Keowee-Toxaway State Natural Area
With its stunning view of the Blue Ridge and woods full of rhododendrons, mountain laurel and wildflowers, Keowee-Toxaway State Natural Area is truly one of South Carolina’s pretty places.
History lovers also will appreciate the park’s museum, which tells the story of the Cherokee people who first lived here and their complex relationship with European settlers.
The park features a rental cabin with a porch overlooking Lake Keowee and a courtesy dock. Camping also is available.
For day use, there’s picnicking, shoreline fishing and hiking trails.
GENERAL
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Counties: Pickens
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Acreage: 1000
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When & How PRT Acquired: Donated in 1970 by Duke Power Company
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Pets: Pets are not allowed in the cabin or the cabin area. Pets are allowed in most other outdoor areas provided they are kept under physical restraint or on a leash not longer than six feet.
HOURS
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Admissions: Free admission
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Office Hours: 11am-noon & 4pm-5pm
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Days and Hours of Operation: Sa-Th 9am-6pm; Fri 9am-8pm (extended to 9pm M-Su during Daylight Savings Time)
LOCATION
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Driving Directions:
From I-85: Take exit 40 onto Hwy 153 toward Easley. Go N on Hwy 153 for 5 mi. Merge onto Calhoun Memorial Hwy/Hwy 123 and drive for 2.5 mi. Hwy 123 becomes Hwy 93/Main St. continue to drive 3 mi. Go onto Hwy 8 and continue for 6 mi. Turn left onto Hwy 183 and then turn right onto Hwy 178 and drive 8.5 mi. Turn left onto Hwy 11 and drive 8.5 mi. Look for park signs.
From I-85 near the GA border: Take exit 1 onto Hwy 11 and drive 38.5 mi and look for park signs.
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Lake Location: Yes
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Miles to Nearest Hospital: 14
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Miles to Nearest Town: 14
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Miles to Nearest Grocery Store: 14
MILES TO:
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Charleston, SC: 250
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Columbia, SC: 136
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Florence, SC: 217
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Greenville, SC: 35
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Charlotte, NC: 127
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Raleigh, NC: 269
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Atlanta, GA: 145
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Augusta, GA: 135
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Savannah, GA: 247
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