- Up to 12 People per boat
- 3-6 Hours
- All Ages
Immerse yourself in the tranquility of pristine waters, lush landscapes, and serene surroundings. Book your bespoke tour now and create cherished memories in every cool breeze and warm sunbeam.
Quick Details
Cool Season: Tue, Thur & Sat | 11:00am – 2:00pm Sunday (2:00 PM – 5:00 PM)
Warm Season: Tue, Wed, Thur, Sat & Sun | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM | Sunday afternoon tours are 3 hours (2:30 PM-5:30 PM).
Explore Jocassee Lake Tours & See the Fabulous Waterfalls in Salem, SC!
Join Jocassee Lake Tours to explore the wilderness wonder of America’s most beautiful lake. Visit the many waterfalls that can only be seen by boat, and if it’s summer, you can even swim in them! Enjoy fall’s color explosion, winters’ solitude and abundant waterfalls, and spring’s rebirth of nature. Come and see why National Geographic declared Lake Jocassee and the Jocassee Gorges one of the world’s 50 last great places!
COOL SEASON TOURS
Every tour of Lake Jocassee is uniquely special. We just never know what we’re going to see! It could be Oconee Bells blooming, or a bald eagle soaring overhead, or a white-tailed deer swimming across the lake. Some things, though, we can count on. WATERFALLS! Lake Jocassee has waterfalls galore. Enjoy fall’s color explosion, winter’s solitude and abundant waterbirds (starring the ethereal loon), and spring’s rebirth of nature. You’ll never know what to expect, and you’ll never be disappointed.
WARM SEASON TOURS
Join Jocassee Lake Tours to explore the wilderness wonder of America’s most beautiful lake. Visit the many waterfalls that can only be seen by boat, and if it’s summer, you can even swim in them! Enjoy fall’s color explosion, winter’s solitude and abundant waterfowl, and spring’s rebirth of nature. Come see why National Geographic declared Lake Jocassee and the Jocassee Gorges One of the World’s 50 Last Great Places!
Please let us know if you are bringing your pet, must be 20lbs or less. No exceptions. One pet per booking.
-
- Life Jackets (but if your child has a favorite, bring it along!)
- Extra lap blankets provided
-
- Small personal cooler of what ever food or drinks you would like
- Rain jacket or windbreaker
- Sunglasses, hat, gloves, scarves, etc…
- Lap blanket
- Camera, binoculars
-
- Appropriate gratuities for your guide are greatly appreciated
- We allow plenty of time for picture taking
- Restroom facilities are available at the ranger station. There are no restroom facilities aboard our pontoons. We do offer “nature breaks” during the tour, upon request.
- Jocassee Lake Tours reserves the right to CANCEL if less than 6 people are booked, or in case of inclement weather.
- PLEASE LET US KNOW IF YOU ARE BRINGING YOUR PET/DOG, MUST BE 2OLBS OR LESS. NO EXCEPTIONS. ONE PET/DOG PER BOOKING
-
- Comfortable shoes
- October – April: please dress in warm layers with heavy jackets in Winter.
-
- Life jackets (if your child has a favorite, bring it along!)
- Naturalist guide
-
- Small cooler of whatever food or drinks you would like (Adult beverages are allowed)
- Hat, rain jacket or windbreaker
- Sun Glasses
- Environmentally-friendly sunscreen
- Identification
- Towels in summer
- Camera, binoculars
-
- We allow plenty of time for picture taking
- We offer multiple swim stops during warm season
- Restroom facilities are available at the Day Use picnic area and at the Ranger Station. There are no restroom facilities aboard our pontoons. We do offer “nature breaks” during the tour, upon request.
- Please let us know if your are bringing a pet – 20lbs and under only – One per booking
- Jocassee Lake Tours reserves the right to CANCEL if less than 6 people are booked, or in case of inclement weather.
-
- June – September: please wear swimsuit if you plan to swim (changing not available on board)
- Water shoes (flip flops are not water shoes)