Lake Jocassee Tours

Photo by Cindy Keese
Photo by Cindy Keese
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Photo by Daphne Singleton
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Photo by Jay Bones

Popular places to visit

Lake Jocassee, the gorgeous blue heart of the Jocassee Gorges, is actually a man-made lake. It was created when the Jocassee Dam was built in 1973. ... flooding the town. Attakulla Lodge, an old hotel, is still standing at the bottom of Lake Jocassee, under 300 feet of water. You can dive here and see a gas station and the cemetery.

Devils Fork State Park

4.5/5(23 reviews)

You can take time to visit Devils Fork State Park during your travels to Salem. Wander the lakeside or discover the area's mountain views.

Devils Fork State Park

Sandstone Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Sandstone Beach during your trip to Sunset? Wander the lakeside and parks while you're in the area.

Sandstone Beach

Devils Fork Lake Jocassee

Explore the great outdoors at Devils Fork Lake Jocassee, a lovely green space in Salem. Wander the lakeside or discover the area's waterfalls.

Devils Fork Lake Jocassee

McKinney Creek Oconee Bell Preserve

You can take time to visit McKinney Creek Oconee Bell Preserve during your travels to Salem. Wander the lakeside or discover the area's waterfalls.

McKinney Creek Oconee Bell Preserve

Chapman Bridge Oconee Bell Preserve

You can take time to visit Chapman Bridge Oconee Bell Preserve during your travels to Salem. Wander the lakeside or discover the area's waterfalls.

Chapman Bridge Oconee Bell Preserve

Keowee-Toxaway State Park

You can take time to visit Keowee-Toxaway State Park during your travels to Sunset. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the area's waterfalls.

Keowee-Toxaway State Park

Best Lodging Options Near Lake Jocassee

Brook Trout Inn
Brook Trout Inn
3.5 out of 5
19259 Rosman Hwy, Sapphire, NC
Brook Trout Inn
Hampton Inn & Suites Cashiers Sapphire Valley
Hampton Inn & Suites Cashiers Sapphire Valley
2.5 out of 5
3245 US Highway 64 E, Sapphire, NC
Hampton Inn & Suites Cashiers Sapphire Valley
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