Table Rock State Park
Table Rock Mountain provides a towering backdrop for an upcountry retreat at the edge of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Table Rock State Park features two lakes, a campground, mountain cabins, meeting facilities and its historic, renovated lodge.
The park has been one of South Carolina’s most popular since it was built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s. Many of its structures are now on the National Register of Historic Places.
Table Rock was home to one of the state’s first formal nature education programs and now serves as a trailhead for the 80-mile long Foothills Trail through the wilderness along the Blue Ridge Escarpment. Trails through the forested park also include one that leads to the top of Table Rock Mountain itself.
The park also hosts a visitors center near the main gate along S.C. 11, the Cherokee Foothills National Scenic Highway.
GENERAL
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Web Cam: View Table Rock Live
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Wi-Fi Availability: Free Wifi is available at the park visitor center located on SC Hwy 11.
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Designation: Table Rock State Park was developed by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), a New Deal Program created by President Franklin D. Roosevelt. The program was designed to provide employment during the Great Depression while addressing national needs in conservation and recreation.
The CCC was instrumental in the development of many of South Carolina’s state parks. A number of buildings built by the CCC in the 1930's are still in use at this park.
The park is listed on the National Register.
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Counties: Pickens
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Acreage: 3083
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When & How PRT Acquired: In 1935, 2,860 acres were donated by Pickens County and the City of Greeville. In 1975 to 1976, 208 acres were purchased from various owners. In 1991, 15 acres were donated by Elizabeth Ellison.
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Pets: Pets are not allowed in the cabins or the cabin areas. Pets are allowed in most other outdoor areas provided they are kept under physical restraint or on a leash not longer than six feet.
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Tour and Programs Information: Table Rock is a "DiscoverCarolina Site", which provides curriculum-based science education programs for South Carolina school children.
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Pay Phone on Site: Yes
HOURS
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Admissions: $2 age 16+; $1.25 SC Seniors; age 15 and younger free
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Office Hours: M-Su 8am-6pm. Seasonal winter hours M-Su 9am-5pm.
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Days and Hours of Operation: Su-Th 7am-9pm (extended to 10pm F and Sa)
During Daylight Savings Time hours are Su-Th 7 am-7 pm (extended to 9pm F and Sa).
LOCATION
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Driving Directions: From I-26: Take SC-Exit 5 onto Hwy 11 towards Campobello. Travel for approximately 45 mi. Turn left onto E Ellison Lane.
From I-85 at the GA line: Take SC-Exit 1 to Hwy 11 for approx. 55 miles, turn right on E Ellison Lane.
From I-85 at the NC line: Travel South to Hwy 11 Exit 92 at Gaffney and proceed on Hwy 11 for approx. 75miles, turn left on E Ellison Lane.
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Lake Location: Yes
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Mountain Location: Yes
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Miles to Nearest Hospital: 16
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Miles to Nearest Town: 12
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Miles to Nearest Grocery Store: 12
MILES TO:
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Charleston, SC: 248
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Columbia, SC: 135
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Florence, SC: 216
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Greenville, SC: 30
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Charlotte, NC: 126
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Raleigh, NC: 263
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Atlanta, GA: 160
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Augusta, GA: 137
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