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Whitewater-Lake
is located on North Highway 11 in Oconee County, which is in the extreme northwest corner of the state in the Blue Ridge foothills. It lies between Lake Keowee and Lake Jocassee. This beautiful, hilly region is filled with lakes and is a haven for fishing, boating, water-skiing, sailing, swimming and other water sports. The largest of the area lakes is Lake Hartwell, built by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers between 1955 and 1963. The second largest is Lake Keowee and the third is Lake Jocassee. Breathtaking scenery and numerous waterfalls in the area also make it a photographers dream. Other (non-lake) activities in the Whitewater Lake region include hiking, horseback riding, golf, birding, camping and picnicking. Nearby Lake Jocassee is considered South Carolinas premier trout fishing lake, and is also good for swimming and snorkeling. Most of the small communities around Whitewater Lake offer shopping and restaurants and its less than an hours drive from the mountain resort towns of Highlands and Cashiers, North Carolina. Whitewater Lake is a serene vacation destination for the whole family, and its only approximately one and a half hours from Asheville, North Carolina and two hours from Atlanta.
Surrounding areas: Salem, South Carolina (2.3 mi), Lake Jocassee, South Carolina (7.1 mi), Lake Keowee, South Carolina (8.6 mi), Mountain Rest, South Carolina (8.6 mi), West Union, South Carolina (10.4 mi), Six Mile, South Carolina (12.8 mi), Sunset, South Carolina (12.9 mi)
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Whitewater Lake Vacation Rentals
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Whitewater Lake Hotels and Resorts
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| | | Hotels & Motels |
| Hampton Inn & Suites-Cashiers/Sapphire Valley | 3245 Hwy 64 E | Sapphire, NC | 13.8 mi. | (828) 743-4545 | | Sapphire Valley | 70 Sapphire Valley Rd | Sapphire, NC | 13.8 mi. | (828) 743-3441 | | Woodlands Inn Of Sapphire | 1305 US Hwy 64 W | Sapphire, NC | 13.8 mi. | (704) 966-4709 | | Cottage Inn | Hwy 64 E | Cashiers, NC | 14.5 mi. | (828) 743-3033 | | Valley Aire Motel | Hwy 107 N | Cashiers, NC | 14.5 mi. | (828) 743-3998 | | Mountain High Motel | Main St And Second St | Highlands, NC | 14.8 mi. | (828) 526-2790 | | Days Inn | 11015 N Radio Station Rd | Seneca, SC | 14.9 mi. | (864) 885-0710 | | Jameson Inn | 226 Hi Tec Rd | Seneca, SC | 15.7 mi. | (864) 888-8300 | | Hampton Inn | 851 Tiger Blvd | Clemson, SC | 17.4 mi. | (864) 653-7744 | | Sleep Inn | 1303 Tiger Blvd | Clemson, SC | 18.3 mi. | (864) 653-6000 | | Days Inn | 1387 Tiger Blvd | Clemson, SC | 18.8 mi. | (864) 653-4411 | | Holiday Inn Express | 64 White Oak Ln | Dillard, GA | 21.8 mi. | (706) 746-3383 | | Knights Inn | 3 Best Inn Way | Dillard, GA | 21.8 mi. | (706) 746-5321 | | Days Inn | Hwy 441 Box 1176 | Clayton, GA | 22.3 mi. | (706) 782-4258 | | Quality Inn & Suites | 834 Hwy 441 S | Clayton, GA | 22.3 mi. | (800) 334-2214 | | Stonebrook Inn | Hwy 441 | Clayton, GA | 22.3 mi. | (706) 782-2214 | | Liberty Hall Inn | 621 S Mechanic St | Pendleton, SC | 22.5 mi. | (864) 646-7500 | | Hampton Inn | 8 Southern Center Ct | Easley, SC | 23.8 mi. | (864) 226-1000 | | Comfort Inn | 5539 Calhoun Memorial Hwy | Easley, SC | 25.3 mi. | (864) 859-7520 | | Days Inn | 121 Days Inn Rd | Easley, SC | 25.6 mi. | (864) 859-9902 | | Jameson Inn | 211 Dayton School Rd | Easley, SC | 26.5 mi. | (864) 306-9000 | | Imperial Motor Lodge | Hwy 64 & 276 N | Brevard, NC | 27.4 mi. | (828) 884-2887 | | Hampton Inn | 244 Cunningham Rd | Franklin, NC | 27.4 mi. | (828) 369-0600 | | Brevard Motor Lodge | 750 N Caldwell St | Brevard, NC | 27.8 mi. | (828) 884-3456 | | Microtel Inn & Suites | 81 Allman Dr | Franklin, NC | 27.8 mi. | (828) 349-9000 | | Days Inn | 1320 E Main St | Franklin, NC | 28.1 mi. | (828) 524-6491 | | Snow Hill Inn | 531 Snow HL Rd | Franklin, NC | 28.3 mi. | (828) 369-2100 | | Star Motel | 4237 Calhoun Memorial Hwy | Easley, SC | 28.5 mi. | (864) 269-1311 | | Days Inn-toccoa | 1101 S Big A Rd | Toccoa, GA | 28.8 mi. | (706) 886-9461 | | Shoney's Inn Toccoa | 350 Stephen Cir | Toccoa, GA | 29.0 mi. | (706) 886-1048 | | Country Hearth Inn Toccoa | 302 W Savannah St | Toccoa, GA | 29.1 mi. | (706) 297-7799 | | University Inn | 563 N Country CLB Dr | Cullowhee, NC | 29.6 mi. | (828) 293-5442 | | Hampton Inn Brevard | 800 Frst Gate Ctr | Pisgah Forest, NC | 29.7 mi. | (828) 883-4800 |
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Whitewater Lake Weather & Climate
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The westernnmost mountain region of North Carolina is the smallest of the three main divisions of the state; the Coastal Plain, the Piedmont and the Mountains. However, its' range of elevation is the greatest; it stretches upward from around 1,500 feet along the eastern boundary to 6,684 feet at the summit of Mt. Mitchell. The climate is definitely effected by elevation. Overall, spring is unpredictable, summer is warm with moderate humidity, autumn is crisp and cool and winters are cold - but moderate. More extreme winter conditions can be expected at the mountain peaks. Showers and thunderstorms are common in spring and summer. Expect temperatures to be 10 to 20 degrees cooler on the mountaintops than in the lower elevations. Although snow in winter is likely, most ski resorts rely on snowmaking equipment because daytime highs can often hover in the 40-degree range.
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High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
49°F |
26°F |
6.48 in. |
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| February |
54°F |
29°F |
5.72 in. |
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| March |
62°F |
36°F |
6.90 in. |
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| April |
71°F |
42°F |
4.47 in. |
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| May |
78°F |
51°F |
5.68 in. |
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| June |
83°F |
59°F |
5.15 in. |
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| July |
87°F |
64°F |
5.50 in. |
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| August |
85°F |
63°F |
5.48 in. |
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| September |
79°F |
57°F |
5.46 in. |
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| October |
70°F |
45°F |
4.85 in. |
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| November |
61°F |
36°F |
5.40 in. |
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| December |
52°F |
29°F |
5.75 in. |
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Whitewater Lake Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Donaldson Center airport (GYH) located about 37 miles southeast of Whitewater Lake in Greenville, South Carolina, the Greenville Spartanburg International airport (GSP) located approximately 44 miles east of Whitewater Lake in Greer, South Carolina, the Asheville Regional airport (AVL) located roughly 45 miles northeast of Whitewater Lake in Asheville, North Carolina, the Athens Ben Epps airport (AHN) located around 68 miles southwest of Whitewater Lake in Athens, Georgia, the Gatlinburg Pigeon Forge airport (GKT) located about 71 miles northwest of Whitewater Lake in Sevierville, Tennessee, and finally the Winder Barrow airport (WDR) located approximately 74 miles southwest of Whitewater Lake in Winder, Georgia.
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Whitewater Lake Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Ghost Town in the Sky | Maggie Valley | NC | 42.5 mi. | | | Cherokee Fun Park | Cherokee | NC | 42.8 mi. | | | Santa's Land | Cherokee | NC | 42.8 mi. | | | Dollywood | Pigeon Forge | TN | 68.2 mi. | | | Rockin' Raceway | Pigeon Forge | TN | 68.2 mi. | | | NASCAR SpeedPark | Sevierville | TN | 73.3 mi. | |
| | | Water Parks |
| Lake Lanier Island Beach & Water Park | Lake Lanier Island | GA | 77.0 mi. | | | White Water Park | Marietta | GA | 109.8 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Blue Ridge Golf Center | Walhalla | SC | 10.6 mi. | | | Falcons Lair Golf Course | Walhalla | SC | 10.6 mi. | | | Highlands Cove | Highlands | NC | 14.9 mi. | | | Trillium Links & Lake Club | Cashiers | NC | 15.0 mi. | | | Oconee Country Club | Seneca | SC | 15.2 mi. | | | Chickasaw Point Country Club | Westminster | SC | 17.7 mi. | | | Foxwood Hills Country Club | Westminster | SC | 17.7 mi. | | | Pickens Country Club | Pickens | SC | 17.7 mi. | | | Walker Golf Course | Clemson | SC | 18.7 mi. | | | Boscobel Country Club | Pendleton | SC | 22.1 mi. | | | Woodhaven Golf Club | Pendleton | SC | 22.1 mi. | | | Rabun Country Golf Club | Clayton | GA | 22.3 mi. | | | Rolling Green Golf Club | Easley | SC | 24.0 mi. | | | Southern Oaks Golf Course | Easley | SC | 24.0 mi. | | | Connestee Falls Golf Course | Brevard | NC | 28.0 mi. | | | Glen Cannon Country Club | Brevard | NC | 28.0 mi. | | | Sherwood Forest Golf Club | Brevard | NC | 28.0 mi. | | | Wedgefield Plantation Golf Course | Georgetown | SC | 28.0 mi. | | | Franklin Golf Course | Franklin | NC | 28.3 mi. | | | Mill Creek Country Club | Franklin | NC | 28.3 mi. | | | Pines Municipal Golf Course | Toccoa | GA | 29.6 mi. | |
| | | Ski Areas |
| Scaly Mountain | Scaly Mountain | NC | 18.8 mi. | | | Cataloochee | Maggie Valley | NC | 42.5 mi. | | | Ski Wolf Laurel | Mars Hill | NC | 68.6 mi. | | | Ski Beech | Banner Elk | NC | 107.8 mi. | | | Sugar Mountain Ski Area | Banner Elk | NC | 107.8 mi. | | | Hawksnest Golf & Ski Resort | Seven Devils | NC | 108.8 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Oconee State Park | | SC | 6.1 mi. | | | Keowee Toxaway State Park | | SC | 7.4 mi. | | | Table Rock State Park | | SC | 19.5 mi. | | | Black Rock Mountain State Park | | GA | 22.7 mi. | | | Caesars Head State Park | | SC | 26.3 mi. | | | Tugaloo State Park | | GA | 29.0 mi. | | | Pleasant Ridge State Park | | SC | 32.5 mi. | | | Moccasin Creek State Park | | GA | 32.6 mi. | | | Paris Mountain State Park | | SC | 35.2 mi. | | | Sadlers Creek State Park | | SC | 35.4 mi. | | | Hart State Park | | GA | 37.6 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| South Carolina Gold Museum | Pickens | SC | 17.2 mi. | (Miscellaneous) | | Bob Jones University Museum & Gallery | Greenville | SC | 35.1 mi. | (Art) |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| Greenville Zoo | Greenville | SC | 35.1 mi. | | | Western North Carolina Nature Center | Asheville | NC | 54.4 mi. | | | Knoxville Zoological Gardens | Knoxville | TN | 89.0 mi. | | | Zoo Atlanta | Atlanta | GA | 112.2 mi. | |
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