Start of summer recreation season

The Army Corps of Engineers has declared the start to the summer recreation season.  Today, May 1, is opening day for campgrounds and day use areas—including the Oconee and Coneross campgrounds in Oconee County.  Located minutes away from Clemson and Townville, the Oconee Campground offers 70 waterfront camp sites. Located near the Seneca River at Townville, the Coneross Campground has 106 camp sites.  Both campgrounds offer shower and restroom facilities, dump stations, swimming beaches, playgrounds, park attendants, and boat ramps.