Few things will make you appreciate the great outdoors more than spending some quality time around a beautiful lake. There is certainly no shortage of scenic lakes in South Carolina, especially the popular Lake Jocassee, but there’s one scenic lake that will quickly capture your heart with its stunning scenery and endless activities. Grab your camping gear and let’s go!
Stretching out for 26 miles, Lake Keowee might just be the most scenic lake in South Carolina.
Ken Richner/Google You’ll never run out of things to do here.
The man-made reservoir was built in the 1970s and has been a favorite hang-out for locals ever since.
Gil Gerretsen/Google There are several parks peppered around the shoreline to explore, each one offering stunning views, swimming, boating, and fishing opportunities.
Starting at the northern end of the lake, Keowee Toxaway State Park and Pickens County Park-Mile Creek are both popular spots for fishing, so be sure to bring your rod and reel.
Tony Abbott/Google The lake has three types of bass (largemouth, smallmouth, and spotted) as well as both rainbow and brown trout, catfish, bluegills, and more.
Further south you’ll find South Cove County park, another enjoyable park with all the outdoor adventure you can handle.
Kenneth Smith/Google Sandy beaches pepper the shoreline at all of these parks, and the trellises provide some much welcomed shade when the sun starts to beat down.
While the lake is perfect for a day trip, if you’d like to extend your stay, you’ve plenty of options.
John Johnston/Google RV and tent campsites offer some truly stunning camping spots, like this one pictured above. Imagine waking up to this view!
After a long day of paddling, swimming, and fishing, retire back to your campsite and find yourself a quiet place to watch the sunset.
Thomas Bosko/Google
The sunsets over the water are truly magical!
Ana Olvera/Google It’s the perfect bookend to a day of outdoor adventure, don’t you think?
No matter what park you find yourself at, you’re sure to have a memorable time.
Brandon McNeely/Google Come back every season and watch the scenery change and find your favorite time of year to visit this scenic lake in South Carolina!
For more information about these parks and camping options, visit this website.
Ken Richner/Google
You’ll never run out of things to do here.
Gil Gerretsen/Google
There are several parks peppered around the shoreline to explore, each one offering stunning views, swimming, boating, and fishing opportunities.
Tony Abbott/Google
The lake has three types of bass (largemouth, smallmouth, and spotted) as well as both rainbow and brown trout, catfish, bluegills, and more.
Kenneth Smith/Google
Sandy beaches pepper the shoreline at all of these parks, and the trellises provide some much welcomed shade when the sun starts to beat down.
John Johnston/Google
RV and tent campsites offer some truly stunning camping spots, like this one pictured above. Imagine waking up to this view!
Thomas Bosko/Google
Ana Olvera/Google
It’s the perfect bookend to a day of outdoor adventure, don’t you think?
Brandon McNeely/Google
Come back every season and watch the scenery change and find your favorite time of year to visit this scenic lake in South Carolina!
If you’re brave enough, you may want to check out the nearby Stumphouse Tunnel, one of the most haunted spots in South Carolina.
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Address: Lake Keowee, South Carolina, USA
