Waterfall Hero Hikes: Station Cove Falls (Oconee)

Station Cove Falls is a 60-foot waterfall on Station Creek in Oconee County, South Carolina. The waterfall is located in Sumter National Forest but accessed from Oconee Station State Historic Site.

Hike Length: 1.6 miles
Estimated Time: 1 hour
Difficulty: Moderate

Location: Andrew Pickens Ranger District of Sumter National Forest

Trail Users: Hiking only

Dogs: Yes
Features: Waterfalls (1)
Crowds: Moderate
Warnings: The rocks around waterfalls are slippery.

Trailhead GPS: 34.84900,-83.07448
Waterfall GPS: 34.84947,-83.08569

Directions:

From Walhalla, head north on SC-183 for about 3.5 miles and turn left to get on SC-11 north. Go 2 miles and bear left on Oconee Station Road. Drive another 2.3 miles and pull off on the left at the trailhead kiosk.

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Hike Description:

Hike the Station Cove Falls Trail for just under a mile to the waterfall. Palmetto Trail splits off near the waterfall, stay on Station Cove Falls Trail. There is a creek crossing just before the end that may be difficult in high water.