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Posted in South Carolina Nature, On The Water April 04, 2018 by Robin Jarvis

The Mountain Lake In South Carolina That’s One Of The World’s Last Great Places

Planning your summer vacation? Or maybe thinking of getting away for a weekend? With so many stay-cation options right here in South Carolina, it can be hard to decide from among the great choices. But we’ve got just the place for you! Lake Jocassee, located within the Blue Ridge Escarpment and the world-acclaimed Jocassee Gorges, offers an outdoor adventure like no other.

In 2012, National Geographic declared the Jocassee Gorges to be "One of the World's Last Great Places."

Spend any time at all at this spring-fed mountain lake and you'll agree!

The lake is part of the Jocassee Gorges tract, which is comprised of approximately 43,500 acres that extends from the upstate of South Carolina into North Carolina.

The area is home to the second highest rainfall amounts in the U.S. The runoff from all that rain can be seen daily on the lake.

Hidden waterfalls pour down the steep mountain grades that encapsulate the lake. Most can only be discovered by way of boat access.

The high rainfall and steep terrain provide some one-of-a-kind adventures in the Palmetto State. From Devil's Fork State Park in Salem, you can launch a boat to explore all that Jocassee has to offer. Kayak and canoe rentals through an outside vendor are also available at the park.

For an adventure like no other, visit the one spot in South Carolina that National Geographic says is "a destination of a lifetime."

The best place to find public access for Lake Jocassee is at Devil’s Fork State Park. The park is located at 161 Holcombe Circle, Salem, SC 29676.

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Robin Jarvis

Robin Jarvis is a travel writer and editor for OnlyInYourState.com with a bachelor's degree in Journalism. Her love for travel has taken her to many parts of the world. She's lived in the Carolinas for nearly three decades and currently resides in Charleston. When she's not working, she loves to cook with friends and check out new adventures. General questions and FAM tours: rjarvis@onlyinyourstate.com.