Hike through the glorious spring bloom of rhododendrons. by bronston22 05/20/11. High Hills Passage through Manchester State Forest is a multi-use trail—hikers, bicyclists, and equestrians. Camping. Lake Hartwell is a reservoir bordering Georgia and South Carolina and is created by Hartwell Dam. During the spring months, hikers on the Oconee Bell Nature Trail are treated to sightings of the endangered Oconee bell wildflower. Check Lake Levels Spot a loon or a rambling black bear. Mile Creek Park is located on beautiful Lake Keowee, nestled in the foothills of Pickens County. Pets are not allowed in the villas or villa area prior to January 1, 2020. Next; Page 1 of 2; From the time I was old enough to drive, my friends and I had gone camping on the banks of Lake Jocassee. Copyright 2021, South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism. These will be designated as our pet friendly villas. Use #SCStateParks and your content could be featured here! The land around 7,565-acre Lake Jocassee remains mostly undeveloped and the only public access point to the lake is through Devils Fork. All Rights Reserved. And do it in South Carolina. We appreciate your patience in advance! You can also upload your photos for us to use across South Carolina State Parks' Marketing by using the Public Uploader and agreeing to the Terms & Conditions. Pets are not allowed in the villas or villa area prior to January 1, 2020. Devils Fork State Park is 622 acres and one of the country’s newest. Many of the campgrounds include restrooms, showers, boat ramps, playgrounds, electric and water hook ups, courtesy docks, group camping, and designated swimming areas. Beginning January 1, 2020, pets will be allowed in villas 1-5. We appreciate your patience in advance! Overnight guests can stay in a fully-furnished villa or in one of two campgrounds located near Lake Jocassee. **Our Ultimate Outsider stamp is located just outside the Ranger Station at the park kiosk. Headwaters Outfitters (Lake Jocassee scenic canoe & kayak tours) North Carolina Float Trips 704-877-3106 NOC Rafting (Chattooga River and others) - 800-232-7238 The Sand Bar - Royston, GA 706-245-5397 Notes. Two bath houses serve the campground area and a dump station is located near the entrance of the park. Along the Appalachian hiking trails surrounding Lake Jocassee you can find rare flora, including the Oconee Bell. Directions. Pets are allowed in most other outdoor areas provided they are kept under physical restraint or on a leash not longer than six feet. Copyright 2021, South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism. Late spring to mid-fall, 7am-9pm, daily; late fall to mid-spring 7am-6pm, daily. Use #SCStateParks and your content could be featured here! As one of the southeast's largest and most popular recreation lakes, it is located on the Savannah River seven miles below the point at which the Tugaloo and Seneca Rivers join to form the Savannah. Camping is located on a 15 acre peninsula offering 86 campsites with water and electricity on each site with 41 sites waterfront. The mountain spring-fed Lake Jocassee encompassed by the Jocassee Gorges, waterfalls accessible only by boat and some of the best South Carolina trout fishing are all part of the allure of Devils Fork State Park. Beginning January 1, 2020, pets will be allowed in villas 1-5. The park features 26 waterfalls, the northern boundary of Lake Jocassee and a portion of the 70-mile Foothills Trail. This park located in the Blue Ridge Escarpment spans over 8,000 acres of temperate rainforest and hosts extraordinary biodiversity.