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 One of the
oldest protected areas in the state is gaining popularity as a beautiful retreat
in a metropolitan area.
Formerly a watershed for the city of Greenville, the 1540-acre Paris Mountain
features large stands of old growth hardwood forests that canopy over hiking and
biking trails, a family campground, picnic areas and Camp Buckhorn, a group-camp
complex.
The hardwoods are even more spectacular in the fall, when they produce the golds,
reds and oranges of autumn.
Developed in 1935 by the Civilian Conservation Corps, the park continues to
display CCC craftsmanship in several buildings and structures.
GENERAL
- Lake Location: Yes
- Designation: Paris Mountain State Park was
developed by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), a New Deal Program
created by President Franklin D. Roosevelt. The CCC was instrumental in
the development of many of South Carolina’s state parks.
A number of buildings built by the CCC in the 1930s that are still in
use at the park along with the lakes and dams built by the Paris
Mountain water company in the late 19th century make this park a
historic district on the National Register.
- Counties: Greenville
- Acreage: 1540
- When & How PRT Acquired: Donated in 1935
from City of Greenville along with a tract purchased from Nalley.
- Pets: Pets are allowed in most outdoor
areas provided they are kept under physical restraint or on a leash not
longer than six feet.
HOURS
- Admissions: $2/adult; $1.25 SC Seniors;
free for those 15 and younger
- Office Hours: 11am-noon & 4pm-5pm
- Days and Hours of Operation: 8am-6pm
(extended to 8pm on Fri ); hours are exended daily to 9pm during
Daylight Savings Time
LOCATION
- Driving Directions:
From I-385: Take exit onto N. Pleasantburg Rd (Hwy 291) for
approximately 4 mi. Take a rt on Piney Mountain Rd. Go to the 1st light
and turn rt. Park is 2 mi. ahead on the left.
From Asheville: Take Hwy 25 towards Greenville. Turn left onto
State Park Rd in Travelers Rest. Drive 8 mi (road will change names to
East Mountain Creek). Take a ri onto State Park Rd., entrance .8 miles
on left.
- Miles to Nearest Hospital: 5
- Miles to Nearest Town: 4
- Miles to Nearest Grocery Store: 4
- Pay Phone on Site: Yes
MILES TO:
- Charleston, SC: 214
- Columbia, SC: 105
- Florence, SC: 186
- Greenville, SC: 4
- Charlotte, NC: 96
- Raleigh, NC: 244
- Atlanta, GA: 149
- Augusta, GA: 116
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