Devils Fork State Park

March 11, 2022

Location, location, location!

Located in Salem, SC on the banks of Lake Jocassee, Devils Fork State Park is the only place where the public can access the lake.

The park was built in cooperation with Duke Energy in 1991. Duke Energy and the Department of Natural Resources manage the 7,500-acre reservoir Lake Jocassee. The 640 acres inside Devils Fork State Park are managed by South Carolina’s Department of Parks Recreation & Tourism.

Park Admission

The following rates are per person for entry into Devils Fork State Park:

Adults $8
Seniors $5 (age 65 & older)
Children $4 (ages 6-15)
Under 5 free
Everyone gets in free on Tuesdays!

Insider Tips:

There are a limited number of reservable parking spaces that will guarantee you a parking spot upon arrival, reserve online or call the park (866) 345-7275. Reservations for parking must be booked at least 2 days in advance.
The South Carolina State Library system has provided a supply of SC State Park Passports for patrons to borrow from any branch of the library system.
Weekends during the summer the park fills up and cars are turned away.
Arrive Early!
Plan your visit Monday – Friday to beat the crowds.

Park Perks

There’s plenty to enjoy all day long at this wonderful state park!

Swimming beach
Fish for trout or smallmouth bass (valid SC fishing license required)
2 picnic shelters for group gatherings (reserve online)
2 playgrounds (one in picnic day-use area; the other near villas for overnight guest use)
4 boat ramps
Several waterfalls only accessible by boat (park office has info and lake maps)
Canoe/kayak/paddle board rentals provided by Eclectic Sun
Hiking trail
Geocaching locations
Scuba diving
Birding opportunities
20 rental villas
2 campgrounds
Park store