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Chattooga Picnic Area and Fishing Pier
Built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s, the stone and timber picnic shelter at this site provides a cool spot to hide from the summer heat. A curving boardwalk winds through the cool streamside forest, allowing one to stop and rest or fish at the fishing pier. In this forest, you will see some of the state’s largest and oldest white pine and hemlock trees.
Surrounding area: Visitors who want to stay longer may like to see the adjacent Walhalla State Fish Hatchery. Witness the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources fisheries management practices as fish swim the runs. More than 200,000 pounds of brown and rainbow trout are produced each year to stock the Chattooga River, Lake Jocassee and many streams in Oconee, Pickens and Greenville counties.
If you’re looking for a more serene environment, you can access the East Fork Trail leading into the Ellicot Rock Wilderness from the picnic area. Consult the Andrew Pickens Ranger District for information on the wilderness area and to purchase a trail guide. (more)
At a Glance
| Operational Hours: | 6 am to 10 pm (year round) |
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| Area Amenities: | Accessible |
| Permit Info: | A valid South Carolina fishing license is required to fish on the national forests. The U.S. Forest Service does not issue any licenses or permits for hunting or fishing. Please visit the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources Web site for license and regulations information. |
| Open Season: | All year |
| Restrictions: | Always practice safe water habits. |
| Restroom: | Accessible toilet facilities |
| Information Center: | Andrew Pickens Ranger District 112 Andrew Pickens Circle Mountain Rest, SC 29664 Phone: (864) 638-9568 Fax: (864) 638-2659 Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. On the Web at http://www.fs.fed.us/r8/fms |
General Information
Directions: North of Oconee State Park on Highway 107. Follow signs to the Walhalla State Fish Hatchery.Activities
River and Stream Fishing
Day Hiking
Trailhead access to East Fork Trail of the Ellicot Rock Wilderness.
Viewing Wildlife
At the Walhalla State Fish Hatchery, more than 200,000 pounds of brown and rainbow trout are produced each year to stock the Chattooga River, Lake Jocassee and many streams in the Oconee, Pickens and Greenville counties.
Picnicking
Group Picnicking
Picnic tables, picnic shelter, grills.
Amenities
| Accessible: | Wheelchair accessible boardwalk, picnic area, tables and grills; accessible toilet facilities |
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