Lake Keowee is a beautiful reservoir constructed by Duke Energy in 1971 with the creation of two dams and is located in upstate South Carolina in Oconee and Pickens Counties. It has about 300 miles of shoreline and is about 26 miles long and 3 miles wide. Its average depth is 54 feet. The lake is great for boating (with 9 available ramps), fishing, swimming, sailing, and other watersports. The water is very clean and pretty.

With an average high temperature is 72° or above for seven months out of the year, allowing ample time to enjoy the pristine mountain water. It is also home to two state parks, numerous golf courses, and a short drive from the Blue Ridge Mountains. The parks include:

• Keowee-Toxaway State Park


• Mile Creek Park


• South Cove Park


• High Falls Park


• Eastotoe Park

The closest major airport, Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport, is only 52 miles away. The Oconee County Regional Airport is 12 miles away.

Lake Keowee is a favorite location for buyers for both residential and vacation homes as it is the second largest market for lake homes and land in South Carolina. There are typically around 290 lake homes for sale on Lake Keowee, and 830 lots and land listings available. Lake Keowee homes for sale have an average list price of $707,000.

Image credit: atalou March 21, 2008