When you wake up to a sweltering hot day on the horizon and want an unusual place to cool off for the day, pack up the car and head to Westminster to Chau Ram County Park. This swimming hole in South Carolina sprawls all through this 400-acre park, including over a tiered waterfall that has a swimming hole at the base!

At 30 feet in height, Chau Ram Falls pours Ramsey Creek over a tiered waterfall with a decent plunge pool at the base. It's perfect for cooling off on a warm summer day.
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What's more: there's a huge rock opposite the waterfall that's ideal for setting up a base camp with your towels, drinks, and more.
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Tourists who flock to South Carolina in the summer usually think the beach is the best place to be, but once you discover the fun of this waterfall park, you'll beg to differ. Westminster is located in the westernmost portion of the state — about as far away from the beach as you can get, without leaving the state.
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But waterfalls aren't the only water fun available at Chau Ram County Park.
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The park is situated at the confluence of Ramsey Creek and the Chauga River. It has scores of wonderful little beaches and perfect spots to float and wade while spending the day in the water.
Additionally, the park's more than three miles of hiking trails provide a wonderful way to reconnect with nature in other ways, too.
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And its 26 campsites mean you can spend the night or weekend and keep the fun flowing for days on end.
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As if all this weren't enough to make you fall in love with this county park, its main attraction, Chau Ram Falls, is right beside a parking lot - making it the most ADA accessible waterfall in the state. What's not to love about this hidden gem?
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Learn more about this fun swimming hole in South Carolina with a visit to Chau Ram County Park on the web.

Westminster is actually home to a couple of can’t-miss swimming holes. Read all about the other one: Hike To An Emerald Lagoon On The Easy Riley Moore Trail In South Carolina.

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Chau Ram County Park, 1220 Chau Ram Park Rd, Westminster, SC 29693, USA