Paris Mountain State Park is a state park in Greenville, Greenville County, in South Carolina's Upstate. Admission is $6 for adults, less for SC seniors and children 6 to 15. It is open 8 a.m.–8 p.m. daily. Facts read from the official page on October 25, 2026.
- Hours8 a.m.–8 p.m.official hours below
- Admission$6 adultsper person
- WhereGreenvilleGreenville County, Upstate
- DogsLeashed, 6 ftrules below
About Paris Mountain State Park
Paris Mountain, built by the Civilian Conservation Corps, is a wooded park on the edge of Greenville that stays busy with hikers and mountain bikers. Its old bathhouse is now the Park Center, with exhibits on the park's history and ecology.
Plan It In Three Lines
Getting In
Adults pay $6; 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.
8 a.m.–8 p.m.Bring The Dog?
Pets are not allowed in or around cabins, cabin areas or other lodging facilities.
Full rules belowMake It A Day
Jones Gap State Park is about 16 miles away (straight line).
4 places within 30 miles
Paris Mountain State Park Hours
Hours in a day
- ParkEvery day8 a.m.–8 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.
- 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., daily
- Park office: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Fri-Mon and 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., Tue-Thu.
Admission And Passes
- Adults$6.00
- SC seniors (age 65 & older)$3.75
- Child age 6-15$3.50
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 $12.00 a visit here. By visit 9 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.
- $6 adults; $3.75 SC seniors (age 65 & older); $3.50/ child age 6-15; Free for children 5 and younger. This admission includes access to our designated swimming area when it is open.
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: 2401 State Park Rd Greenville, SC 29609
- Phone: 864.244.5565
- Map point: 34.94201,-82.39019, from OpenStreetMap, checked against the U.S. Census geocode of the street address. Directions in Google Maps
- Official page: southcarolinaparks.com/paris-mountain
Dogs And Strollers
- Pets are not allowed in or around cabins, cabin areas or other lodging facilities. 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 Paris Mountain State Park
- 1Jones Gap State ParkState Parkabout 16 mi
- 2Caesars Head State ParkState Parkabout 19 mi
- 3Table Rock State ParkState Parkabout 19 mi
- 4Keowee-Toxaway State ParkState Parkabout 28 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 Paris Mountain State Park
- Through Nov 14Denver Downs Fall Festival (corn maze, pumpkin patch, 35+ activities)On nowAnderson · about 32 mi
- Through Oct 31Boo in the Zoo (Greenville Zoo)On nowGreenville · about 7 mi
- Oct 31Furman football vs. Western CarolinaGreenville · about 7 mi
- Oct 31Swamp Rabbits Halloween game (Greenville vs. Florida)Greenville · about 7 mi
- Nov 2Clemson men's basketball vs. Stetson (home opener)Clemson · about 30 mi
- Nov 6–15CLUE: Live on Stage (Spartanburg Little Theatre)Spartanburg · about 26 mi
89 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 Paris Mountain State Park?
Admission is $6 for adults, less for SC seniors and children 6 to 15.
Are dogs allowed at Paris Mountain State Park?
Pets are not allowed in or around cabins, cabin areas or other lodging facilities. 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 Paris Mountain State Park?
8:00 a.m. to 8:00 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
- Paris Mountain 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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