Notable Campgrounds
- Best for RV campers: Devils Fork State Campground has 59 paved sites with electric and water hookups by the lakeside.
- Best for adventurous cruisers: Double Springs Campground has 25 boat-in backcountry campsites, allowing boaters to pitch a tent on the north shore of Lake Jocassee.
- Best for glampers: Devils Fork State Lodging provides 20 fully equipped lakeside villas with a choice of two or three bedrooms.
Tips for Snagging a Campsite Reservation
- You can reserve any of the campsites or villas via the South Carolina State Parks website. Campsite reservations require a minimum 2-night stay.
- Online reservations open 13 months in advance; same-day reservations must be made directly through the park.
- Campsites can book up fast, especially for lakefront sites, and over summer or holiday weekends. Book a minimum of three months in advance.
When to Go
Getting on the lake is possible year-round at Lake Jocassee, whether swimming in the summer months or fishing and canoeing through winter. Peak season runs from May through October, and reduced camping rates are possible in low season. Nature enthusiasts should time their visit for mid-March to early April when the rare Oconee Bell wildflower blooms along the Oconee Bell Nature Trail.
Know Before You Go
- Devils Fork State Park is 40 miles northwest of Greenville, about a 1-hour drive.
- There is an admission fee for all South Carolina state parks; camping fees also apply and change seasonally.
- Facilities at Devils Fork State Park include a visitor center and camp store, four boat ramps, picnic areas, playgrounds, a dump station, and restrooms. Complimentary wifi is available at the visitor center and villas.
- You can bring your own boat and watercraft to Lake Jocassee; a South Carolina fishing license is required for fishing. Swimming is permitted at your own risk—there is no lifeguard patrol. Pontoons, canoes, kayaks, and SUPs are available to rent in peak season.
- There are accessible campsites, restrooms, and villas at Devils Fork.
Devils Fork State Park
Mountain gorges and lakeside waterfalls provide stellar views at Lake Jocassee.
Fringed by the lush mountains of the Jocassee Gorges, Devils Fork State Park is the scenic gateway (and the only public access point) to the 7,500-acre Lake Jocassee. The lake is the focal point of activities, whether you bring your own boat or rent a canoe to explore the lakeside waterfalls, seek out secluded coves to fish for trophy trout and smallmouth bass, or go snorkeling or scuba diving in the crystalline waters. Campers have a choice of RV sites, walk-in tent sites, and villas, all by the lakeside, or if you’re feeling adventurous, you can cruise out to a boat-in campsite.
Fringed by the lush mountains of the Jocassee Gorges, Devils Fork State Park is the scenic gateway (and the only public access point) to the 7,500-acre Lake Jocassee. The lake is the focal point of activities, whether you bring your own boat or rent a canoe to explore the lakeside waterfalls, seek out secluded coves to fish for trophy trout and smallmouth bass, or go snorkeling or scuba diving in the crystalline waters. Campers have a choice of RV sites, walk-in tent sites, and villas, all by the lakeside, or if you’re feeling adventurous, you can cruise out to a boat-in campsite.
Activities in the park
1 campground in Devils Fork State Park
You may just be tempted to the dark side if you decide to pitch a tent at Devils Fork Campground. Fish the waters of Jocassee, the only lake in North Carolina that offers trophy fishing for smallmouth bass and trout. If you take to the water, the cool lake will be a welcome respite from chlorine-filled pools in the city. With a park store offering Read more...
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Notable Campgrounds
Notable Campgrounds
Tips for Snagging a Campsite Reservation
When to Go
Getting on the lake is possible year-round at Lake Jocassee, whether swimming in the summer months or fishing and canoeing through winter. Peak season runs from May through October, and reduced camping rates are possible in low season. Nature enthusiasts should time their visit for mid-March to early April when the rare Oconee Bell wildflower blooms along the Oconee Bell Nature Trail.
Know Before You Go
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