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Lake Jocassee, Devils Fork State Park – DevilsFork📷 Mwanner at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
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Lake Jocassee, Devils Fork State Park

Salem, SC

Nature

The only public access to a clear mountain lake fed by waterfalls, many of them reachable only by boat or kayak. Rentals and tours run from the park.

Nearest town
Salem, SC
Category
Nature & parks
GPS
34.9530, -82.9460
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

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Best time to go

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The most pleasant months are usually April–May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in June, August and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

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Waterfalls of the South Carolina Upstate – Falls Park Greenville 2017© Antony-22 · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Waterfalls of the South Carolina Upstate

89 mi8 stops3 days

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North Carolina - Upper Whitewater Falls 01© P. Hughes · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Whitewater Falls

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Issaqueena Falls and Stumphouse Tunnel – Under Issaqueena Falls - panoramio© Dallas Epperson · CC BY-SA 3.0
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Issaqueena Falls and Stumphouse Tunnel

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Fungus, Whiteside Mountain Trail, Whiteside Mountain, Highlands, NC - 53043584047© w_lemay · CC BY-SA 2.0
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Whiteside Mountain

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Table Rock State Park© Bill Fitzpatrick · CC BY-SA 3.0
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Table Rock State Park

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Campsites nearby

  • Gorges State Park CampgroundCampsite
    10 mi from Lake Jocassee, Devils Fork State Park
    TentsCaravansDrinking waterShowersToilets
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  • Rocky Bottom Retreat and Conference Center for the BlindCampsite
    11 mi from Lake Jocassee, Devils Fork State Park
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  • Crooked Creek RV ParkMotorhome stopover
    13 mi from Lake Jocassee, Devils Fork State Park
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  • Mtn Laurel CampgroundCampsite
    15 mi from Lake Jocassee, Devils Fork State Park
    TentsCaravansDrinking waterShowers
    OSMAdd to trip
  • Palmetto Cove RV ParkMotorhome stopover
    19 mi from Lake Jocassee, Devils Fork State Park
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  • Chattooga River Lodge and CampgroundCampsite
    22 mi from Lake Jocassee, Devils Fork State Park
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All campsites in South Carolina · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Lake Jocassee, Devils Fork State Park?

Lake Jocassee, Devils Fork State Park is in Salem, SC, at GPS 34.9530, -82.9460. It is about 14 mi from Cashiers.

Can you camp near Lake Jocassee, Devils Fork State Park?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Devils Fork Campground, about 0 mi away; within 25 mi there are 37 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Lake Jocassee, Devils Fork State Park?

Lake Jocassee, Devils Fork State Park is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Waterfalls of the South Carolina Upstate.

What is there to see near Lake Jocassee, Devils Fork State Park?

Places worth a stop nearby: Whitewater Falls (7 mi), Issaqueena Falls and Stumphouse Tunnel (14 mi), Whiteside Mountain (14 mi) and Table Rock State Park (15 mi).

When is the best time to visit Lake Jocassee, Devils Fork State Park?

The most pleasant months are usually April–May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in June, August and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

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