DescriptionLocated along the southwestern shore of Lake Jocassee, this park provides outdoor recreation amid the beauty of the Blue Ridge at the Jocassee Gorges. Lakefront camping, hiking and picnicking are among some of the favorite activities, along with vacationing in the park's contemporary mountain villas. Boaters can drive to remote islands or sites of waterfalls spilling into the lake.
Services & Amenities:
| Within Facility |
- Admin Service, Copying
- Admin Service, Faxing
- Bath House
- Boat Launch
- Boat Launch Ramp
- Cabins
- Cable/Satellite Service
- Campground Host
- Camping, Backcountry
- Camping, Improved Site
- Camping, Primitive
- Comfort Station
- Dock, Boat
- Fire Rings
- First Aid Supplies
- Grills
- Handicap Access
- Hiking
- Hiking Moderate
- Hiking Trail
- Horseshoe Pits
- Horseshoes
- Ice Sales
- Information/Contact Station
- Jogging/Running
- Kiosk
- Laundry
- Lodging, Villas
- Maintenance, Facility
- Maintenance, Housekeeping
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- Newspapers
- Outfitter
- Parking
- Photography
- Picnic Area
- Picnic Shelter
- Picnic Tables
- Picnicking
- Playground
- Ranger Station
- Rent Boats
- Restrooms
- Retail, Bait and Tackle
- Retail, Drinks
- Retail, Firewood
- Retail, Snacks
- Retail, Store/Gift Shop
- Retail, Supplies
- Shelters
- Showers
- Stargazing
- Telephone
- Toilet, Pit/Vault
- Trails, Hiking/Walking, Easy
- Trails, Moderate Hiking
- Walking
- Water Drinking
- Water Fillup Station
- Wildflower Viewing
- Wildlife Viewing
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| Accessible From Within Facility |
- Bird Watching
- Boating
- Canoeing
- Fishing
- Fishing, Reservoir
- Jet-Skiing
- Kayaking
- Powerboating
- Reservoir
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- Sail Boarding
- Sail Boating
- Scuba Diving
- Sightseeing
- Snorkling
- Water Access, Reservoir
- Water Skiing
- Windsurfing/Sailboarding
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| Less Than 1 Mile |
- Canoe Rental
- Churches
- Dump Station, Camper
- Fuel, Boats
- Fuel, Vehicles
- Nature Center
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- Propane
- Rent Jet Skis
- Rentals, Boat, Motorized
- Rentals, Boats, Canoe
- Rentals, Boats, Kayaks
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| Less Than 5 Miles |
- Cash Machine/Atm
- Geological Formations
- Hunting
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- Scenic Driving Routes
- Waterfall
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| Less Than 10 Miles |
- Emergency Services
- Group/Community Facility
- Interpretive Display
- Interpretive Trail
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- Interpretive Waysides
- Meeting Space
- Recycling Station
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| Less Than 20 Miles |
- Area Attraction
- Cultural Activities
- Fish Hatchery
- Golf
- Golfing
- Grocery Store
- Hiking Difficult
- Historic Sites
- Historical Areas/Struct.
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- Maintenance, Boat
- Maintenance, Vehicle
- Marina
- Restaurant
- Seasonal Festivals
- Town
- Trails, Bicycle
- Trails, Difficult Hiking
- Viewing Platform/Overlk
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| Greater Than 20 Miles |
- Airport
- Car Rentals
- Dining
- Hospital
- Maintenance, RV/Camper
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- Mall/Stores/Specialty Shops
- Medical Clinic
- Motel
- Shopping
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Alerts and Important Information
Pets are not allowed in the villas or villa areas but when kept under physical restraint are allowed in most other areas. Alcoholic beverages are prohibited. Must be 18 years old to reserve a campsite.
A per person admission fee applies to visitors entering the park. (Overnight guest are exempt.)
Make arrangements in advance for entering or exiting the park after hours. Please contact the park to reserve ADA (Disabled Access) Standard and Full Service sites.
Getting There:
Devils Fork
161 Holcombe Circle
Salem SC 29676
GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude): 34.95194, -82.94528
Located five miles north of Salem off SC Hwy 11 on Jocassee Lake Road and 15 miles northwest of Pickens.
Driving Directions: From Interstate 85: Exit 1 to Hwy 11 N. Take Hwy 11 for approx 40 miles, turn left on Lake Jocassee Rd and travel 3 mi. From Interstate 26: Take exit 5 onto Hwy 11 to Campobello. Travel for approximately 60 miles. Turn right on Lake Jocassee Rd. and travel 3 miles.
Phone Park for More Information:
Information:
(864)944-2639
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