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  • Poison Ivy in Upstate South Carolina: How to Identify It, Avoid It, and What to Do If You Touch It
    Clemson | Nature Guides | Plants | Explore | Hiking

    Poison Ivy in Upstate South Carolina: How to Identify It, Avoid It, and What to Do If You Touch It

    Byphone June 30, 2026June 30, 2026

    Poison ivy is one of the most common plants in Upstate South Carolina—and one of the most misunderstood. Learn how to identify it year-round, what to do if you accidentally touch it on the trail, and the simple steps that can help prevent an itchy rash.

    Read More Poison Ivy in Upstate South Carolina: How to Identify It, Avoid It, and What to Do If You Touch ItContinue

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  • About
  • Explore
    • Lakes
      • Hartwell
      • Jocassee
      • Keowee
    • Things To Do
    • Outdoor Recreation
      • ATV & UTV
      • Biking
        • Doodle Trail
        • Swamp Rabbit Trail
      • Fishing
      • Hiking
      • Kayak and Canoe
      • Offroad Trails
      • Sports
      • Swimming
      • Jeep / SUV Trails
      • Walking & Running
      • Waterfalls
    • Road Trips & Scenic Drives
      • Highway 11
    • Gems
      • Hidden Gems
    • Parks
      • Heritage Preserves
        • Bald Rock Heritage Preserve
        • Glassy Mountain Heritage Preserve
      • Doodle Park
      • Jumping Off Rock
      • Campbell’s Covered Bridge
      • Pleasant Ridge Park
      • Sassafras Mountain
    • State Parks
      • Caesars Head State Park
      • Table Rock State Park
        • Emergency Information
        • Carrick Creek Trail
        • Pinnacle Lake
        • Stool Mountain
      • Paris Mountain State Park
        • Sulphur Springs Trail
      • Devils Fork State Park
        • Lake Jocassee
      • Jones Gap State Park
        • Jones Gap Falls Trail
        • Rainbow Falls Trail
        • Rainbow Falls
    • Family Activities
      • Kids Corner
    • Nature Guides
      • Plants
      • Wildlife
    • Lodging Guides
      • Plan Your Visit
      • First-Time Visitor Guides
      • Romantic Cabins
      • Cabins
      • Campgrounds
      • Hotels
      • Vacation Rentals
      • Staying At Table Rock State Park
        • Camping at Table Rock
        • Staying Near Table Rock
        • Pet-Friendly Stays
  • Community
    • Attractions
    • Local News
    • Local Shopping
      • Antiques & Treasures
      • Arts & Crafts
        • Cabin Decoration
      • Shopping
        • Country Stores
        • Roadside Farmstands
        • Specialty Shops
        • Local Services
        • Food & Shopping
          • Places to Eat
            • Restaurants
          • Farmers Markets
          • Community Updates
      • Events
        • Family Entertainment
        • Concerts
        • Holiday
          • Halloween
        • Festivals
        • Fundraisers
    • Historic Communities
      • Dacusville
      • Hendersonville
        • Ecusta Trail
      • Cashiers
        • Sliding Rock
      • Clemson
        • Clemson Botanical Garden
        • Clemson Football
      • Cleveland
        • Fred W. Symmes Chapel (Pretty Place)
      • Easley
      • Highlands, NC
      • Pickens
      • Pumpkintown
      • Travelers Rest
      • Neighboring Communities
        • Falls Park on the Reedy
      • Sunset
    • Churches
      • Church History
  • History & Heritage
    • Religion
    • Railroad History
    • Local History
    • Stories & Legends
    • Haunted
      • Haunted Places
    • Early Settlers
    • Local Legends
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