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Jocassee is an Adventure Paradise!

Drop anchor, disembark and explore! Active folks can scamper over huge boulders and rock outcroppings to get up close and personal with amazing landscape unique to the Jocassee Gorges region.
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Memorial Day Weekend

A nice long weekend is the perfect time to enjoy Oconee's lakes, rivers & waterfalls! We're a short drive from major southern cities so come on over!
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Delightful days

Fun ways to enjoy being outdoors with your family. No matter what you choose to do you'll make memories together!
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South Cove is Super!

A scenic setting with tons of amenities, there's so much to do at this wonderful county park!
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Destination: High Falls County Park

One of two county parks located on the shores of Lake Keowee. The park consists of 46 acres and offers a wonderful setting for camping and access to the lake.
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Budget-Friendly Family Fun

Spring break adventures & summer vacation trip ideas. These trip picks won't cost a fortune.
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Lake Jocassee on a budget

One of the area's premier destinations is a great family-friendly place that doesn't have to cost a lot.
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Oconee Bell blooms here!

We're one of only seven counties in the whole country where the delicate Oconee Bell is found growing wild. View it in bloom at Devils Fork State Park mid-March thru early April.
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loon research team on Lake Jocassee

Loon Research on Lake Jocassee

Volunteer opportunity to help scientists study the behavior of Common Loons wintering on Lake Jocassee.
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Plan a Couples Weekend of Outdoor Adventure

Travel writer, Anna Cook, has tips for planning a weekend getaway that adventure loving couples are sure to enjoy!
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Outdoors with Jocassee Lake Tours

Fresh air, the great outdoors and a glorious experience on the lake! That’s what you can expect from one of our favorite tourism partners, Jocassee Lake Tours. Meet Brooks and Kay Wade, owner-operators of Jocassee Lake Tours Brooks and Kay came to Lake Jocassee to camp out. They fell in love with the area and

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photo outside The Grill at Clemson Marina

The Grill at Clemson Marina

Casual restaurant you can access by car or boat. It's located on the shores of Lake Hartwell, which separates Oconee County from neighboring Pickens County.
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