Keowee-Toxaway

Keowee-Toxaway State Park

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• Fishing Information: A half-mile trail provides access to Lake Keowee where guests enjoy fishing for bass, bream, crappie and catfish. A valid South Carolina fishing license is required.
  
  
• Fishing: Yes
• Freshwater Fishing: Yes

• Boating and Boat Access: Motorized boat access to Lake Keowee is five miles from the park.
  
  The park's canoe/kayak access area provides private, non-motorized boat access to Lake Keowee.
  
  
• Boating: Yes

• Wireless Internet Access: Wi-Fi is available for Keowee-Toxaway’s guests at the park visitor center and the park’s rental cabin.
• Park Store/Gift Shop: The gift shop located in the Jocassee Gorges Visitor Center is open daily from 11 a.m. - noon and 4 - 5 p.m. It includes limited snacks, souvenirs, ice and firewood.
  
  
• Swimming: Swimming is permitted in Lake Keowee. There is no designated swimming area at the park and lifeguards are not provided. You may swim at your own risk.
  
  
• Bird Watching: The park is an ideal birding area. Over 75 species of songbirds have been reported on the park.
  
  
• Geocaching: Geocaching is permitted. Several geocaches are located on the park. For more information visit the official geocaching website.
  
  
• Biking: Yes
• Birding: Yes

• Hiking Trails: The Raven Rock Hiking Trail is located behind the park office and is a little over four miles in length.
  
  
• Walking/Nature Trails: For those who may prefer a shorter hike, the Natural Bridge Nature Trail is a 1½-mile loop located behind the park office.
  
  
• Biking Trails: There are no designated bike trails on the park, but visitors can ride bicycles on the paved roads.
  
  
• Hiking: Yes