Devil's Fork State Park July 22, 2015

Work went by quickly knowing we had a little road trip planned for when I was done.  After lunch, we took a ride to Salem, SC, about 40 miles from here, to see Lake Jocassee Gorges at Devils Fork State Park. The park has picnicking, tent and RV camping, villas, and a small beach, but was not as impressive as other state parks.  Its strong suit is that it is the only public access to the lake.  The "gorges" and waterfalls are accessible only by boats or hiking trails. Lake Jocassee encompasses 7500 acres, and has clear water, making it one of the world's best fresh water scuba diving havens.  The lake is fed by 4 mountain streams and several waterfalls. One fella told Bob that storms can form almost without warning and can be very dangerous when in a boat on the lake.  Although the lake and mountains were beautiful, we were disappointed that we couldn't see more.

 

Part of the lake's swimming area in the park

 

Some paddle-boarders coming in to shore.

They are probably trying to beat the storm that's forming.

Unfortunately, we didn't beat it on the way home.