Oconee Station State Historic Site

About Oconee Station State Historic Site

A stone blockhouse used as a militia outpost in the 1790s, and the William Richards House beside it, on 210 acres of Upcountry woodland. A 1.5-mile nature trail leads to Station Cove Falls, a 70-foot two-tier cascade.

Things to do

• 🥾 Hiking
• 🚲 Biking
• 🐦 Birding
• 🧭 Geocaching

Amenities & facilities

• 🌞 Day Use Only

Entrance fee

Free entry — Free admission. Donations are appreciated.

Hours

Hours as published by SC State Parks. Check the official page before a long drive.

Contact

Upcoming events at Oconee Station State Historic Site

• Historic Building TourSep 08, 2026 · 11:00 AM
• Girl Scouts Love State ParksSep 12, 2026 · 9:00 AM
• Candlelight TourSep 25, 2026 · 7:30 PM
• Legends, Lore & S’moresOct 17, 2026 · 6:00 PM
• Harvest Picnic and Art ShowNov 08, 2026 · 12:00 PM
• #OptOutsideSC Ranger-Led HikeNov 27, 2026 · 2:00 PM
• Phone Photography WorkshopDec 05, 2026 · 10:00 AM
• Frontier Fields & FestivitiesDec 12, 2026 · 3:00 PM

Event details and registration are on the SC State Parks calendar.

🎒 Gear up for Oconee Station State Historic Site

Popular gear for what this park offers:

• Binoculars
• Hiking boots
• Bike helmets
• Handheld GPS
• Bug spray
• Spotting scopes
• Bird guides
• Daypacks
• Trekking poles
• Bike lights
• Compasses
• Sunscreen
• First aid kit
• Water bottles

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Nearby state parks

• Oconee State Park
• Devils Fork State Park
• Keowee-Toxaway State Park
• Gorges State Park
• Traveler's Rest State Historic Site
• Black Rock Mountain State Park