Oconee Station State Historic Site is a state historic site in Walhalla, Oconee County, in South Carolina's Upstate. Admission is free. Park Grounds hours 9 a.m.–5 p.m. daily. Facts read from the official page on October 25, 2026.
- Hours9 a.m.–5 p.m.official hours below
- AdmissionFree entry
- WhereWalhallaOconee County, Upstate
- DogsLeashed, 6 ftrules below
About Oconee Station State Historic Site
Oconee Station preserves a stone blockhouse used by the state militia from about 1792 to 1799 and the William Richards House, a trading-post era home. A 1.5-mile trail links to a trail into Sumter National Forest that ends at Station Cove Falls.
Plan It In Three Lines
Getting In
Free to enter.
9 a.m.–5 p.m.Bring The Dog?
Pets are allowed in most outdoor areas provided they are kept under physical restraint or on a leash not longer than six feet.
Full rules belowMake It A Day
Oconee State Park is about 2 miles away (straight line).
6 places within 30 miles
Oconee Station State Historic Site Hours
Hours in a day
- Park GroundsEvery day9 a.m.–5 p.m.
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.
- Park Grounds: Open 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., daily.
- Park office: Call (864) 638-0079 for information on ranger guided tours. A self-interpretation station is available at the park office.
Admission And Passes
- Free admission. Donations are appreciated.
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: 500 Oconee Station Rd Walhalla, SC 29691
- Phone: 864.638.0079
- Map point: 34.84703,-83.07408, from OpenStreetMap, checked against the U.S. Census geocode of the street address. Directions in Google Maps
- Official page: southcarolinaparks.com/oconee-station
Dogs And Strollers
- Pets are allowed in most 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 Oconee Station State Historic Site
- 1Oconee State ParkState Parkabout 2 mi
- 2Devils Fork State ParkState Parkabout 10 mi
- 3Keowee-Toxaway State ParkState Parkabout 12 mi
- 4Table Rock State ParkState Parkabout 24 mi
- 5Lake Hartwell State ParkState Parkabout 24 mi
- 6Caesars Head State ParkState Parkabout 30 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 Oconee Station State Historic Site
- Through Nov 14Denver Downs Fall Festival (corn maze, pumpkin patch, 35+ activities)On nowAnderson · about 33 mi
- Nov 2Clemson men's basketball vs. Stetson (home opener)Clemson · about 19 mi
- Nov 7Colorito: Annual Art Auction (Anderson Arts Center)Anderson · about 33 mi
- Nov 7Midgard at the Mill: A Viking InvasionPickens · about 21 mi
- Nov 8Anderson County Veterans ParadeAnderson · about 33 mi
- Nov 11–15Steel Magnolias (Anderson University Theatre)Anderson · about 33 mi
38 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 Oconee Station State Historic Site?
Admission is free.
Are dogs allowed at Oconee Station State Historic Site?
Pets are allowed in most 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 Oconee Station State Historic Site?
Park Grounds: Open 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., daily..
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
- Oconee Station State Historic Site 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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