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Jocassee in the region of South Carolina is a town located in United States - some 424 mi or ( 682 km ) South-West of Washington , the country's capital .
Local time in Jocassee is now 03:26 PM (Sunday) . The local timezone is named " America/New York " with a UTC offset of -4 hours. Depending on your flexibility, these larger cities might be interesting for you: Athens, Gainesville, Lawrenceville, Louisville, and Asheville. When in this area, you might want to check out Athens . We found some clip posted online . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Are you looking for some initial hints on what might be interesting in Jocassee ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Waterfall at Lake Jocassee South Carolina
Walking under a waterfall nearby Maplecrest at Lake Jocassee is an amazing experience. Wrights Creek Falls is a fantastic and magical place. Visitors can walk behind a cascading wall of water, swim in ..
Waterfall - Lake Jocassee - South Carolina
Hidden Waterfall discovered at Lake Jocassee SC - June 2009 ..
Jocassee Rock Jump
Lake Jocassee, South Carolina - July 2011 Rock jumping and cliff jumping footage from a recent trip to Jocassee. ..
Lake Keowee Lake Jocassee Rental Cabins on Highway 11 MIke Roach Lake Keowee Real Estate Expert
Call Rick Miller for more details 864-945-0370. A couple of great small cabins within a couple of miles of access to Lake Keowee and Jocassee just off of Highway 11 in Northern Oconee County. Watch as ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Whitewater River (Keowee River)
The Whitewater River is a 14.6-mile-long river that flows south from headwaters in Transylvania County, North Carolina, over Upper Whitewater Falls and Lower Whitewater Falls before crossing into South Carolina and entering Lake Jocassee, the reservoir behind Lake Jocassee Dam. In Lake Jocassee the Whitewater River is joined by the Toxaway River to form the Keowee River. The confluence is submerged beneath the waters of Lake Jocassee.
Located at 34.98 -82.93 (Lat./Long.); Less than 1 km away
Toxaway River
The Toxaway River is a 21.4-mile-long waterway that flows south from headwaters in Transylvania County, North Carolina, into Lake Toxaway and over Toxaway Falls, after which it crosses into South Carolina and enters Lake Jocassee, the reservoir behind Lake Jocassee Dam. In Lake Jocassee the Toxaway River is joined by the Whitewater River to form the Keowee River. The confluence is submerged beneath the waters of Lake Jocassee.
Located at 34.98 -82.93 (Lat./Long.); Less than 1 km away
Lake Jocassee
Lake Jocassee is a 7,500-acre, 300-foot deep reservoir located in northwest South Carolina created by the state in partnership with Duke Power in 1973. The lake is commonly known for the clean and cold Appalachian mountain rivers that feed the lake to keep its waters cool and clear year-round. The Jocassee Dam, which forms the lake, is 385 feet high and 1,750 feet long. The lake is home to Devils Fork State Park.
Located at 34.96 -82.92 (Lat./Long.); Less than 2 km away
Horsepasture River
The Horsepasture River is an 18.1-mile-long National Wild and Scenic river in the U.S. states of North Carolina and South Carolina. The river rises in Jackson County, North Carolina, and flows through the Jocassee Gorges area and ends at Lake Jocassee in South Carolina. Some of the land over which the river flows is part of the Pisgah National Forest, making it accessible to the public.
Located at 35.03 -82.92 (Lat./Long.); Less than 7 km away
Salem, South Carolina
Salem is a town in Oconee County, South Carolina, United States. The population was 135 at the 2010 United States Census.
Located at 34.89 -82.97 (Lat./Long.); Less than 10 km away
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