Jones Gap State Park
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Jones Gap State Park is a large park located in northern Greenville County, South Carolina
. Combined with the nearby Caesars Head State Park
, Jones Gap forms the Mountain Bridge Wilderness Area on the Blue Ridge Escarpment.
The 3346 acres (1,354 ha) state park is located along the Middle Saluda River, a popular river for trout fishing. Jones Gap is home to an environmental education center as well as restored portions of the Cleveland Fish Hatchery. The park also offers trailside camping, picnicking, and hiking.
Greenville County, South Carolina
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. Combined with the nearby Caesars Head State Park
Caesars Head State Park
Caesars Head State Park is located in northern Greenville County, SC, only three miles from the North Carolina border. Along with Jones Gap State Park, the park forms the Mountain Bridge Wilderness Area....
, Jones Gap forms the Mountain Bridge Wilderness Area on the Blue Ridge Escarpment.
The 3346 acres (1,354 ha) state park is located along the Middle Saluda River, a popular river for trout fishing. Jones Gap is home to an environmental education center as well as restored portions of the Cleveland Fish Hatchery. The park also offers trailside camping, picnicking, and hiking.
History
Jones Gap was named after Solomon Jones, a road maker born in 1802. Although Jones used no instruments, many roads in South and North Carolina were built by him, including the Jones Gap Turnpike—a toll road which ran from Caesars Head to Greenville, SC.Fees
- Admission: $2.00 for ages 16 and older and $1.25 for South Carolina resident seniors. Ages 15 and under are free.