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OCSC |
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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 sand beach for sunbathing. South Cove has two shelters that are available by reservation only. |
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From Seneca: Hwy 123 to Hwy 28 toward Walhalla. Turn right onto Hwy 188. Turn right onto South Cove road which leads into the park. From Interstate 85 South: Take exit 1 (Hwy 11) approximately 13 miles to Hwy 123 towards Seneca. Take Hwy 28 towards Walhalla. Turn right onto Hwy 188. Turn right onto South Cove road which leads into park. From Interstate 85 North: Take exit 19B (Hwy 76) towards Clemson University/Seneca. Turn left onto Hwy 123 towards Seneca. Take Hwy 28 towards Walhalla. Turn right onto Hwy 188. Turn right onto South Cove road which leads into park. |
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The campground offers 86 campsites, of which 41 are waterfront. All sites have 20, 30 or 50 amp electrical hookups and water. Other amenities include two bathhouses, playgrounds, picnic area, a swim area and a dump station. There are also two shelters that may be reserved for family reunions, birthdays, or group get-togethers. |
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South Cove County Park |
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920013 |
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http://www.reserveamerica.com/campsiteSearch.do?contractCode=OCSC&parkId=920013&cmp=39-32--joewils |
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Arriving campers must have camping equipment and be prepared to set up. Only registered campers will be allowed in the park after park hours. The park gate is locked nightly at 10pm and opens at 7am. One Rv per site or two tents or one RV and one tent per site Six (6) persons per site max Golf carts are allowed (see Golf Cart Rules) Pets welcome (leash rules apply) Alcohol is not allowed, including the campground area |
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The Mountain Lakes region offers an abundance of nearby attractions including the Sumter National Forest, Wild & Scenic Chattooga River, world class waterfalls, Stumphouse Tunnel, Upstate Heritage Quilt Trail, a thriving arts community, Clemson University and re-vitalized downtown atmospheres full of shopping and dining. South Cove is located just minutes from Seneca and ten miles from Clemson, South Carolina and Clemson University, offering additional tourism opportunities, along with grocery stores, gas stations and restaurants. |
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National Geographic released a Special Publication in November - 2012 titled " 50 of the World's Last Great Places - Destinations of a Lifetime ". Our remarkable Jocassee Gorges is one of those places. In the northwestern-most corner of South Carolina is Oconee County, known as the "Mountain Lakes Region" because of its climate, its spectacularly beautiful lakes and the beauty of its Blue Ridge Mountains. The lake shore is thickly forested with mostly pine, and the lake itself is large with many inlets and coves to explore. Over 200 species of birds call this area home, including waterfowl, shorebirds, woodland birds and even the occasional peregrine falcon and bald eagle. |
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Today, outdoor recreation, adventure travel and family together time are hot buttons for tourists, and Oconee County offers the perfect setting for an affordable vacation for active families, outdoor types of all ages, couples and retirees. Biking, horseback riding, boating, whitewater rafting, paddling, fishing, hiking, camping, golfing and antiquing are plentiful here. Oconee County includes lakes Hartwell, Keowee and Jocassee, rushing and lazy rivers, including the federally-designated Wild and Scenic Chattooga, endless waterfalls, the Sumter National Forest and the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, all neighboring the mountains of North Carolina and Northeast Georgia, making it within easy access to most of the Southeast. On-site recreation amenities includes picnic tables with charcoal grills, swimming area, restroom, four tennis courts, three boat ramps, fishing pier, and two playgrounds. Lake Keowee is over 18,000 acres and provides a pristine, blue reservoir popular for water sports and fishing. Fishing is one of the most popular activities at the lake. Sought-after species include largemouth bass, spotted bass, bream, crappie, and catfish. The lake appeals to boaters of all kinds, whether their specialty is canoeing, sailing or motor boating. Coves and areas of quiet water provide water skiers with excellent surfaces. |