14 Best Things to Do in South Carolina, According to a Local
"South Carolina isn't just beach and lake country — the Upstate has plenty of scenic spots to visit in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Go for a hike in Table Rock State Park (especially beautiful in the fall) to see the state from a new point of view." - Travel + Leisure Editors
Beautiful! Absolutely beautiful! Rather you spend the day or camp overnight, you will not be disappointed! Absolutely gorgeous views! Staff are friendly at the welcome center and there was a small fee for the day pass ($6). I can’t wait to return when the weather is a little warmer
Sylvain Francois
Google
The Pinnacle trail was nice, with gorgeous 360 views at the top, but also nice places in the forest. The number of uprooted trees was impressive throughout the trail, but the maintenance work was amazing, just the end was closed with a detour.
Alex Bennett
Google
Beautiful hike up to table rock summit. Just under 8 miles round trip, took me just under 3 hours to complete with 10 minutes at the summit. It's quite steep and would make for a challenging hike for those that are new to hiking. There are several creek crossings at the beginning which I used to cool off.
F.M. Aghaei-Ardekani
Google
Top State Park for sure! Electric & water at sites. Fair prices for them, too. CCC built so you get that eras vibe. Clean trails. Great shop swag. Staff is stellar. Nice & quiet during the week till weekend. Nice lakes.
Md Mahmud Hasan
Google
Really nice place for friends and family. Besides the lake, you may take rest on greeny grass and enjoy the Table Rock Mountains. Taking photos from there must be memorable. You will get Hill, Lake, and land from a single place. During November I visited that area and I am happy to visit it. I will recommend anyone. More attactive places are there around it.
Tina Plants
Google
What a beautiful site!!! We happened upon Table Rock when we were taking an alternative route following Hurricane Helene and while the park was closed due to storm, we stopped at the scenic outlook for pic's 😁
Emily Gettys
Google
Trails for all abilities, educational presentations, a stunning lake with canoe/kayak/paddle boat rentals, and camping. An SC state park worth visiting!
Parking, however, can be a challenge during peak season on the weekends.
Debbie Anderson
Google
Table Rock #StatePark is a beautiful place located in Pickens County. I hiked 🥾Table Rock Mountain trail and explored the area. Restrooms are modern and clean. Campground ⛺️ is nice and cozy, bathhouses are also clean. Plenty to see and do at Table Rock 🛶🏃♂️🥾🏊♂️🚴🏼 . Nice visitor center and stores. Staff was professional, kind and helpful. Gaines Lodge is stunning. It was built in 1937 by the (CCC) Civilian Conservation Corps. Playground area, picnic and group shelters are well kept and maintained. Enjoyed the waterfalls. The park was very busy. Glad I had a opportunity to visit. It’s a beautiful world out there—if you know where to look.
Note:
It’s a $6.00 entry fee ‘per person’ to some #SCStateParks. If there are (5) adults in your car, the cost would be $30. You can purchase a yearly pass (Park Passport) for $99. Check #SCStatePark entry fees on their website.
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