Oconee State Park
624 State Park Rd, Mountain Rest, SC 29664
1,165 acres · 12 miles of trails
In Mountain Rest's Oconee State Park, leashed dogs follow trails from the Foothills Trail trailhead in the Blue Ridge mountains. Features cover shade, water, parking, restrooms, and trash cans. Admission may apply for certain areas.
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- Park
- Oconee State Park
- Type
- State park
- Location
- Mountain Rest, South Carolina
- Coordinates
- 34.8675, -83.1058
- Size
- 1,165 acres
- Trail miles
- 12
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Hikers, Hot-weather visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.7 / 5 (1,240 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 7.8 / 10 — Great vibes
- Last verified
- May 2026 — Dog Parks Hub directory
Amenities
- Shade:Yes
- Water on-site:Yes
- Fenced:No
- Off-leash zone:No
- Small-dog area:No
- Benches:No
- Restrooms:Yes
- Parking:Yes
- Waste bags:No
- Indoor:No
- · ★ 4.7 from 1,240 reviewers
- · Water on-site
- · Real shade
- · 1,165 acres of room
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Dog policy
1,165-acre Blue Ridge mountain park + Foothills Trail trailhead. Leashed dogs on trails.
What this park has
- Shade
- Water fountains
- Parking
- Restrooms
- Trash cans
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