Chasing waterfalls in South Carolina is so much more fun in the summertime when you can peel off your clothes down to your swimsuit when you get to the waterfall and actually swim at the base of the falls. While there are scores of waterfalls with perfectly swimmable pools at the base in the Palmetto State, few are as fun – or easily accessible – as the waterfall and swimming hole found at Long Shoals Roadside Park near Pickens.
You’ll find this little park just off of the Cherokee Foothills Scenic Byway outside of Pickens.
Google Maps Pull up a Google Map for navigation right here and input your starting point. The map will lead you right to the parking lot.
From the parking area, it’s approximately 0.2-mile on a sloping trail down to the Little Eastatoe Creek where you’ll find a swimming hole complete with its own natural waterslide!
Google Maps/Joshua Griner
Perfect for kiddos and adults alike, the waterslide found here provides hours and hours of entertainment all summer long.
Google Maps/Gina Boo For the smoothest ride, bring an inflatable tube — or just go down on your own cushion.
At the base of the waterfall shoal is a wonderful soaking pool that’s just the right depth for floating or just sitting and cooling off.
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The park is heavily trafficked in the summertime, when the swimming hole is abuzz with activity.
Google Maps/Wayne Wood This great little park was built and is also maintained by the Andrew Pickens Chapter of the Cherokee Foothills Scenic Byways Association.
Please remember to carry out anything you bring in so we can leave this park in pristine condition for generations to come.
TripAdvisor/AmberLeigh H This just may be your new favorite and free summertime activity in South Carolina!
Have you ever visited this swimming hole in South Carolina?
Google Maps/Mark Mefferd It’s found at Long Shoals Roadside Park near Pickens.
Keep your eyes peels for the small roadside signs that mark the two entrances to the parking area or you just may miss the turn.
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The trail at Long Shoals Roadside Park actually follows the Little Eastatoe Creek for about eight-tenths of a mile. Learn more about it from our friends at AllTrails.com.
Google Maps
Pull up a Google Map for navigation right here and input your starting point. The map will lead you right to the parking lot.
Google Maps/Joshua Griner
Google Maps/Gina Boo
For the smoothest ride, bring an inflatable tube — or just go down on your own cushion.
TripAdvisor/Heidi F
Google Maps/Wayne Wood
This great little park was built and is also maintained by the Andrew Pickens Chapter of the Cherokee Foothills Scenic Byways Association.
TripAdvisor/AmberLeigh H
This just may be your new favorite and free summertime activity in South Carolina!
Google Maps/Mark Mefferd
It’s found at Long Shoals Roadside Park near Pickens.
alltrails/Eric Sperre
What’s your favorite waterfall swimming hole in South Carolina? Let us know right over here!
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Address: Long Shoals Roadside Park, Scenic Hwy 11, Pickens, SC 29671, USA
