Caesars Head State Park is a state park in Cleveland, Greenville County, in South Carolina's Upstate. Admission is $3 for adults, less for SC seniors and children 6 to 15. 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
- Admission$3 adultsper person
- WhereClevelandGreenville County, Upstate
- DogsLeashed, 6 ftrules below
About Caesars Head State Park
Caesars Head sits on the Blue Ridge Escarpment, and its overlook looks out toward North Carolina and Georgia; in fall it hosts the Hawk Watch program. It joins Jones Gap State Park in the 17,000-acre Mountain Bridge Wilderness Area, with trails linking the two parks.
Plan It in Three Lines
Getting In
Adults pay $3; SC seniors and children 6 to 15 pay less, and children 5 and under are free. The $99 All Park Passport covers your whole vehicle for a year.
9 a.m.–6 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
Jones Gap State Park is about 4 miles away (straight line).
6 places within 30 miles
Caesars Head State Park Hours
Hours in a day
- ParkEvery day9 a.m.–6 p.m.
- 9AM to 6PM, Daily Extended to 9AM to sunset during Daylight Savings 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.
- 9AM to 6PM, Daily Extended to 9AM to sunset during Daylight Savings time.
- Trails close one hour before dark, year-round.
- Park office: 9:00 a.m. to 5 p.m., daily
Admission and Passes
- Adults$3.00
- SC seniors$1.50
- Children age 6-15$1.00
- Age 5 & youngerFree
As listed on the official page, read October 25, 2026. SC senior rates need proof of age and residency.
Two adults, visit by visit, against the $99 All Park Passport
Two adults pay $6.00 a visit here. By visit 17 the day fees pass the $99 passport, which covers everyone in the pass holder’s vehicle at every state park for a year. Bars show the running total of day fees.
- Trail access cost: $3 adults; $1.50 SC seniors; $1 children age 6-15; age 5 & younger free
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: 8155 Geer Hwy Cleveland, SC 29635
- Phone: 864.836.6115
- Map point: 35.10631,-82.64972, from OpenStreetMap, checked against the U.S. Census geocode of the street address. Directions in Google Maps
- Official page: southcarolinaparks.com/caesars-head
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 Caesars Head State Park
- 1Jones Gap State ParkState Parkabout 4 mi
- 2Table Rock State ParkState Parkabout 6 mi
- 3Keowee-Toxaway State ParkState Parkabout 18 mi
- 4Paris Mountain State ParkState Parkabout 19 mi
- 5Devils Fork State ParkState Parkabout 20 mi
- 6Oconee Station State Historic SiteState Historic Siteabout 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 Caesars Head State Park
- Through Oct 31Boo in the Zoo (Greenville Zoo)On nowGreenville · about 25 mi
- Oct 31Furman football vs. Western CarolinaGreenville · about 25 mi
- Oct 31Swamp Rabbits Halloween game (Greenville vs. Florida)Greenville · about 25 mi
- Nov 2Clemson men's basketball vs. Stetson (home opener)Clemson · about 31 mi
- Nov 7How to Train Your Dragon in Concert (Greenville Symphony)Greenville · about 25 mi
- Nov 7Midgard at the Mill: A Viking InvasionPickens · about 16 mi
53 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 Caesars Head State Park?
Admission is $3 for adults, less for SC seniors and children 6 to 15.
Are dogs allowed at Caesars Head State Park?
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?
Yes. The $99 All Park Passport gives a year of unlimited entry to every South Carolina state park for everyone in the pass holder’s vehicle, per southcarolinaparks.com.
What are the hours at Caesars Head State Park?
9AM to 6PM, Daily Extended to 9AM to sunset during Daylight Savings time.; Trails close one hour before dark, year-round..
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
- Caesars Head 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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