Things to Do Around Lake Keowee
There is so much to do around Lake Keowee and Lake Hartwell that listing them all is a real feat. We are going to do our best to make this page full of great places to go, fun things to do, and fabulous restaurants. A GREAT resource for our area is www.visitoconeesc.com.
| Lake Activities | Nature Activities | Local Interests | Close By |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boating & Sailing Fishing Swimming Water Skiing Wake Boarding Paddle Boarding Scuba Diving Kayaking Canoeing |
Hiking Trails Waterfalls Apple/Fruit Picking Rafting Mountain Biking Golf Horse Back Riding |
Boutiques & Shopping
Craft Beers
Lakeside DiningThe Lighthouse Tiki Hut Local Cuisine Brooks Center - Clemson Clemson University Parks & Recreation Rivers Local Events Walhalla Civic Center |
Children's Museum - Greenville Table Rock State Park Commerce Outlet Park Greenville Drive Baseball Sky Zone - Greenville Peace Center - Greenville Swamp Rabbit Trail Defy Trampoline Park |
And lets not leave out great places for food, beverages and of course desserts!!
Boat Rentals
Lakes Keowee, Jocassee and Hartwell are 3 extraordinary lakes each offering a variety of activities and unique experiences. Exploring each of the lakes by boat makes for an enjoyable day. There are several boat rentals in the area which will deliver the boat to your dock.
Fishing Guides
Lake Hartwell is an awesome lake to reel in a load of fish. Local area guides are experts at taking you the honey holes, ensuring a successful day on the lake and tasty fish fry for dinner.
Water Activities
When it comes to activities on Lake Keowee, Lake Hartwell and Lake Jocassee where do you start? Boating, sailing, fishing, tubing, swimming, wake boarding, skiing, paddle boarding? Well, that is up to you, but we can direct you to some local businesses to help get the ball rolling.
White Water Rafting & Zip Lines
Looking for a wet and thrilling day? White water rafting in this area is fun and exciting. Different sections of the Chatooga River offer varying degrees of difficulty meeting the needs of every level of expertise.
If rafting isn`t your thing, check out the zip lines. You will also find 2 different levels so the kids can participate without scaring them for life.
Nature Activities
Located in the Foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, our area has many outdoor activities to satisfy the active enthusiast as well as the casual outdoor admirer. Choose from whitewater rafting the Chatooga River, horseback riding, scenic drives, apple or berry picking, golf, mountain biking or a picnic at one of the many local, state and county parks.
Cool Places to Check Out
Lake Keowee is great, however you may just want to take a break from the lake or perhaps the weather has got you thinking, "What else can we do?" Well, perhaps you will find something in our Local Interests. Duke Power`s World of Energy offers a FREE tour to learn about nuclear power generation.
Our Favorite Restaurants
Seneca and the surrounding areas may not have a bunch of restaurants, but we certainly have a few good ones. We have picked some of our favorites to share with you. Hope you enjoy them as much as the locals.
Local Shopping
Who doesn`t like finding unique shops in quaint local towns? You just never know what you are going to find.