Jones Gap State Park
- Status
- Open (per official listing)Daily 9 a.m. – sunset
- Entrance fee
- $6 per adultAnnual pass available
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed6-ft leash
- Camping
- Yes
- Official site
- southcarolinaparks.com(864) 836-3647
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 1
Partial closure Park NewsPARK ADVISORY Parking reservations are required for guaranteed entry on Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays from 9am-1pm. Outside of this parking is… (more)
PARK ADVISORY Parking reservations are required for guaranteed entry on Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays from 9am-1pm. Outside of this parking is first-come first-serve. We expect high rates of visitation all week long during the months of October to November and have very limited parking. Roadside parking is not allowed. We thank you for your patience in our busy season. Trails close one hour before sunset, daily. Hikers are required to fill out a registration card at the trailhead. All trails regardless of difficulty rating are considered advanced hiking trails. Please exercise caution and have an emergency preparedness plan. Phone service is unavailable at the park. All official trails in The Mountain Bridge Wilderness Area are now open. To see a current map of all official trails, click the Maps And Brochures link. Camping is by permit only. Campers must check in at the Ranger Station before proceeding to your campsite.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Overview
Jones Gap State Park is a 3,915-acre park in Greenville County, about 12 miles southeast of Brevard.
Things to do include historic sites, fishing, wildlife watching, and hiking. Overnight options include campsites, with tent sites.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | Daily | 9 a.m. – sunset | — |
| Office | Daily | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. | — |
Official wording
9AM to sunset, daily, year-round. Trails close one hour before dark, year-round.
9 a.m. to 5 p.m., daily
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/New York).
Fees and passes
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| $6 adults; | $6 · adult |
| $3.75 SC seniors (age 65 & older); | $3.75 · senior |
| $3.50 children ages 6-15; ages 5 and under, free. | $3.50 · child |
Official wording
$6 adults; $3.75 SC seniors (age 65 & older); $3.50 children ages 6-15; ages 5 and under, free.
South Carolina park passes
- ALL Park Passport — $99 Details
From the South Carolina state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- SC State Parks reservation system (reserve.southcarolinaparks.com)
- Phone
- 1-866-345-PARK (7275)
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Pets
Dogs allowed · leash up to 6 feet
Pets are allowed in most outdoor areas provided they are kept under physical restraint or on a leash not longer than six feet. Owners will be asked to remove noisy or dangerous pets or pets that threaten or harass wildlife.
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Camping
Camping Information: Camping is allowed only on designated campsites. Camping in other than designated areas may result in a fine. No drive up campsites are available on the park. There are no water or electricity provided at the campsites.
Trailside Camping: The Mountain Bridge Wilderness Area offers trailside backcountry camping at 18 primitive sites. Fourteen sites provide fire pits, while four allow no fires. Permits are required, and camping is allowed in designated areas only. Campers are asked to follow internationally recognized "leave no trace" camping practices. For more information on leave no trace practices, visit the official leave no trace ethics website.
Campers are asked to check-in at least two hours before dark in order to safely reach their campsites.
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
FishingWildlife viewing and birdingHikingHistoric sites and toursCamping
Fishing
Fishing Information: Enjoy fishing in the Middle Saluda, Matthews and Julian creeks for brook, rainbow and brown trout. Artifical lures/flies only, please.
A state fishing license is usually required.
Amenities
Facilities
- Group facilities
- Drinking water: not available (stated by the park)
Camping
- Tent camping
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Getting there
- Address
- 303 Jones Gap RD
Marietta, SC 29661 - Nearest town
- Brevard — about 12 mi southeast (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 35.1258, -82.5750 (from Wikidata)
- Phone
- (864) 836-3647
- jonesgap@scprt.com
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- South Carolina State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- South Carolina State Parks Park Finder (JSON embedded in #park-finder-component data-parks)
- Wikidata
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology