Now is the time to start planning an epic, unforgettable camping trip this year and you won’t find another campground quite like the Double Springs Campground found lakeside on the beautiful and pristine Lake Jocassee in Salem. This boat-in campground on the shore of the lake is recently renovated and quite cozy for a truly rustic camping experience.
Jocassee Gorges has been dubbed by Nat Geo as one of the last great places on earth. And it’s easy to see why!
Kruck20 / iStock / Getty Images Plus Collection via Getty Images You may already be familiar with this big slice of paradise. But did you know there are only two public campgrounds with access to this huge lake? They’re both found at Devils Fork State Park!
Firstly, there’s the standard state park campground which is located adjacent to the park facilities. And then… there’s this boat-in only site, known as Double Springs, which is primitive, yet comfortable.
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Make a reservation for one of the 25 sites and then bring your own canoe or kayak, or rent one from the campground.
Google/Bartholomew Roland It’ll take about an hour or so to paddle over to Double Springs. And once you’re there you may never want to leave!
In 2020, the state renovated the boat-in campground and what you’ll find here now is 25 flat sites with tent platforms set up. Each site has a fire ring (also used as a grill pit).
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Also added in 2020? Portable toilets.
Google/Bartholomew Roland Make no mistake. Double Springs is primitive. There’s no electricity, no power, no real bathrooms or showers, and no running water. In other words: it’s secluded and perfect.
And the best part?
Google/Brittany Snyder If you’ve ever tried to get into Devils Fork State Park and found it was already sold out… your overnight stay at Double Springs gets you into the park automatically! Enjoy a day in the water on the park’s beach or paddle around and check out some nearby waterfalls.
One other thing to note: you’ll need to pack out everything you bring in. Even your garbage. There are no garbage collection procedures in place at this particular campground. So leave no trace.
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Learn more about this boat-in campground in South Carolina (Double Springs) with a visit to the official website for South Carolina State Parks.
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You may already be familiar with this big slice of paradise. But did you know there are only two public campgrounds with access to this huge lake? They’re both found at Devils Fork State Park!
digidreamgrafix / iStock / Getty Images Plus Collection via Getty Images
Google/Bartholomew Roland
It’ll take about an hour or so to paddle over to Double Springs. And once you’re there you may never want to leave!
Google/Eric White
Make no mistake. Double Springs is primitive. There’s no electricity, no power, no real bathrooms or showers, and no running water. In other words: it’s secluded and perfect.
Google/Brittany Snyder
If you’ve ever tried to get into Devils Fork State Park and found it was already sold out… your overnight stay at Double Springs gets you into the park automatically! Enjoy a day in the water on the park’s beach or paddle around and check out some nearby waterfalls.
Google/Heather Pitts
While you’re already on the lake, take a paddle directly across the lake from Double Springs Campground to pay a visit to this little known white sandstone beach!
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Address: Devils Fork State Park, 161 Holcombe Cir, Salem, SC 29676, USA
