PARK NEWS
Help us welcome Upstate Zipline to Keowee-Toxaway State Park! They are located across Highway 11 from the main entrance of the park and are currently taking reservations for March 11, 2023 and beyond. Book now!
Keowee-Toxaway
HOURS
Sa-Th 9am-6pm; Fri 9am-8pm (extended to 9pm M-Su during Daylight Saving Time)
OFFICE
11am-noon & 4-5pm, daily
ADMISSION
Free admission
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. Owners will be asked to remove noisy or dangerous pets or pets that threaten or harass wildlife.
Wifi Available
- Introduction
- Photo Gallery
- Lodging
- Camping
- Camp Cedar Creek
- Things To Do
- Trails
- Programs & Events
- History & Interpretation
- Groups
- Area Info
- Unique Features
- Visitor Survey
GET SOME GEAR!
Keowee-Toxaway State Park
Mountains
Things To Do
- Experience over a mile and a half of high-flying fun on a canopy tour with Upstate Zipline! You will ride all 10 lines reaching as high as 120 feet above the forest floor and spanning up to 2000 feet in length! Ten ziplines, one suspended bridge, and three short nature walks allow you to fully appreciate the mountains, the trees, the lake and all that this area has to offer! The end of the zipline will end at the beautiful Camp Cedar Creek, where visitors will be shuttled back to headquarters. Upstate Zipline headquarters and gift shop is located just off of Highway 11 across from the main entrance of Keowee-Toxaway State Park. For pricing, reservations and questions visit their website or call their office at 864-868-4767.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Bird Watching:
The park is an ideal birding area. Over 75 species of songbirds have been reported on the park.
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Geocaching:
Geocaching is permitted. Several geocaches are located on the park. For more information visit the official geocaching website.
- Biking: Yes
- Birding: Yes
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Hiking Trails:
The Raven Rock Hiking Trail is located behind the park office and is a little over four miles in length.
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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.
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Biking Trails:
There are no designated bike trails on the park, but visitors can ride bicycles on the paved roads.
- Hiking: Yes
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