Leave the computer and phone behind and spend the day in one our many great parks. Bike, hike, camp, swim, boat, or picnic and come back to nature.

Looming majestically beyond the low, soft hills of the Piedmont, the southernmost peaks of the Blue Ridge Mountains follow the highway. It provides a scenic alternative to driving the Interstate. Extending from I-85 near the N.C. border to... more info...
An excellent park for enthusiasts and photographers, at 3,266' above sea level, Caesars Head provides views of Table Rock, Pinnacle Mountain and other distant peaks of the Blue Ridge Mountains. more info...
Constructed in 1909 Campbell’s Covered Bridge is the only remaining covered bridge in the State of South Carolina. more info...
The park is located at the confluence of the Chauga and Ramsay Creek. Visitors can enjoy hiking and biking trails, go tubing or fishing on the river, camp and enjoy the 40-foot waterfall and the suspension bridge over the river. more info...
Cowpens Battlefield commemorates a decisive battle that helped to turn the tide of war in the Southern Campaign of the American Revolution. more info...
The former World War II Army training camp features 7,054 acres of rolling terrain, two lakes that support an excellent habitat, trails, equestrian facilities and camping. Visitors can visit cemeteries of early settlers or remnant Army structures. 50 ca more info...
Three miles north of S.C. Hwy. 11 on Jocassee Lake Road. 84 sites. (59 RV, 25 T) (2 handicapped sites) Water and electrical hook-ups for RV's. Central water for tent camping. Year round. more info...
Wildlife from around the world is displayed in natural open-air exhibits. more info...
Features at this 10-acre public garden include a series of ponds, walking trails, plantings of annuals and perennials, shrubs, native woodland and a diverse population of wildlife. more info...
The 100-acre animal park features nearly 500 rare and exotic animals, Outback Safari Rides, Cool-Cat-Express Train Rides, animal feeding stations, concessions and the new Baby Animal Barn and Nursery. more info...
The 3,346-acre park is located in the 11,000-acre Mountain Bridge Wilderness Area. The park encompasses the Middle Saluda Scenic River and is an access point to the Foothills Hiking Trail. more info...
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. more info...
The park commemorates a pivotal and significant victory by American Patriots. The victory halted the British advance into North Carolina. more info...
Kings Mountain is a traditional 6,883-acre park. Enjoy hiking, lake fishing, johnboat and canoe rentals, equestrian trails and more. more info...
Lake Bowen encompasses 1,534 acres and contains approximately 33 miles of shoreline and offers many recreational activities like boating, fishing, and swimming. more info...