Oconee State Park
History and Key Facts for Consumer Education
Early History
Oconee State Park is one of South Carolina’s oldest state parks. It opened in 1939 and was developed by the Civilian Conservation Corps during the Great Depression. The CCC was a federal program created to provide jobs while building long-lasting public infrastructure. Many of the park’s original structures, including cabins, stonework, and roadways, were built by hand and are still in use today.
Location and Setting
The park is located in the northwestern corner of South Carolina, near Mountain Rest, close to the borders with North Carolina and Georgia. Sitting at the edge of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the park serv...