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- Welcome to Pickens County
We welcome you and invite you to enjoy taking a virtual tour of Pickens County.
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of…
- Video Tour
Music - Bobby Holliday - From his Crown of the Carolinas Album "The Angels' Share"
Script - Vicki Rhodes
Narrator - Dr. Jerry Reel
Special Thanks to -…
- Culture & Heritage
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Pickens County has a tremendous history dating back to the time of its original inhabitants, the…
- Gristmills
Hagood Mill, Pickens
Built in 1826, then rebuilt in 1845 by James Hagood, the mill utilizes the waters of Hagood Creek, a tributary of the Twelve Mile…
- Churches
Soapstone Church, Pickens
Freed men who settled here after the Civil War built this church in the late 1860s. It is the oldest African-American Church in the…
- Museums
Clemson Area African American Museum
The CAAAM collects and showcases the historical achievements of local African Amercians by serving as a resource center…
- Other Sites of Interest
Fort Rutledge Monument, Clemson
Sometimes referred to as Seneca Fort, the fort was built by Colonel Andrew Williamson and those under his command in August of…
- Historical Cemeteries
Pickens County volunteers, in conjunction with county officials, have developed a list of historically significant cemeteries within the county. A number…
- Water & Wilderness
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Pickens County is often referred to as "lake and mountain country." Three man-made lakes,…
- Hiking Trails
Carrick Creek Loop Trail, Table Rock State Park, Pickens
This trail is a moderately strenuous 1.8-mile trail loop. On this trail Carrick Creek winds its…
- Biking Trips
Bicycle Friendly Community
A bicycle-friendly community is a community that feels safe, convenient and pleasant for all ages and abilities to ride a bicycle.…
- Driving Tours
Jocassee Gorges Scenic Driving Tour, Pickens
The Jocassee Gorges tract is a large and rugged forested area characterized by various forest community…
- Horse Trails
Eden Farms, Dacusville
Just a short drive from downtown Easley and Pickens, Eden Farms is open to the public and offers an affordable, unique, and…
- High Flying Adventure
Pickens County Airport, Liberty
Once you touch down at Pickens County Airport you'll immediately see why many people say that this is one of the most…
- Waterfalls
Eastatoe Falls/Twin Falls, Pickens
These beautiful waterfalls are nestled in the Eastatoe Valley. They are an easy hike of about 1 mile. The falls consist…
- Camping
Devils Fork State Park
A lakeside camping area with 59 recreational vehicle sites is situated in a heavily wooded area. Each campsite is paved and has…
- Hunting & Fishing
SC Wildlife Management Areas
Pickens County is in District I, and Dan Rankin is the contact for this area regarding fisheries, 153 Hopewell Road,…
- Golf Courses
Rolling Green Golf Club, Easley
This is a 27-hole regulation golf course with a driving range and bent grass greens. Rolling Green is located at 386 Hester…
- Other Recreational Sites
J.B. "Red" Owens Recreation Complex, Easley
Construction began in the summer of 1997 when contractors and the National Guard began grading the 100…
- Visitor Guide
Online Visitor Guide & Directory
This section provides a general directory and visitor's guide to Pickens County. Click on each of the menu links and…
- Pickens Google Map
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- Driving Directions
Getting to Pickens County made easy!
From Columbia, SC to Easley
Take I-26 W toward Greenville. Merge onto I-385N via exit on the left towards Laurens/Greenvi…
- Agribusiness
Blackberries
The Happy Berry, Carolina peaches, Perdue’s Mtn Fruit Farm and Hardy berry farm have blackberries.
Strawberries
Hunter Farm, Hardy…
- Emergency Services
Cannon Memorial Hospital
Phone: (864) 878-4791
Map & Directions: Cannon Memorial Hospital is located off of Highway 178 within the city limits of…
- Weather and Climate
Average Temperature
Mean Yearly Precipitation
Annual
60.1
50.5 inches
January
41.1
July
78.2
Heating Degree…
- Transportation
Airports
Pickens County Airport
located on Hwy. 178 2 miles north of downtown Liberty and 5 miles south of Pickens. (864) 306-
7610. www.pickensairport.com
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- Visitor Centers
Easley Chamber of Commerce and Visitors' Center, Easley
"Your first stop in Pickens County"
The Easley Chamber and Visitor's Center is located adjacent…
- Chambers of Commerce
Clemson Area Chamber of Commerce
The Clemson Chamber volunteers and staff will welcome you with enthusiasm to the Historic Clemson Railroad Depot and one of…
- Festivals and Events
April
Pickens Azalea Festival: Held in April on Main Street in Pickens. The event begins Friday evening with a classic car cruise in, amusement rides…
- Lodging Guide
Hotels / Motels
Clemson
Clemson Motel, 535 Old Greenville Hwy., Clemson, SC 29631
Phone: (864) 654-2744
Clemson Suites, US123 North, Clemson, SC…
- Local Government Links
Pickens County SC
The official Pickens County government Website provides information about county government and links to agencies.
www.co.pickens.sc.us
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- Links
Link Pages on TourPickensCounty.net
Local Government Links
Chambers of Commerce
Visitor Centers
Historical Cemeteries
Local Tourism…
- Contact
Carla Whitlock
Pickens County, Special Projects Coordinator
Phone: (864) 898-5659
Email: caralw@co.pickens.sc.us
- News
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Blog Posts
- Category: Pickens County Happenings (2)
- Smithsonian Exhibit Celebrates American Roots Music Traditions by: Pickens County, SC
February 14, 2012, 11:40
Here in Pickens County, SC
Written by Dot Jackson
From the ancient lament of the wind in the hemlocks and the joyful choir of peep-frogs in the spring,…
- 28th Annual Pickens Azalea Festival by: Pickens County, SC
January 14, 2012, 11:43
Friday, April 20th, and Saturday, April 21st, 2012
Spring, with its warming days encouraging trees to bud and flowers to grace the landscape, is…