Jocassee Gorges

Jocassee Gorges is a public state park in South Carolina near Salem. Spanning 43,500 acres and established in 1997, this park offers a peaceful retreat into nature for visitors of all ages.

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Location & Getting There

Jocassee Gorges is located near Salem, South Carolina. The park’s coordinates are 35.0969, -82.9522.

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Jocassee Gorges is one of many outstanding state parks in South Carolina. Discover more parks in our Best State Parks in South Carolina guide, or use our Park Finder to search by activity, location, or features.

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