Poe Creek State Forest

Popular places to visit

Lake Jocassee, the gorgeous blue heart of the Jocassee Gorges, is actually a man-made lake. It was created when the Jocassee Dam was built in 1973. ... flooding the town. Attakulla Lodge, an old hotel, is still standing at the bottom of Lake Jocassee, under 300 feet of water. You can dive here and see a gas station and the cemetery.

Devils Fork State Park

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You can take time to visit Devils Fork State Park during your travels to Salem. Wander the lakeside or discover the area's mountain views.

Devils Fork State Park

Long Shoals Recreation Area

Explore the great outdoors at Long Shoals Recreation Area, a lovely green space in Sunset. Wander the lakeside and parks while you're in the area.

Long Shoals Recreation Area

Keowee-Toxaway State Park

You can take time to visit Keowee-Toxaway State Park during your travels to Sunset. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the area's waterfalls.

Keowee-Toxaway State Park

Nine Times Preserve

You can take time to visit Nine Times Preserve during your travels to Pickens. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.

Nine Times Preserve

Sandstone Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Sandstone Beach during your trip to Sunset? Wander the lakeside and parks while you're in the area.

Sandstone Beach

Chapman Bridge Oconee Bell Preserve

You can take time to visit Chapman Bridge Oconee Bell Preserve during your travels to Salem. Wander the lakeside or discover the area's waterfalls.

Chapman Bridge Oconee Bell Preserve

Best Lodging Options Near Poe Creek State Forest

BEAUTIFUL Newly Built Retreat w/Private Marina Boat Slip at Upper Lake Keowee!!!
BEAUTIFUL Newly Built Retreat w/Private Marina Boat Slip at Upper Lake Keowee!!!
Sunset
BEAUTIFUL Newly Built Retreat w/Private Marina Boat Slip at Upper Lake Keowee!!!
Cedar Creek Oasis in Sunset, SC
Cedar Creek Oasis in Sunset, SC
Sunset
Cedar Creek Oasis in Sunset, SC
Exquisite Turtlehead Retreat
Exquisite Turtlehead Retreat
Salem
Exquisite Turtlehead Retreat
Cottage at Turtlehead
Cottage at Turtlehead
2 out of 5
Salem
Cottage at Turtlehead
Deer Laurel at Turtlehead
Deer Laurel at Turtlehead
Salem
Deer Laurel at Turtlehead
Waterfront Lake Keowee Chalet
Waterfront Lake Keowee Chalet
Six Mile
Waterfront Lake Keowee Chalet
North Keowee Family Lake House on Private Cove With Dock / 5 MIN FROM JOCASSEE
North Keowee Family Lake House on Private Cove With Dock / 5 MIN FROM JOCASSEE
Salem
North Keowee Family Lake House on Private Cove With Dock / 5 MIN FROM JOCASSEE
Amazing Lake Keowee Home! Private Dock, Fire Pit, and Bunk House by the water!
Amazing Lake Keowee Home! Private Dock, Fire Pit, and Bunk House by the water!
Salem
Amazing Lake Keowee Home! Private Dock, Fire Pit, and Bunk House by the water!
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