We moved across country and needed a place to stay until we closed on our house. This was August…read moreand part of September - towards the end of peak vacation season and the begining of football tailgate. We never thought we'd get in anywhere, let alone one place where we didn't have to change sites. Miraculously, they were able to make it work. No small feat - weekends here are full. If you love the water, this is an amazing place - on site boat launch and parking; marina store. If you love football (especially Clemson), you'll love it! Weekends are a big tailgate. Sites are a huge and pull through. Most are full hookup. We were here through the remnants of two tropical storms with easily 5-6" of rain. No mud. None. Not kidding. Drainage here is fantastic. I loved that since we have a dog and I wasn't mopping mud every hour. Speaking of dogs - very dog friendly and most folks actually pick up after their dogs. Pro tips: make sure you have a water pressure regulator. Pressure is high here. Also, make sure you have reflective, insulated panels on your windows. There are no trees and no shade. None. It's hot here. Remember - you're here for the lake front. If you have a dog, bring poop bags - while it's dog friendly, it is definitely not the park's responsibility to provide bags and this park chooses not to. Bring your own, come on. It's also a very short drive to the mountains and trails - mountain biking, hiking, trail running, etc... Last note: best, cleanest laundry room I've ever seen at any campground. We'll be back - great campground and well run!

If you are looking for an affordable place to stop while on lake Keowee by boat to get ice cream…read morestop here. The pricing is fair and ice cream is decent. Fun stop!

Me & my BFF of 34 years just spent 4 days at this campground with my 3 youngest kids. Hands down -…read moreTHE BEST. The people there are so nice. The owner helped me and my friend with an absolute disaster of a situation without missing a beat. He is incredibly kind!!!!! The lodge is super fun- one night had a country singer that was stellar. Huge fire pit outside. Nice ambiance. The campsites are spacious and private. We are already planing a trip next year and hopefully we won't end up being a PITA to the owner again

What a beautiful location! Why do you come around here? River rafting!!! Also great sunsets and…read moreviews so we hear....(tip Belle Farm for sunset views... According to our rafting guide) Owners just bought the place, and we will no doubt be back. Small lodge, cabins and rustic. Sites wide open and by a stream for tent camping and a few RV sites with water and electricity only... for now. I'd expect upgrades as the community continues to support local owned small businesses. The lodge has a bar, usually has food (during non covid times) and a pool table. You can enjoy a bonfire with the owners or just chill with your family. The area is beautiful, 5 minutes from phenomenal rafting and 25 minutes from the cute up and coming downtown Clayton. The comfort station was clean, stocked with some basic necessities in case you forgot yours. This was a great hidden gem

This is the best waterfall we got to visit in SC this far. After we left Reedy Branch Falls we…read moredrove here. Well, as close as we could get. I didn't realize that we couldn't drive all the way to the trailhead so we had a long hike in store due to me having to carry my toddler most of the time. I should have re-read the previous reviews before coming. My friend did help me carry her as well and for that I was very thankful. So definitely don't recommend this hike with a little one unless strapped in a carrier. Also, I don't recommend it for the elderly either. It's definitely a wilderness hike deal with roots and elevation change. In fact, it's mostly downhill on the way to the falls, but on the way back it's pretty much all uphill, which was not fun with aforementioned young child. It's about a half mile to the actual trailhead and then another 0.7 mile to the falls. That's about 2.4 miles round trip. The reason of course that my boys absolutely became enamored with this place is the large swimming hole. It is wonderful and has plenty of space. The waterfall itself is beautiful and although it's not as tall as others, its width is quite impressive. I was trying to get as close as I could and even noticed a hidden part of the falls inside of the rock structure. That was so cool!! The sand at the base and shore give it a beachy vibe. We definitely packed it in and out making sure not to leave anything behind as to preserve the area as best as possible. Needless to say we were wiped by the time we made it back to our vehicles, but we're still glad we decided to venture here. Coming back with my hubby and boys in the very near future. Happy yelping!

I just wanted to update my 3/15/20 review below to add I've now done this hike several times, but…read moreTHIS time I had the chance to hike it with a friend who is directly related to the namesake of the waterfall... Riley Moore. Sandie is a church friend of mine and Riley Moore was her Great Great Uncle (I believe that's right). He once upon a time operated a grist mill here at the top of the falls. She's been trying to get here to see the waterfall, but couldn't find it and wanted to join us (along with her family) since I knew the way. Upon further research I discovered there are actually still remnants of the mill including visible drill holes, spikes and bolts. Thought that was pretty cool info to share! [ [ [ PREVIOUS REVIEW ] ] ] Riley Moore Falls is small in height but HUGE in personality. It's located off State Road S37-748, which is a nicely maintained gravel road where cars and trucks alike can comfortably traverse. ~~~ DIRECTIONS From Westminster, SC - DO NOT turn onto Cobb Bridge Road from Long Creek Hwy (Hwy 76) where you will see the brown & white sign pointing you in the direction of Riley Moore Falls. Our GPS had us go this way, then left onto State Road S37-748, but the road was CLOSED during our visit! INSTEAD, turn onto PU-32 also known as Rocky Fork Road. Turn left onto a gravel road near Rocky Fork Baptist Church and follow that until it dead ends @ State Road S37-748 (also known as Spy Rock Road). Turn right and drive approx. 1.4 miles (4 minutes) to 748c (aka Riley Moore Shoals Road). Park at the intersection of State Road S37-748 and 748c. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DRIVE 748c in a car or minivan. Low clearance vehicles will find the terrain on this road to be VERY difficult to navigate without bottoming out or getting stuck. I'd also recommend 4x4 capability on wet days! There can be several deep-pocketed muddy areas after heavy rains. ~~~ THE TRAIL Once you reach the intersection of Spy Rock Rd (S37-748) and 748c, park roadside on Spy Rock, secure your vehicle and begin your hike approx. 1/2 mile down the "primitive road." IF you have a high ground clearance SUV or truck, you can drive the primitive road another half mile or so to a second parking area near the trailhead. The primitive road is VERY BUMPY  and can be muddy in spots after heavy rains, so a 4x4 is best. After reaching the second parking area, follow the marked trail on the left!!! The trail is a little over a 1/2 mile to the falls from here. The trail is fairly straightforward and easy to follow. ~~~ THE FALLS Once you reach the Chauga River, you will notice a large sandy area with plenty of room for an entire horde of hikers!!! Riley Moore Falls is not very tall (only about 12 feet), but it is very wide and has a deep base pool. PRO TIP - Bring swimwear, towels and a picnic, but be sure to pack it in and pack it out. ~~~ THINGS TO KNOW Hiking Distance: 2 miles (round trip to falls from S37-748) Difficulty of hiking 748c: All downhill to trailhead (moderate return) Difficulty of hiking trail to falls: EASY Creek Crossings: NO Elevation Gain: 357 feet Waterfall Height: Approx 12 feet Access to top of falls: NO - not without getting wet Access to base of falls: YES Pool of water @ base of Falls: YES Sitting areas @ base: YES + sandy beach RESTROOMS: NO PARKING: YES (along road) + secondary parking area closer to trailhead for trucks and high ground clearance vehicles with room for about 6 cars. ~~~ [ FINAL THOUGHTS ] A lovely waterfall in any season, but also a great spot for a summer swim. While we had the waterfall practically to ourselves during our Mid-March expedition, be advised other trail website reviews say it gets trashy & crowded in summer months. What a shame if that is true because it truly is a treasure. ENJOY! 2022 / 74 #UPDATE 178

We did the 4 hour warm season boat tour and we're so happy we did. The ride was slow and relaxing…read more The guides are naturalists so you learn a ton about the natural history of the lake and plant life.

These guys know the lake. Really enjoyed our 3-hour pontoon boat tour around and across Lake…read moreJocassee. They meet and depart from the Devils Fork State Park boat ramp. Captain Rick was a terrific source of nature and history stories. We were super excited to see a dozen or so wintering Loons, an amazing sight here in SC.

Amazing experience! Their location is great in the beautiful South Cove county park. We rented…read morekayaks, the prices were a great value and the staff was incredibly welcoming and helpful. They also have a campground, swimming area, and other rentals like paddle boards. Will definitely be back time and time again!

We were renting a house on Lake Hartwell for the weekend and at the last minute decided we wanted…read moreto rent a tandem kayak. Amanda and the others were so accommodating that they were able to deliver a kayak to us within a few hours. They then picked it up according to our requested time. They were a wonderful group of people to deal with and we will definitely call again when we're in the area.

Staff on campground or super nice beautiful spot was my maiden voyage for my 30 foot class A we…read morewill be back again.

The owner and workers are so friendly! This place is a gem! Stop by the garden store and grab a…read moreplant too! The location is perfect, close to main road, coffee, hiking, water, food, and the best lunch spot Alley's!

We drove to Fall Creek Falls today and hiked from the nature center through the trailhead all the…read moreway to the actual falls. We saw about 3 scenic spots to take pictures and along the trail they had signs for other trails(which weren't that much of a detour). At the end of the trail to get to the twin falls it was breathing, well worth the hike but it was very strenuous.

You will totally miss this hidden gem if you are not paying close attention…read more The trailhead is located along Fall Creek Falls dirt road, but there are no signs indicating the trailhead nor is there an adequate pull-off for cars. Since we saw no indication for a trail, I just parked in the best spot possible as I listened for the falls with my car windows down. Turns out when I got out of the car and walked over to the edge of the road, there was a STEEP trail barely visible through the vegetation. The trail leads straight down to the creek, where you will encounter the upper part of the falls. Look to your right and continue downhill to the base of the upper falls, which is about 25-30 feet tall. This was as far as I explored and I was bummed to find out after getting home that there were TWO more waterfalls just a short distance below what I thought was the main falls. The second one is 35 feet tall, multilayered and quite spectacular based on the online pictures I found. The third is shorter, but still attractive. So if you come here, please note the distance to the falls is VERY short, but it is also VERY STEEP and semi-difficult, especially on the return. Enjoy! 2019/77

We had a day to explore the area and we drove up here from Greenville. It was a nice drive and the…read moreweather worked out at the mountain. The overlook at sassafras mountain is designed very well with an old castle wall look. There are stairs and a long winding ramp for those needing it. From the park g lot there is two ways to reach the overlook. You can walk next to the gate on a paved path or you can walk a trail next to the bathrooms. We chose the trail. Returned the paved road. Much easier. Lol. When you reach the top there are landscape pictures on the sides that let you know where everything mountain and notable towns are located. Pretty cool concept. The other great feature is the structure is built on the NC/SC borders according to the paintings on the ground. It was a nice little drive and view.

It took just a little over an hour to get there from pendleton. Beautiful scenery on the drive…read more Pictures Do not do it justice,,, great day trip