Lake Jocassee

AKA: Jocassee Reservoir

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Amenities
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Boat Rentals
Boat Launch Ramps
Campgrounds & RV Parks
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Lake Jocassee, SC

About Lake Jocassee

The picturesque setting of Jocassee Reservoir awaits your visit for a day on the water. This scenic, 7,500-acre reservoir is located on the northwest border of the state with NC, at Jocassee, SC. Boating is the ideal way to enjoy the 75 miles of rocky shoreline. There are three public boat launch ramps for launching boats. Kayaks, canoes, pontoons and ski boats are available for rent at nearby Jocassee Outdoor Center, an off-the-water marina, which serves Lake Jocassee and Lake Keowee. One of the few trout lakes in SC, Lake Jocassee offers both cold-water and warm-water fish species.

Amenities

Marina: YES (Off-water)
Boat Rental: YES
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: YES
RV Hookups: YES
Lodging: YES
Convenience Store: NEARBY
Bait & Tackle: NEARBY
Restaurant: NO

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Boat Rentals

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Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings

Devil's Fork Road Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southwest section of the lake, off Devil's Fork Road, this is a three-lane, concrete ramp with paved parking.

Lake Jocassee Devils Point #1 Boat Ramp
Located in the southwest section of the lake, off Lake Jocassee Road, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

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Campgrounds & RV Parks Nearby

Devils Fork State Park Campground - 864 944-2639

Jocassee RV Park - 864 380-5367

Under The Oaks RV Park Campground - 864 710-1407

Fish Species Present

The lake supports populations of largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, spotted bass, redeye bass, channel catfish, flathead catfish, black crappie, white crappie, rainbow trout, brown trout, bluegill, pumpkinseed sunfish, redbreast sunfish, redear sunfish, warmouth, white bass, yellow perch, hybrid striped bass and chain pickerel at Lake Jocassee in South Carolina.