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Devils Fork State Park is in northwestern South Carolina on the eastern edge of the Sumter National Forest at the edge of 7,500-acre (3,035 ha) Lake Jocassee.It is located three miles (5 km) off SC 11, the Cherokee Scenic Highway, near the town of Salem, South Carolina.
Lake Jocassee (/ dʒ ə ˈ k æ s i /, / dʒ oʊ ˈ k æ s i /) is a 7,500-acre (30 km 2), 300-foot (91 m) deep reservoir in northwest South Carolina. It was created in 1973 by the state in partnership with Duke Power. [2] The lake is known for the clean and cold Appalachian mountain rivers that flow into it, keeping its waters cool and clear ...
Whether you enjoy fishing, boating, hiking or riding horses, South Carolina has a camping spot for you. Here are the 10 best ranked camping spots in SC. Check them out
Lake Jocassee and Lake Murray were recently announced as USA TODAY 10Best Readers' Choice Awards winners. In the "Best Lake for Swimming" category, Lake Jocassee took the crown at the best lake in ...
It crosses into North Carolina. There is a boat access to Lake Jocassee at Canebrake. Canebrake to Bad Creek Access is a 16.4-mile (26.4 km) section of the trail that has steep ascents and descents. There are foot bridges crossing the Toxaway River, the Thompson River, and Bearcat Creek. It crosses back into South Carolina.
Lake Jocassee is the best lake in the U.S. for swimming. Located in the northwesternmost reaches of South Carolina, the scenic Lake Jocassee is fed by natural Appalachian rivers all throughout the ...
As temperatures heat up, one South Carolina destination has been named an ideal place to cool off. Lake Jocassee ranks No. 1 on a nationwide list of lakes that are “perfect for swimming ...
Jocassee Dam (often called Lake Jocassee Dam) is an embankment dam on the Keowee River, straddling the border of Pickens and Oconee counties in South Carolina in the United States. The dam forms Lake Jocassee , which is fed by the Toxaway , Thompson, Horsepasture and Whitewater Rivers, and serves primarily for hydroelectric power generation and ...