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

Guided Kayak Tours

Jocassee Lake Tours will shuttle people and kayaks to our favorite wild and remote places around the lake, then guide a naturalist-led paddling exploration of all the waterfalls, quiet coves, remote beaches and beautiful swimming spots in the area. Learn about wildflowers, bird life, geology, and the history of Lake Jocassee while enjoying your day on the water. 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.
$75 per person plus kayak rental if needed. You are welcome to bring your kayak as well. Single kayaks are $40 and tandems are $50.

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...

*Your credit card will be charged at time the reservation is made. If you need to cancel your reservation, please see the following:

*Reservations cancelled before 72 hours will be issured an immediate refund.

*Reservations cancelled 48 hours prior to scheduled tour will be issued a gift certificate (valid for 1 year) issued via email.

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

*If the tour is cancel due to weather, and immediate refund will be issued.

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

IF JOCASSEE LAKE TOURS HAS TO CANCEL DUE TO WEATHER, WE WILL NOTIFY YOU BY TEXT & EMAIL. THE CUTOFF TIME IS 7:00 AM FOR MORNING TOURS AND 12:00 NOON FOR THE AFTERNOON TOURS. IF YOU HAVE MADE YOUR RESERVATION ON LINE, YOU MAY RESCHEDULE, OR WE WILL GIVE YOU AN IMMEDIATE REFUND.

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

NOVEMBER 1, 2019 - MAY 1, 2020

The Jocassee Gorges was recently named one of "50 of the World’s Last Great Places—Destinations of a Lifetime" in a special edition of National Geographic magazine. “National Geographic's special recognition of Jocassee Gorges is quite an honor,” said Mark Hall, Jocassee...