The gently undulating hills of Piedmont produce some of the most breathtaking views on the Upstate. Campobello is a town tucked away in the center of a swath of these gorgeous hills, nearly fully encircled by orchards. Although Campobello, in Spartanburg County's northwest, is situated close to or directly in the middle of several major highways and interstates, its small-town charm and rural roots have withstood time and major roadworks over the years.
Even today, apple and peach orchards surround Campobello. The rolling hills produce breathtaking views when the fruit trees bloom in the spring. Here in Campobello, anglers and visitors alike will enjoy the laid-back atmosphere surrounded by refreshing greens.
Campobello may be an inland area, but it makes up for the lack of fishing spots within its boundaries by being close to great fishing destinations in Spartanburg County. Two of these are the Pacolet River and Lake Blalock.
Near the cities of Spartanburg and Lockhart, the Pacolet River flows through the northwest region of South Carolina. The river has numerous access locations, and because it flows close to important roads and highways, it is very navigable. For anglers looking for a variety of challenges, the Pacolet River offers both whitewater and slow-moving water. Black bullhead, spotted bass, and largemouth bass are the most frequently caught species.
The Paris Mountain State Park, created by the Civilian Conservation Corps during the Great Depression, is located about 40 minutes from Campobello. The mountain is a monadnock or a hill isolated from its surroundings. Visitors can swim, paddle, and fish in the 8-acre lake on the property. Weekends offer the opportunity to hire kayaks, canoes, and paddle boats.
Billy Tobias gave the Glendale Shoals Preserve to SPACE in 1993. The thirteen acres of land are next to the former Glendale Mill on Lawson's Fork Creek. The property contains a waterfall cascading over a dam, is attractive, and is home to various animals, plants, and birds. The history of this location is important, in addition to the scenic value of the site. This is primarily because the Bivingsville neighborhood in the 1800s was home to the Glendale Mill, a sizable cotton industry that also provided employment for a nearby mill hamlet.
The Cottonwood Trail Boardwalk, which guards a 1.5-mile section of Lawson's Fork Creek and other feeder streams, is only a short distance from downtown Spartanburg. The preserve offers a habitat for various plants and animals and acts as a crucial water quality buffer in a rapidly developing area. Over 60,000 people utilize this 4-mile nature walk each year as it winds through the Edwin P. Griffin Nature Preserve.