Salem

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Couple kayaking in remote lake
Woman watching boyfriend in kayak in lake
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EPWXJX Boating, South Cove, Lake Keowee, Seneca, Oconee County, South Carolina, USA.

Where to stay in Salem

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Turtlehead

If you're spending some time in Turtlehead, Lake Keowee and Chapman Bridge Oconee Bell Preserve are top sights worth seeing.

Turtlehead
The Shepherd Hotel Downtown Clemson

The Shepherd Hotel Downtown Clemson

4 out of 5
110 Sloan St Clemson SC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is P15,759 per night from Feb 19 to Feb 20
P15,759
P17,493 total
Feb 19 - Feb 20
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Clemson. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (758 reviews)
great location, wonderful staff, delicious food

Reviewed on Feb 3, 2026

The Shepherd Hotel Downtown Clemson
Best Western Plus Clemson Hotel & Conference Center

Best Western Plus Clemson Hotel & Conference Center

2.5 out of 5
1310 Tiger Blvd Clemson SC
The price is P5,926 per night from Feb 9 to Feb 10
P5,926
P6,578 total
Feb 9 - Feb 10
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Clemson. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
Our room was very clean and the staff were very nice and courteous!

Reviewed on Feb 1, 2026

Best Western Plus Clemson Hotel & Conference Center
Lakeside Lodge Clemson

Lakeside Lodge Clemson

2.5 out of 5
13500 Clemson Blvd Seneca SC
The price is P6,386 per night from Feb 8 to Feb 9
P6,386
P7,927 total
Feb 8 - Feb 9
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Seneca. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
Friendly front desk staff, close to stores and Clemson U

Reviewed on Feb 2, 2026

Lakeside Lodge Clemson
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Postcard Cabins Lake Hartwell, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy

Postcard Cabins Lake Hartwell, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy

2 out of 5
299 Outpost Rd Seneca SC
Stay at this cabin in Seneca. Enjoy free parking, patios, and climate control. Popular attractions Friendship Recreaction Area and Cross Creek Plantation Golf ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (57 reviews)
Very clean! Cozy space. Great 24 hour getaway!

Reviewed on Jan 27, 2026

Postcard Cabins Lake Hartwell, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy
Wooded Cottage - 3 Mi to Clemson University

Wooded Cottage - 3 Mi to Clemson University

3 out of 5
Clemson SC
Stay at this cottage in Clemson. Enjoy air conditioning. Popular attractions Clemson Area African American Museum and Larry W. Abernathy Waterfront Park are ...
Wooded Cottage - 3 Mi to Clemson University
Foxhunt at Sapphire Valley

Foxhunt at Sapphire Valley

3.5 out of 5
127 B Cherokee Trail Sapphire NC
Book a stay at this golf condo in Sapphire. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (451 reviews)
Friendly staff.

Reviewed on Jan 12, 2026

Foxhunt at Sapphire Valley
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Popular places to visit

Lake Jocassee, the gorgeous blue heart of the Jocassee Gorges, is actually a man-made lake. It was created when the Jocassee Dam was built in 1973. ... flooding the town. Attakulla Lodge, an old hotel, is still standing at the bottom of Lake Jocassee, under 300 feet of water. You can dive here and see a gas station and the cemetery.

Devils Fork State Park

You can take time to visit Devils Fork State Park during your travels to Salem. Wander the lakeside or discover the area's mountain views.

Devils Fork State Park

Keowee Key Golf Course

Enjoy a round of golf in Salem at Keowee Key Golf Course. Amble around the area's lakeside or attend a football game.

Keowee Key Golf Course

Devils Fork Lake Jocassee

Explore the great outdoors at Devils Fork Lake Jocassee, a lovely green space in Salem. Wander the lakeside or discover the area's waterfalls.

Devils Fork Lake Jocassee

Keowee Key Fitness & Tennis Center

Catch an event at Keowee Key Fitness & Tennis Center during your trip to Salem. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the area's waterfalls.

Keowee Key Fitness & Tennis Center

South Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at South Beach during your trip to Salem? Discover the area's waterfalls and mountain views.

South Beach

McKinney Creek Oconee Bell Preserve

You can take time to visit McKinney Creek Oconee Bell Preserve during your travels to Salem. Wander the lakeside or discover the area's waterfalls.

McKinney Creek Oconee Bell Preserve
Lake Keowee South Carolina

Seneca

A very beautiful series of several waterfalls and cascades along a very short section of Bee Cove Creek. Very difficult to reach though. For a video guide of the hike to Bee Cove Falls, please visit: https://www.hdcarolina.com/episode/bee-cove-falls #Waterfall

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