Caesars Head State Park
- Status
- Open (per official listing)Daily 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- Entrance fee
- $3 per adultAnnual pass available
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed6-ft leash
- Camping
- Yes
- Official site
- southcarolinaparks.com(864) 836-6115
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 1
Partial closure Park NewsPARK ADVISORY Please be aware that Caesars Head has limited parking and will often reach capacity on weekends in October-November. Entry is always… (more)
PARK ADVISORY Please be aware that Caesars Head has limited parking and will often reach capacity on weekends in October-November. Entry is always first-come first serve when parking is available. Highway parking and walk-ins will not be allowed. If possible, plan your visit on week days for a better chance of entry. We thank you for your patience. Caesars Head restrooms and overlook are OPEN from 9 a.m. to sunset. Trails close one hour before sunset. Trail access is hike at your own risk. All official trails in The Mountain Bridge Wilderness Area are now open. To see a current map of all official trails, click the Maps And Brochures link. All trails on park are rated as advanced and are in a wilderness setting. All hikers must be off trails one hour before sunset. Caesars Head State Park does not take reservations for day-use parking. All of our parking is first-come first-serve. There is NO roadside parking at Caesars Head State Park. Shuttle services are not available between Caesars Head and Jones Gap State Parks, please plan accordingly. Hike-in Trailside campsites are available by reservation only. There is NO car-camping or RV camping at this park.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Overview
Covering about 4,577 acres, Caesars Head State Park lies in Greenville County, about 12 miles southeast of Brevard.
Visitors come for historic sites, fishing, wildlife watching, and hiking. Overnight options include campsites, with tent sites.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | Daily | 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. | — |
| Daily | 9 a.m. – sunset | — | |
| Office | Daily | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. | — |
Official wording
9AM to 6PM, Daily Extended to 9AM to sunset during Daylight Savings time. Trails close one hour before dark, year-round.
9:00 a.m. to 5 p.m., daily
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/New York).
Fees and passes
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Trail access cost | $3 · adult |
| $1.50 SC seniors; | $1.50 · senior |
| $1 children age 6-15; age 5 & younger free | $1 · child |
Official wording
Trail access cost: $3 adults; $1.50 SC seniors; $1 children age 6-15; age 5 & younger free
South Carolina park passes
- ALL Park Passport — $99 Details
From the South Carolina state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- SC State Parks reservation system (reserve.southcarolinaparks.com)
- Phone
- 1-866-345-PARK (7275)
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Pets
Dogs allowed · leash up to 6 feet
Pets are allowed in most 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.
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Camping
Camping Information: Camping is allowed only on designated campsites. Camping in other than designated areas may result in a fine. No drive-up campsites are available on the park. No water or electricity is provided at the campsites.
Trailside Camping: The Mountain Bridge Wilderness Area offers trailside backcountry camping at 18 primitive sites. Fourteen sites provide fire pits, while four allow no fires. Permits are required, and camping is allowed in designated areas only. Campers are asked to check-in at least two hours before dark in order to safely reach their campsites. Campers are asked to follow internationally recognized "leave no trace" camping practices. For more information on leave no trace practices, visit the official leave no trace ethics website.
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
FishingWildlife viewing and birdingHikingHistoric sites and toursCamping
Trails
Many trails have been temporarily closed since Hurricane Helene. An updated map of trails currently open is available here.
Hiking is a popular activity at Caesars Head State Park, providing visitors with over 60 miles of advanced trails.
CLICK ON the diagram below for detailed trail information, or click here to print your own copy.
Trail maps are for sale at the park store.
For more detailed information on these trails, please visit the SC Trails website.
Fishing
Fishing Information: Enjoy fishing in the Middle Saluda River, Matthews and Julian creeks for brook, rainbow and brown trout. Artifical lures/flies only.
A state fishing license is usually required.
Amenities
Facilities
- Wi-Fi
- Group facilities
- Drinking water: not available (stated by the park)
Camping
- Tent camping
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Getting there
- Address
- 8155 Geer HWY
Cleveland, SC 29635 - Nearest town
- Brevard — about 12 mi southeast (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 35.1167, -82.6000 (from Wikidata)
- Phone
- (864) 836-6115
- CaesarsHead@scprt.com
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- South Carolina State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- South Carolina State Parks Park Finder (JSON embedded in #park-finder-component data-parks)
- Wikidata
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
- Photo: Pinnacle Mountain, Table Rock and Stool Mountain from Caesars Head, June 2019.jpg — CC0 1.0 (public domain dedication), Thomson200
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology