State Parks Near Anderson, South Carolina
22 state park units lie within 50 miles of Anderson, including 8 parks across the line in Georgia and North Carolina. The closest is Sadlers Creek State Park, about 12 mi southwest of town. 3 parks are within 25 miles, close enough for an evening visit.
- Closest park
- Sadlers Creek State Park12 mi southwest
- Within 25 miles
- 3of 22 within 50 mi
- With camping
- 2013 with cabins
- Dog-friendly
- 173 with free entry
State parks near Anderson, nearest first
Straight-line distance from central Anderson; driving distance is usually longer.
Sadlers Creek State Park
Visitors come for historic sites, boating, swimming, fishing, and biking. Facilities for water recreation include a boat ramp. Camping is available: 65 campsites across 2 camping areas, including RV sites and tent sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Sadlers Creek State Park →Lake Hartwell State Park
The park supports historic sites, boating, swimming, fishing, and wildlife watching. Water access includes a boat ramp. For overnight stays there are campsites (RV sites and tent sites).
Hours, fees and rules for Lake Hartwell State Park →Tugaloo State Park
Visitors come for golf, canoeing and kayaking, boating, swimming, and fishing. The official site lists about 4 miles of trails. Water access includes a swimming beach, a boat ramp, and boat or kayak rentals.
Hours, fees and rules for Tugaloo State Park →Richard B. Russell State Park
Visitors come for golf, disc golf, canoeing and kayaking, boating, and swimming. The official site lists about 6 miles of trails. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach, a boat ramp, and boat or kayak rentals.
Hours, fees and rules for Richard B. Russell State Park →Calhoun Falls State Park
Visitors come for historic sites, boating, swimming, fishing, and wildlife watching. Facilities for water recreation include a boat ramp. Camping is available: 86 campsites, including RV sites and tent sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Calhoun Falls State Park →Keowee-Toxaway State Park
Popular activities here are historic sites, boating, swimming, fishing, and biking. For overnight stays there are 20 campsites across 3 camping areas (RV sites with full hookups and tent sites). There are also cabins for rent.
Hours, fees and rules for Keowee-Toxaway State Park →Paris Mountain State Park
Visitors come for historic sites, canoeing and kayaking, boating, swimming, and fishing. For overnight stays there are 78 campsites across 2 camping areas (RV sites, tent sites, and group camping).
Hours, fees and rules for Paris Mountain State Park →Oconee Station State Historic Site
The park supports historic sites, biking, wildlife watching, and hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for Oconee Station State Historic Site →Victoria Bryant State Park
Things to do include archery, biking, fishing, geocaching, and hiking. Overnight options include 37 campsites across 4 camping areas, with RV sites, tent sites, and primitive or hike-in sites. Roofed lodging includes cabins.
Hours, fees and rules for Victoria Bryant State Park →Traveler's Rest State Historic Site
Things to do include historic sites and ranger programs. Roofed lodging includes lodge rooms.
Hours, fees and rules for Traveler's Rest State Historic Site →Devils Fork State Park
Things to do include historic sites, canoeing and kayaking, boating, swimming, and fishing. Facilities for water recreation include a boat ramp. Overnight options include campsites, with RV sites and tent sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Devils Fork State Park →Oconee State Park
Visitors come for historic sites, canoeing and kayaking, boating, swimming, and fishing. The official site lists about 200 miles of trails.
Hours, fees and rules for Oconee State Park →Table Rock State Park
Things to do include historic sites, canoeing and kayaking, boating, swimming, and fishing. Its trail network totals roughly 12 miles, according to the park. Camping is available: 94 campsites, including RV sites and tent sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Table Rock State Park →Caesars Head State Park
Visitors come for historic sites, fishing, wildlife watching, and hiking. Overnight options include campsites, with tent sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Caesars Head State Park →Jones Gap State Park
Things to do include historic sites, fishing, wildlife watching, and hiking. Overnight options include campsites, with tent sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Jones Gap State Park →Watson Mill Bridge State Park
The park supports horseback riding, canoeing and kayaking, biking, fishing, and geocaching. The official site lists about 5 miles of trails. On the water side, there is boat or kayak rentals.
Hours, fees and rules for Watson Mill Bridge State Park →Gorges State Park
Things to do include horseback riding, biking, fishing, hiking, and picnicking. Overnight options include 2 camping areas, with RV sites with full hookups and tent sites. There are also cabins and camper cabins or similar shelters for rent.
Hours, fees and rules for Gorges State Park →Tallulah Gorge State Park
Popular activities here are rock climbing, canoeing and kayaking, swimming, biking, and fishing. Its trail network totals roughly 20 miles, according to the park. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach.
Hours, fees and rules for Tallulah Gorge State Park →Lake Greenwood State Park
Popular activities here are historic sites, boating, swimming, fishing, and biking. Water access includes a boat ramp. Camping is available: 125 campsites, including RV sites and tent sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Lake Greenwood State Park →Hickory Knob State Resort Park
Popular activities here are golf, historic sites, canoeing and kayaking, boating, and swimming. Facilities for water recreation include a boat ramp. Camping is available: 43 campsites, including RV sites, tent sites, and group camping.
Hours, fees and rules for Hickory Knob State Resort Park →Baker Creek State Park
Popular activities here are historic sites, boating, swimming, fishing, and biking. Water access includes a boat ramp. For overnight stays there are campsites (RV sites and tent sites).
Hours, fees and rules for Baker Creek State Park →Elijah Clark State Park
Visitors come for golf, archery, canoeing and kayaking, boating, and swimming. Water access includes a swimming beach and a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Elijah Clark State Park →
Best picks by activity
Camping near Anderson
- Sadlers Creek State Park 12 mi southwest · 65 campsites
- Lake Hartwell State Park 22 mi west · Campground listed
- Tugaloo State Park 25 mi west · 117 campsites
- Richard B. Russell State Park 25 mi south · 27 campsites
- Calhoun Falls State Park 29 mi south · 86 campsites
+ 15 more in the list above
Cabins and lodging near Anderson
- Lake Hartwell State Park 22 mi west · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Tugaloo State Park 25 mi west · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Richard B. Russell State Park 25 mi south · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Keowee-Toxaway State Park 31 mi northwest · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Victoria Bryant State Park 33 mi southwest · Cabins or other roofed stays
+ 8 more in the list above
Dog-friendly state parks near Anderson
- Sadlers Creek State Park 12 mi southwest · Pets allowed under park rules
- Lake Hartwell State Park 22 mi west · Pets allowed under park rules
- Calhoun Falls State Park 29 mi south · Pets allowed under park rules
- Keowee-Toxaway State Park 31 mi northwest · Pets allowed under park rules
- Paris Mountain State Park 32 mi northeast · Pets allowed under park rules
+ 12 more in the list above
Swimming near Anderson
- Sadlers Creek State Park 12 mi southwest · Beach, pool or swim area
- Lake Hartwell State Park 22 mi west · Beach, pool or swim area
- Tugaloo State Park 25 mi west · Beach, pool or swim area
- Richard B. Russell State Park 25 mi south · Beach, pool or swim area
- Calhoun Falls State Park 29 mi south · Beach, pool or swim area
+ 10 more in the list above
Hiking near Anderson
- Sadlers Creek State Park 12 mi southwest · Hiking trails listed
- Lake Hartwell State Park 22 mi west · Hiking trails listed
- Tugaloo State Park 25 mi west · Hiking trails listed
- Richard B. Russell State Park 25 mi south · Hiking trails listed
- Calhoun Falls State Park 29 mi south · Hiking trails listed
+ 15 more in the list above
Fishing near Anderson
- Sadlers Creek State Park 12 mi southwest · Fishing listed
- Lake Hartwell State Park 22 mi west · Fishing listed
- Tugaloo State Park 25 mi west · Fishing listed
- Richard B. Russell State Park 25 mi south · Fishing listed
- Calhoun Falls State Park 29 mi south · Fishing listed
+ 15 more in the list above
Free state parks near Anderson
- Keowee-Toxaway State Park 31 mi northwest · No entrance fee listed
- Oconee Station State Historic Site 33 mi northwest · No entrance fee listed
- Hickory Knob State Resort Park 46 mi south · No entrance fee listed
Questions about state parks near Anderson
What is the closest state park to Anderson?
Sadlers Creek State Park is the closest, about 12 miles southwest of Anderson in a straight line. Next are Lake Hartwell State Park and Tugaloo State Park.
How many state parks are near Anderson?
22 state park units are within 50 miles, and 3 within 25 miles. That includes parks, recreation areas, historic sites and natural areas run by the state.
Which state parks near Anderson have camping?
20 parks list camping, the nearest being Sadlers Creek State Park, Lake Hartwell State Park and Tugaloo State Park. Check each park page for site types, hookups and how to reserve.
Are dogs allowed at state parks near Anderson?
Yes, at 17 parks, including Sadlers Creek State Park, Lake Hartwell State Park and Calhoun Falls State Park. Dogs usually must be leashed, and some areas such as beaches or buildings may be off-limits.
Are there free state parks near Anderson?
3 parks list no entrance fee: Keowee-Toxaway State Park, Oconee Station State Historic Site and Hickory Knob State Resort Park. Camping and some activities can still cost extra.
State parks near other cities
- Near Clemson, SC15 mi northwest
- Near Greenville, SC27 mi northeast
- Near Greenwood, SC36 mi southeast
- Near Spartanburg, SC50 mi northeast
- Near Athens-Clarke County, GA57 mi southwest
- Near Gainesville, GA69 mi west
- Near Waynesville, NC70 mi north
- Near Winder, GA72 mi southwest
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Built from official park data and updated as parks change; this list was last rebuilt Oct 30, 2026. Features shown are those the official source lists. Filter these parks on the map.