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South Carolina Botanical Garden is a 230- Championship was held in Clemson on Lake
acre sanctuary on the campus of Clemson Hartwell in 2025!
University. This public garden is the official
Your go-to resource for everything
state botanical garden of South Carolina. Visit
about Lake Hartwell is in the new, online
dozens of specialty gardens, gift shop, gallery,
LakeHartwellGuide.com. Find everything
historic homes and more, including the Natural
from boating and fishing tips to a calendar of
Heritage Garden Trail. As you move through the
local events, lakeside dining and real
garden, you’ll see habitats of South Carolina
estate – the creators provide comprehensive
represented from the mountains to the sea, insights into the lake life. Join on social
providing insight into the botany and history @lakehartwellguide
of our state. The Garden is open from dawn
until dusk 365 days a year and is free of charge. Lake Keowee and Lake Jocassee
The Garden hosts events and educational were created for hydroelectric energy
by Duke Energy. Several parks along Lake
opportunities each season.
Keowee offer access, while public entry to
150 Discovery Lane
Lake Jocassee is available via Devils Fork
Clemson, SC 29634
State Park.
864.656.3405 • clemson.edu/scbg
Hikers, mountain bikers and horseback
Lake Life riders will find trails of various lengths and
The liquid pulse of our region is Lake Hartwell. difficulty levels, many culminating in views of
Parks and boat ramps in the Clemson area, breathtaking waterfalls.
including Twelve Mile Recreation Area and
Mountain View Park, provide access to this Clemson Experimental Forest is an excellent
Army Corps-managed lake. Visitors enjoy recreational spot, with more than 100 miles of
boating, fishing, kayaking, swimming and trails for hiking, biking and horseback riding,
stand-up paddling. The Atlantic Coast
Conference (ACC) Women’s Rowing

The Clemson

area is home to
more than 30

scenic waterfalls!

Issaqueena Falls

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