State Park

Keowee-Toxaway State Park

Pickens County, South CarolinaAbout 1,005 acresEstablished 1970
Status
Status not postedDaily 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Entrance fee
Free entryAnnual pass available
Day-use reservations
None mentioned
Dogs
Dogs allowed, with restrictions6-ft leash
Camping
20 campsitesAlso cabins
Official site
southcarolinaparks.com(864) 868-2605

Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current

Overview

Covering about 1,005 acres, Keowee-Toxaway State Park lies in Pickens County, about 16 miles northwest of Central.

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

Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.

FacilityDaysHoursSeason
ParkDaily9 a.m. – 6 p.m.—
OfficeDaily11 a.m. – noon—
Official wording

9 a.m. - 6 p.m., daily (extended to 9 p.m. during Daylight Saving Time)

11 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 4 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

ItemAmount
Free admissionFree
Official wording

Free admission

South Carolina park passes

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)

Check availability and book

We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.

Pets

Dogs allowed, with restrictions · leash up to 6 feet

Not allowed in or on: the cabin or the cabin area.

Pets are not allowed in the cabin or the cabin area. Pets are allowed in most other 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. Pets are not allowed in the cabin or the cabin area. Pets are allowed in most other 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 typeSitesHookups / featuresPrice
Standard Sites with Elec. & Water
7 sites have 50 amp service and water.
7Standard Sites with Elec. & WaterShowersRVs up to 40—
Full Hookup Sites with Elec, Water, Sewer
3 sites have 50 amp service, water and sewer.
3Full Hookup Sites with Elec, Water, SewerShowersRVs up to 40—
Designated Tent Sites
10 sites have water, 20 amp power and individual tent pads, picnic tables, fire rings and lantern holders.
10ShowersRVs up to 40—
Camping details from the park

Camping Information: Ten paved sites have individual water and 50amp electrical hookups and can accommodate RVs up to 40 feet total vehicle length. Larger units will have difficulty navigating the campground road. If you have any concerns or questions regarding your unit, please contact the park directly.

The designated tent area includes 10 sites with water, 20 amp power and individual tent pads, picnic tables, fire rings and lantern holders.

The campground is convenient to restroom facilities with hot showers.

Standard Sites with Elec. & Water: 7 sites have 50 amp service and water.

Full Hookup Sites with Elec, Water, Sewer: 3 sites have 50 amp service, water and sewer.

50 Amp Service Sites: All 10 RV sites have 50 amp power service.

Designated Tent Sites: 10 sites have water, 20 amp power and individual tent pads, picnic tables, fire rings and lantern holders.

Trailside Camping: Backcountry camping is allowed at three designated sites near the shores of Lake Keowee. Combination fire rings/grill pits are provided. Campers may access the backcountry sites by either hiking to them on the Raven Rock Trail or by paddling to them in a canoe/kayak from the canoe/kayak launch. Registration is required.

Primitive Group Area: Backcountry camping is available for organized groups at one designated site near the shores of Lake Keowee. Registration is required and reservations are accepted. To make a backcountry group camping reservation, contact the park directly. Organized groups must have more than six campers to reserve the backcountry group site and a maximum of 25 campers. The rate is $2 per person/per night.

Note: Rates listed do not include applicable sales tax and nonrefundable reservation costs.

From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.

Cabins and lodging

  • Cabins/Villas: 1 unit

Lodging Information: The cabin is completely furnished, heated, air-conditioned, and supplied with linens, basic cooking and eating utensils, dishwasher, ice maker, toaster, washer/dryer, satellite television, Wi-Fi, automatic coffee maker/keurig and two Gas fireplaces. The cabin overlooks Lake Keowee with a private boat dock, picnic tables, Adirondack chairs and bench swing on cabin deck.

Pets are not permitted in the cabin or cabin area.

Three Bedroom Cabin/Villa: Keowee Lakeside Cabin is three bedrooms with three queen beds and two queen murphy beds in total. One of the bedrooms has both a queen bed and murphy.

Cabins/Villas: 1

Things to do

FishingBoatingBikingWildlife viewing and birdingHikingCampingHistoric sites and toursSwimming

Trails

TrailLengthDifficultyNotes
Natural Bridge Nature Trail1.3 miModerate to StrenuousLength: 1.3 milesHiking Trail
Raven Rock Trail4.4 miModerate to StrenuousLength: 4.4 mile loopHiking Trail
Trail descriptions from the park

Natural Bridge Nature Trail

Length: 1.3 miles

Type: Hiking Trail

Difficulty: Moderate to Strenuous

Description: Starting from the Park Office, this moderately strenuous, well-marked 1.3-mile loop will provide you with a 1 hour getaway in the land that Cherokee Indians once traversed. The most distinguishing feature of this trail, the natural bridge, provides a natural fixture for you to cross Poe Creek, which you will follow for a short distance of your hike. You will enjoy the melodic sound of a tributary of the park’s major attraction, Lake Keowee, while surrounded by mountain laurel, blueberries, and Bowman’s root. Wildlife you may encounter will consist of the occasional white tail deer, chipmunk, or salamander. This trail offers you a pleasant place to connect with the gorgeous foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Raven Rock Trail

Length:4.4 mile loop

Type: Hiking Trail

Difficulty: Moderate to Strenuous

Description: Starting from the Park Office, this moderately strenuous, well-marked 4.2-mile loop will provide you with a link to the past as you hike on land that Cherokee Indians once traversed.

Swimming

Swimming: Swimming is permitted in Lake Keowee. There is no designated swimming area at the park and lifeguards are not provided. You may swim at your own risk.

Boating and paddling

Boating and Boat Access: Motorized boat access to Lake Keowee is five miles from the park.

The park's canoe/kayak access area provides private, non-motorized boat access to Lake Keowee.

Fishing

Fishing Information: A half-mile trail provides access to Lake Keowee where guests enjoy fishing for bass, bream, crappie and catfish.

A state fishing license is usually required.

Amenities

Facilities

  • Wi-Fi
  • EV charging
  • Group facilities

Camping

  • RV dump station
  • Tent camping
  • RV camping
  • Electric hookups
  • Water hookups
  • Sewer hookups

Lodging

  • Cabins

✓ 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
108 Residence DR
Sunset, SC 29685
Nearest town
Central — about 16 mi northwest (straight line)
Coordinates
34.9300, -82.8831 (from Wikidata)
Phone
(864) 868-2605
Email
keoweetoxaway@scprt.com

Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)

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