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Chau Ram park is located at the confluence of Ramsey Creek and the Chauga River and is Oconee County’s “Best Kept Secret.” Visitors can enjoy 26 campsites, ready with water and electricity, over three miles of hiking trails and over a mile of the Chauga River running through the park with rapids such as the pumphouse rapids, can-opener and the V rapid. The main attractions of the park include a handicap accessible 40 foot waterfall cascading over large boulders as the Ramsey Creek flows into the Chauga River and a 160 foot suspension bridge spanning the Chauga River. Tubing, hiking, fishing, picnicking, camping and sight- seeing are routine activities enjoyed by visitors. The park also includes four rental areas for larger parties and gatherings, a new playground area, and is a favorite site for weddings.
National Geographic released a Special Publication in November - 2012 titled "50 of the World's Last Great Places - Destinations of a Lifetime". Our remarkable Jocassee Gorges is one of those places.
The Mountain Lakes region offers an abundance of nearby attractions including the Sumter National Forest, Wild & Scenic Chattooga River, world class waterfalls, Stumphouse Tunnel, Upstate Heritage Quilt Trail, a thriving arts community, Clemson University and re-vitalized downtown atmospheres full of shopping and dining.
Directions from I-85 Northbound: Take Exit 1 North Hwy. 11. Proceed about 13 miles to exit for Seneca & Westminster. Go across bridge and take first right. At Stop sign take a right onto North Hwy. 123. Proceed four miles into City of Westminster. Go through traffic light. Bear left at fork and continue on through the next three traffic lights. At fourth traffic light turn right onto West Hwy. 76. Proceed 2.5 miles. At bottom of hill turn left onto Chau Ram Park Road.
Directions from I-85 Southbound: Take Exit 11. Right on (Hwy 24). Go approximately 15 miles to Westminster. Left onto Hwy 123. Bear left at fork and continue on through the next three traffic lights. At fourth traffic light turn right onto West Hwy. 76. Proceed 2.5 miles. At bottom of hill turn left onto Chau Ram Park Road.
This was a beautiful park. Hiking trails and swimming holes under the falls Adults and kids were tubing and small white water rapids. We camped with a 28ft class C. It was tight, great for small trailers and tents. We thoroughly enjoyed it. Will visit again.
This was our first time at the park and we will definitely be back. Such a beautiful area, great campground, hiking and the park rangers are so kind and helpful. One of the nicest parks we have camped in….it is the best maintained parks we have been in!!!
Went on a hiking visit here and found it to be an enjoyable little hike with great rocky waterway scenery. Park is well kept. $3 per car for day use.
Great park! $3/car entry fee. The waterfall is at the end of the parking lot, but don't leave without exploring the other trails along the river!
1st time visiting this park. The waterfall by the parking lot was welcoming. We enjoyed the water and taking pictures. The water was gentle and flowed around the rocks. The trails were clean. The suspension wood bridge was fun to cross. A beautiful evening. Just wish the park didn't close so early (19:20).
