Planning a trip to an Upstate South Carolina state park? Learn which parks offer parking, camping, and cabin reservations, where to book them, and how to avoid arriving to a full parking lot.
A roadside marker in Whiteside Cove tells the story of Barak Norton, one of the area’s earliest settlers. Discover the history of the Norton family, the historic church beside the marker, and the legacy that continues more than 150 years later.
Think South Carolina’s best beaches are on the coast? Think again. Tucked into the Blue Ridge Mountains, Lake Jocassee offers a sandy beach, crystal-clear water, kayak rentals, picnic shelters, and some of the most spectacular views in the Upstate.
Perched high above Lake Jocassee, Wigington Overlook offers one of the most spectacular roadside views in South Carolina. Most visitors stop for the scenery, but few realize there’s also a hidden unofficial trail leading into a peaceful mountain forest just beside the overlook.