Station Cove Falls
- Height
- 60 ft
- Hike
- 0.5 mi each way
- Road
- Paved
- Permit
- Not required
- Dogs
- Allowed
Station Cove Falls drops about 60 ft on Station Creek in Oconee County, South Carolina. Reaching it is a 0.5 mi hike each way.
Closures and warnings
USFS: waterfalls can be very dangerous; do not climb on the rocks surrounding the falls. Wet rock at the cascade is slippery. As of September 30, 2026.
The falls
| Height | 60 ft |
|---|---|
| Flow note | Stepped 60-foot waterfall from headwaters atop Station Mountain; USFS lists Seasons of Use as all year. Spring and summer wildflower displays along the cove trail. |
Access
| Hike | 0.5 mi each way |
|---|---|
| Road | Paved |
| Road note | From SC 11 and SC 183, go 1.5 mi north on SC 11, left on Oconee Station Rd (S-95). Trailhead on left at 2.4 mi (0.3 mi past Oconee Station Historic Site). |
| Parking | Trailhead parking limited to four cars; additional parking at Oconee Station State Historic Site picnic area. |
| Fee | No fee |
| Reservation or permit | Not required |
| Managed by | USDA Forest Service (Sumter National Forest / Andrew Pickens Ranger District) |
| Drinking water | No |
|---|---|
| Note | USFS: potable water is not available at this site; restroom info is not listed for the falls trailhead. |
Rules
| Dogs | Allowed |
|---|
Common questions
Common questions
Is Station Cove Falls open?
USFS: waterfalls can be very dangerous; do not climb on the rocks surrounding the falls. Wet rock at the cascade is slippery. As of September 30, 2026.
How tall is Station Cove Falls?
Station Cove Falls drops about 60 ft.
How long is the hike to Station Cove Falls?
It's a 0.5 mi hike each way. The road in is paved. From SC 11 and SC 183, go 1.5 mi north on SC 11, left on Oconee Station Rd (S-95). Trailhead on left at 2.4 mi (0.3 mi past Oconee Station Historic Site). Parking: Trailhead parking limited to four cars; additional parking at Oconee Station State Historic Site picnic area.
Do you need a reservation for Station Cove Falls?
No reservation or permit is required.
Is there a fee at Station Cove Falls?
Yes. No fee.
When is Station Cove Falls flowing?
Stepped 60-foot waterfall from headwaters atop Station Mountain; USFS lists Seasons of Use as all year. Spring and summer wildflower displays along the cove trail.
What facilities are at Station Cove Falls?
No drinking water. USFS: potable water is not available at this site; restroom info is not listed for the falls trailhead.
Nearby
Camping nearby
Public land
Just outside: Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests (0.3 mi) .
Sources
3
- https://www.fs.usda.gov/r08/francismarionsumter/recreation/station-cove-falls (accessed September 30, 2026; backs manager / waterfall.heightFt)
- https://www.sctrails.net/Trails/Trail/Station-Cove-Falls (accessed September 30, 2026; backs access.fee)
- https://www.worldwaterfalldatabase.com/waterfall/Station-Cove-Falls-29840 (accessed September 30, 2026; backs waterbodyName)