State Parks Near Clemson, South Carolina
20 state park units lie within 50 miles of Clemson, including 9 parks across the line in Georgia and North Carolina. The closest is Keowee-Toxaway State Park, about 18 mi north of town. 8 parks are within 25 miles, close enough for an evening visit.
- Closest park
- Keowee-Toxaway State Park18 mi north
- Within 25 miles
- 8of 20 within 50 mi
- With camping
- 1812 with cabins
- Dog-friendly
- 142 with free entry
State parks near Clemson, nearest first
Straight-line distance from central Clemson; driving distance is usually longer.
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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →Black Rock Mountain State Park
The park supports canoeing and kayaking, boating, fishing, geocaching, and hiking. The official site lists about 11 miles of trails.
Hours, fees and rules for Black Rock Mountain 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 →Moccasin Creek State Park
Things to do include canoeing and kayaking, boating, fishing, geocaching, and hiking. Facilities for water recreation include a fishing pier. Overnight options include 53 campsites, with RV sites and tent sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Moccasin Creek 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 →
Best picks by activity
Camping near Clemson
- Keowee-Toxaway State Park 18 mi north · 20 campsites
- Sadlers Creek State Park 18 mi south · 65 campsites
- Lake Hartwell State Park 18 mi southwest · Campground listed
- Tugaloo State Park 20 mi southwest · 117 campsites
- Devils Fork State Park 20 mi northwest · Campground listed
+ 13 more in the list above
Cabins and lodging near Clemson
- Keowee-Toxaway State Park 18 mi north · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Lake Hartwell State Park 18 mi southwest · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Tugaloo State Park 20 mi southwest · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Devils Fork State Park 20 mi northwest · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Oconee State Park 21 mi northwest · Cabins or other roofed stays
+ 7 more in the list above
Dog-friendly state parks near Clemson
- Keowee-Toxaway State Park 18 mi north · Pets allowed under park rules
- Sadlers Creek State Park 18 mi south · Pets allowed under park rules
- Lake Hartwell State Park 18 mi southwest · Pets allowed under park rules
- Oconee Station State Historic Site 19 mi northwest · Pets allowed under park rules
- Devils Fork State Park 20 mi northwest · Pets allowed under park rules
+ 9 more in the list above
Swimming near Clemson
- Keowee-Toxaway State Park 18 mi north · Beach, pool or swim area
- Sadlers Creek State Park 18 mi south · Beach, pool or swim area
- Lake Hartwell State Park 18 mi southwest · Beach, pool or swim area
- Tugaloo State Park 20 mi southwest · Beach, pool or swim area
- Devils Fork State Park 20 mi northwest · Beach, pool or swim area
+ 6 more in the list above
Hiking near Clemson
- Keowee-Toxaway State Park 18 mi north · Hiking trails listed
- Sadlers Creek State Park 18 mi south · Hiking trails listed
- Lake Hartwell State Park 18 mi southwest · Hiking trails listed
- Oconee Station State Historic Site 19 mi northwest · Hiking trails listed
- Tugaloo State Park 20 mi southwest · Hiking trails listed
+ 14 more in the list above
Fishing near Clemson
- Keowee-Toxaway State Park 18 mi north · Fishing listed
- Sadlers Creek State Park 18 mi south · Fishing listed
- Lake Hartwell State Park 18 mi southwest · Fishing listed
- Tugaloo State Park 20 mi southwest · Fishing listed
- Devils Fork State Park 20 mi northwest · Fishing listed
+ 13 more in the list above
Free state parks near Clemson
- Keowee-Toxaway State Park 18 mi north · No entrance fee listed
- Oconee Station State Historic Site 19 mi northwest · No entrance fee listed
Questions about state parks near Clemson
What is the closest state park to Clemson?
Keowee-Toxaway State Park is the closest, about 18 miles north of Clemson in a straight line. Next are Sadlers Creek State Park and Lake Hartwell State Park.
How many state parks are near Clemson?
20 state park units are within 50 miles, and 8 within 25 miles. That includes parks, recreation areas, historic sites and natural areas run by the state.
Which state parks near Clemson have camping?
18 parks list camping, the nearest being Keowee-Toxaway State Park, Sadlers Creek State Park and Lake Hartwell State Park. Check each park page for site types, hookups and how to reserve.
Are dogs allowed at state parks near Clemson?
Yes, at 14 parks, including Keowee-Toxaway State Park, Sadlers Creek State Park and Lake Hartwell 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 Clemson?
2 parks list no entrance fee: Keowee-Toxaway State Park and Oconee Station State Historic Site. Camping and some activities can still cost extra.
State parks near other cities
- Near Anderson, SC15 mi southeast
- Near Greenville, SC28 mi northeast
- Near Greenwood, SC50 mi southeast
- Near Spartanburg, SC53 mi east
- Near Waynesville, NC56 mi north
- Near Athens-Clarke County, GA60 mi southwest
- Near Asheville, NC63 mi north
- Near Gainesville, GA64 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.