Oconee Station State Historic Site
- Status
- Open (per official listing)Daily 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Entrance fee
- Free entryAnnual pass available
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed6-ft leash
- Camping
- None listed
- Official site
- southcarolinaparks.com(864) 638-0079
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 1
Alert Park NewsCall (864) 638-0079 for information on ranger guided tours. A self-interpretation station is available at the park office. For any questions or… (more)
Call (864) 638-0079 for information on ranger guided tours. A self-interpretation station is available at the park office. For any questions or customer service needs, please call (864) 638-0079. Ultimate Outsider stamps will be made available at the following 2 locations: The Oconee Station Park Office and the Oconee State Park Office.
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Overview
Oconee Station State Historic Site is a 205-acre historic site in Oconee County, about 13 miles northwest of Seneca.
The park supports historic sites, biking, wildlife watching, and hiking.
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. – 5 p.m. | — |
Official wording
Park Grounds: Open 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., daily.
Call (864) 638-0079 for information on ranger guided tours. A self-interpretation station is available at the park office.
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/New York).
Fees and passes
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Free admission. | Free |
Official wording
Free admission. Donations are appreciated.
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.
Things to do
BikingWildlife viewing and birdingHikingHistoric sites and tours
Trails
| Trail | Length | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Station Cove Falls Trail | 1.5 mi | — | Length: 1.5 milesHiking Trail Difficulty: Easy |
| Nature Trail/ Pond Loop | 1 mi | Easy | Length: 1 mileHiking Trail |
Trail descriptions from the park
Station Cove Falls Trail
Length: 1.5 miles
Type: Hiking Trail Difficulty: Easy
Description: An easy hike through a gorgeous Appalachian cove forest takes you to Station Cove Falls, a stepped 60-foot waterfall that forms from headwaters atop Station Mountain. In the spring and summer, countless wildflowers bloom along the trail. You may see trillium, mayapple, pink lady’s slipper orchids, bloodroot, and redbud. As you walk, look for beaver ponds, an alder swamp (the result of past beaver ponds), and an amazing array of wildflowers in springtime, particularly pink lady’s slipper orchids. The trail ends at the falls, where the waterfall’s spray area is home to rare and endangered plant life, so step carefully.
Nature Trail/ Pond Loop
Length: 1 mile
Type: Hiking Trail
Difficulty: Easy
Description: Because countless wildflowers decorate the forest in spring, this easy 1-mile trail in Oconee Station State Historic Site has become a favorite of Upstate naturalists. From the trailhead in the main parking area, you will start downhill and come to a fork. Both legs come together after circling a pond. As you wonder you may see trillium, mayapple, pink lady’s slipper orchids, bloodroot, and redbud.
Fishing
Fishing Information: Fishing for blue-gill and largemouth bass may be enjoyed in the four-acre pond located on the park. Fishing with minnows is not permitted.
A state fishing license is usually required.
Amenities
Facilities
- Group facilities
✓ 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
- 500 Oconee Station RD
Walhalla, SC 29691 - Nearest town
- Seneca — about 13 mi northwest (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 34.8461, -83.0706 (from Wikidata)
- Phone
- (864) 638-0079
- oconeestation@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)
“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