SALEM SIGHTSEEING TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Three Hours on Lake Jocassee: Waterfalls, History and a Few Cool Dips
A shared, non-private boat tour of Lake Jocassee that visits major waterfalls, offers limited swimming, and recounts the lake’s history — a concise guide to what to expect.
Three Hours on Lake Jocassee: Waterfalls, History and a Few Cool Dips.
Embark on a three‑hour boat tour of Lake Jocassee with Southern Outlaw Adventures, a shared outing that takes you past major waterfalls, provides limited opportunities to swim, and includes narration on the lake’s history — a compact taste of the region’s rugged beauty and stories.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Major Waterfalls and Granite Shorelines
The tour’s primary draw is the succession of major waterfalls and the dramatic lakeshore scenery you pass by from the boat — the visuals are the reason people come.
Limited Swimming and Photo Stops
Operators allow limited swimming and plenty of time for picture taking, with nature breaks available during the outing on request.
A Guided History of the Lake
Along the route the crew provides interpretation of Lake Jocassee’s history, adding context to the waterfalls and shoreline you’ll be photographing.
What the day feels like
What It Feels Like on the Water
The outing is a compact, three‑hour shared pontoon tour of Lake Jocassee: you move from scenic vantage to scenic vantage, pause for photos, hear the lake’s history from the crew, and have limited opportunities to swim when conditions allow.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this shared lake tour suits — and who it doesn’t.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
You may bring a personal cooler with food and drink, plus seasonally appropriate clothing and sunscreen.
Personal coolers of anything you’d like to eat or drink while touring are allowed aboard.
Bring seasonal clothing appropriate to conditions and sunscreen for sun protection while exposed on the water.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Can I bring a cooler with food and drinks?
Yes — you may bring a personal cooler of anything you would like to eat or drink while touring.
Are restrooms available during the tour?
There are no restroom facilities aboard the pontoons; restrooms are available at the Day Use picnic area and at the operator’s private parking area, and the crew can arrange nature breaks upon request.
Is swimming part of the tour?
The tour includes limited swimming opportunities when conditions allow.
Are dogs allowed on this tour?
No — dogs are not allowed because this is a non‑private tour.
What is the operator’s weather policy?
Southern Outlaw Adventures reserves the right to cancel the tour in case of inclement weather.
Will there be time for photos?
Yes — the operator allows plenty of time for picture taking during the tour.