Devils Fork State Park, Recreational state park in Salem, South Carolina.
Devils Fork State Park is a recreational area in northwestern South Carolina covering hundreds of acres, serving as the main public access point to Lake Jocassee. The park offers lakeside accommodations, campsites for tents and recreational vehicles, and multiple boat launch areas for water activities.
The park was established in 1990 after a dam flooded the valley below. Remains of earlier settlements now rest underwater, marking communities that were displaced by the creation of the reservoir.
The Oconee Bell Nature Trail displays most of the native Oconee Bell flowers found anywhere, which bloom in early spring. These rare plants make the forest a special place for nature lovers.
The park is open year-round with various lodging options and boat launch areas for different water activities. Visitors should prepare for changing weather and choose their visit season based on what they want to do.
The lake water is so clear that divers can see old structures and rock formations resting on the bottom far below the surface. This visibility makes the lake an unusual destination for underwater exploration.
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