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 Table Rock
Mountain provides a towering backdrop for an upcountry retreat at the edge of
the Blue Ridge Escarpment.
This 3,083-acre state park encompasses challenging hiking trails, two park
lakes, a campground, rustic mountain cabins, meeting facilities and many other
quality outdoor activities.
The view at Table Rock is as breathtaking today as it was to the Cherokee
Indians who once inhabited this area.
Built in the 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps, the park still features
many of the quality architecture and stonework of the CCC.
The park is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is also a
South Carolina Heritage Trust Site.
GENERAL
- Lake Location: Yes
- Designation: Table Rock State Park was
developed by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), a New Deal Program
created by President Franklin D. Roosevelt. The program was designed to
provide employment during the Great Depression while addressing national
needs in conservation and recreation.
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 1930's are
still in use at this park.
The park is listed on the National Register.
- Counties: Pickens
- Acreage: 3083
- When & How PRT Acquired: In 1935, 2,860
acres were donated by Pickens County and the City of Greeville. In 1975
to 1976, 208 acres were purchased from various owners. In 1991, 15 acres
were donated by Elizabeth Ellison.
- Pets: Pets are not allowed in the cabins or
the cabin areas. Pets are allowed in most other outdoor areas provided
they are kept under physical restraint or on a leash not longer than six
feet.
- Tour and Programs Information: Table Rock
is a "DiscoverCarolina Site", which provides curriculum-based science
education programs for South Carolina school children.
HOURS
- Admissions: $2 age 16+; $1.25 SC Seniors;
age 15 and younger free
- Office Hours: M-Su 8am-6pm
- Days and Hours of Operation: Su-Th 7am-9pm
(extended to 10pm F and Sa)
During Daylight Savings Time hours are Su-Th 7 am-7 pm (extended to 9pm
F and Sa).
LOCATION
- Driving Directions:
From I - 385: Take exit 40A onto Hwy 291 N and drive 1.5 mi. Bear
to the left onto Wade Hampton Blvd/Hwy 29/Hwy 291. Continue for 3 mi. At
the sixth red light bear to the rt onto Hwy 276. Continue for 11 mi.
Turn left onto Hwy 288 and drive 9 mi. Turn right at intersection of Hwy
288 and Hwy 8. Continue 5 mi to Hwy 11, then turn left. Continue on Hwy
11 for 3 miles to Table Rock State Park. The Park Headquarters will be
at Ellison Lane which will be the first entrance to your left when you
reach the park.
From I-85: (south from Atlanta): Take exit 21B onto Hwy 178
towards Liberty. Stay on Hwy 178 for 51 miles through the towns of
Liberty and Pickens until the intersection of Hwy 11. Turn right on Hwy
11. Drive 4 mi. to second entrance on the right. Turn right on Ellison
Lane. Park Headquarters will be on your right.
From I-85: (north from Charlotte): Take exit 51A onto I-385 N.
Drive 9 miles towards Greenville, take exit 40A onto Hwy 291 N and drive
1.5 mi. Bear to the left onto Wade Hampton Blvd/Hwy 29/Hwy 291. Continue
for 3 miles. At the sixth red light bear to the right onto Hwy 276.
Continue for 11 miles on Hwy 276. Turn left onto Hwy 288 and drive for 9
miles. Turn rt at the intersection of Hwy 288 and Hwy 8. Continue for 5
mi to the intersection of Hwy 8 and Hwy 11, then turn left. Continue on
Hwy 11 for 3 miles to Table Rock State Park. The Park Headquarters will
be on Ellison Lane which will be the first entrance to your left when
you reach the park.
- Miles to Nearest Hospital: 16
- Miles to Nearest Town: 12
- Miles to Nearest Grocery Store: 12
- Pay Phone on Site: Yes
MILES TO:
- Charleston, SC: 248
- Columbia, SC: 135
- Florence, SC: 216
- Greenville, SC: 30
- Charlotte, NC: 126
- Raleigh, NC: 263
- Atlanta, GA: 160
- Augusta, GA: 137
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