Jocassee Gorges

BEGIN YOUR JOURNEY HOME BEGIN YOUR JOURNEY HOME The Jocassee Gorges, located in upstate South Carolina is an incomparable wilderness filled with spectacular waterfalls, dramatic landscapes, and diverse flora and fauna. Explore this

exceptional outdoor playground to find something for everyone to enjoy!

Experience a place of remarkable beauty where you can find an extraordinary lifestyle…a place you will love to call HOME. National Geographic named the Jocassee Gorges Region among “50 of the World’s Last Great Places – Destinations of a Lifetime”

(Copyright © 2012 National Geographic Society)

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»Jocassee Gorges’ topography and climate provides perfect conditions that support the incredible biodiversity, and supports an amazing range of flora and fauna. The steep terrain accounts for spectacular waterfalls throughout Upstate South Carolina and Western North Carolina. More than 60 rare plants, including 90% of the world’s Oconee Bells, can be found in the Jocassee Gorges.

»The lake’s 7,500 acres are fed by a 125-square mile watershed and the mountain streams of North Carolina, and has over a million acres of protected land surrounding the lake.

»Devils’ Fork State Park, located on the southern side of Lake Jocassee, is called an outdoor lover’s paradise. The clear, clean water provides for endless water activities including boating, swimming, fishing, snorkeling and scuba diving. Sassafras Mountain is nearby, and an easy hike to the top provides a magnificent panoramic view of South Carolina’s highlands. Other local hikes take you to beautiful Twin Falls, Whitewater Falls or Spoonauger Falls.

COME ALL THE WAY HOME

The magnificent pristine emerald waters of Lake Keowee and the stunning sunset views over the majestic Blue Ridge Mountains create an extraordinary setting for your new home.

TO LAKE KEOWEE

»Located at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains in upstate South Carolina, Lake Keowee is an 18,000 acre recreational hydro-power lake with over 300 miles of shoreline creating a beautiful border around the lake’s crystal clear water.

»Gorgeous homes and neighborhoods have been built along the shore of Lake Keowee, many as part of carefully developed luxury club communities. On Lake Keowee, you can find or build your dream home, and enjoy the many amenities the lake offers, from boating to fishing to water sports, sailing, swimming, kayaking, and so much more.

»Lake Keowee is surrounded by picturesque towns with boutique stores and charming cafes and restaurants, numerous waterfalls and hiking trails, and the area is a nature lover’s delight. Lake Keowee’s location also offers easy access to metropolitan cities with unlimited cultural and sports activities as well as major airports, local colleges and technical schools, large shopping and business complexes, and world-class universities offering wide-ranging degree programs.