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.

The Ultimate Outsider stamp is now located at the Ranger Station.

Campers must check in at the Ranger Station before proceeding to the camper parking lot.

HOURS

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

OFFICE

9 a.m. to 4 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.

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Jones Gap State Park

Mountains

Unique Features

Significant Features: The Middle Saluda River, South Carolina's first state-designated scenic river, runs through the park.

A portion of the park also contains the Eastern Continental Divide. Rain falling on one side of this divide runs into streams that ultimately end in the Atlantic Ocean. Rain falling on the other side runs into streams that ultimately end and run into the Gulf of Mexico.

The Cleveland Fish Hatchery, South Carolina's first state-owned and operated fish hatchery, is located at Jones Gap State Park. The hatchery only serves an exhibit role today, but is home to brook trout, rainbow and brown trout. The trout pond holds 60-80 fish and displays around the pond gives information on each type of fish.
Waterfalls: Waterfalls that can be viewed from Jones Gap include Jones Gap Falls and Rainbow Falls.

Wildcat Wayside, located on Hwy. 11 between Caesars Head and Jones Gap includes the Lower Wildcat Falls and Upper Wildcat Falls.

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