Visit Pickens County

Pickens County has several features that set it apart from other areas of its kind. It is known for its beautiful lakes and views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Pickens County has the ideal setting for commerce, as well as residing with a family. With a population of 110,757, Pickens County continues to grow with business developments, as well as residential areas. The community is also one of the most diverse areas in the Upstate of South Carolina today. Pickens County is the largest source of employment, with over 150 facilities in the entire area.

Pickens County ranks number two in South Carolina for ACT scores, as well as number two for SAT scores. The School District of Pickens County is one of the highest rated school systems in the State of South Carolina. Pickens County has a quality of life that is unbeatable by any other area of its kind. From the high educational standards in Pickens County Schools, to the low crime rate, Pickens County is a wonderful area for anyone relocating to the Upstate of South Carolina.

If visiting the area is what you are interested in Pickens County is one of the main tourism destinations in the state. Pickens County has lakes, rivers, historical sites, the Blue Ridge Mountains foothills, and golf courses that would satisfy any golfer. Being called the most economically and geographically diverse region in South Carolina, Pickens County rests at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Region, this natural area is perfect for hiking, fishing, swimming, or just taking in the beautiful backdrop of the area. Pickens County offers the South Carolina Botanical Gardens, Table Rock State Park, Cherokee Foothills Scenic Highway, and our area lakes (Lake Hartwell, Lake Keowee), camping, horse-back riding, and so much more. Pickens County is ideal for families and friends to explore and discover what the area has to offer.

Pickens County is as rich with history, as it is with outdoor recreation activities. Pickens County has historic gristmills, churches, museums, as well as offers a variety of cultural activities from The Brooks Center for the Performing Arts at Clemson University to the Pickens County Museum of Art and History and the Hagood Mill historic site. Pickens County has all of the modern amenities necessary for any business-person, as well as provides a place to relax when work is done. For more information, please visit http://tourpickenscounty.net/