Lake Keowee is truly one of the most beautiful locations on God’s green earth. Nestled in the foothills
of the Appalachian Mountains, this area has all the benefits: see video.
- Gorgeous lakes with lavish Views
- All the Amenities close at hand
- Activities of every description
- The joy of four Seasons, BUT winter is short and mild
- Enough People to make life interesting; not so many to cause traffic jams
Views
The views are, simply put, superb. With mountains in the background, gently rolling countryside, three magnificent lakes – Lake Keowee, Lake Jocassie, Lake Hartwell – and Sumter National Forest covering a quarter of Oconee County, there is beauty and splendor in every direction.
If you are looking for lakeshore, acreage, country living or golf course communities, there is something to please your taste.
Activities
If you enjoy the water – swimming, boating, fishing, kayaking, sailing– there are beautiful lakes to choose from.
Lake Jocassee is a pristine, beautiful lake surrounded on three sides by mountains.
Lake Keowee, with depths down to 200’, is one of the cleanest lakes in the nation. With 300 miles of shoreline and running 25 miles from north to south, it’s the perfect environment for almost all water activities.
Lake Hartwell offers another water front experience. With homes, gated-communities, golf courses, condominiums and lots and acreage, there is something for everyone.
Whitewater rafting may be your activity of choice. If so, the Chattooga River is one of the best-known whitewater rafting runs in the southeast.
This area is also very well know for the hiking and walking trails that blanket the area providing more than 13 trails that range in difficulty and length.
NASCAR fans find Oconee County conveniently located with a 4-hour or less drive to six different NASCAR courses.
And hunters will enjoy the wide variety of game available in the area.
If snow activities are your thing, the mountains of North Carolina are just 1 – 2 hours away offering snowboarding, down hill and cross country skiing and snowmobiling.
The ocean is only 5 hours away – Charleston, or Savannah, or points in between.
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Area Info, activities & links
Waterfalls & Parks:
Oconee Picture Map
Lakes:
Lake Jocassee
Lake Keowee
Lake Hartwell
Amenities
This area enjoys all the benefits of a small town – ease of getting around, getting to know the friendly people – with all the amenities of a city. Seneca has a Lowes, Home Depot, Belks, Staples, Sears, Super Wal Mart, bookstores, coffee shops and much much more. Plus Anderson, population 26,000, is 25 miles ssw; Greenville, population 250,000, is 40 miles east and Atlanta is only 95
miles west
Seasons
Some people move to this area to escape harsher winter climates up north and some people come from Florida to escape congestion but everyone seems to agree that the beauty of four seasons is one of Oconee County’s main attractions.
Springtime is dazzling when the azaleas, rhododendrons and mountain laurel bloom and summer offers great lake activities.
Fall colors have to be seen to be believed, and winter bring enough cool nights (average low in January is 31) to give reason for a fire and hot chocolate, without having to shovel lots of snow!
People
The mix of people is nothing short of delightful. There are native South Carolinians, but they are mixed in with people from New York, Virginia, Florida, Michigan, California, Minnesota – you get the picture. And they’re not all retired! Many have moved their businesses here and are enjoying the growth this area is experiencing.
The area’s cultural diversity makes this a wonderful place to call home.
There are so many reasons to consider the Lake Keowee area. Call or email Greg Bondar for a free information packet and a tour of Lake Keowee by boat and/or by car. You’ll be glad you did.
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