One Of The South Carolina’s Most Remote Parks, Devil’s Fork State Park Features Waterfalls That Are Only Accessible By Boat
When most people think of South Carolina they picture sandy beaches and palmettos. Yet, in the heart of South Carolina lies a gorgeous state park full of mountain views, crystal clear lake waters, and majestic waterfalls. The remote Devil’s Fork State Park has hidden treasures that visitors can only access by boat. Once you visit Devil’s Fork, you’ll forget all about about the coastal towns and ocean views.
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Devil's Fork State Park is one of the most beautiful and unique parks in South Carolina. Surrounded by the Blue Ridge Mountains, the park is home to the 7,565-acre Lake Jocassee. This isolated park highlights the diverse beauty of natural South Carolina.
Boating is one of the most popular activities at the park. Guests can rent pontoon boats, canoes, kayaks, and even jet skis! If you're wanting to explore all the park has to offer, a boat will be essential.
All around the lake are gorgeous waterfalls. The falls are created by mountain streams finding their way into the lake waters. Seeing the waterfalls around Lake Jocassee is a true delight!
The 1.5 mile loop gets its name from the rare Oconee Bell flower that can be found along the trail in springtime. It's a relativity easy hike that can be enjoyed by people of all skill levels.
In addition to boating and swimming, scuba diving is a popular activity at Devil's Fork State Park. The crystal clear waters provide excellent visibility!
Cabin, RV, and tent camping is also available at Devil's Fork. If you're looking to truly get away from it all, reserve a camping site that requires you to access it by boat.
Devil's Fork State Park should be on the bucket list of all Palmetto State residents. After visiting Devil's Fork, you'll think twice about booking a beach trip.
Admission into the park is $8 for adults, $5 for seniors who are also residents of South Carolina, and $6 for children aged 6 to 15. Admission for children aged 5 or younger is free. The park office is open from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. daily. For up-to-date camping rates and reservations, visit the South Carolina State Park website.
Have you been to Devil’s Fork State Park? Did you stay at the remote campground that you can only access by boat? Did you visit the remote waterfalls? Tell us all about it in the comments below.
Liz is a Missouri native with a B.A. in English from Mizzou and a M.A. in Non-Profit Administration from Lindenwood University. She works for a STL metro-area community college and enjoys writing, traveling, and indoor cycling. Her true passion is forcing her encyclopedic knowledge of Missouri facts on uninterested strangers from across the globe!
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