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Keowee-Toxaway State Natural Area

108 Residence Drive, Sunset, SC 29685
864-868-2605
Ranked #1 of 1 attractions in Sunset
5.0 of 5 stars 5 Reviews
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- 13 Feb 2012
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New York
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11 reviews 11 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 February 2012

Right off highway 11, Keowee Toxaway State Natural Area abuts Jocassee Gorges Natural Area and sits on the northern section of lake Keowee. There is no boat launch access like at Devil's Fork SP, but the lure is the hiking trail (parking is free but limited). There is also a big cabin that you can rent out but you have... More

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Easley, South Carolina
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10 reviews 10 reviews
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 January 2012

I am a little biased being the parks next door neighbor.

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Pickens, South Carolina
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8 reviews 8 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 January 2012

Trail with historic exhibits about the area. Also, small museum, camping, meeting place, cabin and link to Foothills Trail.

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Knoxville, Tennessee
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139 reviews 139 reviews
337 helpful votes 337 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2009

Keowee-Toxaway SNA is a really nice spot located on the Cherokee Foothills Scenic Highway-- Its really secluded (or at least it feels that way with all the lush vegetation)-- This isn't one of those places you can jump in your vehicle and run down to the grocery store to pick up marshmallows and graham crackers so pack wisely (and fill... More

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Asheville, NC
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2005
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A 3/4 mile long private drive leads down beside the lake to a very secluded cabin. The cabin is beautiful with everything you could want. The second story porch overlooking the lake is incredible! A short walk down from the cabin is your own private dock where we enjoyed quiet fishing and swimming. This is a great place to go... More

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