Lake Jocassee
This fun dive in fresh water enables our Dive Buddies to practice skills, complete Open Water Diver or Advanced Specialty certification dives. Or, just come dive for fun! Bring a grill if you like so you can toss something on the barbie!
Availability: Contact us for booking information
Lake Jocassee is a lake in Devil's Fork State Park in the Blue Ridge Mountains, in South Carolina. It is a manmade lake created by the building of a dam in 1973. Its clear mountain waters are fed by crystal clear trout springs whcih make it ideal for scuba diving. The maximum depth is over 360 feet and visibility is usually between 20 and 50 feet. In the summer, water temperatures are between 73 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit, and between 44 and 56 degrees in the winter. The water is clear and Lake Jocassee has some surprising jems hidden at the bottom.
The waters of Lake Jocassee are some of the cleanest and clearest waters in the Southeast, providing excellent visibility for all types of divers. Visibility is usually over 15 feet, and, at some depths, over 50 feet . There are many locations on Lake Jocassee that provide excellent opportunities for diving trips.
We will be diving off of the boat ramp that is used for nonmotoried vessels. Around it are multiple lines that you can follow in order to see the variety of things that Lake Jocssee has to offer- including a sunken plane wing!
Restroom s are available nearby.
Where to Meet: Meet at the diving ramp between 8:30 - 9:00 AM - we will provide directions
What's Included
Scuba cylinder rental and air for both days
Weights
Instructor fees
Not Included
Entry into the park - $5.00 per car.
Scuba equipment - mask, snorkel, fins, boots, BCD, regulator, dive computer
Travel costs
Overnight lodging
Meals
Diving Fun!
Fees: $249 per person
We recommend that you bring plenty of fresh water and lunch items as there is no food available in the area of the park where we will be.