Jones Gap

PARK ADVISORY

Caution: Bridge construction will begin on May 27, 2025. All vehicles must park in the day use parking area. There is a new approach to the trail head. Please read signage and follow the designated walkway to access the trails.

Parking reservations are required for guaranteed entry on Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays from 9am-1pm. Outside of this parking is first come first serve.

Trails close at 7 PM daily and hikers are required to fill out a registration card at the trailhead. All trails regardless of difficulty rating are considered advanced hiking trails. Please exercise caution and have an emergency preparedness plan. Phone service is unavailable at the park.

Please be advised that the park WILL BE different. PLEASE read carefully what to expect, before visiting.

A map of currently open trails can be found here.

Campers must check in at the Ranger Station before proceeding to the camper parking lot. There are spots reserved for campers in the Day-Use lot on the right-hand side.

HOURS

9am-8pm, daily. Trails open 9am-7pm

OFFICE

9 a.m. to 5 p.m., daily

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.

No Wifi Available

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Jones Gap State Park

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Top 5 Things To Do

Check out the breathtaking views from the Caesars Head Overlook.
Come to the Hawk Watch and observe as the raptors migrate to their South American feeding grounds.
In the summer, take a dip in the Middle Saluda River or follow the Jones Gap Trail as you go from swimming hole to swimming hole.
Hike the Raven Cliff Falls Trail and check out the tallest waterfall in South Carolina.
Work up a sweat as you hike the Rainbow Falls Trail and then relax in the cooling mist of the falls.

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