Looking to visit the best lakes around Travelers Rest? After all, there’s nothing better than the serenity of the lakeshore — or a quick dip when the weather’s warm. So, browse our list of Travelers Rest’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!
Last updated: May 31, 2026
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Paris Mountain State Park, developed by the Civilian Conservation Corps during the Great Depression, spans 1,540 acres and offers plenty of hiking, biking, swimming, and camping opportunities. There are 17 miles of multi-use trails, swimming in Lake Placid, and a gift shop, restrooms, and water stations available with fountains and bottle-filling spouts. It's a fantastic spot to take a break, stretch your legs and hydrate during a long ride.
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Furman Lake, adjacent to Furman University in Greenville, South Carolina, is a scenic reservoir enhancing the campus landscape. Surrounded by lush greenery, the lake offers a peaceful retreat for cyclists.
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This dam was built in 1898; the water it collects was known simply as Reservoir 2. After heavy rainfall, you can enjoy seeing it flowing and hear the sound of the rushing water.
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Lake Placid is a 13-acre lake located in Paris Mountain State Park in Greenville, it is in a mountainous setting and has a great trail around it. The lake was built in the 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps.
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The trails follows the shore of North Lake closely and offers splendid views of the latter. You will also find several campsites along the trail.
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Enjoy the spectacular vistas as you go around the lake, and stay in one of the five trailside campsites that surround the lake. You might be able to spot deer, squirrels, birds, lizard, or many other types of fauna.
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This dam was built in 1898, the water it collects was known simply as Reservoir 2. After heavy rainfall, you can enjoy seeing it flowing and hear the sound of the rushing water.
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Lake Placid is a 13-acre lake located in Paris Mountain State Park in Greenville, it is in a mountainous setting and has an easy hiking trail around it. The lake was built in the 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps.
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