Overlooking Charleston Harbor and Cooper Park on the eastern coast of the peninsula, this expansive waterfront green space is perfect for laidback strolls and picnics.See more..
5.0Falls Park on the Reedy(4.405 reviews) - What a surprise! Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM Parks • Waterfalls
1st time in Greenville and what a surprise! City fathers did a great job reclaiming this land and creating a memorable destination park for this city. Great meandering paths to walk, run or ride. Plenty of seating all around. Metered parking on the street is not too difficult to find during a weekday.See more..
4.5Hunting Island State Park(2.329 reviews) - Great discovery Tuesday: 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM Spent More than 3 hours State Parks
Park that is a large secluded barrier island with a historic 1859 lighthouse as its centerpiece.See more..
Beautiful scenery, long unspoiled beach with clear water. You can't go wrong with a visit here - in the summer on the weekend plan to go either early or late because they close the parking lots once they fill up. Locals with a library card can borrow a state park pass from the library that gets you in for free (sometimes there's a wait list for the pass so go online first).See more..
One of the few remaining old growth floodplains in the country; home to otters, bobcats and wild boar.See more..
4.5Paris Mountain State Park(425 reviews) - Paris Mountain State Park Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM Parks
Paris Mountain State Park in Greenville is a great state park that has a lot to offer from a wide variety of hiking trails, a lake to swim in, nature and animals, places to have picnics, and much more. This park is beautiful and well maintained and managed throughout. It is good to come here and experience the forest and mountains and get some fresh air and relax and enjoy. I have had a really good experience every time I have been here.See more..
I was in Columbia in July, but needed to get in a 13 mile run. The humidity is everywhere that time of year, but the park let me stay in the shade, accompanied by scenic views and a pretty flat course. Saved my life.See more..
4.5Caesars Head State Park(376 reviews) - Amazing Mountain views Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM State Parks
We picnicked here at Caesar's Head on Memorial Day and it was a great spot to eat lunch, and enjoy the cooler temps in the mountains. Just and FYI, you'll have to pack in and pack out all of your trash if you decide to picnic here, as there are no trash receptacles. The overlook is awesome, and definitely a place to take in the beauty surrounding you. The walk around the overlook and through the Devil's kitchen is quite short, however the Devil's Kitchen is very tight, so if you're afraid of small spaces it's probably not for you. The areas around the top of the mountain are beautiful and well maintained. Definitely a recommended place to come, but there isn't much to do at the top, unless you plan to hike the trails, which do come at an extra cost, and from what I know can be pretty strenuous.See more..
4.5Table Rock State Park(360 reviews) - The place to be for seeing Autumn in its full splendor. State Parks
State Park featuring trails and the significant Cherokee landmark, Table Rock Mountain.See more..
We were delightfully surprised by how nice this state park was. The museum exhibits were in great condition, and the movie showed was both educational and entertaining. They offer a cellphone tour which was a first for us, and very informative. How neat to experience this living history moment and see this battleground! See more..
4.5Cowpens National Battlefield(297 reviews) - Covid 19 visit Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM National Parks • Battlefields
We visited when the visitors center was closed, but a friendly Ranger gave us a brochure and produced the Parks Passport cancellation stamp. There were two reenactors demonstrating period firearms. The trail is well laid out and easy to walk with boards to explain the progress of the battle. There is a picnic area but it was closed at the time.See more..
4.5Santee State Park(268 reviews) - The Ideal Place To Catch Blue Catfish & Other Great Fresh Water Game Fish Tuesday: 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM State Parks
This was my 2nd visit to fish one Lake Marion, SC the first was last year June 2020. This is the best Catfishing I've ever experienced and I'm grateful for the opportunity. In 2020 my Blue Catfish catch of the day was 28lbs and this month 2021 I bested that by landing a 33 1/2 pounder. I let him go so maybe next year I'll catch him again this time over 40lbsSee more..
4.5Devils Fork State Park(242 reviews) - Plan Ahead for a Great Adventure Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM State Parks
Advance vacation rental reservations required, The campsites and cabins need to be booked well in advance of your overnight stay at this Park during peak Spring / Summer / Fall Season. Online searches for Lake Jocassee vacation rentals will show very few results but there are a few really nice properties adjoining the park. The $8 per adult $5 per child daily admission charge may make purchasing an Annual SC State Park Pass a better deal if you are staying outside the Park at a private property. The only public access to this Lake is through the Park, Plan ahead and have an adventure you will never forget !See more..
4.5Saluda Shoals Park(233 reviews) - Fun way to spend the day! Nature & Wildlife Areas • Parks
The agent at the gate was friendly and knowledgeable and advised us according to our needs. We spent the afternoon hiking the trails and enjoying the river. Entrance for the day was $5.00 for the vehicle and we parked all the way in the back near the boat ramp. We hiked the green/blue trails and found so many great spots along the river banks to relax and enjoy the scenery. Great place to spend the day with family/friends enjoying the outdoors. The day was overcast and the canopy of trees provided another layer of protection from the sun. We’d absolutely return if we were ever in the area again. See more..
It was a beautiful, blue sky, sunny day when we joined friends who live in Summerville to walk this Historic Site. The Oyster-shelled tabby fort was really incredible. The Bell Tower was awesome, and the views of the Ashley River expansive. The wooden fences around the property add to the experience. There were extremely old gravesite markers that were in decent shape to read some of them. We did see a lot of red ant dirt piles-and avoided them!! There is a charge to go in-and it is on the honor system cash only.See more..
I stopped by Sesquicentennial for some hiking because Harbison State Forest closed their trails due to heavy rain. Sesqui had 10+ miles of trails which were all in good order even with the heavy rains. There is a $6 entry fee for adults aged 16-64, and a park store with a smattering of souvenirs and helpful rangers. The biking trail was beautiful, and not at all crowded on a Wednesday morning. I passed 3 people over the course of five miles. There is a small lake in the middle, and I’m sure summer is a very popular time here. So glad to find such a suitable backup for my rain soaked hiking plans. See more..
I normally don’t do reviews because I truly believe they are all fake. Zipline was my crazy cousins idea and I was skeptical however I under estimated how much fun I would have. We had Mackenzie, Jackson and Aden! They were AMAZING! They made us feel comfortable, safe and gave us lots of laughs! We did the bootleg tour and it was well worth the money! My only recommendation would be for them to provide more options to take pictures during the experience. For example, pictures that actually show how high up in the air you are and pictures of you zipping across the river. Other then that I would definitely go again. If you are not scared of losing or dropping your cell phone I would highly recommend you bring a disposable camera or an old phone that you don’t use anymore to take pictures during the experience. You can definitely wear a sports bra and just puts it in your bra while you’re zipping.See more..
It was a beautiful sunny day in March. The Azaleas (which should have been gorgeous) had been struck by frost a week before. There were definitely still some flowers-but not as many as usual. In another week they should be back in their beauty. We saw so many birds, turtles, and butterflies. Nice walking paths and sculptures.See more..
4.5Runway Park at GMU(147 reviews) - A must activity for children in Greenville Spent 1-2 hours Parks • Playgrounds
Runway Park at GMU is located in the Community Corridor of the Greenville Downtown Airport. It is an aviation themed, STEM based learning park meant to inspire children to fall in love with aviation. The park is adjacent to the runway of the busiest general aviation airport in South Carolina. Wave to pilots as they taxi out and get ready for take-off or see them land right in front of you. Runway Park is listed in US News travel section as the #4 best things to do in Greenville! The park has educational signs to learn all about aviation. Children’s tours and the covered picnic hangar are available for booking. Please see the website for more details. The Community Corridor of GMU also has Runway Café, Takeoff Mini-Golf, and a Military History Museum.See more..
4.5Oconee State Park(141 reviews) - Winter camping Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM State Parks
Brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr! We did not prepare properly for how cold it gets up here in the winter. We stayed at tent site 1. Don’t recommend for a tent because it is on a slant. Tent sites 11-15 were really cool to explore because they are kind of far back but you will have to walk a good bit from car. So don’t carry a lot of stuff. Great fishing pond at camp site 15. From camp site 1 bathrooms and car were very close and we knew we would be arriving after dark so that’s why we chose that one. There were 4 of us ladies ranging from age 18-27. Things we noticed about the camp grounds but didn’t full get to take advantage of because of it being too cold and we hiked other places. There are 5 trails at this camp ground. Beautiful lake with a lot of family fun activities. They even have putput. We definitely want to come back in the summer time. See more..
A well laid out path and a self-guided tour brochure makes this site a easy an interesting visit. Original trench lines and Star Fort mounds are still very visible as well as an old wagon road. A a reproduction stockade and rifle tower. A great bit of Revolutionary War history. We were pleased to see the Parks Passport book cancellation stamp was accessible even though the visitor center was closed.See more..
4.5Croft State Park(129 reviews) - Something for Everyone State Parks
This park has a storied history in the State of South Carolina. A WW2 military base, several generational farms throughout the years, a revolutionary war site, a world renown resort based on a wondrous water claim on a local Spring (also on the park), have all left their mark on this beautiful area that has been set aside for you! What you are left with is an area with great camping and RVing, a lake where you can fish and or rent boats, horse facilities, and trails (hiking, Mt biking, horseback riding) that crisscross old cemeteries, ruins, and beautiful views. There are picnic areas, playgrounds, and facilities galore. All of this is just 15 minutes outside of Spartanburg! This is another State Park Gem you don’t want to miss. There is a modest entry fee (3$ for adults) and way too much to do in a day. Yet Another reason to just buy the park pass....See more..
4.5Dreher Island State Park(127 reviews) - Nothing More Serene Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM State Parks
This is our third time to camp here and it is a favorite. We love all of the waterfront campsites available. Watching the sun rise and set on Lake Murray is so peaceful and watching all of the coots on the water. We even saw a loon on this visit. We biked a loop all around the state park, about 5 miles, and we hiked the longest trail which was a long 6 mile hike from our campsite on Angler's Circle. I would not recommend that trail for e-bikes due to all of the roots, but mountain bikers might just love it. There is a lot of crumbling blacktop around the state park campgrounds that needs to be repaired. There are five large villas on the waterfront that can be rented and it looks like 10 new camper cabins that have been added since we were last here. Even though we don't fish and didn't bring our boat, we still love camping here on the water and hope to make a return visit sometime.See more..
Make sure to make a reservation, just seems to be a by product of Covid and is here to stay, but that said we really enjoyed the park. Super beautiful and peaceful. We did the Jones Gap Falls trail, which was a good trail for me the wife, and our kids (11, 7, 4). We saw a few folks on the trail, but not many. The kids saw lots of crayfish and salamanders both in the creek and at the waterfall. It's a beautiful trail and I highly recommend it. I will say make sure you bring in your own food, there is a tiny shop here, but they are very limited on snacks and drinks, with slim pickings.See more..
4.5Florence Veterans Park(115 reviews) - Moving experience Spent 1-2 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks • Parks
What a gem for this community. The park is laid out very well and allows for a casual stroll under the shade trees and the beautiful monuments. This also ties into the thread trail. Attended the Veterans Day program today that was also the unveiling of the WWII monument. Even with tornado threats earlier the rain stopped as the huge crowd honored our veterans. Alex Palkovich, the sculptor, lives here in Florence part time and was here for the unveiling. Picture of my mom Libby Phillips talking to the Sculptor.See more..
Took a day trip from Columbia. It was a Thursday and we basically had the park to ourselves. Trails are well maintained, but the trail maps are a little confusing. Post was open (unlike the Kings Mountain National Military Park) and the guy working there was very helpful. See more..
4.5Brick Pond Park(107 reviews) - A Great Little Haven Parks
Brick Pond Park is a forty acre restored wetland and wildlife habitat located in the heart of the City of North Augusta along the Savannah River front. The park trails are easy and allow visitors to travel through shaded forested wetlands, along open sunny paths, or to comfortable seating to stop, relax and enjoy the sights and sounds of the varied wildlife that live within or visits the park. The park is part of the North Augusta Greeneway Trail network where you can walk or bike along the Savannah River banks or travel through the hills and valleys across the City of North Augusta for over twelve miles. Brick Pond Park is a free public park open from dawn till dusk every day. Feeding wild animals at Brick Pond Park is against the law and is strictly enforced. Alligators are naturally present within the park so please closely supervise children at all times and dogs must be leashed and not allowed in the water. Parking is provided at the North Augusta Municipal Center, the North Augusta Greeneway Trail Entrance off Riverside Boulevard or within the Park at two designated parking areas off of Railroad Avenue.See more..
4.5Cleveland Park(100 reviews) - Local, Fun, Easy, Kids Parks
This park includes 3 playgrounds in the same area, the zoo, walking trails, basketball courts and more! There's usually a cute little ice cream/snow cone truck down here with officers walking around for safety. There are amazing things to do and an animal hospital in case of emergency. There's so many great things to this park. It's one of the oldest in the area and has been renevated multiple times to keep up with the locals and the "times". The city takes very good care of it. It's a must see if you're going to the zoo, located on the same property!See more..
4.5Ebenezer Park(95 reviews) - Excellent Campground for the Money Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM Parks
A county park located on the shores of Lake Wylie. The park offers 66 full hook-up campsites, picnic shelters, beach, swimming, basketball, beach volleyball, 3 boat ramps and fishing pier.See more..
4.5South Cove County Park(92 reviews) - On Lake Keowee Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM Spent More than 3 hours Parks
South Cove park is located on the clear waters of 18,500 acre Lake Keowee. Camping is located on a 15 acre peninsula offering 86 campsites with water and electricity on each site with 41 sites waterfront. Two bath houses serve the campground area and a dump station is located near the entrance of the park. South Cove Park offers a wide variety of day use facilities as well as lakeside camping. Fishing, boating, sailing and water skiing are readily available via three access ramps. Day use facilities include four tennis courts, basketball, playground areas, picnic areas, a handicapped accessible fishing pier and a waterfront beach for sunbathing. South Cove has two shelters that are available by reservation only.See more..
4.5Fountain Park(90 reviews) - One of the best free things to do Rock Hill, SC. Spent 1-2 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks • Parks • Fountains
Great place to sit and unwind. This is one of the many free things you can do in Rock Hill SC. When the weather's hot it's beautiful to just sit around the fountain and be cooled down by refreshing mist it sends your way. In the wintertime it's just a beautiful plaza with it's Christmas-themed lighted trees and the festive atmosphere. Stressed out? Shoot out to Fountain Park. Awesome for your soul!See more..
We were visiting the Charlotte area, it was to be a beautiful day out, so my niece suggested we come to Andrew Jackson State Park. This place is beautiful, and full of history. Toured the small museum, then walked around the grounds and lake area and had a great time. This State Park is kid-friendly, and we highly recommend it for a few hour break from your routine!See more..
Four family members and I took a 1 1/2 hour Segway tour through North Myrtle Beach State Park and Sports Complex. Robbie, our instructor/guide, made our time as safe and fun as humanly possible. The fact that five of us rode over every imaginable type of terrain without a single mishap speaks volumes about the instruction we received and the trails we rode were absolutely beautiful. If you have never been on a Segway, but thought about doing so, this is the place to do it.See more..
4.5Poinsett State Park(80 reviews) - Beautiful State Park - like mountains and low country all together! Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM State Parks
We stayed in Cabin 5. It’s the only cabin with 2 bedrooms and only one with TV (no cable). Sleeps 7. It is a beautiful CCC built cabin with everything you need. Well equipped kitchen, large bathroom, screened porch, swing, hammock, deck, fire pit. Secluded from other cabins. Walk to lake and trails. We took our bikes and rode some trails, hiked others. Some are relatively flat. Some are like you’re in the mountains. The lake is beautiful and they rent kayaks, John boats, paddle boards, and canoes. (But there is an alligator in the lake.). There are mountain laurels like the mountains and Spanish moss like the low country. It is a beautiful, relaxing park. I think they also host mountain bike competitions and rides there. We saw quite a few trucks there from bike shops all over the state bringing riders and bikes. We have lived our entire lives in SC and had never been to Poinsett. We will definitely go back.See more..
We drove past the golf course on the way to the park office and the course looked in good shape. Arriving at the office revealed a large office with, part-time restaurant, rental rooms and a lodge for visitors. Much of the rooms faced right out toward the big lake. We were told that colleges bring their golf teams here for tournaments and stay in the lodge, rooms, or barracks.See more..
4.5Heritage Park(74 reviews) - Beautiful park for runners, picnics and pets Parks
This is a very large park that also has an amphitheater for out door concerts. Very pet friendly. Also has biking paths and walking paths.See more..
My friends and I had to travel to the Ridgeville area which is about 2 1/2 hours away from where we live. We wanted a place to stop for a picnic lunch and a walk after our errand and before getting back in the car. This park was perfect for that! There are numerous picnic tables within the park. The restroom was clean. The highlight was the walk that went by the river. It's a short walk - we found it to be about 1 mile from gate-to-gate (2 miles round trip). There is a short section of up and down; the rest of the trail is mostly flat. There is a nice overview of the river (you can scramble down to the water's edge; we choose not to). Overall the walk had a lot of the native plants accompanied by birds singing. Great way to get the character of the area while taking a break from a road trip.See more..
4.5Chau Ram County Park(72 reviews) - Great Time! Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM Parks
Chau Ram County Park is located of Hwy 76 in Westminster, SC. The park encompasses over 400 acres of woodland with 2 miles of the Chauga River to explore. Enjoy hiking, tubing, fishing, swimming, disc golf, camping, or a relaxing picnic at this scenic location. The park is open from 7am to dusk from March 1st through Nov 15th, and 9am to 4pm from Nov 16th through Feb 28th. Campground is open from March 1st through November 15th. -Picnic Shelters -Grills -Campsites (Tent and RV) -18 hole Disc Golf Course -Hiking Trails -Waterfall -PlaygroundSee more..
Great scenic trails! The Canal Trail is more woodsy than the Nature Trail which is more level and not as rustic. Seeing the remnants of the canals and bridges and reading the explanatory signs along the way is so neat and gives more of a perspective into the story behind this park. We recommend doing all the trails to see all the spots and get the full picture of the history. The trails aren’t tough or too long but the Canal Trail can be a bit muddy and not as easy if there are mobility restricted members in your party. Going to the end of the Canal Trail you’ll see the original locks and even a sign about the original Wagon Road. The Eagle’s Nest part on the Nature Trail was really neat too, although we did not see any eagles. The Museum is not currently open, but they have plans to move it from the Lockkeeper’s House on the hill down to the Welcome Center. Additional parking is located around the bend. We look forward to coming back and seeing the Rocky Schoals Spider Lilies in bloom! Really neat to learn that they are only found in SC, GA, & AL!See more..
4.5Greer City Park(66 reviews) - Perfect Place To Relax and Walk Parks
I love what Greer is doing and this park is amazing l I love the huge fountain near the amphitheater and the music . There are lay grounds , big grassy areas to with sit in , let the kids run around in or practice your juggling. Make sure to keep walking and go to the big pond and gazebo. So much to take in and do . See more..
4.0Lake Greenwood State Park(65 reviews) - Beautiful Park with Historical Underpinnings Tuesday: 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM State Parks • Bodies of Water • Parks
Lakeside camping, picnicking and hiking. The park also hosts the South Carolina Half-Iron Man Competition each fall.See more..
Very nice complex. Just make sure you gave a little wagon to bring your chairs and such because it is a pretty good walk into the park. Also kiddies needs to bring their bathing suits because they have a spray park See more..
4.5Aiken State Park(62 reviews) - Weekend away! State Parks • Parks
We really enjoyed this state park! Coronavirus had hit and we already had our reservations so we were allowed to stay in the park. Danny our camp host helped out so much. We stayed in campsite 24 it was very level We have rear living and the back did face the road which was a one way around the park I worked out ok since the park was relatively empty. However we walked around and noted the best sites in our view were 8 and 10 and 13. The hiking trail was great and there is a paved almost 3 mile loop or road around the park which is great for a walk or bike ride. We look forward to going to this one again!!See more..
The tour of this historic home was totally worthwhile. The guide gave us a thorough overview of the Gist family and their slaves. He had copies of original documents he could show us to flesh out the history. A great deal of effort has been put in the restoration of this building and we learned about that process as well. Full marks also to the DAR for their work and support of the project. There is a nice picnic area in the shade, some of which is under a shelter. We didn't go on the brief nature trail, but some of us are planning to go back. The house tour is $10 (less for seniors, etc.) and reservations are suggested, but the rest of the grounds is free. Back down the road is the Gist family cemetery. Who knew this wonderful resource was available?See more..
This is a very pretty park on Lake Keowee that you will really enjoy. This park is smaller and less crowded so it is more private. Great camping sites and everything is cleaned twice daily in the bathrooms. Fishing and kayaking can be loads of fun.See more..
4.5Lake Wateree State Park(55 reviews) - An excellent place to get back to nature State Parks
The camp ground was perfect for our two day getaway. Lake front sites with asphalt pads, clean bathhouses with liquid hand soap and an electric hand dryer, and a friendly, helpful staff. They have a nice camp store and an easy walking trail. We brought our bicycles and biked all over the park, and we launched our kayaks right off our campsite. While on the lake we got some great photos of a bald eagle! We were in site #7 but will stay in #17 next time because we liked the view of the lake from the higher ground. They have a cute playground for youngsters (which we don't have) and a lot of good fishing spots throughout the camp area. Every one of the campers we spoke with were repeat visitors.See more..
I was there for a local festival and hsd s booth. Walkways are wide and shady paved. Lots of play areas and equipment for kids...large and small. Built in concert areas. Could use more handicappe parking. Most of park is handicap accessible. Even with a noisy playground it hss quiet and serene areas. Well maintained..See more..
Beautiful state park with great camp sites. We stayed at site 86 and absolutely loved it. We loved how secluded it was- we could barely see anyone around us. Site 86 does not have full lake view, but it does sit on a little finger inlet. It is close enough to the bathrooms to be able to easily walk, but far enough where you don’t get the noise/light of it. The campground has a great little trail that will take you to the park store, which we loved. If we did this park again, we would rent a golf cart, as it seems to be the thing to do here. A LOT of golf carts cruising around. The bathrooms were insanely clean, campground host was awesome, park was in good shape for the littles to play at- overall, we loved it!See more..
I was only at the park for a few hours but this was absolutely the most beautiful state park I've seen in South Carolina to date. Full disclosure, I haven't visited them all yet but I will as I am doing the Ultimate Outsider Challenge. Lake Hartwell is huge with a lot of boats on it, but because of the size you don't hear the boats buzzing by, just the gentle lapping of the waves on the shore. From where I sat eating my lunch I could see a family wading through the shallow water connecting the main land to an island. The nature trail was short but well-marked and led me to the fishing pier where people were trying to catch their dinner.See more..
