Guidebook for Lake Keowee & surrounding areas
Lake Spots
Places to visit on Lake Keowee - some you can reach by road, some are only by water.
Boat to the Cabana - open seasonally- for bar food, drinks, and lake views
16 locals recommend
The Cabana At The Lighthouse
1290 State Rd S-37-15Boat to the Cabana - open seasonally- for bar food, drinks, and lake views
Boat or drive to The Lighthouse for great food and lake views. (Check out the Cabana for a more casual lakeside atmosphere.)
49 locals recommend
The Lighthouse Restaurant & Event Center
1290 State Rd S-37-15Boat or drive to The Lighthouse for great food and lake views. (Check out the Cabana for a more casual lakeside atmosphere.)
The main waterfall on Lake Keowee. Quiet during non-holiday weekdays and turns into “party cove” on summer weekends. The Falls are privately owned - no climbing or hiking.
Party Cove/Falls
The main waterfall on Lake Keowee. Quiet during non-holiday weekdays and turns into “party cove” on summer weekends. The Falls are privately owned - no climbing or hiking.
Boat to the Tiki Hut / Lake Keowee Marina for casual, outdoor eats, boat rentals, and a seasonal store.
22 locals recommend
The Tiki Hut Lakeside Grill
156 Keowee Marina DrBoat to the Tiki Hut / Lake Keowee Marina for casual, outdoor eats, boat rentals, and a seasonal store.
Closest fuel (on the water) with a small store and boat rentals. Also has food trucks on occasion.
Sunset Marina on Lake Keowee
900 Gap Hill RdClosest fuel (on the water) with a small store and boat rentals. Also has food trucks on occasion.
Closest launch ramp to our home. 2 miles by land and just a quick trip by water.
Mile Creek Park Campground
757 Keowee Baptist Church RoadClosest launch ramp to our home. 2 miles by land and just a quick trip by water.
Food scene
Pot Belly Deli
109 Wall StAwesome quick lunch spot in Clemson.
The Esso Club
129 Old Greenville HwyLaid back bar food and a Clemson staple.
Vangeli's Bistro
119 Ram Cat AlleyUpscale Italian restaurant in Seneca - reservations required.
Solé Grill and Sushi Bar
U.S. 123Great food (and sushi) in nearby Seneca.
The Scoop Ice Cream Shop
108 N Main StIce cream and sandwiches in downtown Six Mile.
Local favorite in downtown Pendleton. Save room for ice cream at Mama Rae’s after!
42 locals recommend
Blue Heron Restaurant & Sushi Bar
134 Exchange StreetLocal favorite in downtown Pendleton. Save room for ice cream at Mama Rae’s after!
Sightseeing
Several local favorites listed here. If you’re interested in hiking - we have LOTS of options within an hours drive. We recommend the All Trails website/app which allows you to sort by distance and difficulty.
The only public access to Lake Jocassee. Arrive early on summer weekends as the park fills to capacity early in the day. Beautiful, clear water and multiple waterfalls.
53 locals recommend
Devil's Fork State Park
161 Holcombe CirThe only public access to Lake Jocassee. Arrive early on summer weekends as the park fills to capacity early in the day. Beautiful, clear water and multiple waterfalls.
Table Rock State Park
158 E Ellison LnA local favorite.
2 different hiking trails, a visitor center, and lake access.
22 locals recommend
Keowee Toxaway State Park
108 Residence Dr2 different hiking trails, a visitor center, and lake access.
Nearby Necessities
Grocery stores, hardware stores, etc.
Mile Creek Farm Market
3020 Walhalla HwyLocally grown veggies, meats, etc. located in Six Mile - a 5 minute drive
Closest grocery store is in Seneca - a 20 minute drive
7 locals recommend
Publix Super Market at Seneca 130 Plaza
115 Rochester HwyClosest grocery store is in Seneca - a 20 minute drive
Closest convenience store with a small grill and store. About .5 miles from Mile Creek Market listed above
6 locals recommend
Durham's Convenience Store
3210 Walhalla HwyClosest convenience store with a small grill and store. About .5 miles from Mile Creek Market listed above