NBM Dive Site Resource
Lake Jocassee — Devils Fork Scuba
Salem, South Carolina, United States
South Carolina Parks' established Lake Jocassee scuba destination, accessed through Devils Fork State Park and by boat to multiple named underwater walls and features.
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Aquatic life at this dive site
What divers may encounter
Three reviewed connections are featured here. Sightings vary by season, conditions, and chance, so they are never guaranteed.
Aquatic life research in progress
NBM is reviewing a likely local species for this position.
Aquatic life research in progress
NBM is reviewing a likely local species for this position.
Aquatic life research in progress
NBM is reviewing a likely local species for this position.
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Photographs
Three views rotate from the published gallery on each visit.
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Dive videos
Three featured video positions are reserved on every profile.Published reference location
Location map
The marker shows the public coordinates associated with this profile. Confirm current access, moorings, and departure details before the dive.Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
Recent field observations
Diver-reported temperatures
Automatically checked observations from dives during the past 14 days. Three reports are visible at a time; scroll for more.A report that passes the automatic checks will appear here with the dive date, diver’s display name, and temperatures at each depth.
Reports are automatically checked for plausible dates, depths, and temperatures. They are observations, not forecasts; confirm conditions before diving.
Why divers know this place
Highlights
SC Parks names Big Wall/Small Wall, South Wall, Junk, Jenny's Drift, Stalk Canyon and Windless Point.
Dive-area module
Area coverage
This profile represents a preserve, sanctuary, park, or regional dive area rather than one underwater site. The sourced inventory below links to the named sites documented within its boundaries.
Before you arrive
Access notes
Diving is forbidden at park boat docks and ramps. There is no exclusive diving area and the park is not equipped for underwater rescue; arrange a suitable boat/outfitter, dive flag and emergency plan.
Plan within your training
Conditions and hazards
Cold water and thermoclines, depth, low light, changing visibility, boat traffic, submerged trees/lines, entanglement, remote evacuation and no park underwater-rescue capability.
At the site
Facilities and support
Devils Fork State Park facilities; no guaranteed onsite fills, dive supervision or underwater rescue.
Independent resource notice
This record is a starting point for independent verification. Access, closures, moorings, weather, currents, depth, visibility, operator availability, and site conditions can change without notice. Confirm current information with the responsible operator, property owner, managing authority, or another qualified local source before planning or attempting a dive.