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FISHING

• Fishing Information: A half-mile trail provides access to Lake Keowee where guests enjoy fishing for bass, bream, crappie and catfish. A valid South Carolina fishing license is required.
  
  

BOATING

• Boating and Boat Access: Boat access to Lake Keowee is five miles from the park.
  
  

THINGS TO DO

• Picnic Area and Shelters: Five picnic shelters are available for family or other group gatherings. Each shelter may be reserved for $20-25/day. The shelters accommodate 24 to 36 people, depending on the shelter reserved.
  
  If shelters are not reserved, guests may use on a first-come, first-served basis at no charge.
  
  Note:Rates listed do not include applicable tax and nonrefundable transaction fee.
  
  To make a picnic shelter reservation, call toll-free 1-866-345-PARK or make it online by clicking on Park Reservation button located at the upper right hand corner of this page.
  
  
• Picnic Shelters: Yes

EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

• Visitor Centers: The Jocassee Gorges Visitor Center houses exhibits about the region's extraordinary natural diversity, the region's importance as a scientific research destination, the history of the people who lived here in the past and features a three-dimensional topographic map of the region.
  
  Hours of operation: Daily from 11am-Noon and 4pm-5pm.
  
  

TRAILS

• Hiking Trails: The Raven Rock Hiking Trail is located behind the park office and is a little over four miles in length.
  "Raven Rock Hiking Trail (4.2 miles)"
  
  
• Nature Trails: For those who may prefer a shorter hike, the Natural Bridge Nature Trail is a 1½-mile loop located behind the park office.
  "Natural Bridge Nature Trail (1.5 miles)"
  
  
• Hiking: Yes