Calhoun Falls State Park
- Status
- Open (per official listing)Daily 6 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- Entrance fee
- $3 per adultAnnual pass available
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed6-ft leash
- Camping
- 86 campsites
- Official site
- southcarolinaparks.com(864) 447-8267
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 1
Alert Park NewsWi-Fi is now available at the park! Visitors can access it at the park office and the day-use beach area. It is not available in the campgrounds.… (more)
Wi-Fi is now available at the park! Visitors can access it at the park office and the day-use beach area. It is not available in the campgrounds. MARK YOUR CALENDAR! HALLOWEEN EVENT DATES at CALHOUN FALLS! 2026: October 24 2027: October 23 2028: October 28
Posted by the park. Official alert
Overview
Calhoun Falls State Park is a park in Abbeville County, in Calhoun Falls.
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
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | Daily | 6 a.m. – 6 p.m. | — |
| Office | Daily | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. | — |
Official wording
6 a.m.- 6 p.m., daily (extended to 9 p.m. during Daylight Saving Time)
9 a.m.- 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 |
|---|---|
| $3 adults; | $3 · adult |
| $1.50 SC seniors; | $1.50 · senior |
| $1 children age 6-15; age 5 & younger free | $1 · child |
Official wording
$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
| Campground or site type | Sites | Hookups / features | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Sites with Elec. & Water | 86 | Standard Sites with Elec. & WaterShowersRVs up to 40 | — |
Camping details from the park
Camping Information: Three campgrounds are located along the shores of Lake Russell. Two of the campgrounds provide individual water and electrical hookups. Some of these sites accommodate RVs up to 40 feet, others up to 30 feet. While tent campers may use these sites, a designated walk-in tent camping area includes tent pads and centralized water. All but one tent site is waterfront. Each campground is convenient to restrooms with hot showers. Standard Sites with Elec. & Water: 86 sites Designated Tent Sites: 14 walk-in tent sites
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
FishingBoatingPicnickingWildlife viewing and birdingHikingHistoric sites and toursCampingSwimming
Trails
| Trail | Length | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Bluff Nature Trail | 1.75 mi | Easy to Moderate | Length: 1.75 mile loopHiking Trail |
Trail descriptions from the park
Cedar Bluff Nature Trail Length: 1.75 mile loop Type: Hiking Trail Difficulty: Easy to Moderate Description: This rolling 1.7 mile blue blazed loop trail begins at the trailhead near the tennis courts in Calhoun Falls State Park. You will descend wooden steps into a mixed pine and hardwood forest bordering scenic Lake Russell. As you loop toward the lake, you will discover unexpected vistas as you hike up and down gentle hills and across numerous footbridges. At the far end of the loop, you can take a spur trail to the camping area, or continue and return to the tennis courts.
Swimming
Swimming: Lake swimming is available in a designated swimming area at Calhoun Falls State Park. No lifeguards are on duty and you must swim at your own risk.
Boating and paddling
Boating and Boat Access: A boat ramp provides private boat access to Lake Russell. A lighted marina offers 36 rental boat slips. Thirty-two of the 36 slips include water and electricity and access to sewage pump-out, restroom with hot showers and in-boat refueling. Slips are rented on a yearly basis.
Fishing
Fishing Information: Enjoy fishing in Lake Russell for bass, crappie, bream, walleye, stripers and catfish. The fishing pier which extends out into Lake Russell is handicap accessible. Tackle Loaner Program: Tackle Loaner: This park participates in the Tackle Loaner Program sponsored by the SC Dept. of Natural Resources. Rods and reels are available for loan at the park office.
A state fishing license is usually required.
Amenities
Facilities
- Picnic shelters
- Playground
- Wi-Fi
- Laundry
- Group facilities
Water
- Boat ramp
Camping
- RV dump station
- Tent camping
- RV 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
- 46 Maintenance Shop RD
Calhoun Falls, SC 29628 - Nearest town
- Calhoun Falls
- Coordinates
- 34.1077, -82.6198 (from Wikidata)
- Phone
- (864) 447-8267
- calhounfalls@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
“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