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Outdoor Activities

Waterfall Tours on Lake Jocassee

The sights at Lake Jocassee are legendary. Lake Jocassee is the area's premier lake. Its sights, wildlife and clarity are second to none. Sighseeing is one of the most popular aspects of Lake Jocassee, with its many spectacular waterfalls and the best Fall foliage to be found in the Southeast. Wildlife sightings include Bald Eagles, Peregrine Falcons, Deer, Black Bear, Wildcats and others. Lake Jocassee also holds state records for Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout and Small Mouth Bass. Known for its clarity, Lake Jocassee is the area's premier freshwater scuba diving location.

Guided Lake Waterfall Tours:
     

4 hours - $325 per boat (up to 10 people); full catering available upon request.  For larger groups, please call the store for more info on charters and catering.

Now taking reservations for our Fall Foliage/Waterfall Tours!  Don't miss this breathtaking experience! 

 
Hiking:
      The Foothills Trail has 3 access points on Lake Jocassee that are only accessible by boat.  JOC can drop off and/or pick you up.  We will soon be offering hiking tour guides for 4 hour and 8 hour hikes.
 

Shuttle Services

Let JOC take you to the best hiking spots around. We will arrange a boat drop and pick-up at 3 Foothills trail points; Horsepasture, Cane Break or Laurel Fork.

Hiking Shuttles:
     $200 - Hiking shuttle to Foothills Trail access points (per boat)

 Kayak Shuttles:
     $200 - Kayak shuttle to Jocassee Gorges wilderness (per boat)

 

Scuba

In parternship with The Scuba Shop in Spartanburg, JOC offers basic scuba gear for purchase or rent. Our scuba shop is open from May - September.

  • Equipment rentals: air tanks, regulators, weight belts, wet suits
  • Air tank refills - $10.00

The Scuba Shop in Spartanburg is the oldest and largest scuba dive shop in the upstate. In addition to selling and renting equipment at the Jocassee Outdoor Center, they also offer chartered dive trips on Lake Jocassee. for more information, contact The Scuba Shop at www.scubashopsc.com or call them at 864-585-5694. 

 

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