South Carolina’s Scenic Routes: Getting Off-the-Beaten Path in the Palmetto State
Travelers may come for the coastline, but along the way they find that South Carolina has a lot to discover, from rolling hills and lush forests to inviting communities full of southern charm. With scenic byways and year-round warm weather, RV road trippers will find the “Palmetto State” the perfect vacation destination.
For some of the most scenic views of South Carolina’s hill country, the Cherokee Foothills Scenic Highway (Hwy 11) winds though 115 miles of the northwest corner of the state. This region may be small, but it’s full of historic sites, orchards, lakes and streams that make for easy stops along the way. Highlights include Cowpens National Battlefield, The Bob Campbell Geology Museum and the Oconee Station State Historic Site. Stop at the Table Rock State Park for an afternoon picnic, dip in an old-fashioned water hole (complete with a high dive!) or camp for the night with 94 sites all suitable for RVs with water and electric.