A short, easy wading destination in Table Rock State Park with a construction detour in effect.
Table Rock State Park admission: $6 adults, $3.75 SC seniors, $3.50 children 6-15, under 5 free
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Park manager's page recommends wading in the pool below the falls, 'most enjoyable during the warmer months.'
Carrick Creek Falls is a short, accessible waterfall situated within Table Rock State Park near Pickens. The 2-mile round-trip trail is rated moderate in difficulty and is dog-friendly throughout.
The park manager recommends wading in the pool below the falls, noting that it’s most enjoyable during the warmer months. If you’re planning a visit, be aware that the Nature Center and main trailhead restrooms are currently closed for construction on the falls-area deck; the official park website has posted a temporary access route via the Concessions Area, allowing the trail and waterfall itself to remain open.
Admission to Table Rock State Park is $6 for adults, $3.75 for South Carolina seniors, $3.50 for children ages 6–15, and free for children under 5. Dogs are welcome on the trail, and swimming is allowed in the falls pool. The park maintains trails and facilities during daylight hours; check the official website before your visit to confirm current hours and any updates to the construction schedule.
Late spring through early fall, when the weather is warm for wading in the pool below the falls.
If the Table Rock Nature Center closure affects your plans or you prefer to avoid ongoing construction activity.
Table Rock State Park admission: $6 adults, $3.75 SC seniors, $3.50 children 6-15, under 5 free
Via a 2-mile round-trip trail rated moderate by the managing agency.
Yes, per the managing agency's own page — but check current leash rules before you go.
Yes, per the managing agency — conditions and safety vary by season, so use judgment regardless.
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southcarolinaparks.com
Checked southcarolinaparks.com/table-rock/trails and sctrails.net/trails/trail/carrick-creek (2026-09-04). Closure check: as of the 7-27-2026 update, the Nature Center and trailhead restrooms are closed for a deck/falls-area construction project, but the official page provides a temporary trail access route via the Concessions Area — trail and falls remain open, so not excluded; noted as an active detour.
Checked September 2026.