The Largest Gated Community on Lake Keowee
Golf, two marinas, tennis and a social calendar that runs all year — on a 1,700-acre peninsula.
Location
Salem, SC
Home Prices
$500K – $2.5M
Community Size
~1,900 homes across a 1,700-acre peninsula
Lake Access
Two community marinas · Community docks · Kayak launches
About the Community
Keowee Key is the biggest and most amenity-dense gated community on Lake Keowee, occupying a 1,700-acre peninsula that juts deep into the lake. Inside the gates there is an 18-hole golf course, two full-service marinas, a fitness center, indoor and outdoor pools, and tennis and pickleball centers, with 24/7 security and on-site management of its own.
Keowee Key attracts a slightly different buyer from the club communities: more full-time residents, more active retirees, more year-round activity. Keowee Key's community events calendar is genuinely one of the busiest on the lake, with dozens of standing social clubs, fitness groups, boating groups, and interest circles. It also has some of the most competitive tennis and pickleball on Lake Keowee.
Home prices at Keowee Key generally start lower than The Cliffs or The Reserve, which makes it an approachable entry into a full-amenity Lake Keowee community. Waterfront homes are limited (most of the community is interior lake-access), but community docks and two marinas make boat storage and lake use easy for every owner.
What Makes it Special
18-hole golf course open to residents (optional golf dues)
Two full-service community marinas plus community docks
Fitness center, indoor and outdoor pools, and tennis and pickleball centers
Restaurants, event calendar, and social clubs that stay busy year-round
Gated with 24/7 security and its own on-site management
Dozens of standing social clubs, fitness groups, and boating groups
Cost of Ownership
HOA dues approx. $3,400 / year
Dues, golf, boat slips, and other à-la-carte amenities carry separate fees, and the full cost structure changes periodically. Ask Alicia for current figures before making an offer.
Is it Right for You?
The full-time Lake Keowee resident
Amenities and social life designed for 12-month-a-year use, not just seasonal.
The active retiree
Fitness, tennis, pickleball, and a packed social calendar keep life full.
The value-conscious lake buyer
A broad range of home prices and one of the widest amenity sets on the lake.
Ready to Learn More?
Alicia has been walking this shoreline for decades. She'll answer every question about Keowee Key, share her honest take on the community, and set up a private tour when you're ready.
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