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    Caesars Head State Park

    4.8 (43 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Greg G.

    This park is the escarpment of the Blue Ridge mountains. Not super high mountains but it does boast several 2000 ft ravines so great hiking here. We did the Raven Cliff falls trail which is about four and a half miles out and back and takes you to an overlook to ravencliff falls which happened to be the tallest waterfalls in South Carolina over 400 ft. Unfortunately you can't get to the base of the falls but it is a great view. Very nice state park and very helpful rangers.

    Part of Silver Steps Falls on the Silver Steps out and back trail (4.6 miles total)
    Carmen O.

    Caesars Head State Park! Well, let's just say this state park is well known for a reason! From the drive up the mntn, to all the little overlooks... Don't stop there... there's so much more! I can't wait to hike the Suspension bridge and the Dismal Loop!

    John B.

    This mountainous park has a lot to offer. The main visitor center has free (if often crowded) parking for an overlook, and has a visitor center and gift shop that were actually open on Christmas day (notably, state parks in North Carolina, as well as federal parks throughout the country, are not). There are several other parking areas with trails. Some of them charge a fee, which is not huge but is per person not per vehicle, and while the signs offer to do it online, you'd be lucky to get the cell reception to actually do that around here, so plan ahead. I took a trail to an overlook with a pristine waterfall visible in the distance. Despite uncooperative clouds, I still got some nice shots and had a relaxing and energetic holiday.

    Lee B.

    I'm a regular SC State Parks pass holder and this is my absolute favorite upstate SC park. Great trails and awesome scenery, the staff is always friendly AND the restrooms are heated in the winter. That's always a plus. If you're in the area, make this a spot to visit. You won't be disappointed.

    View of Observation Area
    Eric K.

    Another great spot to take in breathtaking views! This park affords easy access to the overlook as you are actually parking at the top of the cliff, so it's a short & relatively level walk over to the main observation area. There's a nice little gift shop/visitor center as well. There are also trails if you're up for more exercise. A must-see while in the area!

    9Nov2019
    Bobby B.

    Visited for the first time and I have to thank Richard R (https://www.yelp.com/user_details?userid=JjXuiru1_ONzDkYVrHN0aw) for taking the group here. Beautiful, breathtaking views and a very well kept park. The overlook is a short walk from the parking lot and the views are amazing! Look at the photos below, it's definitely worth the trip :) Got to check out the "Devil's Kitchen" too..."Devil's Kitchen, where stairs take you down through a tight fissure in the granite. The gap between the massive stones is approximately 4 feet wide (only 3 feet in some areas) by 20 feet tall and about 50 feet long". There are restroom facilities and snacks area plus maps available at the ranger station. I know I will be back here next year and I am sure who ever comes with me will appreciate the experience.

    Katie B.

    I was in need of some outdoor time and didn't want to travel too far so I found Caesars Head. It's about a 3.5 hour drive from Charleston and was just what I was looking for. It's been awhile since I've been hiking and was going solo, so I wanted something semi-easy and a place that was well traveled. I've been to Table Rock but never to Caesars Head. I was pleasantly surprised how much I loved it when I arrived. The staff was extremely friendly and knowledgeable and was able to guide me to the right trails for what I was looking for. The trails were very well marked and maintained. I can't wait to go back to try out more trails.

    One of the waterfalls we hiked to yesterday
    Lindsay B.

    Completely amazed by this park. This was my first REAL hike I've ever done and I absolutely loved it. My boyfriend and I first drove to the top to where the lookout point is and the park office. The office itself has a small convenience type store with multiple snacks and beverages in case you may need them on or after your hike. We were helped by one of the employees who was extremely friendly and very knowledgable. He gave us a plethora of information as well as guided us to the trail that was best for beginners. An interesting fact he told us was that the hunger games movies were filmed not too far from here, maybe an hour or less north. Pretty cool! Although we only did one trail(out of many) we were thrilled by all of the beautiful things we saw. Multiple creeks and waterfalls and beautiful lush forest. By the time we were done we ended up hiking for about 6 miles in total. The hike back up to the parking lot was a little intense for us both. We are total rookies(and Florida flat land natives) but at least we made it! Lol. Just be aware of your own strength/fitness level and don't go too far in if you aren't at your prime. All in all we had a blast and we can't wait to return for another adventure and to see some of the larger waterfalls! Side note- It is $2 per person for the trails so make sure you bring some ones. They also accept small donations of whatever you can give which would definitely help them considering their funding has been cut a great deal.

    Devil's Kitchen. Watch your step!

    Absolutely breathtaking. The drive up the mountain is almost as beautiful as the views from atop! Devil's Kitchen is also worth a visit, unless you are claustrophobic. Note that the quarter-operated telescope is currently jammed. The restrooms also do not have sinks but hand sanitizer is provided. Definitely a nice Sunday drive destination, fun for all ages!

    Jessica E.

    This little viewing spot is super cool. There is a huge rock where people leave graffiti like paintings. It has a great view of the mountains. I recommend it for a quick viewing spot

    Gabriel S.

    Very beautiful. Views are amazing. Tons of hiking trails of all difficulty. Just getting there is half the fun. If you go plan on doing some fun hiking.

    Catherine T.

    This is a great park to go to that has an amazing lookout spot, plus numerous hiking trails. We went straight to the lookout spot and it is surreal to be there alone and just stand in silence with the view. There are many cool picture opportunities if you jump the fence, but we obeyed the rules and stayed behind the fence. We then crossed the street and did a little hike which turned out to be pretty difficult on the way back because it was all uphill. There is a map of color coded trails, and when you're hiking, you see that the trees are painted the color of the trail. It is easy to follow one trail without getting mixed up, which I greatly appreciated.

    No trash cans in this area!
    Angela M.

    This was our second stop of the Off-the-Grid UYE event. I enjoyed this stop much more than the first. With a gift shop, bathrooms, picnic tables, and marked trails with informational signage, all for free, it was a great stop at the top of the long and winding road. The views of the surrounding area (reservoir and Table Rock) are absolutely stunning. The structure and fencing is well-maintained. They've removed the trash cans on account of the bears, and they ask that they kindly pack your trash out with you.

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    Very nice park with amazing views! Def need to stop when passing thru and check it out and take a little hike!

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    Worth the roadside stop. The view of Table Rock is beautiful. Devils Kitchen is fun as well.

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