Mountain Rest Lake

Oconee County, South Carolina

Mountain Rest Lake is in Mountain Rest, South Carolina, not far from the South Carolina-Georgia border. Greenville is around 60 miles away, the perfect distance for a big-city getaway.

The Greenville-Spartanburg International is under 85 miles away, and the Prisma Health Oconee Memorial Hospital is under 25 miles away.

Residents can shop for groceries and snacks 33 minutes away at Bryson’s Food Store or try locally recommended restaurants such as Dakota Grill, The Last Chance of Walhalla, Bantam Chef of Walhalla, and Mountain Rest Cafe.

Backyard Paradise

Mountain Rest Lake spans 50 acres and offers its residents privacy and a beautiful place to relax.

Many homes have docks, making it easy to explore the water by boat, kayak, or canoe. Anglers looking to toss out a line can expect to find grass carp here.

Explore Nature

Since Mountain Rest Lake is surrounded by nature, outdoorsmen and women have tons of exploration options.

The lake is incredibly close to three state parks, including Oconee State Park, Devils Fork State Park, and Lake Hartwell State Park.

Stumphouse Tunnel is an incomplete railroad tunnel that features a gorgeous waterfall nearby.

Explore Greenville

Greenville is the thriving center of upstate South Carolina and is home to countless entertainment options, making it an idyllic setting for any daycation.

Greenville visitors can take in the natural aesthetic of the Falls Park on the Reedy in the downtown Historic West End. The park is home to beautiful waterfalls, gardens, and unique public sculptures.

Music and theater fans alike will enjoy the Peace Center, a nonprofit theater that premiers a variety of top-class music and plays. The venue is also known to host events.

Hungry Greenville visitors will enjoy the city’s wide variety of dining opportunities including Kitchen Sync, a unique highly-rated made-from-scratch restaurant with extraordinary hospitality.

Beer lovers should explore the seemingly endless number of breweries Greenville has to offer, including Quest Brewing Company, Birds Fly South Ale Project and Fireforge Crafted Beer, and much more!

A Premier Paradise

Whether you are looking to buy a family home, a full-time retirement residence, or a waterfront property, Mountain Rest Lake is an excellent choice.