Keowee-Toxaway State Park is a state park in Sunset, Pickens County, in South Carolina's Upstate. Admission is free. It is open 9 a.m.–6 p.m. daily. Facts read from the official page on October 25, 2026.
- Hours9 a.m.–6 p.m.official hours below
- AdmissionFree entry
- WhereSunsetPickens County, Upstate
- DogsLeashed, 6 ftrules below
About Keowee-Toxaway State Park
Keowee-Toxaway looks over Lake Keowee and the Blue Ridge, and its Jocassee Gorges visitor center explains the gorges beyond. Two trails cross a natural bridge and foothills land once traveled by the Cherokee, and a half-mile trail reaches the lake.
Plan It In Three Lines
Getting In
Free to enter.
9 a.m.–6 p.m.Bring The Dog?
Pets are not allowed in the cabin or the cabin area.
Full rules belowMake It A Day
Devils Fork State Park is about 5 miles away (straight line).
6 places within 30 miles
Keowee-Toxaway State Park Hours
Hours in a day
- ParkEvery day9 a.m.–6 p.m.
- 9 a.m. – 6 p.m., daily (extended to 9 p.m. during Daylight Saving Time)
Bars that fade start at sunrise or end at sunset or dark, which move with the season. The full hours, word for word, are in the list below.
- 9 a.m. – 6 p.m., daily (extended to 9 p.m. during Daylight Saving Time)
- Park office: 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 4 to 5 p.m., daily
Admission And Passes
- Free admission
Passes: the All Park Passport is $99 and gives unlimited entry to every South Carolina state park for everyone in the pass holder’s vehicle for one year; a seven-day passport is $65 (sold at the parks, not online). Half-price passports exist for SC seniors 65 and older and some other residents. Source: southcarolinaparks.com Park Passports, read October 25, 2026. Compare every park on our State Parks Passport page.
Directions And Contact
- Address: 108 Residence Dr Sunset, SC 29685
- Phone: 864.868.2605
- Map point: 34.92453,-82.88589, from OpenStreetMap, checked against the U.S. Census geocode of the street address. Directions in Google Maps
- Official page: southcarolinaparks.com/keowee-toxaway
Dogs And Strollers
- Pets are not allowed in the cabin or the cabin area. Pets are allowed in most other outdoor areas provided they are kept under physical restraint or on a leash not longer than six feet. Owners will be asked to remove noisy or dangerous pets or pets that threaten or harass wildlife.
Not confirmed: stroller rules. The official page we read does not mention strollers; boardwalks and paved paths may suit them, but call ahead.
Near Keowee-Toxaway State Park
- 1Devils Fork State ParkState Parkabout 5 mi
- 2Oconee Station State Historic SiteState Historic Siteabout 12 mi
- 3Table Rock State ParkState Parkabout 12 mi
- 4Oconee State ParkState Parkabout 13 mi
- 5Caesars Head State ParkState Parkabout 18 mi
- 6Jones Gap State ParkState Parkabout 22 mi
Straight-line distances between map points, not driving miles. Dots sit in their true compass direction; distance is stretched near the middle so close neighbors stay readable.
Coming Up Near Keowee-Toxaway State Park
- Through Nov 14Denver Downs Fall Festival (corn maze, pumpkin patch, 35+ activities)On nowAnderson · about 31 mi
- Through Oct 31Boo in the Zoo (Greenville Zoo)On nowGreenville · about 30 mi
- Oct 31Furman football vs. Western CarolinaGreenville · about 30 mi
- Oct 31Swamp Rabbits Halloween game (Greenville vs. Florida)Greenville · about 30 mi
- Nov 2Clemson men's basketball vs. Stetson (home opener)Clemson · about 17 mi
- Nov 7Colorito: Annual Art Auction (Anderson Arts Center)Anderson · about 31 mi
70 more on the full events calendar.
Events within 40 miles, measured in a straight line to the centre of the event's town. Dates come from our checked events list; confirm with the organizer.
FAQ
How much does it cost to visit Keowee-Toxaway State Park?
Admission is free.
Are dogs allowed at Keowee-Toxaway State Park?
Pets are not allowed in the cabin or the cabin area. Pets are allowed in most other outdoor areas provided they are kept under physical restraint or on a leash not longer than six feet. Owners will be asked to remove noisy or dangerous pets or pets that threaten or harass wildlife.
Does the All Park Passport cover this park?
Day admission here is free, so you do not need a passport for entry; it still covers the parks that charge.
What are the hours at Keowee-Toxaway State Park?
9 a.m. – 6 p.m., daily (extended to 9 p.m. during Daylight Saving Time).
What We Could Not Verify
- Holiday and storm closures change at short notice; check the official page the day you go.
- Stroller rules are not stated on the official page.
Sources
- Keowee-Toxaway State Park official page (read 2026-10-25)
- South Carolina State Parks: Park Passports (read 2026-10-25)
- OpenStreetMap (map point)
Last checked October 25, 2026 by the It’s South Carolina editor. Spot something out of date? Tell us.
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