Oconee State Park

Photo by Deidree DeHart
Photo by Deidree DeHart
Photo by Deidree DeHart
Photo by Deidree DeHart
Photo by Deidree DeHart
Photo by Deidree DeHart
Photo by Deidree DeHart
Photo by Deidree DeHart

Popular places to visit

Station Cove Falls is at the end of an easy hike, known as Oconee Station.

Oconee Station State Historic Site

You can find out about the history of Walhalla when you stop by Oconee Station State Historic Site. Attend a football game while you're in the area, or simply enjoy its coffeehouses.

Oconee Station State Historic Site
Located about 7 miles northwest of Walhalla on Hyw 28, the 1,617 foot long Stumphouse Tunnel is an oddity. Started in 1852 to connect Charleston to Knoxville and eventually on to Cincinnati, the Civil War—and lack of funds—brought construction to a halt. While there were various efforts by the Blue Ridge Railroad to revive the tunnel, none of them came to pass and it stands today as a monument to the efforts of pre-Civil War engineering.

Stumphouse Mountain Tunnel

Find out about the history of Walhalla with a stop at Stumphouse Mountain Tunnel. Attend a football game while you're in the area, or simply enjoy its coffeehouses.

Stumphouse Mountain Tunnel
Lake Jocassee, the gorgeous blue heart of the Jocassee Gorges, is actually a man-made lake. It was created when the Jocassee Dam was built in 1973. ... flooding the town. Attakulla Lodge, an old hotel, is still standing at the bottom of Lake Jocassee, under 300 feet of water. You can dive here and see a gas station and the cemetery.

Devils Fork State Park

You can take time to visit Devils Fork State Park during your travels to Salem. Wander the lakeside or discover the area's mountain views.

Devils Fork State Park

Station Creek Cove Botanical Area

Explore the great outdoors at Station Creek Cove Botanical Area, a lovely green space in Walhalla. Take in the art scene while you're in the area.

Station Creek Cove Botanical Area

Yellow Branch Falls

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Yellow Branch Falls during your travels in Mountain Rest. Discover the waterfalls and mountain views in this romantic area.

Yellow Branch Falls

Sertoma Field

Explore the great outdoors at Sertoma Field, a lovely green space in Walhalla. Take in the art scene while you're in the area.

Sertoma Field

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