Tag: Anderson County Parks

Anderson County’s Piedmont Riverfront Park Opens on the Saluda River

Posted on May 5, 2026 by - News Releases

This is an aerial (drone-style) view of a riverside park or access point surrounded by dense forest. Key elements visible: * **River**: On the right side, a calm, slightly murky river runs vertically through the frame, bordered by thick trees on both banks. * **Boat access area**: Near the bottom center-right, there’s a small dock or launch platform extending into the water, likely for kayaks or small boats. * **Parking lot**: On the left side of the river, a newly paved parking area with marked spaces curves along the landscape. It appears lightly used or empty. * **Access road**: A narrow road winds down from the top center toward the parking area, cutting through the forest. * **Shelter structure**: A small pavilion or covered structure sits near the parking lot, likely for picnics or resting. * **Cleared land**: Some areas around the parking lot and road look recently cleared or developed, with exposed soil contrasting the surrounding greenery. * **Dense forest**: The majority of the scene is covered in lush, green trees, suggesting a natural or protected area. Overall, it looks like a newly developed recreational access point—possibly for boating, fishing, or nature visits—integrated into a wooded riverside environment. https://www.andersoncountysc.org/anderson-countys-piedmont-riverfront-park-opens-on-the-saluda-river/Anderson County’s Piedmont Riverfront Park—Opening both corridors and doors to the Saluda River and ADA accessible paddling in Upstate South Carolina. After more than a decade of planning and vision, Anderson County officially unveils Piedmont Riverfront Park, a 21-acre ecotourism destination designed to reconnect the community with the natural beauty of the Saluda River, on Read More...

2025 Collegiate Bass Fishing Championship presented by Bass Pro Shops

Posted on May 20, 2025 by - News Releases

Fisherman standing/casting a rod and reel on fishing boat in a cove on lake Hartwell. https://www.andersoncountysc.org/2025-collegiate-bass-fishing-championship-presented-by-bass-pro-shops/The 2025 Collegiate Bass Fishing Championship presented by Bass Pro Shops will be the Association of Collegiate Anglers’ historic 20th National Championship.  College fishing’s longest-running National Championship, boasting a field of close to 400 elite student anglers, will be contested at Lake Hartwell in Anderson, SC, on May 22-23.  This is a no-entry-fee, nationally televised, triple points Read More...

Saluda River Rally

Posted on April 23, 2025 by -

Aerial view of MJ Dolly Cooper Park with festival information display over the image. The Rhythm on the River is set for June 7th from 1 pm - 8 pm. https://www.andersoncountysc.org/event/saluda-river-rally-2/The SALUDA RIVER RALLY on the first Saturday in June is always a FUN time at Dolly Cooper Park. This year is going to be even BETTER! Anderson County, S.C. is partnering with Connect Powdersville for Rhythm on the River on June 7th at Dolly Cooper Park. After you paddle, hang around for live music, Read More...

Visit Anderson Set to Host Phoenix Bass Fishing League South Carolina Division Event on Lake Hartwell

Posted on January 29, 2025 by - News Releases

https://www.andersoncountysc.org/visit-anderson-set-to-host-phoenix-bass-fishing-league-south-carolina-division-event-on-lake-hartwell/Feb. 1 BFL could be ‘best fishing we’ll see all year’ at Lake Hartwell ANDERSON, S.C. (Jan. 28, 2025) – The South Carolina Division of the Phoenix Bass Fishing League Presented by T-H Marine could be in for a treat at the second event of the season on Feb. 1 on Lake Hartwell. As good Read More...

Legendary Green Pond Landing Celebrates Ten Years

Posted on December 18, 2024 by - Administration, Anderson Regional Airport, Councils & Committees, Courts, News Releases

Beautiful morning sunrise as the fog lifts from Lake Hartwell over Green Pond Landing. https://www.andersoncountysc.org/legendary-green-pond-landing-celebrates-ten-years/ Anderson County, S.C. – When people gathered to cut the ribbon for Green Pond Landing on December 19th, 2014, they had no idea what it would mean for Anderson County. It has turned into an economic engine! The Green Pond Landing Project is a collaboration between Anderson County and the South Carolina Department of Natural Read More...

Anderson, SC to host Junior World Championship July 24-26, 2024

Posted on July 16, 2024 by - News Releases

https://www.andersoncountysc.org/anderson-sc-to-host-junior-world-championship-july-24-26-2024/Anderson, SC to host Junior World Championship July 24-26, 2024 Premier destination Lake Hartwell hosts the premier junior event.   The Bass Federation Inc. (TBF) announced today that the 2024 TBF Junior World Championship (JWC) is set for July 24-26 on Lake Hartwell in Anderson, South Carolina. The dates were announced a year ago and Read More...