Reservations are available year-round at Devils Fork State Park Campground, and booking ahead is essentially required on weekends, when the park can reach capacity and entry lines back up for hours. The campground sits on the shores of Lake Jocassee in Salem, South Carolina, and splits into two distinct areas: 59 RV and tent sites with electric and water hookups arranged in drive-in loops, and roughly 25 walk-in tent sites positioned closer to the water. Roads through the RV section are narrow, and several sites sit on steep grades with limited leveling, so RV campers should check their rig dimensions before arriving.
The walk-in tent sites are the most consistently praised section of the campground. Sites like T1 and T3 sit back from the lake but back up to a rock-jumping cove with blue-green water, while the lakefront sites, including the frequently booked T13, put campers close enough to hear water on the shore from their hammocks. Each site has a picnic table and fire ring, and Julia G. notes that "each site has a bear box which are roomy and were clean." Dead limbs overhead are worth checking before setting up, and tent pads are hard gravel rather than soft ground, making hammock setups a practical alternative.
Lake Jocassee drives most of the activity here. Multiple boat ramps serve paddlers and motorized watercraft, kayak and SUP rentals are available on-site, and the clear water draws scuba divers exploring a submerged town at depth. Shore fishing produces some catches, though reviewers note that targeting trout typically requires a boat. Rachel G. describes several lake access points from the campground as being "like a private beach area." The single hiking trail is short, so most campers orient their days around the water.
Facilities include flush toilets, hot showers, a laundry area, and a dump station. Cell service is limited. The park store carries basic provisions, but the nearest town is roughly 15 minutes out, so stocking up before arrival makes sense. Wildlife is active, particularly raccoons and black bears, and food storage in the provided bear boxes is not optional. Basecamp Jocassee and Keowee-Toxaway State Park are nearby alternatives worth considering if Devils Fork is fully booked.
Campers who bring a boat or at least a kayak will get the most out of a stay here.
Description
Camping at Devils Fork
Stay a few nights and stumble upon an adventure at Devils Fork. RV and Tent Campgrounds are located near the Lake Jocassee shore, while across the lake, a unique boat-in-only campground is located at the base of Musterground Mountain.
Visiting in the spring? Don't miss the opportunity to spot the rare Oconee Bell wildflower. This rare wildflower can be found along the Oconee Bell Nature Trail that follows a charming creek through a patch of woodland forest.
Also: available at Devils Fork: Villas | Day-Use Facilities
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsDevils Fork State Park Campground is located in South Carolina near Tamassee
Directions
From I-85 at the GA line: Take exit 1 to Hwy 11 for approximately 40 miles, turn left on Jocassee Lake Rd, and travel 3 mi. From I-85 at the NC line: Travel south to Hwy 11 exit at Gaffney and proceed on Hwy 11 for approximately 90 miles, turn right on Jocassee Lake Rd and travel 3 miles. From I-26: Take exit 5 onto Hwy 11 to Campobello. Travel for approximately 60 mi. Turn right on Lake Jocassee Road, and travel 3 mi.
Address
161 Holcombe CIR
Salem, SC 29676
Coordinates
34.952215 N
82.94621479999999 W
Connectivity
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- AT&TNo CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 12/11/25
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GGood CoverageVerified by 10 usersLast on 8/5/26
- VerizonLTEGood CoverageVerified by 11 usersLast on 8/5/26
- AT&TNo CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 12/11/25
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Cabins
Features
For Campers
- Market
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- WiFi
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- Big Rig Friendly











































































