Pickens, SC

Full City Profile · South Carolina · Pickens County County

3.0 /5.0

B Good

3,386 Population 1,107/sq mi density

$58,534 Median Income $23,769 per capita

$196,400 Home Value $267,568 Zillow

$874 Median Rent 29.2% income on rent

61°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr

599 Violent Crime/100K 5,897 property/100K

Overall

3.0 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

4.0 / 5.0

$58,534 median income, 0.5% unemployment

A+

Affordability

4.8 / 5.0

$196,400 home value, $874/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

599 violent crimes/100K (58% above avg)

Education

2.1 / 5.0

14.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Campgrounds in Pickens (20)

BALSAM LAKE LODGE

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1 sites 4.8/5 (12 reviews) $170/night Reservable

Wildlife Viewing, Hunting, Hiking, Fishing, Boating

Balsam Lake Lodge is nestled in the center of the 39,000-acre Roy Taylor Forest within the Nantahala National Forest. The lodge overlooks Balsam Lake ...

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PINK BEDS PICNIC SHELTER

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1 sites 4.8/5 (6 reviews) $50/night Reservable

CAMPING, HISTORIC & CULTURAL SITE

Pink Beds Picnic Shelter is first-come, first-served during the winter season. Reservations will reopen in early April, weather permitting. The r...

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BROYLES

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1 sites 4.7/5 (6 reviews) $75/night Reservable

Swimming Site, Fishing, Boating, Day Use Area, Picnicking, Swimming, Water Access

Broyles Recreation Area consists of 24 acres with a gentle to moderate slope and vegetation consisting primarily of pine. The site presently offers da...

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OCONEE POINT

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70 sites 4.7/5 (639 reviews) $38–$76/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent, RV, RV/Motorhome, Trailer, Pickup Camper, Pop up

Swimming Site, Fishing, Camping, Boating, Water Access

Oconee Point Campground consists of 70 acres of gently sloping area with a relatively dense cover of pines and mixed hardwoods. . The site present...

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Sunburst

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9 sites 4.7/5 (15 reviews) $25/night Reservable

Camping, Day Use Area, Fishing, Hiking, Mountain Biking, Scenic Drive

This is a relatively small facility with campsites organized into one row. The facility provides picnic tables, tent pads, lantern posts and campfi...

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TWIN LAKES (SC)

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100 sites 4.7/5 (1,438 reviews) $36–$76/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent, RV, RV/Motorhome, Trailer, Pickup Camper, Pop up

SWIMMING SITE, FISHING, CAMPING, BOATING

Twin Lakes Recreation Area is a 152-acre site consisting of a dense overstory of pines and mixed hardwoods. The site presently offers camping and a...

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SPRINGFIELD

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79 sites 4.6/5 (683 reviews) $38–$76/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent, RV, RV/Motorhome, Trailer, Pickup Camper, Pop up, Boat

SWIMMING SITE, FISHING, CAMPING, BOATING

Springfield Campground is one of Hartwell’s most popular camping destinations consisting of 60 acres of primarily Virginia pine and some mixed hardwo...

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WHITE PINE SOUTH GROUP CAMP

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1 sites 4.6/5 (14 reviews) $60/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent

Swimming Site, Hiking, Fishing, Camping, Biking

White Pine South Group Camp is one of two group campsites nestled along Avery Creek in the lush forests of the Appalachian Mountains. The facility pro...

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DAVIDSON RIVER

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132 sites 4.5/5 (1,724 reviews) $37–$74/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer

SWIMMING SITE, DAY USE AREA, WATER SPORTS, HIKING, FISHING, INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS, CAMPING

Davidson River Recreation Area offers camping and outdoor activities for the whole family. The campground boasts several loops of shaded campsites, as...

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KUYKENDALL GROUP CAMP

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1 sites 4.5/5 (13 reviews) $130/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer

SWIMMING SITE, WATER SPORTS, HIKING, FISHING, CAMPING, BIKING

Large groups enjoy this cozy mountain campground in the Pisgah National Forest of western North Carolina. Ample opportunities for recreation exist in ...

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CHERRY HILL CAMPGROUND

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29 sites 4.4/5 (177 reviews) $15/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer

Fish Hatchery, Wildlife Viewing, Fishing, Camping

Open April 1 - October 31. Cherry Hill is near the Chattooga Wild and Scenic River and many miles of hiking trails. Site amenities include central...

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CONEROSS PARK

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106 sites 4.4/5 (482 reviews) $26–$76/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent, RV, RV/Motorhome, Trailer, Caravan/Camper Van, Pickup Camper, Fifth Wheel, Pop up, Boat

Swimming Site, Fishing, Camping, Boating, Water Access

Coneross Campground is a moderately sloping, heavily wooded 136 acre site of mixed hardwoods and pines. The site presently offers camping and boat la...

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COVE CREEK LOWER GROUP CAMP

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1 sites 4.4/5 (9 reviews) $130/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer

HIKING, FISHING, INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS, CAMPING, BIKING

Cove Creek Lower Group Camp is one of two group campsites nestled along Cove Creek in the lush forests of the Appalachian Mountains in western North C...

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SINGING PINES

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2 sites 4.3/5 (6 reviews) $75/night Reservable

Swimming Site, Fishing, Boating, Day Use Area, Picnicking, Water Access, Swimming

Singing Pines Recreation Area consists of 42 acres. The site presently offers day-use and boat-launching facilities consisting of 1 gatehouse/entranc...

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TWIN LAKES DAY USE AREA

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2 sites 4.3/5 (3 reviews) $75/night Reservable

Swimming Site, Fishing, Boating, Day Use Area, Water Access, Picnicking

Twin Lakes Recreation Area is a 152-acre site consisting of a dense overstory of pines and mixed hardwoods. Day Use facilities presently include a n...

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CASSIDY BRIDGE PRIMITIVE CAMP

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1 sites 4.2/5 (11 reviews) $0/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer

WILDLIFE VIEWING, HUNTING, HIKING, FISHING, CAMPING

Cassidy Bridge Primitive Camp is situated in the Andrew Pickens Ranger District in Oconee County in the western corner South Carolina. The camp sits o...

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COVE CREEK UPPER GROUP CAMP

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1 sites 4.2/5 (18 reviews) $130/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer

HIKING, FISHING, INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS, CAMPING, BIKING

Cove Creek Upper Group Camp is one of two group campsites nestled along Cove Creek in the lush forests of the Appalachian Mountains. The facility can ...

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SYCAMORE FLATS PICNIC SHELTER

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1 sites 4.1/5 (8 reviews) $50/night Reservable

WATER SPORTS, FISHING, CAMPING

Sycamore Flats Picnic Shelter is located along the Davidson River on the Pisgah National Forest. This picnic area was named for the sycamore trees whi...

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Wolf Ford Horse Camp

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11 sites 3.7/5 (25 reviews) $15–$30/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer, Caravan/Camper Van, Pickup Camper, Fifth Wheel, Pop up

Backpacking, Birding, Camping, Fishing, Horseback Riding, Horse Camping, Hiking, Hunting, Mountain Biking, Photography, Scenic Drive, Star Gazing

Wolf Ford Horse Camp is a reservation only campground located in the Pisgah Ranger District of Pisgah National Forest, near the town of Brevard. The ...

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West Fork Campground (Clayton, GA)

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5 sites 3.6/5 (9 reviews) $10/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent

Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Hunting, Kayaking, Scenic Drive, River Trips, Water Access

All Campsites at West Fork Campground are reservation only, you must reserve through recreation.gov or by calling 877-444-6777 Visitors to thi...

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