Devils Fork State Park Boat In Camping

If you aren’t comfortable driving a boat “in traffic” go slow and be careful. Also my favorite time of year to camp at Lake Jocassee is late summer/early fall. I have also gone in late spring as well as in the middle of the summer – early July. Last question, when you went to Laurel Creek Falls, could you see where the Foothills Trail meets the lake? Part of our group will be hiking down and will need to meet the boats somewhere near the falls.

Like Site 7, there looks to be two spots to head down to the water with actual steps in places. There are large rocks in the water by the shoreline here so be careful. You’re also relatively close to Site 9. Overall recommended, but not a favorite. It’s far away from the others and is very private.

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The campground and East Devil’s Lake are just two of the six lakeside parks and access points. I’m unfortunately not aware of a depth finder map. The shoreline is quite rocky, but just 10 feet off the shore you could be over 30 feet deep.

With the mountains of South Carolina in the background, this lake provides camping enthusiasts with plenty to do. Hiking, kayaking, and fishing are all popular activities for people who visit Devil’s Fork State Park. If you are looking for an adventure this summer, this article has everything you need to know about camping on Lake Jocassee.

Still though, I’d recommend this site. Unfortunately I’ve been unable to explore Site 3 yet. It doesn’t seem to have any real water access however. The best beach to it might be the one for 2, but there wasn’t any real trail down to it that wasn’t right by Site 2’s tent pad.

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We camped again late last summer at Site 13 with our ski boat. The beach at the back of the cove , has a sandy bottom. And there’s even another very small cove 50 yards to the left .

Due to only ten parking spots, you will have to go in the opposite direction of the park. There are two hiking trails at Devils Fork State Park. It is located in Salem, SC, on the banks of Lake Jocassee. It is the only public access point to Lake Jocassee. The park was built in cooperation with Duke Energy in 1991.

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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. Devils Fork State Park has drinking water, flush toilets, hot showers and laundry facilities. There’s also a visitor center, camp store, playground and ranger station. You can purchase wood, ice, food and supplies at the camp store. A boat ramp and boat rentals are available.

These will be designated as our pet friendly villas. Pets are allowed in most other outdoor areas provided they are kept under physical restraint or on a leash not longer than six feet. Pets are not allowed in the villas or villa area prior to January 1, 2020. Villa reservations require a minimum stay of two nights, with some locations and dates requiring longer stays. Devils Fork also offersCampingandDay-Use Facilityreservations.

The video below also gives an overview of each site. The video is quite lengthy, so feel free to skip around to the sites you’re interested in. Also since I put this video together over several different trips, so it’s not perfect but I wanted to get this out there sooner rather than later. Whatever your technique…please, please, please don’t just poop by the campsite and leave your toilet paper strewn about. If you use toilet paper, pack it out with you!! It’s your toilet paper, do you think other campers will want to see your waste and toilet paper from their campsite?

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Some have a place to park your boat or canoe, and some have no water access. You can reserve any of the campsites or villas via the South Carolina State Parks website. Campsite reservations require a minimum 2-night stay. In addition to all this, playgrounds are also available at the Devil’s fork state park.

All vehicles entering the park must display a valid pass. Visitors not registered for an overnight stay are required to pay the park admission. Parking on unoccupied campsites is prohibited.

Pets may be allowed in a limited number of villas that are specifically designated as “Pet Friendly” for an additional charge. Pets will not be allowed in any other villas. Pets are allowed in most other outdoor areas provided they are kept on a leash no longer than 6 feet or crated. Pets cannot be left unattended in a vehicle. Using this view, you can select more than one cabin, as well as multiple check-in and check-out dates, on the same reservation. This allows you to assemble a longer reservation from more than one cabin – helpful during the busy season.

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It is about a 2-mile paddle across the lake (and the current varies!) so be prepared to get a nice moderate workout in. Of course, motor boats are also welcome. While none of the campsites have a lake view, a wide trail leads to a fishing dock. Devil’s Lake State Recreation Area consists of two parks on opposite sides of Devils Lake. On the west shore is the campground, located just minutes from downtown Lincoln City and a short walk to the beach. East Devil’s Lake State Park is a day-use park with a boat launch located a short drive around the southern end of the lake.

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For more information contactCheraw State Park directly. We integrate with the National Weather Service to provide valuable fire advisories to Hosts and Hipcampers. Real-time Red Flag Warnings and Fire Weather Watch Warnings help keep our community safe. You can view your reservation history at any time based on your verified email address.

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There are also two well-kept comfort stations nearby with showers, but for our stay, this was not necessary. Deluxe tent sites offer electrical hookups, water, and are closer to the comfort stations. If adventure is your middle name, consider setting up camp in the new Double Springs boat-in camping area. Accessible only by boat, the area’s 12 primitive campsites include fire rings and grill pits only; there’s no electricity and no water. Relocated from the original boat-in camping area, this one is a more scenic spot and features a composting toilet.

This included changing the layout and location of every campsite. If you visited in the past, the numbers of the campsites have changed. At the campsite close to the water next to ours, the group of about 10 people made their bathroom like 10 feet from their campsite. Waste and toilet paper was strewn about everywhere after they left.