Discover Oconee
21 carefully curated photography spots with GPS coordinates, shooting tips, and local insights
Tallulah Gorge
A deep gorge with waterfalls and 1000-foot cliffs. Perfect for nature and landscape photography.
Lake Jocassee
Lake Jocassee is a pristine lake nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of upstate South Carolina. It offers breathtaking views with its crystal-clear waters, surrounded by lush greenery and picturesque coves. Ideal for capturing intimate moments, landscapes, and outdoor adventures.
Fant's Grove Trails, Clemson Experimental Forest
These trails offer a diverse landscape with pine stands, agricultural fields, and wildlife openings. It's ideal for capturing nature's transitions and seasonal changes. Photographers can explore the unique textures and colors of the forest.
Devils Fork State Park
A park located by Lake Jocassee, offering stunning lake views and mountainous landscapes.
Keowee-Toxaway State Park
Offers moderate trails with scenic views of Lake Keowee, perfect for capturing lake life and surrounding landscapes. Photographers can focus on the shoreline and the natural beauty of the park.
Lake Toxaway
The largest private lake in North Carolina, offering beautiful scenery and opportunities for water and landscape photography.
Devils Fork State Park/Lake Jocassee
A pristine lake surrounded by mountains, offering excellent opportunities for waterscape and landscape photography.
Stumphouse Tunnel
A historical tunnel offering unique architectural photography opportunities. Photographers can capture the tunnel's interior and exterior, as well as the surrounding landscape.
Long Creek Scenic Byway
A scenic drive with picturesque views of mountains and waterfalls, ideal for capturing roadside landscapes andtxnatures scenes.
Lee Falls
A scenic waterfall accessible via a moderate hike, providing opportunities for nature and landscape photography.
Whitewater Falls
One of the highest waterfalls in the eastern United States, ideal for nature and landscape photography.
Chau Ram Park
Features an isolated ford along a side trail, providing intimate shots of water against mossy rock, ideal for nature photography.
Issaqueena Falls
A picturesque waterfall located in Stumphouse Tunnel Park. The area offers a serene and natural setting perfect for capturing the beauty of water, surrounded by lush foliage. Photographers can capture the falls from a variety of angles, including from the overlook and closer to the water's edge.
The Greystone Inn, Lake Toxaway
A luxury boutique resort perched on the shores of Lake Toxaway, offering scenic views and elegant architectural photography opportunities.
Chattooga Belle Farm
A picturesque farm with orchards and scenic views. Perfect for summer engagement photos or family portraits.
Devils Fork State Park / Lake Jocassee
Known for its pristine lake and surrounding mountains, offering serene landscapes and water reflections.
Chattooga River Trail
A scenic trail that follows the Chattooga River, offering stunning views of the river and surrounding landscape. It is ideal for landscape and nature photography, with opportunities to capture wildlife and scenic vistas.
Tallulah River
The Tallulah River offers opportunities for waterscape and landscape photography. It's ideal for capturing serene moments along the river, especially during sunset or early morning.
Oconee State Park
A scenic park with a lake, offering opportunities for capturing serene landscapes, wildlife, and natural beauty.
Falls Creek Waterfalls
A scenic waterfall located in a natural setting, providing opportunities for capturing serene landscapes and water features.
Chauga River
A scenic river with opportunities for nature and wildlife photography, especially during early morning.