Paris Mountain State Park - Sulphur Springs Shelter

I went to Paris Mountain State Park for the first time today and I had such a wonderful relaxing day! It's location is great, only about 20 minutes from downtown Greenville. It cost $6.00 per person, so affordable and we found a parking spot easily. We parked near the beautiful lake where there were plenty of picnic tables and a bathroom. You have a view of the lake no matter where you sit, it was so nice to just sit, relax and enjoy the weather and the lake while eating lunch. There are about 5 trails you could walk, we chose to just walk around the lake which was lovely and I think just under a mile. The lake has a small beach area where you can swim at your own risk, no lifeguards and they have peddle boats you can rent, so fun! You can fish there too. There's plenty of benches along the path around the lake so you can sit and enjoy the views, there's an amphitheater as well and a souvenir shop with bathrooms. You're surrounded by trees and some pretty honeysuckle bushes, there's a small dam with a pretty waterfall and the lake is beautiful. Just be careful walking around, there are a lot of tree roots that you can trip on and don't touch any greenery, there is a lot of poison ivy. We had a peaceful day and thoroughly enjoyed it, I highly recommend you take a trip to Paris Mountain Park!! Dogs are welcome too!

The park is really great, very calming and quiet to walk through! If you have a bike, the trails are awesome. And if you are worried about hiking with bikes on the trails, bikes aren't allowed on Saturdays, and there are hiker-specific trails. Lots of places for picnics as well! Restrooms were clean and well maintained.

Short visit to check out the environs. It is a lovely park with nice warm-season amenities. The park office/gift ship has a few exhibits focused on the creation of the park by the CCC and the nature found in the area. A good selection of short trails of varying degrees of difficulty but longer hikes can be accomplished by linking a few together. Mountain biking is popular here, but some trails are designed for hikers only. Pay attention to the trail map if biking. The camp grounds looked more than adequate for those with tents or small camper rigs. Larger rigs are not really suited for this park. The picnic grounds are very nice with shelters, bathrooms, etc. Reservations may be needed in high season to ensure a space for groups. Its proximity to Greenville makes it a very easy day trip for residents.

Great #StatePark located in Greenville, SC. It’s 6.1 miles from downtown Greenville. Very nice park but the drive to the park is not warm, fuzzy, scenic or relaxing lol. It was a beautiful, glorious day and Park was very busy. Lake Placid is picturesque— and there’s a small beach for swimming. Hiked a few trails and meandered around the place. Wonderful old shade trees and beautiful foliage everywhere. Met a lot of nice people, too. Paris Mountain is a very beautiful, family oriented clean and well maintained state park. #SCStateParks #NeverStopExploring #SupportStateParks #HappyPlaces Playground: Yes Restrooms: Yes and very clean Dog-friendliness: Yes Picnic area: Picnic areas throughout the park and a few picnic shelters, too.

Beautiful park with many hiking trails that are well suited for a 1 to 3 hour walk. Saw lots of happy dogs on the trails; they were required to be on a leash. A few of the trails were compatible with mountain bikes. Restrooms: Indoor restrooms were available near placid lake. Port-o-potties were at the parking lot at the bottom of the Sulfur Springs Trail.

Paul and I had a great time for the short period of time we got to spend there. We got there late but made the best of it before we had to leave. We will go back very soon. Nice trails and good climbing rocks as well as some scenic views. Good place close to home. Noreen

Trails are easy to follow. Multiple shelter locations spaced far apart. Bathrooms are very clean low season, visited in mid March. Will visit again if in the area.

This is a beautiful park! The trails are awesome! Take your pick on terrain, easy to intermediate! You can walk around the lake too! Playground: It has a nice sized playground Restrooms: They are clean, typical park restrooms HOWEVER the only ones open right now are towards the entrance of the park making it difficult for long hikes if a restroom is needed half way! Dog-friendliness: Plenty of pick up areas, leashes are required! Picnic area: Lots of tables, grills and throughout the park! They are clean with trash cans nearby!

A great little place not far from Greenville, South Carolina. The hike around the lake was nice and relaxing. It looks like they have plenty of activities in warmer months with a beach, kayaks, and more. It makes me a but jealous that we don't have it more where we live. Also, we hear a strange howl definitely not a dog or coyote that responded to the distant train. I'm not sure what it was, but the nature center and gift shop might have had the answer.

Paris Mountain SP is a hiker and mountain biker dream. There are many trails of varying difficulty covering over 15 miles. The park itself is one of the smaller parks in the state system but has lots to offer. The campground area is tight to maneuver with narrow roads and some sharp turns. The camp sites are well spaced out so you have plenty of room without being on top of your neighbor but there is limited parking space. It was hard for us to park our tow vehicle and second vehicle in the space. The parking pads were well maintained and the hookups were in good condition with no problems. Water pressure was average. Despite the website stating the campsites are level, there is a decent amount of grade so bring plenty of leveling blocks, especially for your front jack, mine was extended to it's maximum in order to detach from the truck with a 4x4 block under it. The camp area is VERY wooded with a full canopy. It's amazing how full the canopy and when we left the park it seemed 50% brighter! The roads in the park are narrow, barely wide enough for two cars and with the many twists and turns it can be challenging for long campers to navigate. The shoulder is at least 4-6 drop off the paved road if you get too close when trying to get over for oncoming traffic. The restrooms were clean and well maintained. The shower facilities were setup well with a solid wooded swing door on the outside with a chain lock. The shower had its own curtain. Although tight, it was typical and functional. Water pressure was decent and water was warm not hot. The campground is a short .5 mile hike, either by road or trail, to the park store/ranger station which is right on Lake Placid. The store has limited supplies and gifts but is well maintained and has an interpretive area with lots of information about the history of the park. Along the lake is a nice beach area with various wooden loungers. There is a roped off swimming area. The water was very clear. There is a rental shop for kayaks and pedal boats that rent for $5/30 minutes. The rental includes the life jacket. There is also a stand of free loaner jackets for the swim area. At the opposite side of the lake is a dam/spillway that is picturesque and peaceful to listen to and observe. Across the street from the store is a large parking area with a huge open field with a volleyball net and playground. The trails are in great condition and are well marked and well traveled. Bring good hiking boots and you'll be set! Trails are Easy, Moderate, and Strenuous difficulties. One of the trails leads to an outdoor amphitheater. There was a live band playing while we were there with more planned for the month. There were also several bike repair stations located throughout the park. There is a lot of natural beauty on the trails with various wildlife and interesting rock formations. While I'm not sure I'd go camp for camping due to the tight roads and smallish campsite, I would definitely go back for a day visit to hike more trails and enjoy the beauty of the park.