| Run by | City of Clemson (leased from the Corps) |
|---|---|
| Address | 113 Twelve Mile Park Rd, Clemson, SC |
| Fee | $5 gate · Pickens Co. resident annual pass $40/car, $75/car + boat |
| Launch | Boat launch; flatwater cove |
| Swimming | Beach season Apr–Oct; swim at your own risk |
| Rentals | None listed |
| Camping | Day use only; 50+ picnic sites |
Is Twelve Mile open? Yes, in season: it's open daily 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. except February and March.
Paddling here
Paddle SC lists Twelve Mile as an easy flatwater paddle, good for beginners. The City of Clemson took over management from the Corps in 2021. It's open 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. and closed February and March; beach season runs April through October, and swimming is at your own risk.
No rentals on site, but kayak delivery to Twelve Mile and other public parks is available from Hartwell.
Don't eat the fish
There's a PCB fish-consumption advisory for the Twelve Mile and upper Lake Hartwell. Catch and release here.
Also on the lake: Tugaloo State Park, Hartwell Lakeside Park, Lake Hartwell State Park, Sadlers Creek State Park. See Lake Hartwell fees and passes and other places to launch.
Sources
- Twelve Mile Recreation Area (official page)
- Paddle SC: Twelve Mile Recreation Area
- City of Clemson: takes over Twelve Mile (2021)
Checked November 2026. Spot something out of date? Tell us.