Jones Gap

TRAVEL ADVISORY

Jones Gap is expected to be exceptionally busy this weekend. Make sure you have a reservation prior to coming to the park. When the parking lot is full, all additional cars will be turned away. (Posted 4/9/21)

PARK HOURS: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., daily. All hikers must be off trails by 7:00 p.m.

There are new parking procedures put in place at Jones Gap. Day-use Reservations must be made 48 hours in advance. Please read this document for detailed information.

Hike-in trailside campsites are available by reservation. There is no car-camping or RV camping at this park.

HOURS

M-Su 9 a.m. - 9 p.m., daily, during daylight savings time and 9 a.m. - 6 p.m., daily, the remainder of the year. Trails close one hour before dark, year round.

OFFICE

9 a.m. to 4 p.m., M-Su

ADMISSION

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

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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Jones Gap State Park

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History & Interpretation

Programs and Guided Tours: Jones Gap is a Discover Carolina site, which provides curriculum-based science education programs for South Carolina school children.

The park also presents family programs and an adult nature series. Please view our program and events listings by clicking on the left-hand programs and events tab.
Education Center: Programs are held in the park's Learning Center. The building includes a classroom and aquatic ecology lab.
When & How PRT Acquired: Acquired from various land owners from 1976 to 1986

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