North Carolina
The North Carolina Mountain Lakes in the Cashiers area include Glenville, Toxaway, and Bear Lake.
Lake Glenville
This lake is the highest of all lakes in North Carolina at 3,492 feet. Located just north of Cashiers on NC-107, you will probably find this on your map labeled as the Thorpe Reservoir.
Northwestern Mountainous South Carolina
The South Carolina Mountains are the home of Lake Jocassee and Lake Keowee.
Lake Jocassee
Lake Jocassee has what many consider to be the most spectacular views of any lake in the area. The Whitewater, Toxaway, and Horsepasture Rivers all empty into Jocassee. There are several impressive waterfalls - 27 in total. Most of the lake's 76 miles of shoreline is surrounded by protected forest areas, a state park, and only two small, secluded residential communities. In our humble opinion this is the ultimate lakefront experience in the Carolina Appalachian mountains. Lake Jocassee is very private and unspoiled. Created by Duke Power for power generation, Jocassee is over 7,600 acres of clear, cool water from protected Appalachian streams and rivers. It is a paradise for swimmers, divers, boaters, and fisherman. When full this lake is 326 feet deep!
 Go around this rock to the right and see... |
 ...this! Keep your boathook handy. |
 Kayakers getting up close to the falls. |
 Another of many waterfalls on Jocassee. |
 A "smoky" day in the mountains. |
 The last falls on the Whitewater River. |
 Gretchen's first boat ride. |
 Footbridge over the Toxaway River. |
 Our mini-yacht. |
 Yes, we have seagulls! |
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Lake Keowee
Lake Keowee
is partially in the mountains, with the southern end in the foothills. Some
waterfront lots are available with mountain views, with many other waterfront
lots available. There is plenty of open water for boating. At the south end of
the lake is the Seneca Marina. Pull your boat into the star-shaped dock, refuel,
and enjoy lunch at the outdoor restaurant overlooking the lake.
At a full pool elevation of 800 feet, Lake Keowee has 18,500 acres of water and 300 miles or shoreline. This lake supplies water for the cities of Greenville and Seneca. There are several state parks and boat access areas.
This is one of the beautiful mountain waterfalls on the northern end of Lake Keowee near The Reserve and The Cliffs.
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