International Travel

Find must-see attractions and long-distance travel resources, including visa information, regional overviews and tour operator credentials.

Get Your Free 2019 Vacation Guide

Download your free guide or request a copy by mail below, and start planning your one-of-a-kind South Carolina adventure today.

Vacation Guide Cover
View Our Other Guides
Lake Jocassee

Lake Jocassee

The Upcountry & Lake Hartwell Country

The Upcountry & Lake Hartwell Country

Lake Jocassee is a 7,565 acre man-made lake in the South Carolina mountains. Formed by the Whitewater, Thompson, and Toxaway Rivers, it is known for its mostly undeveloped shoreline, views of the Jocassee Gorges Wildlife Management Area and surrounding mountains, and waterfalls that cascade directly into the lake. A variety of fish may be found in the clear, cold water including brown and rainbow trout, smallmouth bass, and sunfish. The lake is operated by Duke Power Company. Public access is through Devils Fork State Park.
Mountains
Salem
Mountains
Dam near Scenic Hwy 11,
Salem, SC 29676
Info & Amenities

You might also like these

Riverbend Equestrian Center Riverbend Equestrian Center
Coast

Greenville

Mountains

Located on 66 acres of rolling countryside near Furman University, the park features two lighted show rings, a dressage ring, a barn and 150 show stalls. The park offers a year-round instructional program, and a therapeutic riding program for children... Read More

Brasstown Falls Brasstown Falls
Coast

Westminster

Mountains

In Sumter National Forest, Brasstown Falls' three cascades fall 120 feet in the scenic Brasstown Valley. From the bottom of the falls, you can see it is actually three drops named (in top down order) Brasstown Cascades, Brasstown Veil, and Brasstown... Read More

Twin Falls Twin Falls
Coast

Pickens

Mountains

Twin Falls is also known as Reedy Cove Falls, Rock Falls, or Eastatoe Falls. The left and larger of the falls pitches from a height of 75 feet over a massive slab of granite, while the right side manages a short drop onto another chunk of stone and then... Read More

Site of the Ring Fight Site of the Ring Fight
Coast

Walhalla

Mountains

The Tamassee area of Oconee County is also closely associated with General Andrew Pickens and the Cherokee campaign of 1776. Follow SC 11 north of Walhalla to Oconee Station Road and turn left on S.37.95. On your right, approximately three miles is... Read More

Event Art Talk
Coast

Seneca

Mountains

Guest artists from around the region will be talking about and demonstrating their art form. Future talks will encompass wood turning, stained glass, water color, photoshop used as an art form and cold wax painting. Read More

Accommodation Table Rock Resort
Coast

Pickens

Mountains

Table Rock Resort is set in northwest South Carolina at the base of Pinnacle Mountain. The resort grounds span over 500 acres. Located within the resort are spectacular views of the mountains, a natural waterfall, 18-hole golf course (The Rock) and a... Read More

The Official Website of the South Carolina Office of Tourism | © 2019 South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism. All Rights Reserved.