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LAKE KEOWEE

 

Lake Keowee South Carolina

Lake Keowee is located primarily in Oconee County in the Northwestern corner of South Carolina frequently referred to as Upstate or Upcountry South Carolina. The nearest towns are: Seneca, Salem, Clemson, Walhalla and Westminster, South Carolina (All less than 10 miles from Keowee Lake). Highlands, Cashiers, Sapphire, and Brevard, North Carolina are all within 30 miles. Toccoa, Georgia is about 27 miles. (Click here to order a map of Keowee)

Lake Keowee was built on the Keowee and Little Rivers by Duke Energy in 1971 as part of the Keowee-Toxaway Project. Keowee provides a cooling reservoir for Duke's Oconee Nuclear Station. Keowee also serves as a source of drinking water for Greenville and Seneca. Keowee Lake features 18,500 acres of "blue" water, 300 miles of shoreline, and great views of the Blue Ridge mountains. Full pool elevation is 800' msl., Maximum depth is 297', and the average depth is 54'. Lake Keowee is 23 miles in length over 3 miles wide at its widest point. Lake Keowee has 9 public access boat ramps and one full service Marina


Mountain Lakes Vacation Rentals offers a variety of vacation rental homes and cabins on the lakes or Georgia and South Carolina and including: Keowee, Hartwell, and Lake Chattooga. All our vacation rentals are privately owned, fully furnished and well equipped. Homes are used primarily for summer family vacations but are available at any time of the year. Most are suitable for reunions, weddings, meetings, and small retreats. For more information call 800-610-0020 or visit http://www.mtnlakes.com/SCKeowee/Keowee_Rental_Homes.htm. Our office building is conveniently located on SC Hwy 11 only 15 minutes from Lake Keowee. Our office and maintenance personnel are Oconee County residents and are well prepared to answer any questions or solve any problems you might have. To make a reservation call us during office hours or visit our search page where you may make a reservation any time.



South Cove Park is located on the clear waters of Lake Keowee, South Cove County Park offers a variety of day use facilities as well as lakeside camping. Fishing, boating, sailing and water skiing are readily accessible via two park boat ramps.
Park Facilities:
88 Camp Sites, 4 lighted tennis courts, a volleyball court, 18-hole miniature golf course, horseshoe pits, playground areas, a sand beach for sun bathing, and a handicapped accessible fishing pier.


High Falls Park is nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains on the beautiful waters of Lake Keowee.  This 44 acre park serves as a gateway to a variety of recreational activities. The Alexander/Canon/Hill House, built in 1830, is one of the last remaining pieces of the Oconee County area history.
Park Facilities:
100 Camp Sites, Boat Ramp, Fishing Pier, 2 Shelters + Rec. Building, Miniature Golf, Softball Field, Volleyball, Horseshoes, Playground


Mile Creek Park on the shores of Lake Keowee offers: Camping, Boating, Picnicking, and hiking. Park Facilities: 69 campsites, Beach, Launch Ramp with Courtesy Docks, Playground, Basketball, Volleyball, Park Store.


Lake Keowee Area Map
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Map of Lake Keowee South Carolina SC

1. Fall Creek Landing
2. Crowe Creek Landing
3. Keowee Town Landing
4. Mile Creek Park
5. Stamp Creek Landing
6. Warpath :Landing
7. High Falls Park
8. Cane Creek Landing
9. South Cove Park
A. Keowee-Toxaway State Park
B. World of Energy
C. Sweet Treats (Mini-Golf, Batting Cages, Go Carts)
D. Blue Ridge Golf Center
E. Oconee Country Club
F. Lake Keowee Marina
H. Oconee Memorial Hospital