Chau Ram County Park & Falls

1 to 4 miles

2-4 hours

A 40-foot waterfall visible within 2 minutes of the parking area, plus 4 miles of river trails with swimming holes on the Chauga River. Great add-on for the Walhalla area.

Chau Ram County Park sits on the Chauga River in Oconee County and has a 40-foot waterfall right next to the parking area. You can see the falls within 2 minutes of getting out of your car. Beyond the main falls, the park has about 4 miles of trails following the Chauga River and Ramsey Creek through forested terrain. The trails pass additional smaller cascades and lead to swimming holes where the creek pools behind rock formations.

Tips from the field

The main falls are visible from the parking area. Worth a stop even for 15 minutes.
Swimming holes are the summer draw. Water shoes recommended.
Combine with Issaqueena Falls and Yellow Branch Falls for a three-waterfall day.
Rocky footing near the river. Proper shoes required.

At a Glance

Where: Westminster, SC

Surface: Dirt trails, rocky near the river

Parking: Small fee, very close to main falls

Shade: Heavy forest canopy

Restrooms: Restrooms at the park

Accessibility

Dog-Friendly (Leashed)
Parking Near Falls

Nearby

Westminster (10 min)
Walhalla (20 min)
Issaqueena Falls (15 min)