Lake Keowee is an 18,000-acre lake located in South Carolina in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. It is about 800 feet deep with over 300 miles of shoreline. This man-made reservoir was created to serve the needs of Duke Energy and public recreational purposes. Today Lake Keowee is a popular relocation and retirement destination.
Lake Keowee is a nature lover’s paradise. You won’t find lots of manufactured entertainment here. Instead, there are educational family activities and entertainment options that heavily incorporate the history and nature of Lake Keowee.
Some of the most popular things to do here at Lake Keowee include: waterfalls, hiking paths, several outdoor recreation options, South Carolina Botanical Gardens (including a Butterfly Garden and an Arboretum), Walhalla State Fish Hatchery, and the Oconee Station State Historical Site
Lake Keowee is located near several major cities, including:
Charleston, SC (250 miles)
Columbia, SC (136 miles)
Greenville, SC (35 miles)
Charlotte, NC (127 miles)
Raleigh-Durham (269 miles)
Atlanta, GA (145 miles)
Augusta, GA (135 miles)
Savannah, GA (247 miles)
If traveling to Lake Keowee by air, Greenville/Spartanburg International Airport is located 51 miles east of Lake Keowee. It is the nearest commercial airport. Clemson-Oconee County Airport and Pickens County Airport are the closest general aviation airports.
