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    4.3 (15 reviews)

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    Easy access to first waterfall! Kids park, picnic area and swimming too! Great place for families or just n ed a place to hike

    Beautiful park with very well kept picnic areas and trails. Chau Ram is very unique with its different swimming holes and it is a must for any nature lover!! There is even a suspension bridge. Younger kids can enjoy the beach area and calm waters there too.

    Richard R.

    Chau Ram County Park is a beautifully maintained place that has been dubbed Oconee County's "Best Kept Secret" by the Oconee County Parks Recreation and Tourism department. Located just off Hwy 76 travelling northwest from the small town of Westminster, it is about as far west as you can get in the state of South Carolina. I wonder if that has something to do with the name of the town? The name Chau Ram seems to be derived from the park location, which is at the confluence of the Chauga River and Ramsey Creek. { THINGS TO SEE & DO } While many use the park for camping and picnics, there is also a waterfall here that makes for a great background for wedding, engagement, or family photos. It is said to be 40' tall, but doesn't quite look that large in person. Views downriver are spectacular and there are plenty of places to safely play in the water for hours. Speaking of play, there is also a picturesque playground area for younger kids complete with slides, swings and two gazebos. Another feature to this park is the 160-foot wooden suspension bridge spanning the Chauga River. The bridge helps connect about 4 miles of trails through the park and along the river. Entrance into the park is $2 per car, but highly worth it if you plan to stay a while. There are also 4 major sets of rapids within the park for kayaking, canoeing and/or tubing, but you must bring your own tube. The Pumphouse, the Can-Opener and the V are the names to three of the rapids within the park. According to their website, a kayak slalom course is available for instruction or competition use. There are 28 campsites each with power and water as well as a communal dump station and a bathhouse. [ FINAL THOUGHTS ] Whether you want to have a relaxing picnic, an overnight camping experience, a kayak/canoe/tubing adventure, a safe place to spend the day with your little ones or just want a great selfie with a beautiful waterfall without having to hike... Chau Ram County Park is a nice quiet destination. Sorry Chau Ram, the secret is out! 2019/47

    Tanna B.

    We took a day trip to travel to Westminster and checked out this park. It was lovely. They have a couple of hiking trails with few people. Great for young kids. Not great for trail runners as there are many rocks and roots along the path. The water was beautiful. People were floating on rafts. We will be back. Oh, they also have picnic tables with grills, porta potties and a brand NEW restroom facility. The restrooms were clean. Masks are required with COVID19.

    The main waterfalls by the entrance.
    Victoria D.

    The park was a delightful surprise. It is small, which we liked, and our 37 foot Road Pig fit, but some of the turns were tight. The camp sites had the basics covered with water and electric. There was a dump station when you first arrive. The Park Ranger we met, Rec, (I swear it's his name), made us feel super welcome and chatted with us about our adventures and his! The best part for us were the waterfalls and the hiking. The trails made for fantastic exploration points. My children would not stop adventuring! They could also get into the water and check things out as little boys do. There were multiple play areas for them too, with swings or climbing sets.

    Chrissy C.

    Amazing waterfalls very close to parking so you dont have to hike to see them. For $2 a car to get in it is a great place to go!

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    Riley Moore Falls

    Riley Moore Falls

    5.0(4 reviews)
    4.6 mi

    This is the best waterfall we got to visit in SC this far. After we left Reedy Branch Falls we…read moredrove here. Well, as close as we could get. I didn't realize that we couldn't drive all the way to the trailhead so we had a long hike in store due to me having to carry my toddler most of the time. I should have re-read the previous reviews before coming. My friend did help me carry her as well and for that I was very thankful. So definitely don't recommend this hike with a little one unless strapped in a carrier. Also, I don't recommend it for the elderly either. It's definitely a wilderness hike deal with roots and elevation change. In fact, it's mostly downhill on the way to the falls, but on the way back it's pretty much all uphill, which was not fun with aforementioned young child. It's about a half mile to the actual trailhead and then another 0.7 mile to the falls. That's about 2.4 miles round trip. The reason of course that my boys absolutely became enamored with this place is the large swimming hole. It is wonderful and has plenty of space. The waterfall itself is beautiful and although it's not as tall as others, its width is quite impressive. I was trying to get as close as I could and even noticed a hidden part of the falls inside of the rock structure. That was so cool!! The sand at the base and shore give it a beachy vibe. We definitely packed it in and out making sure not to leave anything behind as to preserve the area as best as possible. Needless to say we were wiped by the time we made it back to our vehicles, but we're still glad we decided to venture here. Coming back with my hubby and boys in the very near future. Happy yelping!

    I just wanted to update my 3/15/20 review below to add I've now done this hike several times, but…read moreTHIS time I had the chance to hike it with a friend who is directly related to the namesake of the waterfall... Riley Moore. Sandie is a church friend of mine and Riley Moore was her Great Great Uncle (I believe that's right). He once upon a time operated a grist mill here at the top of the falls. She's been trying to get here to see the waterfall, but couldn't find it and wanted to join us (along with her family) since I knew the way. Upon further research I discovered there are actually still remnants of the mill including visible drill holes, spikes and bolts. Thought that was pretty cool info to share! [ [ [ PREVIOUS REVIEW ] ] ] Riley Moore Falls is small in height but HUGE in personality. It's located off State Road S37-748, which is a nicely maintained gravel road where cars and trucks alike can comfortably traverse. ~~~ DIRECTIONS From Westminster, SC - DO NOT turn onto Cobb Bridge Road from Long Creek Hwy (Hwy 76) where you will see the brown & white sign pointing you in the direction of Riley Moore Falls. Our GPS had us go this way, then left onto State Road S37-748, but the road was CLOSED during our visit! INSTEAD, turn onto PU-32 also known as Rocky Fork Road. Turn left onto a gravel road near Rocky Fork Baptist Church and follow that until it dead ends @ State Road S37-748 (also known as Spy Rock Road). Turn right and drive approx. 1.4 miles (4 minutes) to 748c (aka Riley Moore Shoals Road). Park at the intersection of State Road S37-748 and 748c. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DRIVE 748c in a car or minivan. Low clearance vehicles will find the terrain on this road to be VERY difficult to navigate without bottoming out or getting stuck. I'd also recommend 4x4 capability on wet days! There can be several deep-pocketed muddy areas after heavy rains. ~~~ THE TRAIL Once you reach the intersection of Spy Rock Rd (S37-748) and 748c, park roadside on Spy Rock, secure your vehicle and begin your hike approx. 1/2 mile down the "primitive road." IF you have a high ground clearance SUV or truck, you can drive the primitive road another half mile or so to a second parking area near the trailhead. The primitive road is VERY BUMPY  and can be muddy in spots after heavy rains, so a 4x4 is best. After reaching the second parking area, follow the marked trail on the left!!! The trail is a little over a 1/2 mile to the falls from here. The trail is fairly straightforward and easy to follow. ~~~ THE FALLS Once you reach the Chauga River, you will notice a large sandy area with plenty of room for an entire horde of hikers!!! Riley Moore Falls is not very tall (only about 12 feet), but it is very wide and has a deep base pool. PRO TIP - Bring swimwear, towels and a picnic, but be sure to pack it in and pack it out. ~~~ THINGS TO KNOW Hiking Distance: 2 miles (round trip to falls from S37-748) Difficulty of hiking 748c: All downhill to trailhead (moderate return) Difficulty of hiking trail to falls: EASY Creek Crossings: NO Elevation Gain: 357 feet Waterfall Height: Approx 12 feet Access to top of falls: NO - not without getting wet Access to base of falls: YES Pool of water @ base of Falls: YES Sitting areas @ base: YES + sandy beach RESTROOMS: NO PARKING: YES (along road) + secondary parking area closer to trailhead for trucks and high ground clearance vehicles with room for about 6 cars. ~~~ [ FINAL THOUGHTS ] A lovely waterfall in any season, but also a great spot for a summer swim. While we had the waterfall practically to ourselves during our Mid-March expedition, be advised other trail website reviews say it gets trashy & crowded in summer months. What a shame if that is true because it truly is a treasure. ENJOY! 2022 / 74 #UPDATE 178

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    Riley Moore Falls - CREATED FROM GOOGLE MAPS

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    High Falls County Park

    High Falls County Park

    3.0(7 reviews)
    14.6 mi

    Great overnight camping! Fire rings, picnic tables, and roomy, flat campsites for both trailer, RV,…read moreand tent camping. The bath houses are always clean, they have 2 different camp hosts, who are both very helpful and keep the campsites at a clean, topnotch level. There is a boat launch, 2 different playgrounds, basketball courts, tennis courts, pickle ball, horseshoes, volleyball sand area, and kayak rentals with various sizes of life jackets available. They also have a sandy beach area and are dog friendly! There is a camp store and Snack Shack(but they haven't been open since we've been here, April/May). But we played giant checkers on the store porch. It has a wonderful view of the lake with nice rocking chairs to relax in. There are also picnic areas for day use for a small entry fee. Overall, it was a great place to stay with family and friends.

    My husband and I went camping in our RV here years ago. We came back for several nights, as we…read morelove the area. Unfortunately, and to no one's fault it rained the whole time we were there. We did take a local jaunt out on a drier afternoon, but the next day we were leaving. This is a beautiful park with many spacious sites. We did enjoy our stay here, but wished we had better weather. A picnic table and fire pit were available for our use. I forgot if it had a BBQ grill, but we had our own. We had electric and water hook up. We'll be back again.

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    High Falls County Park - Very nice restrooms, showers, drink machines, volleyball, basketball and tennis courts all beside the swimming area.

    Very nice restrooms, showers, drink machines, volleyball, basketball and tennis courts all beside the swimming area.

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    Brasstown Bald Observation Tower

    Brasstown Bald Observation Tower

    4.7(78 reviews)
    40.0 mi

    Came to Brasstown Bald Observation Tower for the views and it was a sight to see! It's not everyday…read more(at least where I live) that you can stand in such a high place and be able to see mountains spanning across 4 different states. The entry fee was 8 per adult (kids are free) which also includes a van ride to the overlook. Or you can choose to hike which wasn't a long hike but steep from what I saw. A must do for anyone visiting the area! Ohh... and make sure you watch the little movie at the top, it's very cool to see how one place is its own little world in different seasons and the history behind the place.

    The current Brasstown Bald observation tower was built in 1965, replacing an earlier stone tower…read morethat was constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) in 1935. The original 1935 stone tower was torn down in 1947 and replaced with a steel tower before the current structure was built - we'll folks looks like it's time to build another tower this one is in a state of disrepair. I came here to observe 4 states from the highest point in Georgia, but apparently the observation tower is in such bad shape that it is now closed to the public and your adventure will end after climbing a few flights of stairs ending at the base of the observation deck yeah there's a view from the lower level but in my opinion not worth the price of admission. Thankfully there's a shuttle van that takes you from the parking lot level to the top it runs about ever 10 minutes, our driver was very friendly and tried his best to entertain us during the short drive to the top but there's not much to say - the museum at the top is okay and takes about 2 minutes to tour it then time you walk the lower deck and wait for the shuttle back down - I purchased a refrigerator magnet for the RV from the gift shop and headed for the truck. I guess I am fortunate that I came and saw this, although it was never on my bucket list, I'm still trying to figure out why there's an old train engine in the museum it's quite the anachronism...

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    Brasstown Bald Observation Tower - Another great view!

    Another great view!

    Brasstown Bald Observation Tower
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    Tallulah Gorge State Park

    Tallulah Gorge State Park

    4.5(209 reviews)
    14.9 mi

    Tallulah Gorge State Park is a 2,689-acre Georgia state park adjacent to Tallulah Falls, Georgia,…read morealong the county line between Rabun and Habersham Counties. The park surrounds Tallulah Gorge, a 1,000-foot deep gorge formed by the action of the Tallulah River, which runs along the floor of the gorge. Service options here are picnic tables available, has barbecue grill and it's dogs friendly. One of the most spectacular canyons in the eastern U.S., Tallulah Gorge is two miles long and nearly 1,000 feet deep. Visitors can hike rim trails to several overlooks, or they can obtain a permit to hike to the gorge floor (100 per day, not available during water releases). A suspension bridge sways 80 feet above the rocky bottom, providing spectacular views of the river and waterfalls. $5 parking fee or an Annual ParkPass is required for each vehicle. The park offers a range of trails, from easy rim walks to the more challenging trek down into the gorge floor. Permits are required for gorge floor access, but the effort is well worth it as you can get up close to the waterfalls, including the famous Hurricane Falls. Approximately 2 miles, round-trip Mulched with metal stairs, Rated difficult. This trail has a total of 1,099 stairs (including staircase to gorge floor). Please do not attempt this trail if you have any known health condition. The North and South Rim Trails consist of 3 miles round- trip which will take approximately 2 hours to hike. It is a mulched trail with exposed roots that is a leisurely walk. From the Interpretive Center there is a recycled rubber tire trail that accesses Overlooks 2 and 3. Overall had a great experience.

    The visitor center is phenomenal! Movie was down for some reason. The gift shop has loads to choose…read morefrom and the rest rooms were clean and there were many stalls available. There is almost a museum quality to the taxidermy animal scene they have in the middle of the room and along the walls. Truly a special visit! The hike to see the inspirational point and the swinging bridge wasn't too strenuous for my 4 or 5 year old for people's reference when considering it. We are an active family who hikes etc. There were a lot of warnings but we found it wasn't as bad as it seemed.

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    Tallulah Gorge State Park - 10.22 towards the S Rim 568 stairs up

    10.22 towards the S Rim 568 stairs up

    Tallulah Gorge State Park

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