Welcome to the finest freshwater, flatwater paddling destination in the Southeast.

Guided Kayak Tours

Guided kayak tours are led by Brooks Wade, JLT co-owner and Upstate South Carolina Master Naturalist. Learn about wildflowers, bird life, geology, and the history of Lake Jocassee while enjoying your day on the water. Using our pontoon boat to pull the kayaks from one paddling destination to another, we enjoy lunch on the boat, swim a bit and do some leisurely paddling. Our kayak tours are designed to be easy on the body and nourishing to the spirit. Tour time is from 10 to 4. Paddle time is about 3 hours. JLT offers the finest in rental kayaks , or bring your own! ! See your JLT kayak choices here: Kayak Rental page.
$55 per person, plus kayak rental, if needed. Minimum $450 for private kayak tours.

Upper Lake Tours

Join us to explore the wonders of the upper lake region of Lake Jocassee, including Mill Creek Falls, the federally designed Wild and Scenic Horsepasture River, Bearcamp Creek and spectacular Laurel Fork Falls.

Lower Lake Tours

Join us to explore the awesome beauty of the lower lake region of Lake Jocassee, including Lower Whitewater Falls, the breathtaking wilderness of the Thompson River, and Wright Creek Falls, the falls you can paddle behind and swim in!

Lake Jocassee is a 9,000-acre, 385-foot deep reservoir located in northwest South Carolina. It was created by Duke Power in 1973 for the purpose of generating hydroelectric power. The lake is commonly known for the clean and cold Appalachian mountain rivers that feed the lake, keeping its waters cool and water vis...

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*Credit card information is needed to finalize your reservations. Your credit card will not be charged untiltour time.

*Reservations may be cancelled or rescheduled up to 72 hours prior to scheduled tour with no penalty.

*Reservations cancelled 72 hours to 24 hours prior to scheduled tour will be charged in full and a gift certificate (valid for 1 year) issued via email. OR a cancellation fee of $25 per person will be charged with no gift certificate issued.

*Reservations cancelled within 24 hours prior to scheduled tour will be charged in full.

*Jocassee Lake Tours reserves the right to CANCEL if less than 6 people are booked, or in case of inclement weather.

Service Provided By: Jocassee Lake Tours: 864-280-5501 info@jocasseelaketours.com.

All tours depart from main boat ramp at Devils Fork State Park, Salem SC