Six Mile, SC is a small Pickens County town on Lake Keowee's eastern arm and the home address of The Cliffs at Keowee Springs. The 29682 ZIP includes Cliffs Springs plus surrounding gated and non-gated lake communities.
This page covers what to know about Six Mile, SC as a real estate destination — community options, location logistics, and who tends to land here.
Location & Setting
Where Six Mile, SC sits in the Lake Keowee corridor.
County & ZIP
Six Mile, SC is in Pickens County, with ZIP code 29682. Six Mile sits about 25 minutes north of downtown Greenville and is the closest Lake Keowee corridor to the Greenville-Spartanburg airport (GSP).
Drive Times
GSP airport: 25–35 minutes — the closest Lake Keowee corridor to GSP. Charlotte CLT: 1:45. Asheville: 1:50. Atlanta: 2:30. Six Mile is the choice for buyers prioritizing airport-and-Greenville accessibility.
Lake & Mountain Access
Direct lakefront, lake-access, and community-amenity-based lake access through Cliffs Springs' Beach Club and surrounding community waterfronts.
Real Estate Inventory
What Six Mile, SC offers across community types and price tiers.
The Cliffs at Keowee Springs
The most modern Lake Keowee Cliffs community — Tom Fazio course, the lakefront Beach Club, contemporary wellness program, and a younger family-oriented demographic mix. Springs guide →
Surrounding Gated Lake Communities
Six Mile 29682 includes several mid-scale gated lake communities with shared waterfront amenities — cost-efficient alternatives to the Cliffs tier.
Non-Gated Lakefront
Six Mile waterfront outside gated communities offers value-tier lake life with strong drive-time accessibility to Greenville.
Who Buys Here
The demographic and use profile of Six Mile, SC buyers.
Greenville-Connected Buyers
Greenville professionals and retirees land in Six Mile more often than any other Lake Keowee corridor — the airport access and downtown Greenville drive matter.
Family Second-Home Buyers
Cliffs Springs' Beach Club and family programming draw second-home families using the property heavily during summers and school breaks.
Active-Lifestyle Buyers
Springs' wellness-forward amenity stack draws active-use buyers under 60 who want club life integrated with daily routines — not just weekend retreat.
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