Things to Do in the Upstate
Lake Keowee and Lake Jocassee Waters
Both Lake Keowee and Lake Jocassee offer numerous options for boating, swimming, skiing, and fishing. The local marinas and public boat ramps offer quick access to the big open waters of Lake Keowee and Lake Jocassee.
Lake Keowee Local Marinas
Gap Hill Landing: 864-868-2823
Keowee Key Marina: 800-537-5253
Lake Keowee Marina: 864-882-4415
Public Boat Ramps on Lake Keowee:
| -Cane Creek | -Mile Creek | -High Falls Park |
| -Lawrence | -Fall Creek | -Stamp Creek Landing |
| -Crowe Creek | -South Cove Park | -Holders Landing |
| -Warpath Access (Duke Power) | -Keowee Town |

Lake Jocassee
Lake Jocassee Boating Access:
Devils Fork State Park
Devils Fork State Park is the only public access to Lake Jocassee.
Lakefront camping, hiking, picnicking, fishing, and boating are among
the favorite activities to enjoy on Lake Jocassee.
Park Fee.
Lake Keowee is a popular fishing area. With thousands of acres of pristine water and hundreds of miles of shoreline, the lake provides a number of species, including rainbow and brown trout; small, large and white bass, black crappie, bluegill and threadfin shad.
Lake Jocassee’s 75 miles of shoreline and 7,565 acres of water have been a source of energy and recreation in northwestern South Carolina. Jocassee is the only lake in South Carolina offering both trophy trout and smallmouth bass. The deep, crystal clear water provides an excellent habitat for many species of fish, including brown trout, rainbow trout, white bass, smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, bluegill and black crappie.
Lake Hartwell Martin Creek Landing, Twelve Mile Park and Twin Lakes in Clemson Lake Hartwell offers many fishing possiblities for the devoted fisherman. The lake has a large number of species including largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill bream, hybrid bass, walleyed pike, white and striped bass, and chain pickerel.
1-800-ASK-FISH (275-3474) is a toll-free hotline that gives an up-to-date fishing report for South Carolina's major lakes as well as information on fishing regulations. For information on South Carolina hunting and fishing rules, regulations and license fees, contact the SC Dept. of Natural Resources, PO Box 167, Columbia, SC 29202. Call (803) 734-3886 or (864) 654-6346 for fisheries; (864) 654-1671 for game.
Hiking / Waterfall Trails ![]() Hidden Falls | ![]() Isaqueena Falls | ![]() Whitewater Falls |
You can find some great trails in the Upstate just minutes away from Lake Keowee. You will find everything from short casual trails to long strenuous trails. We are in close proximity to many state parks: Devils Fork, Oconee, Keowee Toxaway, Table Rock, Caesar's Head, and Jones Gap State Park. The Upstate offers hundreds of scenic trails click here for South Carolina Trails.
Waterfall TrailsMountain Bike Trails

Isaqueena Lake
Isaqueena Lake and Dam Trail in Clemson All roads and trails within the park are open to hikers, bicyclist, horseback riders, and vehicles. These trails are located on SC Highway 133 near the Clemson University Experimental forest. (864) 656-7502
Lawrence Trail in Clemson This trail is 2.2 miles long and is part of the Clemson University Experimental program located at the Anne Springs Close Greenway on the Santee Cooper property.
Driving Tours
Cherokee Foothills National Scenic Highway (SC Hwy. 11) This 130 mile road
was once known as “Keowee Path” or “Cherokee Path” by
the Cherokee, English, and French fur traders. Scenic Highway 11 allows for
easy access to Keowee Toxaway State Natural Area, Eastatoe Falls, Table Rock
State Park and Caesar’s Head State Park
Golf
| Course Name | Location | Type | Phone Number |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonnie Brae Golf Club | Greenville | Semi | 864-277-9838 |
| Boscobel Country Club | Pendleton | Semi | 864-646-3991 |
| Brookstone Meadows Golf Course | Anderson | Semi | 864-964-9966 |
| Chickasaw Point Country Club | Westminster | Semi | 864-972-9623 |
| Cobb’s Glen Country Club | Anderson | Semi | 864-226-7688 |
| Cross Creek Plantation | Seneca | Private | 864-882-8337 |
| Falcon’s Lair Golf Course | Walhalla | Semi | 864-638-0000 |
| Foxwood Hills Country Club | Westminster | Public | 864-647-9503 |
| Furman University Golf Course | Greenville | Semi | 864-294-9090 |
| Green Valley Country Club | Greenville | Private | 864-246-3941 |
| Greenville Country Club - Chanticleer | Greenville | Private | 864-233-6227 |
| Greenville Country Club – Riverside | Greenville | Private | 864-233-6227 |
| Hillandale Golf Course | Greenville | Public | 864-250-1700 |
| Keowee Key Golf & Country Club | Salem | Private | 864-944-2222 |
| Millstone Golf Village | Greenville | Public | 864-295-1172 |
| Oconee Country Club | Seneca | Semi | 864-882-8037 |
| Pickens Country Club | Pickens | Semi | 864-878-6083 |
| Pine Lake Golf Club | Anderson | Semi | 864-296-9960 |
| Rolling Green Golf Club | Easley | Semi | 864-859-7716 |
| Southern Oaks Golf Course | Easley | Semi | 864-859-6698 |
| Stone Creek Cove Golf Course | Anderson | Private | 864-224-4653 |
| Summersett Golf Club | Greenville | Semi | 864-834-4781 |
| The Reserve at Lake Keowee | Sunset | Private | 864-869-2106 |
| The Rock at Jocassee | Pickens | Resort | 864-878-2030 |
| Verdae Greens Golf Club | Greenville | Semi | 864-676-1500 |
| Walker Golf Course | Clemson | Semi | 864-656-0236 |
| Woodhaven Golf Club | Pendleton | Public | 864-646-9511 |
College Sports
ACC Clemson University
Tigers
Southern Conference Sports at Furman University
Greenville Drive This a minor league baseball team calls Greenville, South
Carolina home. They are a Class A affiliate of the Boston Red Sox and a member
of the South Atlantic League. Greenville Drive
Art
The South Carolina Arts Commission
Fine Arts Center of Greenville County
Pickens County
Museum of Art & History
Blue Ridge Arts Center, Oconee County
Greenville County Museum of Art
The Anderson County Arts Center
The ARTS Center
Oconee Community Theatre
The Clemson Little Theatre
The Brooks Center for the Performing Arts
Electric City Playhouse
Easley Foothills Playhouse
Center Stage SC
SC Children’s Theatre
The Peace Center




