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Oconee State Park sits on a plateau in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. It was built in the 1930's by the Civilian Conservation Corps, many of the structures on the park today display the CCC's rustic style of architecture and stonework. The old overshot waterwheel that supplied early power also survives. Camping, swimming, fishing, boat and canoe rentals, hiking, rental cabins, a park store, archery range, and interpretive center are features. Open daily.

Location: Hwy 107, Mountain Rest South Carolina 29664 Telephone 864-638-5353

Other South Carolina State Parks nearby:
(Caesars Head) Caesar's Head and Raven Cliff Falls
(Cleveland) Jones Gap State Park
(Mountain Rest) Oconee State Park
(Greenville) Paris Mountain State Park
(Pickens) Table Rock State Park

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