Located in the Upcountry of South Carolina, Pickens County is at the base of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Pickens county shown on east coast of the USA

Traveling by Interstate is fast, but exploring requires slowing down to take in the mountain lakes, rivers, waterfalls, hiking, biking, fishing, watersports, and more.

Pickens county shown within the state of South Carolina

With gorgeous lakes on one side and breathtaking mountains on another, Pickens seems to say, ”the mountains are calling…Adventure starts here!”

The Cherokee Foothills National Scenic Byway (Scenic 11) is an excellent way to discover Pickens.

detailed map of Pickens County