largest home featuring gardens, an estate winery, dining and shopping.
Visit Franklin, NC for gem mining and Dahlonega, GA for gold panning.
Whitewater Adventure & Food…… Also, enjoy Whitewater Rafting with three organized guides in the area, all located within 15-20 minutes from the park.
There are also many good restaurants within 30 minutes of the park, Country Cookin’, Mexican, Chinese, Fast food & more. Visit Mt. Top Trading Post for the best boiled peanuts around!
Oconee Summers… Summer months at Oconee offer family vacations folks come back for. Our cabin rentals are Monday-Monday. We offer a guarded swimming area, hiking, boat and canoe rentals, pedal boats, carpet golf, fishing and Square Dances in the Barn on Friday nights at a minimal charge. Our park office is open for snacks, souvenirs and basic camping supplies. Firewood is available at the office.
Themed Weekends… Have a Girls Weekend! Have a spa manicure, pedicure or get a massage at Perfect Nails in Seneca, and pamper yourself. Eat lunch at the English Garden Tea Room in Walhalla.
Have a Fisherman’s Weekend! Fish the Oconee State Park lakes for bass, bream, trout and catfish. Beat our record catfish of 28 pounds! Trout fish our many area streams including the Chauga River and Chattooga River. State fishing license required.
Clemson University Game Weekends… get in the spirit.
Valentines Day Weekend! Order flowers from an FTD or local florist and have them delivered to the park. They’ll be waiting for your loved one in your cabin when you arrive. Why wait for Valentines Day, any weekend will do!
Oktoberfest Weekend! During the 3rd weekend in October come celebrate in Walhalla our German heritage. Enjoy the festival and lodge at Oconee State Park.
Need large group accommodations?... Oconee State Park now rents the barracks facility year round. The barracks sleeps 16 people maximum. The barracks includes four bedrooms with two sets of bunk beds in each, two restrooms with stand up showers, it is heated and air-conditioned with a large kitchen and living area. A charcoal grill and picnic table are located outside. Two-night minimum to reserve.
Or bring your group and rent several of our cabins which sleep from four to eight people each.
Whatever your liking….we hope to see you soon!
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