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303 Jones Gap RD
Marietta, SC 29661
Phone PHONE 864.836.6115
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PARK ADVISORY

Jones Gap State Park is Closed.

Jones Gap State Park and all associated trails are closed, due to hazardous conditions, until further notice. (Posted 9/26/24)

If you are looking for our Ultimate Outsider stamp, you can get your book stamped at Caesars Head State Park, or you can find our stamp located on the back of the sign that states the hours for Jones Gap, near the gate of the park.

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HOURS

Temporarily closed.

OFFICE

Temporarily closed.

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ADMISSION

$6 adults; $3.75 SC seniors (age 65 & older); $3.50 children ages 6-15; ages 5 and under, free.

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PETS

Pets are allowed in most outdoor areas provided they are kept under physical restraint or on a leash not longer than six feet. Owners will be asked to remove noisy or dangerous pets or pets that threaten or harass wildlife.

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  • Fishing Information: Enjoy fishing in the Middle Saluda, Matthews and Julian creeks for brook, rainbow and brown trout. A valid South Carolina fishing license is required. Artifical lures/flies only, please.

  • Fishing: Yes
  • Freshwater Fishing: Yes
  • Park Store/Gift Shop: A small gift shop is located in the park Learning Center and is open 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., daily. The store includes basic camping supplies, firewood, tshirts and hats.

  • Bird Watching: Jones Gap is a great park for birdwatching. Resident birds and spring migratory songbirds are plentiful.

  • Geocaching: Geocaching is permitted. Several geocaches are located on the park. For more information visit the official geocaching website.

  • Birding: Yes
  • Hiking Trails: A network of easy to strenuous hiking trails in the Mountain Bridge Recreation Area links Caesars Head and Jones Gap state parks. Registering with the park before using these trails is mandatory. Detailed trail maps are available for sale at the park headquarters. Trails include (mileage shown is one-way):

    Coldspring Branch (2.6 miles)

    Jones Gap NRT #1 (Jones Gap Falls) (5.3 miles)

    Hospital Rock #30 (1.5 miles)

    Rainbow Falls Trail (2.2 miles)

    John Sloan #21 (0.9 mile)

    Pinnacle Pass #20 (10 miles)

    Rim of the Gap #6 (4.3 miles)

  • Hiking: Yes

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