The name Jocassee comes from a Cherokee legend about a maiden of that name. An Oconee tribe, the "Brown Vipers" led by Chief Attakulla, inhabited the west side of the Whitewater River, while a rival …

The land around 7,565-acre Lake Jocassee remains mostly undeveloped and the only public access point to the lake is through Devils Fork. Four mountain streams and several waterfalls feed into the …

The Jocassee Gorges Named by National Geographic as one of the “World’s Last Great Places,” this protected 50,000-acre wilderness of waterfalls, rare plants and pristine mountain landscapes remains …

Dec 18, 2024 · Located in the Jocassee Gorges near the cities of Salem and Sunset, the lake and its surrounding areas were once home to part of the Cherokee Nation. The name Jocassee means …

May 1, 2023 · Lake Jocassee is a beautiful southern lake known for its undeveloped shoreline and clean water. The lake is bordered by glorious green forests and offers refreshing outdoor pursuits …

4 days ago · Explore the beauty of Lake Jocassee. Discover tips for visiting Lake Jocassee and its stunning natural wonders.

The Jocassee Gorges represents most of the black bear habitat in the state. Good populations of white-tailed deer and wild turkeys are also found on sections of the property.

The Jocassee Valley, now mostly submerged beneath the pristine waters of Lake Jocassee in South Carolina, has a history as enchanting as the lake’s crystalline surface.

Join our naturalist guides for an exploration into the Jocassee Gorges, where four rivers tumble off the Southern Blue Ridge Escarpment, through a rugged temperate rainforest, and into beautiful Lake …

Lake Jocassee is one of the most serene and beautiful lakes in the Southeast USA. The emerald green waters and white sand beaches are unbelivable. Waterfalls cascade in magnificent splendor all along …