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Public Boat Ramps Amazing Outdoor Sassafras Mountain
LAKE HARTWELL The highest point in South Carolina,
• Mountain View Park Sassafras Mountain in Pickens County sits
• Twelve Mile Recreation Area Attractions 3,553 feet above sea level on the border
• Twin Lakes Park with North Carolina and is also on the
LAKE KEOWEE
• Crowe Creek Park Eastern Continental Divide. The state’s
77-mile Foothills Trail passes over the top
• Mile Creek Park
of Sassafras on its journey between Table
• Warpath Park
LAKE JOCASSEE Rock and Oconee State Park.
Parking is available at the end of F. Van
• Devils Fork State Park
Clayton Memorial Highway (accessed via
US 178 in Rocky Bottom). A scenic overlook
Hunting & Fishing Licenses platform at the parking area offers views
Applicants for all South Carolina hunting of South Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia,
and fishing privileges must present a state- and Tennessee on clear days. A short walk
issued identification document (or passport, to the top of the mountain rewards visitors
if from another country) at the time of with 360-degree views of the surrounding
application. The same identification used to Blue Ridge Mountains.
obtain privileges should be in one’s possession
when hunting or fishing. Licenses can be
obtained at Wal-Mart, most bait shops, and
other locations. Contact the local SCDNR South The South Carolina Botanical Garden
office for more information. Carolina (SCBG) is a 295-acre garden and natural
311 Natural Resources Dr., Clemson, SC 29631 area that is a refuge for life. The Garden
(864) 654-1671 Botanical exists for enjoyment and education and is
Licenses: (803) 734-3833 Garden available and accessible to all people.
dnr.sc.gov/purchase.html The grounds are open and free of
charge 365 days a year from sunrise to
sunset. The SCBG experience includes
10,000+ plant species, nearly four miles
of trails, the Heritage Gardens, historic
Camellia Garden, Natural Heritage Garden,
Schoenike Arboretum, Desert Garden,
Fran Hanson Visitor’s Center, Fuller Art
Gallery, Bob Campbell Geology Museum,
Hayden Conference Center, historic
Hanover House, and historic Hunt Cabin.
Please check the website to inquire about
hours for some facilities.
150 Discovery Ln. Clemson, SC 29634
(864) 656-3405
Clemson.edu/public/scbg
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