Tucked into the remote northwestern corner of South Carolina in the Jocassee Gorges Wilderness Area, Salem is one of the Southeast's best-kept outdoor secrets. This small mountain community sits at the edge of Lake Jocassee — named by National Geographic as one of the world's 50 last great places — where crystal-clear mountain water, hidden waterfalls accessible only by boat, rare wildflowers, and world-class trout fishing create an experience of pure, unspoiled Appalachian beauty.
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Yes. 55 of our Salem vacation rentals have internet access, so you can stay connected throughout your trip.
Browse homes with internet access >Absolutely. Our local Salem team includes professional housekeepers who care for all our homes here. They’ll clean thoroughly and restock amenities, so everything is ready for your arrival—and all you have to do is settle in and relax.
Learn more about Vacasa Premium Clean >Lake Jocassee is the centerpiece, and it's extraordinary with 7,500 acres of turquoise mountain water with a protected wilderness shoreline, hidden waterfalls accessible only by boat, and a clarity that makes it one of the finest freshwater dive sites in the Southeast.
Devils Fork State Park is the only public access point, and the rare Oconee Bell wildflower bloom along its nature trail is one of the Southeast's most remarkable and brief seasonal spectacles. The Jocassee Gorges Wilderness, the Foothills Trail, and the wild Chattooga River complete a natural landscape that National Geographic has called one of the world's last great places.
Salem is one of the Southeast's most extraordinary and least-known outdoor destinations — sitting at the edge of Lake Jocassee, whose turquoise waters, hidden waterfalls, and protected wilderness shoreline earned it a place on National Geographic's list of the world's last great places.
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