Jocassee Lake Tours

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THE ONLY NATURALIST-LED TOURS OF LAKE JOCASSEE AND THE JOCASSEE GORGES. THE DIFFERENCE IS KNOWLEDGE, LOVE OF PLACE, PASSION.

Every tour of Lake Jocassee is uniquely special. We just never know what we're going to see! It could be Oconee Bells blooming, or a bald eagle soaring overhead, or multitudes of butterflies puddling on a rock. Some things, though, we can count on. WATERFALLS! Lake Jocassee has waterfalls we can swim under. Do you favor wild mountain rivers? Pristine wilderness rivers flow into and provide the cold, pure waters of Lake Jocassee. Enjoy fall’s color explosion, winter’s solitude and abundant waterfowl (starring the ethereal loon), and spring's rebirth of nature. And of course, summer is for swimming and playing in the waterfalls! You never know what to expect, and you’ll never be disappointed.

OUR TOURS INCLUDE:

Life jackets (if your child has a favorite, bring it along!)

Bottled water JLT will be serving hot beverages on cold days

Extra lap blankets provided

WHAT SHOULD I BRING?

Small cooler of whatever food or drinks you would like

Rain jacket or windbreaker

Sunglasses, hat, gloves, scarves, etc.

Lap blanket

Identification

Camera, binoculars

WHAT SHOULD I WEAR ON THE TOUR?

Comfortable shoes

October - April: please dress in warm layers with windbreaker jackets in winter

WHAT IS THE COST?

$55 for adults $50 for kids 4-15

Free for kids 3 and under

+ DFSP parking fee

WHAT IS THE SCHEDULE?

Tuesday through Sunday - Time: 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

Sunday afternoon tours - Time: 2:00 - 5:00 pm

IS THERE A CALENDAR FOR TOURS?

Please click on a tour for calendar and more information.

CAN I SCHEDULE A PRIVATE TOUR FOR MY FAMILY OR GROUP?

Yes! Private tours for up to 12 are available to book online. If you are booking a larger group, please call our office at 864-280-5501. We will be happy to assist you.

WHERE SHOULD I PARK?

Click here to view our parking schedule.

WHAT ELSE SHOULD i KNOW?

There are no restroom facilites onboard the pontoon boats. Restrooms are available at Devils Fork State Park. We also offer onshore "nature breaks" upon request..

NEED TO CANCEL? REVIEW OUR CANCELLATION/REBOOKING POLICY BELOW.

If you are BOOKING online, your credit card will be charged at time the reservation is made. Our policy includes:

Cancellations 72 hours + prior will be issued an immediate refund.
Cancellations 48 to 72 hours prior will be issued a gift certificate (valid for 1 year) for the full amount of the tour.
Cancellations 24 to 48 hours prior will be charged 1/2 the price of the tour, but issued a gift certificate (valid for 1 year) for the other half.
Reservations cancelled 24 hours or less will be charged in full.
If the tour is cancelled due to inclement weather, a refund or gift certificate will be issued. Please let us know your preference.
Jocassee Lake Tours reserves the right to CANCEL if less than 6 people are booked, or in the case of inclement weather.

IF JOCASSEE LAKE TOURS HAS TO CANCEL DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER, WE WILL NOTIFY YOU BY TEXT & EMAIL BY 7:00 AM FOR MORNING TOURS AND 12:00 NOON FOR THE AFTERNOON TOURS. WE WILL CONTACT YOU TO RESCHEDULE, OR ISSUE A REFUND.