Paris Mountain State Park
| Paris Mountain State Park | |
|---|---|
Bath house at Paris Mountain State Park | |
| Location | 2401 State Park Road, Greenville, South Carolina |
| Coordinates | 34°55′32″N 82°21′56″W / 34.92556°N 82.36556°W |
| Area | 1,540 acres (6 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,000 feet (609.6 m) |
| Created | 1935 |
| Camp sites | 39 standard sites, 5 primitive sites |
| Hiking trails | Sassafras, Brissy Ridge Loop, Sulphur Springs Loop, Fire Tower Trail, Kanuga Trail,Turtle Trail, Lake Placid Trail, North Lake Trail |
| Other information | 14 miles (23 km) of hiking trails |
Paris Mountain State Park Historic District | |
| Area | 1,275 acres (516.0 ha) |
| Built | 1937 |
| Built by | Civilian Conservation Corps; U.S. Forest Service |
| Architectural style | Late 19th and early 20th century American movements, rustic style |
| MPS | South Carolina State Parks MPS |
| NRHP reference No. | 98000416 |
| Added to NRHP | April 30, 1998 |
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Paris Mountain State Park is a state park in the U.S. state of South Carolina, located five miles (8 km) north of Greenville. Activities available in the 1,540-acre (6 km2) park include hiking, biking, swimming and picnicking. The 13-acre (52,609 m2) Lake Placid offers swimming and fishing. Canoes, kayaks, and pedal boats are seasonally available for rental; private boats are not permitted. Camping is allowed and campsites range from rustic, back country sites to paved sites with water and electricity hook-ups. The park's Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) structures, including the Camp Buckhorn lodge, are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. m.