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Calhoun Falls State Park

Calhoun Falls State Park is a state park in Calhoun Falls, Abbeville County, in South Carolina's Upstate. Admission is $3 for adults, less for SC seniors and children 6 to 15. It is open 6 a.m.–6 p.m. daily. Facts read from the official page on October 25, 2026.

  • Hours6 a.m.–6 p.m.official hours below
  • Admission$3 adultsper person
  • WhereCalhoun FallsAbbeville County, Upstate
  • DogsLeashed, 6 ftrules below

About Calhoun Falls State Park

Calhoun Falls spreads across pine-covered points on Lake Russell, and its lakeside campground is one of the most sought-after in the state system. Day visitors get a short nature trail, a tennis court, seasonal swimming and fishing.

Plan It In Three Lines

  1. 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.

    6 a.m.–6 p.m.

  2. 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 below

  3. Make It A Day

    Hickory Knob State Resort Park is about 19 miles away (straight line).

    3 places within 30 miles

Calhoun Falls State Park Hours

Hours At A Glance

Hours in a day

  • ParkEvery day6 a.m.–6 p.m.
  • 6 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.

  • 6 a.m.- 6 p.m., daily (extended to 9 p.m. during Daylight Saving Time)
  • Park office: 9 a.m.- 5 p.m., daily

Admission And Passes

Admission, Side By Side
  • 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

$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.

  • $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

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 Calhoun Falls State Park

Around Calhoun Falls State Park within 30 miles
10 mi20 mi30 miNSEW123
  1. 1Hickory Knob State Resort ParkState Resort Parkabout 19 mi
  2. 2Baker Creek State ParkState Parkabout 21 mi
  3. 3Sadlers Creek State ParkState Parkabout 25 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.

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FAQ

How much does it cost to visit Calhoun Falls State Park?

Admission is $3 for adults, less for SC seniors and children 6 to 15.

Are dogs allowed at Calhoun Falls 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 Calhoun Falls State Park?

6 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

  1. Calhoun Falls State Park official page (read 2026-10-25)
  2. South Carolina State Parks: Park Passports (read 2026-10-25)
  3. 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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