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Paris Mountain State Park, Greenville, SC

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Paris Mountain State Park

A wooded state park north of Greenville, known for its lakes, trails, swimming, and camping.

2401 State Park Rd, Greenville, SC 29609 · Greenville, SC

About Paris Mountain State Park

Paris Mountain State Park sits a short drive north of downtown Greenville and offers hiking, mountain biking, fishing, paddling, and swimming around its lakes. Lake Placid is a popular spot, with a loop trail that circles the water and passes a historic spillway. The park's roots go back to the 1930s, when Civilian Conservation Corps workers built many of its stone and timber structures, and the former bathhouse now serves as a visitor center with exhibits on local history and ecology. Visitors can choose among paved campsites, tent pads, and trailside camping, or rent a picnic shelter for group outings.

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