South Carolina Fall Foliage Map 2026
We're once again helping fall foliage enthusiasts in South Carolina find the best fall color! Search a place, drag the date slider, and plan where color should be best.
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- Use the Search Bar to find a South Carolina city, park, scenic route, or mountain town.
- Use Color Report for daily foliage stage estimates.
- Use Peak Timing to see when each area should reach peak color.
- Toggle Reports On/Off to see or hide local color reports on the map.
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South Carolina Fall Color
We're once again helping fall foliage enthusiasts in South Carolina find the best fall color! Use our map to explore the estimated timing of fall color throughout the state, allowing you to plan trips with confidence this year. Check back regularly for updates based on the latest reports gathered from hundreds of sources throughout the region.
South Carolina’s fall foliage brings a warm burst of color, with maples and sweetgums turning vibrant reds, oaks adding rich oranges, and hickories glowing golden across its rolling Piedmont and coastal plains. From the scenic trails of Table Rock State Park to the tranquil beauty of the Lowcountry’s Congaree River, each region offers a unique display shaped by local trees and mild southern autumns. Use our map to find the best times and spots for peak color, whether you’re hiking in the Upstate’s Blue Ridge foothills or driving along the Savannah River Scenic Byway.
Finding Peak Color in South Carolina
South Carolina’s fall foliage brings a warm burst of color, with maples and sweetgums turning vibrant reds, oaks adding rich oranges, and hickories glowing golden across its rolling Piedmont and coastal plains. From the scenic trails of Table Rock State Park to the tranquil beauty of the Lowcountry’s Congaree River, each region offers a unique display shaped by local trees and mild southern autumns. Use our map to find the best times and spots for peak color, whether you’re hiking in the Upstate’s Blue Ridge foothills or driving along the Savannah River Scenic Byway.
Elevation, latitude, local weather, and forest composition can shift peak color by several days, so the map is most useful when paired with a specific destination forecast.