The natural beauty and serene setting that make Lake Jocassee so beautiful also make logistics a bit challenging. We've identified several options below that fit different budgets and preferences. Please call us if you need any guidance.
For all options: It is important that you plan ahead and bring any groceries, firewood, or other items you will need for the weekend. Grocery and other stores are not located nearby.
- Camping Sites - The tent and RV sites are conveniently located to everything.
- Tent Sites (20+ Available) - T1 -T20 Booking and Info Tim Fry (timothy.a.fry@gmail.com) has reserved a number of sites together for our guests. Feel free to coordinate with Tim if you want to join a group, or book independently.
- 1 car/site. 6 person max/site
- Amenities include bathroom/showers/running water...
- $17/Night/Site
- Bring your own camping equipment (tent, cooler, firewood, etc…)
- RV Sites (20+ Available) Booking and Info
- 1 RV/site. 6 person max/site
- Amenities are the same at Tent Sites but with electricity.
- $23/Night/Site
- Bring your own RV/Camping Equipment
- Boat in Camping Sites - These are far away from everything, and you will need a boat to access them
- Villas at Devil’s Fork State Park - Unfortunately, only four villas are available. We have already reserved them for 9/19 and 9/20 so contact Alex if you would like to book them. These are a great option for families with children that want to be centrally located. (alex.f.griswold@gmail.com)
- (1) 3 Bedroom/2 Ba. Max 2 Vehicles 6 Person Max. $175.78 per night total
- (3) 2 Bedroom/1 Ba. Max 2 Vehicles 4 Person Max. $156 per per night total (2 Available)
- Three Pines View Bed and Breakfast - This luxury bed and breakfast is cozy, quiet and convenient.
- 4 Suites available. $200/Night if you stay both nights. $225/night for just one night.
- Booking instructions: Call 864-784-2974 and mention that you are with the Griswold/Rittenhouse wedding.
- Houses. Coordination required on food and lodging. These are some of the houses that we have reserved or researched.
- The Point (the Tallex suite) Map Info and Pictures Full, Contact: Alex Griswold (alex.f.griswold@gmail.com)
- The Robinson Lakehouse (the Griswold Family House) Info Info/Pictures, Contact: John Griswold (john.griswold01@comcast.net)
- The Lake Jocassee Cabin on a Private Cove Info (The Fitzpatrick House), Contact: Colleen Fitzpatrick (colleenfitpatrickmd@gmail.com)
- Lake Jocassee Lodge (The Chantilly House), Contact: Alex Griswold (alex.f.griswold@gmail.com) Info
- The Maplecrest Info and Booking
- Bear Pond Cabin Info and Booking
- Hotels/Motels - These are the least recommended option because they don't offer the experience of the lake.
- The Laurel Mountain Inn - 5 Minutes to ceremony/reception and 30 minutes to lake
- A Nice Little Motel - 5 Minutes to ceremony/reception and 30 minutes to lake