If you look around Mountain Rest, you will find that it offers a wealth of features and activities. These are a few of the many that can be found.
If you would like a church to visit, or one to call home, any of these will gladly welcome you with open arms.
Mountain Rest Baptist Church
9915 highlands Highway
(864) 638-2312
Double Springs Methodist
389 Chattooga Ridge Road
(864)
Belmont Baptist Church
355 Whetstone Road
Bethlehem Baptist Church
198 Camp Chatuga Road
(864) 718-7595
Monte Vista Baptist Church
110 Verner Mill Road
(864) 638-8342
Mt. Freedom Baptist Church
278 Highway 107
(864) 638-6698
Open Arms Tabernacle- This church is located on Old Yellow Branch Rd. just off of Cassidy Bridge Rd.
Village Creek Church
River Ministry-
as an alternative to a traditional church, every first Sunday of the month, rain or shine, people gather at 8 am on the rocks of Woodall Shoals, for a beautiful outdoor ministry. The sun rises, the guitars play, and people sing and pray and hear the Word.
Bryson's U-pick Apple Orchard
1101 Chattooga Ridge Rd
Mountain Rest, SC 29664
Phone- (864) 647-9427
Round Mountain Apple Orchard
880 Academy Road
Long Creek, SC
Phone (864) 647-5112
Gerber's Apple Stand
Located on Hwy 107 just across from Mt. Freedom Baptist Church
454 Damascus Church Road
Long Creek, SC 29658
(864) 638-9768
www.ChattoogaBelleFarm.com
Chattooga Belle Farm features it's own apple orchard, peaches, blueberries, blackberries, and other delicious fruits! They also have a store that sells many delicious jams, jellies, and other goodies. Chattooga Belle Farm has a gorgeous view of the mountains and a is a very popular wedding venue. They also have their own winery!
291 Camp Chatuga Road
Mountain Rest, SC
(864) 638-3728
www.campchatuga.com
Located in the heart of Mountain Rest, this camp has been run and operated by the Gordon family since 1956. They offer over 30 activities, and have their own lake along with over 60 acres of private land. Camp Chatuga is a great summer camp for kids and you can choose from 12 different sessions for your child to enjoy.
Oconee State Park features swimming, fishing, paddle boats, canoeing, several camping and RV sites, primitive camping sites, cabins, shelters available for rent, and mini golf. (864) 638-5353
Mountain Rest Cabins
175 Homeland Dr.
Mountain Rest, SC 29664
(864) 718-0333
Burrells Ford Campground
Primitive camping located in the Sumpter National Forest. Easy walk to camping area from the parking lot. Contains the access point to King Creek Falls walking trail.
Cherry Hill Campground
Open April 1- October 31, Cherry Hill is near the Chattooga Wild and Scenic River, and many miles of walking trails.
Website: www.Recreation.gov
Oconee County boasts many wonderful waterfalls and walking trails to try out. Here is a list of the many waterfalls you can see in and around Mountain Rest:
Bee Cove Falls
Big Bend Falls
Blue Hole Falls
Brasstown Falls
Bull Sluice
Chauga Narrow Falls
Chau Ram Falls
Cheohee or Miuka Falls
Fall Creek Falls
Hidden Falls
Issaqueena Falls
King Creek Falls
Taurel Fork Falls
Lee Falls
Licklog & Pig Pen Falls
Long Creek Falls
Lower Whitewater Falls
Mills Creek Falls
Opossum Creek Falls
Riley Moore Falls
Secret Falls
Spoonauger Falls
Station Cove Falls
Wright Creek Falls
Yellow Branch Falls
For more information on these waterfalls and on Oconee County's various hiking trails, please visit scmountainlakes.com
Paved loop at Mtn. Rest Community Club on Verner Mill Rd. is well lit for night walkers. Nice grass area for Frisbee or dogs. Bring bag to scoop their poop. A little over three laps is a mile. FREE.
With the Chattooga River flowing through our area, there are several great options for fun including river rafting and tubing.
NOC Chattooga Outpost
851A Chattooga Ridge Rd
Mountain Rest, SC 29664
(864) 214-4902
Wildwater Chattooga Adventure Center
1251 State Rd S-3714
Long Creek, SC 29658
(800) 451-9972
If leisurely fishing is your "cup of tea" Mountain Rest is a great place to be! We are home to a hotbed of fishing spots! We're even home to the fish hatchery, which stocks our lakes and rivers with trout.
Walhalla State Fish Hatchery
198 Fish Hatchery Rd
Mountain Rest, SC 29664
Chattooga River Fly Shop
6832A Highlands Hwy
Mountain Rest, SC 29664
(864) 638-2806
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