Salem Travel Guide

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Couple kayaking in remote lake
Couple kayaking in remote lake
Woman watching boyfriend in kayak in lake
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EPWXJX Boating, South Cove, Lake Keowee, Seneca, Oconee County, South Carolina, USA.

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Where to stay in Salem

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Turtlehead

If you're spending some time in Turtlehead, Lake Keowee and Chapman Bridge Oconee Bell Preserve are top sights worth seeing.

Turtlehead
Lake Jocassee retreat on two acres!! New hot tub, Devil’s Fork State Park

Lake Jocassee retreat on two acres!! New hot tub, Devil’s Fork State Park

Salem SC
The price is AU$744 per night from 10 Mar to 11 Mar
AU$744
10 Mar - 11 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this holiday home in Salem. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Devils Fork State Park and Devils Fork Lake Jocassee ...
10/10 Exceptional! (23 reviews)
Beautiful home and location! Plenty of room inside and out. Home felt brand new. Had a few questions for the owner before the trip and they were very responsive and friendly! Would completely recommend this home!

Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025

Lake Jocassee retreat on two acres!! New hot tub, Devil’s Fork State Park
Best Western Plus Clemson Hotel & Conference Center

Best Western Plus Clemson Hotel & Conference Center

2.5 out of 5
1310 Tiger Blvd Clemson SC
The price is AU$150 per night from 10 Mar to 11 Mar
AU$150
10 Mar - 11 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Clemson. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
Best Western Plus Clemson Hotel & Conference Center
The Shepherd Hotel Downtown Clemson

The Shepherd Hotel Downtown Clemson

4 out of 5
110 Sloan St Clemson SC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$551 per night from 13 Mar to 14 Mar
AU$551
13 Mar - 14 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Clemson. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (764 reviews)
Top notch hotel. Staff is amazing. If you visit, be sure to check out the outdoor space on the 7th floor. Excellent views and areas to sit and chat or work. Room was clean and the bed was wonderfully comfortable.

Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026

The Shepherd Hotel Downtown Clemson
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Lake Jocassee retreat on two acres!! New hot tub, Devil’s Fork State Park

Lake Jocassee retreat on two acres!! New hot tub, Devil’s Fork State Park

Salem SC
Stay at this holiday home in Salem. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Devils Fork State Park and Devils Fork Lake Jocassee ...
10/10 Exceptional! (23 reviews)
Beautiful home and location! Plenty of room inside and out. Home felt brand new. Had a few questions for the owner before the trip and they were very responsive and friendly! Would completely recommend this home!

Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025

Lake Jocassee retreat on two acres!! New hot tub, Devil’s Fork State Park
Postcard Cabins Lake Hartwell, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy

Postcard Cabins Lake Hartwell, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy

2 out of 5
299 Outpost Rd Seneca SC
Stay at this cabin in Seneca. Enjoy free parking, patios and climate control. Popular attractions Friendship Recreaction Area and Cross Creek Plantation Golf ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (66 reviews)
I bought things like plates, towels,

Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026

Postcard Cabins Lake Hartwell, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy
Tripps Cabin- Quaint cabin a mile from downtown Highlands!

Tripps Cabin- Quaint cabin a mile from downtown Highlands!

Highlands NC
Stay at this cabin in Highlands. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and balconies. Popular attractions Highlands Country Club and The Bascom Center for the ...
Tripps Cabin- Quaint cabin a mile from downtown Highlands!
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Popular places to visit

Lake Jocassee, the gorgeous blue heart of the Jocassee Gorges, is actually a man-made lake. It was created when the Jocassee Dam was built in 1973. ... flooding the town. Attakulla Lodge, an old hotel, is still standing at the bottom of Lake Jocassee, under 300 feet of water. You can dive here and see a gas station and the cemetery.

Devils Fork State Park

You can take time to visit Devils Fork State Park during your travels to Salem. Wander the lakeside or discover the area's mountain views.

Devils Fork State Park

Keowee Key Golf Course

Enjoy a round of golf in Salem at Keowee Key Golf Course. Amble around the area's lakeside or attend a football match.

Keowee Key Golf Course

Devils Fork Lake Jocassee

Explore the great outdoors at Devils Fork Lake Jocassee, a lovely green space in Salem. Wander the lakeside or discover the area's waterfalls.

Devils Fork Lake Jocassee

Boones Creek Oconee Bell Preserve

You can take time to visit Boones Creek Oconee Bell Preserve during your travels to Salem. Wander the lakeside or discover the area's waterfalls.

Boones Creek Oconee Bell Preserve

Keowee Key Fitness & Tennis Center

Catch an event at Keowee Key Fitness & Tennis Center during your trip to Salem. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the area's waterfalls.

Keowee Key Fitness & Tennis Center

McKinney Creek Oconee Bell Preserve

You can take time to visit McKinney Creek Oconee Bell Preserve during your travels to Salem. Wander the lakeside or discover the area's waterfalls.

McKinney Creek Oconee Bell Preserve

Cities near Salem

Lake Keowee South Carolina

Seneca

Scenery around lake jocasse gorge

Walhalla