We did the 4 hour warm season boat tour and we're so happy we did. The ride was slow and relaxing…read more The guides are naturalists so you learn a ton about the natural history of the lake and plant life.

These guys know the lake. Really enjoyed our 3-hour pontoon boat tour around and across Lake…read moreJocassee. They meet and depart from the Devils Fork State Park boat ramp. Captain Rick was a terrific source of nature and history stories. We were super excited to see a dozen or so wintering Loons, an amazing sight here in SC.

The day was perfect. Calm waters and warm temps. The guide explained the history of the development…read moreof the lake, and took us to the waterfalls that would never be found without his knowledge. The price is right because renting a boat was more than we needed for a 3 hour tour. I booked online ahead but several couple paid that day, I assume by calling and knowing there was an opening for them.

Awesome Lake Jocasse tour! Booking was efficient with good follow-up prior to our day. Kevin…read moretailored our tour to the group's vibe. He provided a thorough history of the development of the lake as well as the eco and wildlife. We had kids (Andes 8 and 11) as well as adults on our morning adventure. The boat was very clean and safe for all. Highly recommend Southern Outlaw Adventures for your group!!!

Booked Lake Hartwell Boat tours for the Sunset Cruise on my Birthday weekend. It was easy to…read morecontact Captain Russell and his rates are very reasonable. His boat was spotless and looked brand new and he even brought us water to drink. His driving skills and lake knowledge where also top notch. Our kids loved hearing about the history of the lake and he took them to some great swimming spots. He goes the extra mile to take care of his guests. We had rented a cottage from the state park and he picked us up and dropped us off right at our dock. This was a great addition to a great weekend and thanks again Russell.

I would highly recommend Lake Hartwell Boat tours. Captain Russell is very knowledgeable of the…read morearea Lakes and their history. He took my two daughters and I to several great coves to swim. We had a wonderful time relaxing and touring the lake. Russell makes pick up and drop off simple. He will find the closest dock to your location. He is an exceptionally safe driver and his boat is well maintained. If you are looking for an amazing day on the lake, Lake Hartwell Boat tours is for you!

Waterfall tour was amazing . From start to finish! Each waterfall more beautiful than the last…read more.. Capt Shane and was helpful & kind. Affordable and bring your bathing suits if you want to swim! Sidenote: parking is convenient if your their early and there's a separate charge for that. $8 per person! Sidenote 2: the water is a beautiful turquoise.... Close to the color of the water in the Caribbean!

Great value! The team was very helpful in getting us ready to go out on the water, The lake is…read morebeautiful, and there are plenty of little coves to explore. The equipment was well maintained, and we definitely got our money's worth with our time out on the water. It would be nice if they gave you a little map, because they mentioned a waterfall to us, but we couldn't judge how far we were paddling, and felt the need to go into every little cove along the way to try to find it. 1 star lost for the awkwardness of getting in and out of the kayaks. You just are pulled up onto some flat rocks that are uneven. Both my friend and I fell and stumbled trying to get out.It would be nice if they could devise a way to do it a little more safely.

Great time with Captain Mark. Our while family enjoyed his great personality and Knowledge of the…read moreareas. Easily 5 of 5 starts. Highly recommend.

Excellent tour. Fun, entertaining and informative. The pontoon is comfy and clean. Captain Mark is…read moreknowledgeable and taught us a lot. We highly recommend this tour. Great photo ops too.

My third tour this season with Justin and Aimee! I learn something new each tour. It is a MUST…read morewhen visiting Highlands or even if you live there!

We had an AMAZING time with Justin and Highland Excursions! My husband & I have been to Highlands…read moremany times, but we thought it would be fun to actually learn about the area and go see some areas we hadn't seen yet (like Satulah mountain). What a great decision! My husband commented that we should have started our week this way (instead of our last day). We went to a section to hike that we never would have tried (as it's on the Highlands Cashiers Land Trust) that was a beautiful hike with amazing views. Justin was a delightful guide, providing a rich history of the area. We also enjoyed talking geology with Justin, who was a wealth of information. Even if you've been to Highlands & Cashiers many times, treat yourself to a Highlands Excursion to see the beautiful waterfalls, mountain ranges & more. You won't regret it! Can't wait til the next time!

Stopped in for gas. Staff is very nice and helpful. You do have to get out of the boat and walk up…read moreto pay which seems to slow down the process some. Other then that no complaints.

We love Keowee Marina. The service is excellent in all departments, their employees are so nice…read moreand helpful. The marina is clean - well kept!

We had a wonderful time on the Lake Lure Boat Tour. Mike was kind and entertaining throughout our…read moreexperience. It was so neat seeing all the beautiful homes and the different areas where Dirty Dancing was filmed!

I took a Lake Lure Guided Boat tour with Patrick (not Swayze) who had a fun personality and tried…read moreto add some comedy to the tour. We were given a history of the area; shown some of the places Dirty Dancing was filmed in the Autumn of 1986. We saw the stairs where Jennifer Grey practiced her dancing. The movie was set in summer but the filming was in autumn so the tree leaves were painted. The water was cold while filming so the actors needed to get warmed up between takes. Some of the houses on the lake caught on fire so that led to a fire service with a boat so they can get there quicker than by road for fires on the lake. A lot of the homes are second homes for folks so I was surprised by the size of them. One of the houses had its own incline system to get from the house to the lake. It reminded me of an incline railway. Another house looked like a castle on the lake. Some of the original houses were smaller. The views from the lake were amazing with the Blue Ridge mountains and Chimney Rock. It is a fun tour with great scenery.

Lake Jocassee is beautiful, but if you are only seeing it from the small part accessible from…read moreshore, you are really missing out. If you don't own your own boat, you couldn't do better than Stephanie at Jocassee Keowee Rentals. We knew we wanted to rent a boat for at least one of our days at Devil's Fork State Park and researched several of the other area companies. We chose Stephanie and JKR because she had the best value. In fact, because her prices were so reasonable, we were able to rent for two days for not much more than one day would have cost with the other providers. Stephanie's commitment to customer service was also great. Since we were renting for two consecutive days, she allowed us to leave our ice chests and fishing gear on the boat overnight, even providing us with a locking cable to secure our ice chest. We have 2 adult children and one 12 year old; when I picked up the boat, I described his size to her and she provided a life vest she felt would fit him. Later, we encountered her on the lake in her own boat and she swapped the vest out with another because she didn't feel it fit him perfectly. Her knowledge of the lake is also extensive, she provided us with a waterproof map and marked the best spots for photos and swimming. We were able to find them all and they were as beautiful as she described. To see someone who runs her business with such energy and joy is indeed a pleasure to see. We will definitely come back to Lake Jocassee and we will certainly call on Stephanie and Jocassee Keowee Rentals when we do.

Highly recommend!! We booked a kayak and a paddle board, and went to the park the day beforehand…read moreand saw how windy it was. Feeling a little worried, I reached out hoping to at least switch the paddle board to a kayak, but wanted something dog friendly too. And boy did their service go above and beyond! Not only did they give me recommendations for the dog, they also went out early to confirm conditions were safe before we headed out so we didn't waste a trip. They ended up bringing multiple options and getting us in a double kayak with room for my corgi to come along and it was the MOST beautiful day. They even refunded the difference in cost. So thankful they made my birthday kayak trip a success!