Jones Gap State Park is a state park in Marietta, Greenville County, in South Carolina's Upstate. Admission is $6 for adults, less for SC seniors and children 6 to 15. It is open 9 a.m.–sunset daily. Facts read from the official page on October 25, 2026.
- Hours9 a.m.–sunsetofficial hours below
- Admission$6 adultsper person
- WhereMariettaGreenville County, Upstate
- DogsLeashed, 6 ftrules below
About Jones Gap State Park
Jones Gap sits in a deep mountain cove on the Middle Saluda River, the state's first designated scenic river, known for trout fishing. Trails join it to Caesars Head in the 17,000-acre Mountain Bridge Wilderness and connect to the Foothills and Palmetto trails.
Plan It in Three Lines
Getting In
Adults pay $6; SC seniors and children 6 to 15 pay less, and children 5 and under are free. The $99 All Park Passport covers your whole vehicle for a year.
9 a.m.–sunsetBring The Dog?
Pets are allowed in most outdoor areas provided they are kept under physical restraint or on a leash not longer than six feet.
Full rules belowMake It a Day
Caesars Head State Park is about 4 miles away (straight line).
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Jones Gap State Park Hours
Hours in a day
- ParkEvery day9 a.m.–sunset
Bars that fade start at sunrise or end at sunset or dark, which move with the season. The full hours, word for word, are in the list below.
- 9AM to sunset, daily, year-round.
- Trails close one hour before dark, year-round.
- Park office: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., daily
Admission and Passes
- Adults$6.00
- SC seniors (age 65 & older)$3.75
- Children ages 6-15$3.50
- Ages 5 and underFree
As listed on the official page, read October 25, 2026. SC senior rates need proof of age and residency.
Two adults, visit by visit, against the $99 All Park Passport
Two adults pay $12.00 a visit here. By visit 9 the day fees pass the $99 passport, which covers everyone in the pass holder’s vehicle at every state park for a year. Bars show the running total of day fees.
- $6 adults; $3.75 SC seniors (age 65 & older); $3.50 children ages 6-15; ages 5 and under, free.
Passes: the All Park Passport is $99 and gives unlimited entry to every South Carolina state park for everyone in the pass holder’s vehicle for one year; a seven-day passport is $65 (sold at the parks, not online). Half-price passports exist for SC seniors 65 and older and some other residents. Source: southcarolinaparks.com Park Passports, read October 25, 2026. Compare every park on our State Parks Passport page.
Directions and Contact
- Address: 303 Jones Gap Rd Marietta, SC 29661
- Phone: 864.836.3647
- Map point: 35.12198,-82.58013, from OpenStreetMap, checked against the U.S. Census geocode of the street address. Directions in Google Maps
- Official page: southcarolinaparks.com/jones-gap
Dogs and Strollers
- 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.
Not confirmed: stroller rules. The official page we read does not mention strollers; boardwalks and paved paths may suit them, but call ahead.
Near Jones Gap State Park
- 1Caesars Head State ParkState Parkabout 4 mi
- 2Table Rock State ParkState Parkabout 10 mi
- 3Paris Mountain State ParkState Parkabout 16 mi
- 4Keowee-Toxaway State ParkState Parkabout 22 mi
- 5Devils Fork State ParkState Parkabout 24 mi
Straight-line distances between map points, not driving miles. Dots sit in their true compass direction; distance is stretched near the middle so close neighbors stay readable.
Coming Up Near Jones Gap State Park
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- Nov 2Clemson men's basketball vs. Stetson (home opener)Clemson · about 33 mi
- Nov 6–15CLUE: Live on Stage (Spartanburg Little Theatre)Spartanburg · about 39 mi
- Nov 7How to Train Your Dragon in Concert (Greenville Symphony)Greenville · about 23 mi
72 more on the full events calendar.
Events within 40 miles, measured in a straight line to the centre of the event's town. Dates come from our checked events list; confirm with the organizer.
FAQ
How much does it cost to visit Jones Gap State Park?
Admission is $6 for adults, less for SC seniors and children 6 to 15.
Are dogs allowed at Jones Gap State Park?
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.
Does the All Park Passport cover this park?
Yes. The $99 All Park Passport gives a year of unlimited entry to every South Carolina state park for everyone in the pass holder’s vehicle, per southcarolinaparks.com.
What are the hours at Jones Gap State Park?
9AM to sunset, daily, year-round.; Trails close one hour before dark, year-round..
What We Could Not Verify
- Holiday and storm closures change at short notice; check the official page the day you go.
- Stroller rules are not stated on the official page.
Sources
- Jones Gap State Park official page (read 2026-10-25)
- South Carolina State Parks: Park Passports (Read 2026-10-25)
- OpenStreetMap (map point)
Last checked October 25, 2026 by the It’s South Carolina editor. Spot something out of date? Tell us.
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