easy
3–4 hours
Suitable for all fitness levels, including beginners and families.
Explore South Cove Park in Seneca, SC with paddleboard and kayak rentals for a half-day adventure. Perfect for families and outdoor lovers seeking tranquil lake views and easy outdoor fun.
4 Hours • All Ages • Ages 12 and up to paddle alone
Experience the beauty of South Cove Park, a stunning 48-acre retreat by Lake Keowee. Enjoy lakeside camping, paddleboarding, and kayaking on clear waters, with facilities for sports and picnics. Create unforgettable memories in this picturesque setting, perfect for family gatherings and outdoor adventures. Adventure awaits in the Blue Ridge Mountains!
4 hour
South Cove Park is a 48 acre park nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains and located on the clear waters of 18,500 acre Lake Keowee. Camping is located on a 15 acre peninsula offering 86 campsites with water and electricity on each site with 46 sites waterfront. Two bath houses serve the campground area and a dump station is located near the entrance of the park. The Park offers a wide variety of day use facilities as well as lakeside camping. Day use facilities include four pickleball courts, three tennis courts, basketball, playground areas, picnic areas, a handicapped accessible fishing pier and a waterfront sand beach for sun bathing. South Cove offers two rental buildings/shelters for reunions, birthday parties, award ceremonies, and picnics that are available by reservations.
Staying hydrated and energized is key during your half-day rental on the water.
The lake offers little shade, so pack sunscreen, sunglasses, and a wide-brimmed hat.
Lake conditions can change rapidly; avoid strong winds or storms for safe paddling.
Life jackets are mandatory for paddling and will be provided with your rental for safety.
South Cove Park has served as a recreational hub for Lake Keowee visitors since the lake's creation in the 1970s.
Efforts are in place to protect Lake Keowee’s water quality and surrounding habitats through responsible visitor guidelines and park maintenance.
Keeps you comfortable when wet and dries quickly under the sun.
summer specific
Protects your devices while capturing lakeside memories.
Ideal for cool mornings and breezy conditions on the water.
spring specific
Stay hydrated throughout your adventure with a refillable bottle.