Devils Fork State Park Campground

First time at this State Campground. Fairly easy to find and navigate within the community. Ranger staff was supper friendly. For being early July it’s in the mid to high 80’s. The humidity is low. The nights dipped down in the low 70’s. The nights are bearable; the abundance of trees drives down the summer heat. You have to walk to your tent site. It’s not that long of a trek but if you have a large entourage, or if you’re of the mindset of bring with you all the amenities from home; there will be a lot of back n forth to your vehicle. It’s quiet at night time for there being lots of people onsite. The camp sites are far enough apart and have enough trees coverage/ shading to give you some privacy. Make sure you bring a good headband light or strong flashlight with you to walk back n forth to your vehicle & bathroom at night. We brought a camp style portable potty. The bathroom is just too far for us to walk in the middle of the night especially with a 4yr old. Highly recommend campsite. The lake beach access was nice. Water was cool and refreshing. My one complaint of the beach access was; there were far too many people with carelessness leaving trash, abandoned clothes, diapers, water toys, and all sorts of debris littering the beach rocks, etc. We had a wonderful time. Highly recommend experience with the family.

We had a very pleasant time at this campground. The water and bathrooms were close and clean which was great for the kids and our dogs to get water. The lake was a short walk and absolutely stunning! Crystal clear water allowed us to look at the schools of fish swimming with us. There are plenty of small mouth bass to be claimed as well! We will definitely be back!

Overall, we enjoyed our trip to Devils Fork. The lake was beautiful, staff was friendly, sites were nice and spacious, bathrooms were mostly clean, or at least cleaned often. Had flush toilets and hot showers. SC state parks don’t allow alcohol so it was pretty quiet and no loud, drunk people. If you don’t have a boat or want to rent one, there’s not much to do. We had to drive to the playground. There’s only one trail. It was nice, but a one and done for us. Not as busy as we expected, maybe because the weather was iffy. Our campsite was designed for pop ups which was nice. Steep to get up, but flat once you got up it. Had a shortcut through the woods to the bathrooms.

Our trip to Lake Jocassee at Devil's Fork was beyond anything we had imagined. The lake was beautiful! So many fun things to explore with it being so big and all by boat. Yes, if you don't have a boat, you have to rent one. But let me just say, it was not touristy at all!! We got to see and climb up the waterfalls, jump off cliffs and swing off rope swings with very few people to have to share it with. The bathrooms were very, very well maintained and they were super cute might I add. The one thing I would say is that the tent pads were a bit on the small side and not all of them are the 12x12 that I was told when chatting with the reservations lady, but we made due. The laundering facilities were very clean as well. Our was an amazing trip, we will definitely be back!

The campsites may be a bit close, but the beauty of Lake Jocasse always makes me forget all about that. Bathrooms had been updated since our last visit. Very nice!

There are lots of waterfalls, accessible only by boat. Unfortunately, we went in late summer, and some of the falls were only trickles compared to a previous spring visit.

It's sometimes difficult to reserve a site at this campground. Will definitely visit again.

This is one of my favorite parks in the state.  We have camped at the tent sites and the boat-in sites (but we haven't been to the boat-in sites since they redid/added).  The tent sits are right on the water.  They are secluded a little from the RV sites but still close enough to the bathhouse. 

There is a first row of tent sites on the water and then a second row that is closer to the water (and front row sites) than it appears on the website.  T6 and T8 are basically on the second row and still have a great view.

We have not been lucky enough to snag a spot at the end, but T14 and T15 have beautiful views.  

There are plenty of trees for shade, hammocks, dry lines, and lights.  The kids could climb down to a rocky beach from our sites.  They walked along the shoreline and went on a few adventures.  They were very excited about the bear cave.

Gorgeous views,friendly people!

I have been to Devils Fork state park many of times and it never disappoints. The park is not overly big and has lots to do and places to enjoy.

We loved our stay. We were in campsite 3, lake view, next to bathhouse, lake trail access right next to our site. We did the Oconee Bell Trail. Cute little hike. Was well maintained. Bathrooms clean. Definitely will visit again.

Stayed here during off season so was very quiet, but can only imagine how great it would be in the peak season. The lake is absolutely beautiful and they have some lovely tent sites right on the water. We went kayaking and would definitely have swam if it was warmer! so many nice hiking trails and close to the mountains. Bathrooms are clean and have hot water. No wifi at all but that didn’t bother us :)

I loved this campground. It was very remote and beautiful. I loved the views and was happy with the campsite!

I hardly ever give a campground five stars, but for me, this one deserves five stars. It is not perfect, but which campground is? I was bouncing between four and five stars since there is no real camp store that I know of, and the tent pads are hard gravel. However, rating campgrounds is sometimes subjective. I feel, though, that this one deserves a 4.5. 

Except for the beach area, the campground at this state park is fairly clean, and the park has taken measures to make sure people are safe from COVID-19. The restrooms and showers had tile floors and were clean. The staff members that I encountered were friendly and gave me the information I needed to know. There are two tenting areas and another area for RVs and tents, which provide water and electricity. We chose to be close to the water, however, and the walk from the car to the tent sites are no more than a hundred yards or so. Our site didn’t have water, but it was close. Electricity was not a concern since we have lanterns and the evenings this time of year are not hot. I loved the different framed-in gravel levels at the site we chose. This gave us more room for our tent and for other gear. Lower down at our tent site, there was a place for us to sit and enjoy the lake. This was especially great since it was almost a full moon when we were there. 

There are several things to do, including hiking, but since I had my grandson, he enjoyed the water more. There is a large area to swim, but officially, there is no swim beach. I believe the park posts the signs for its own protection. There were well over a hundred people at the waterfront and many of them swimming or playing in the water. Kayaks and SUPs were available for rent for campers and for day visitors. 

There are several places to launch your own kayak, and there is also a boat ramp area with at least three ramps. Although the day use areas were crowded, the campground was not overly packed, especially the tent area. The RV/tent sites were a combination of pull-throughs and back-ins. Most of them were spacious enough that there were RVs and tents at the same site. I was truly impressed with the arrangement of the individual campsites, although I thought they were a little too close to each other. 

Overall, the campground at this state park is in good condition, and its proximity to Lake Jocassee scores bonus points for me. I would definitely recommend this campground.

Well maintained with space between campsites. Beautiful scenery with easy lake access

The hike in tent sites are excellent. The walk is well worth the work, ive heard the boat in sites are even better. We camped in January and it was cold enough to surprise us with snow a few nights but warm enough for t shirts in the afternoon. Bring extra gear. The fishing from shore is decent but to get the good trout and such you really need a boat. The camp store has pretty good provisions but not everything you may need. TIP: town is a ways away- stop at the Engels market on the way There is a bunch of wild life, put your food stuff in a tree. The views from a few sights are phenomenal for coffee drinking

Excellent tent camping for family. I came with my pregnant wife, my 10 month old baby, my brother and my sister in law. It was such a great experience, amazing place. Definitely worth the experience.

It sure is! A little piece of heaven.

This is a very popular destination. So, the campground was pretty loud and crowded at night until the lights out call. The lake views with the mountains in the background are perfect. Tad cool in the evenings, which would be perfect in the hot months. We learned that the other campground loop has a quick path down to the lake and playground. Will stay on that side next time. Park store was stocked well.

...each season offers a different experience. We take kayaks in Spring and Summer.

I title it Lake Jocassi because this is the main attraction here. One of the countries most beautiful lakes (personal opinion).
Plenty of room between your RV and the neighbors, clean and heated bathhouses.

Looking glass mountain is the photo.

Jocassee state park in Devils Fork is awesome for the family! Lots of water activities. The area is clean. We had an awesome stay!

We were able to reserve site 40 and it was the most beautiful site avaliable at the campground. There is a trail to the lake, where you can access water and it made us feel like we were in our private small beach. There were staff cleaning restrooms regularly, showers had great pressure! You can rent kayaks or paddle boards at the campground. We loved the experience and will definitely be back.

So much for family's to do here. We stopped by to check it out on our way to another site and wished they had a spot available. We will be booking this for another time. Water is so clear. Site is so clean.

Lake Jocassee is knows as the Caribbean of SC for good reason!  This lake is pristine - the blue-green, transparent water is gorgeous and nice and warm in September.

We are tent campers, so we skipped through the RV section and parked in the tent parking lot to go explore the sites.  We were pleased with the first 4 sites that presented themselves to us as we walked - but as we continued exploring - we realized WOW, these sites are phenomenal!!  

So a couple things to know:  You will be walking to your campsite.  If you are not thrilled with this idea, pick another park.  It is a walk - but well worth it!  The first few sites are larger than the rest - almost double sites, with more space between you and your neighbors and lots of trees for some privacy.  The lakefront sites are pretty snuggled together - but they are LAKEFRONT!  You can walk from your site - into the lake, by climbing down the rocks.  As you lay in your hammock or tent, you can hear the water lapping on the shore - it is stunning!  If you plan to arrive during daylight and get set up - you'll be fine.  The steps are marked with yellow paint - but seeing in the dark can be challenging!  

This park is very busy - and the line to get into the park can be at a standstill for hours.  We came on Sunday afternoon - and the campsites were all booked!  We were very disappointed - but the helpful ladies at the visitor center suggested another campground nearby.  The visitor center also has a very clean bathroom and everything you could have possibly forgotten at home!!  We will surely be back to this campground!

It was out first time with an RV- this place is very crowded. Plenty of bathrooms and showers nearby campsite. Staff was super nice. You can rent canoes, boats, etc right there at the picnic area. It’s hard to get to all the waterfalls so be sure you have a map- navigating on a canoe is confusing! No sewer hookup which is a negative to this place. Pretty muddy all around- no gravel to help. Good location because it’s close to gorges state park

We had a wonderful time camping at Devil's Fork State Park. Our group took up rustic tent sites T1, T3, and T5. On the map, these sites seem not ideal, as they are not on the water. However, they are more isolated, more wooded (plenty of trees for hammocking), and seemingly larger than the other tent sites. They are a short walk from the tent-camper parking area, a short walk from the two water spigots in the parking area, and a short walk from the restrooms. The bonus is that, behind sites T1 and T3, is a jumping rock into a gorgeous cove of Lake Jocassee with beautiful blue-green water. It's a great place to enjoy kayaks, rafts, and other inflatables. 

While site T13 books up quick because of its waterfront location on the point, the walk from the parking lot is no joke. 

Notes about the rustic tent sites: They have been recently renovated. Each has a picnic table and a fire ring. Only 1 vehicle is allowed to park, per site, unless you pay for the extra vehicle and park in the overflow lot. There is no electricity, and two water spigots located in the parking area. The entire camping area (25 tent sites and 59 RV sites) share 2 restrooms (which were muddy and gross while we were there). No generators are allowed in the tent area. We did have a bear visit us multiple times in one night, putting teeth puncture marks in our cooler. And if the bear don't get ya, the raccoons will!

The park was an excellent diversion for the day. On Lake Jocassee, the water is clear and relatively cool, compared to nearby lake hart well. The swimming area is not very easily accessible, and the entry to the water is very rocky. It was nice to have a roped off area boats weren’t allowed in. There are canoe and kayak rentals, and even a pump for blowing up inflatables. The grassy areas are rife with goose poop, but that’s part of the charm, I suppose. We plan to explore more next time!

Beautifully located on Lake Jocassee! Camp sites paved, wooded and nicely spaced. Bathhouses are clean. The lake is gorgeous. Boat ramp and trailer parking. Kayak rentals available.

This place is simply outstanding! The lake is amazing and it is called the Caribbean of South Carolina for a reason. Besides the excellent campgrounds and facilities we had the pleasure of renting a pontoon boat and taking it out for the day. The lake itself is clear in certain parts. It was really fun playing around the waterfall. The only thing about this park is that you have to book your stay quite a while in advance as it is a very popular place.

Definitely one of our favorite state park! Super clean, wooded, and right on the lake.

This lake was beautiful. Great views of lake and mountains. The water was warm in October. Site #27 was good. Some sites were unlevel and on a steep grade and close with minimal greenery between. The walk-in tent sites were excellent. All sites had table, fire ring, lantern hook, and a gravel tent pad in addition to paved site. Most of the sites were shaded. Bathrooms were good with a big laundry area. There weren't really any paths to bathroom so it would be difficult in the dark if you were further away. We took a waterfall boat tour which was excellent. There are several paths to get to lake from different spots in campground. Which are like a private beach area. This park/campground is very busy on weekends but Sunday night it emptied out. Bring your boat, floats, kayaks, canoes. There is not much in area outside park. There was a Dollar General store within 15 minutes. The park store was well stocked with many items. Park staff were not that friendly. There are several boat ramps in park. Divers also use this lake since the lake is clear.