Tours

Join Jocassee Lake Tours to explore the wilderness wonder of this beautiful lake. Swim in waterfalls that are only seen by boat! Enjoy fall’s color explosion, winter’s solitude, and spring’s rebirth of nature.  National Geographic declared the Jocassee Gorges one of the World’s 50 Last Great Places!

Let Jocassee Lake Tour’s naturalist guides introduce your family and friends to the wild wonders of America’s most beautiful lake.

Experience the tranquility and beauty of Lake Jocassee with our guided kayak tours. Book your adventure today and discover Jocassee a whole new way in our kayak tours!

Section-hike the Foothills Trail with experienced naturalist guides who have a passion for leading adventurers through the Jocassee Gorges. Hike leaders are first aid and CPR certified and carry global satellite communicators for your safety.  Five hike options cover distances between 5 miles and 8.6 miles!

Paddle along Lake Jocassee’s scenic shoreline at your own pace, solo or tandem. We highly recommend exploring the Devils Fork arm towards Howard Creek along Lake Jocassee’s western shore. Waterfalls and places to swim are along the way. Book your kayak rental today!

Whether you’re after Jocassee’s famous lunker brown and rainbow trout, its record largemouth and smallmouth bass, or want to wet your line chasing wild trout in the lower reaches of Lake Jocassee’s beautiful streams—which are only accessible by boat—Zach’s your man!

We can organize a private tour around your special day or event, including photography, hiking, bird-watching, garden clubs, and wedding parties. A private Clubs Tour allows all guests to pay their own way. Join Jocassee Lake Tours to explore the wilderness wonder of America’s most beautiful lake!

We know this place. It’s that simple. We will not only get you to where you want to go, but we will also gladly help you plan your excursion.

The Full Moon Rising Tour is a relaxing end-of-day excursion to watch the sun go down over the mountains and the full moon rise over Jocassee Dam. The shifting colors of light on the water is a wonder to behold. Join us, and experience this for yourself!

Experience an unforgettable evening with Jocassee Lake Tours. Relax with serene waters, breathtaking sunset views, and the capable guidance of our experienced naturalist guides.

Join Jocassee Lake Tours to unwind at the end of the day. We don’t go very far and we don’t go very fast (though there is always a waterfall or two to see) on this most relaxing late day excursion. Watching the color change over the mountains and across the water is nothing short of magical! Join us!

The short time frame of this special offering is tailored for our Assisted Living friends.

Kids (of all ages!) love to explore the wonders of nature together, especially when discovering new things! Family members (of all ages!) will bond over exploring a ‘cave,’ searching for salamanders, or getting a waterfall ‘massage.’ Book your family adventure at Jocassee Adventure Camp today!