The Great Outdoors Near Clemson, SC

More fun things to explore outside.

About This List


This list was started out of a lack of any central place to see all the things that you can do while you're a Clemson student. I hope this can be a resource for students for years to come. If you have any questions/comments/etc. shoot me an email at [email protected]. Enjoy!

Last Updated July 2023

Name (Scroll Right for More) Location Info Link
Ashley Dearing Park Clemson, SC Recreational park and picnic shelter https://www.visitclemson.com/attractions/ashley_dearing_park/
Blue Ridge Parkway Asheville, NC / NC Mountains Scenic trails and roads https://www.blueridgeparkway.org/
Cateechee Mill Near Central, SC Abandoned mill https://maps.google.com/?q=656 Cateechee Trail, Central, SC. 29630
City Beach DGC Anderson, SC Disc golf course https://www.dgcoursereview.com/course.php?id=1119
CORE Hartwell Rentals Clemson, SC Camping/water equipment rentals https://www.clemson.edu/campus-life/campus-recreation/outdoorrec/
Crybaby Bridge Anderson, SC Haunted bridge https://historicbridges.org/bridges/browser/?bridgebrowser=southcarolina/highshoals/
Dawson Park Clemson, SC Recreational park and baseball field https://www.visitclemson.com/attractions/dawson_park/
Denver Downs Corn Maze Anderson, SC Seasonal corn maze https://denverdownsfarm.com/
Jaycee Park & Catherine Smith Plaza Clemson, SC Downtown Park https://www.visitclemson.com/attractions/jaycee_park_catherine_smith_plaza/
Mountain View Park DGC Clemson, SC Disc golf course https://www.dgcoursereview.com/course.php?id=4074
Newry Mill Seneca, SC Abandoned mill https://www.scpictureproject.org/oconee-county/newry-mill.html
Rock Quarry Clemson, SC (34.634668, -82.843906) Cliff jumping, swimming (park on State Road S-39-150 and walk on the trail) http://www.google.com/maps/place/34.634668,-82.843906
Shaver Recreation Center Seneca, SC Disc golf course https://www.dgcoursereview.com/course.php?id=1807
The Beanstalk Morganton, NC Zip line tours https://www.thebeanstalkjourney.com/
The Gorge Zip Line Saluda, NC Zip line canopy tours https://thegorgezipline.com/
The Trails DGC Anderson, SC Disc golf course https://www.pdga.com/course-directory/course/trails-disc-golf-course
The Walker Course Clemson, SC Golf http://www.clemson.edu/madren/golf/
Tri-County Boat Rentals Lake Keowee/Hartwell, SC Boat rentals http://www.tri-countyboatrental.com/
Twelve Mile River Central, SC River for recreation https://www.gopaddlesc.com/waterways/trail/twelvemile-creek
Union Bleachery Greenville, SC Abandoned mill https://maps.google.com/?q=3335 Old Buncombe Rd, Greenville, SC 29617
Woodhaven Golf Club Pendleton, SC Golf http://www.par3golfwoodhavengc.com/
Y Beach (Snow Family Complex) Clemson, SC Swimming, volleyball, docks, misc. other outdoor activities https://www.clemson.edu/campus-life/campus-recreation/fike/snow-complex.html
Lake Keowee Rock Jumping Walhalla, SC Two places to jump off rocks ino the lake http://upstatebouldering.blogspot.com/2009/05/local-spot-lake-keowee-climbing.html

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