Things to Do In Oconee County

Oconee County's Cherokee name means Land Beside the Water. Here's how to make the most of it.

Experience Oconee

Land Beside the Water

Did you know that Oconee County is 85% surrounded by water and our Cherokee name means Land Beside the Water? A county rich in Cherokee heritage, Oconee also has roots in industries such as cotton farming, textile mills and now hydroelectric energy and nature preservation.

Our Favorite Places to Eat

Breakfast plate with eggs and toast

Favorite Local Breakfast

Start your morning right at one of these local spots.

  • Mountain View Restaurant

  • 313 Café

  • Eggs Up Grill

  • Seneca Family Restaurant

  • Dimas Brothers

  • Mountain Mocha

  • Alexanders Cafe

Tacos for lunch

Favorites for Lunch

Grab a midday bite at one of these local favorites.

  • Stumphaus Taproom

  • The Garage Tap Room

  • 313 Cafe

  • Carolina Pizza

  • Spot on the Alley

  • Two Horse Distillery

  • The Lighthouse Restaurant and Cabana

Dinner dish

Favorites for Dinner

Wind down the evening at one of these dinner spots.

  • Stumphaus Taproom

  • Vangeli's Bistro

  • Crave Kitchen & Bar

  • Sole Sushi & Japanese Cuisine

  • Ram Cat Cellars

  • The Lighthouse Restaurant on Lake Keowee

Local Breweries, Taprooms & Boat Rentals

Waterfall in Oconee County

Craft Beer Taprooms & Wine

Oconee County has no shortage of local spots to raise a glass.

  • Ram Cat Cellars

  • Keowee Brewing Company

  • The Beer Station

  • Stumphaus Taproom

  • Two Horse Distillery

  • The Garage Taproom

  • Chattooga River Lodge

  • Jocassee Valley Brewing

  • Keowee Brewing

  • Appelation Wine

Pontoon boat on Lake Keowee

Boat Rental

Get out on the water with a pontoon rental from a trusted local outfitter.

  • Clear Sky Pontoon Rental

  • Sunset Marina

  • Lake Keowee Marina

Sunset cruise lake keowee

Guided Lake Excursion

Enjoy a private, captain-led excursions aboard a luxury 40ft Sea Ray sport yacht.

  • Lady Sadie Charters

River Adventures in Oconee

Chattooga River Adventures

Looking for more adventure on the Chattooga River?

  • Wildwater Rafting & Zipling

  • Stumphouse Mountain Bike Park

  • Trout fish with Chattooga River Fly Shop

  • Stumphouse Tunnel & Yellow Branch Falls

Waterfalls & Trails

What's On

Events & Seasonal Activities

Aerial view of a lake shoreline with a dock, green lawn, and surrounding forest

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