Jones Gap State Park Campground
The park is open year-round. All Mountain Bridge Wilderness Area trails are open except Bill Kimball Trail (#5). Parking reservations are required for guaranteed entry on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays from 9am to 1pm. Camping permits are required and campers must check in at the ranger station at least two hours before dark.
Flood Watch issued October 10 at 2:06AM EDT until October 11 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of northeast Georgia, including the following areas, Elbert, Franklin, Habersham, Hart, Rabun and Stephens, western North Carolina, including the following areas, Avery, Buncombe, Burke Mountains, Caldwell Mountains, Eastern McDowell, Eastern Polk, Greater Burke, Greater Caldwell, Greater Rutherford, Haywood, Henderson, Macon, McDowell Mountains, Mitchell, Northern Jackson, Polk Mountains, Rutherford Mountains, Southern Jackson, Transylvania and Yancey, and Upstate South Carolina, including the following areas, Greater Oconee, Greenville Mountains, Oconee Mountains and Pickens Mountains. * WHEN...From 8 AM EDT this morning through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Low-water crossings may be flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - As Isaias weakens and moves northward through the Mid-South early this morning, rain will become increasingly likely across the western Carolinas and northeast Georgia. Periods of rain may begin over the watch area before daybreak, though rainfall rates will initially be light. Rainfall rates will increase during the day, and heavy rain is most likely this afternoon through early Sunday morning, particularly along the south and east facing Blue Ridge Escarpment, that is, near the southern border of North Carolina west of I-26, and in the sharp terrain from near Saluda to Grandfather Mountain in North Carolina. A slow-moving band of heavy rain may move across northeast Georgia and the Upstate of South Carolina late this afternoon and this evening. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Wind Advisory issued October 10 at 2:38AM EDT until October 11 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
* WHAT...East winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 46 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of northeast Georgia, western North Carolina, and Upstate South Carolina. * WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects including portable tents. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
About
Jones Gap State Park, together with Caesars Head State Park, forms the Mountain Bridge Wilderness Area encompassing over 17,000 acres of pristine mountain woodlands on the Blue Ridge Escarpment. The park offers 18 primitive backcountry campsites accessed via trails ranging from a quarter-mile to 11 miles from the trailhead. These hike-in sites provide a true wilderness camping experience with no water, electricity, or drive-up access available. Fourteen of the campsites include fire pits, while four sites prohibit campfires entirely. All camping requires a permit and campers must check in at the ranger station before proceeding to their site, arriving at least two hours before dark. The park features over 60 miles of hiking trails, two scenic waterfalls, restored portions of the historic Cleveland Fish Hatchery, and serves as an access point to the 76-mile Foothills Trail. The Middle Saluda River, a state-designated scenic river, flows through the park. Note that cell phone service is unavailable within the park, so campers should plan accordingly. Pets are welcome on a leash no longer than six feet.
Directions
The park is located at 303 Jones Gap Road, Marietta, SC 29661. From Greenville, take US-276 North toward Travelers Rest. Continue on US-276 through Travelers Rest and into the mountains. Turn left onto Jones Gap Road and follow signs to the park entrance.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | — |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $8 - $20 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| jonesgap@scprt.com | |
| Phone | +1 (864) 836-3647 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Availability
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