Lake Keowee is one of the most beautiful fresh water lakes in the entire South offering beautiful mountain views, sparkling blue water and year-round boating. The lake is located near Seneca, a small town in the northwest corner of South Carolina. Lake Keowee is located just 45 miles from Greenville, SC which is the state’s largest city. The lake is fed from nearby mountain streams of gorgeous clear water.
Lake Keowee consist of about 18,000 acres with approximately 300 miles of shoreline. Very little of the shoreline has been developed which leaves the lake uncrowded and perfect for boating, sailing, water skiing, fishing and other activities. Lake Keowee is owned by Duke Energy Corporation which controls the lake frontage and water level. Lake Keowee
property owners can own to the waterfront which is different than the Corps of Engineering restrictions such as on Lake Hartwell.
At Lake Keowee the list of leisure activities is seemingly endless. Local attractions include Jocassee State Park (15 miles) and golf courses such as Cross Creek Plantation. You are just minutes away from white water rafting as well has hiking, camping and trout fishing. With over 400,000 acres of undisturbed forest, you never run out of exploring opportunities.
The mild climate with average temperatures in the 60′s, make year round recreation a pleasure. Nearby Clemson University (7 miles), with over 18,000 students, hosts outstanding community activities and cultural events. For the sports enthusiast, Clemson brings you the finest in NCAA sporting events.
Indeed with all of the opportunities and the beautiful, tree-lined shores of this lake, homeowners have an unparalleled lifestyle. If the spectacular natural beauty is not enough to draw you here, the mild climate certainly will. Located in the Golden Corner of the Upstate, Lake Keowee is truly a haven to find the home you have always dreamed of and so richly deserve.
