Soon we will be fascinated with the beautiful colors that the season brings. We have several folks providing us with a Fall Foliage Report from various locations in the Upcountry of South Carolina.
October 1, 2026
Happy Fall Y’all!
Fall is just beginning to make its appearance here at Table Rock State Park! While most of our trees are still green, we’re starting to spot the first hints of color. Red Maples, Dogwoods, Sweetgums, and Tulip Poplars are beginning to change, with a few leaves showing off beautiful shades of red, yellow, and gold. Sometimes you don’t have to look far to find fall – this week, one little red leaf on a Red Maple is stealing the show! These subtle changes are a reminder that fall foliage is a gradual process, and every week brings something new to discover. Ranger Ashley Audette
Good morning from Solitude Pointe Cabins and RV Park. It’s going to be another glorious fall day in the mountains. The trees are still mostly green, but we expect peak color to be the end of October. Amy
Did You Know? Without Chlorophyl, leaves would be “Fall colors” year-round. Chlorophyl is the green pigment that allows plants to absorb sunlight and make food through photosynthesis. As the days get shorter in the Fall, the production of Chlorophyll slows down and eventually stops, letting the leaves’ “true” color show.
Keep a live look on the fall foliage from the Upcountry with our Table Rock webcam, and don’t miss SC State Park’s fall foliage reports posted each Thursday here.
What we have to look forward to:
Also, check out this story on fall foliage viewing in our state parks and visit our State Parks Facebook Page and post your best photos of fall foliage across our parks.
Looking for an easy fall hike? Check out this story about three beautiful hikes to take this fall!
Best Parks for Fall Foliage Viewing
- Caesars Head State Park
- Chester State Park
- Devils Fork State Park
- Jones Gap State Park
- Keowee-Toxaway State Park
- Kings Mountain State Park
- Musgrove Mill State Historic Site
- Oconee State Park
- Oconee Station State Historic Site
- Paris Mountain State Park
- Poinsett State Park
- Table Rock State Park
Read more about color change and autumn here.
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Read more at our comprehensive fall color guide: Finding Fall Foliage in Upcountry South Carolina.