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Salem is a tiny town, located in Oconee County in the northwestern corner of South Carolina. As of the 2010 census, the population was 135 residents. The town of Salem serves as the "gateway' to Lake Keowee and Lake Jocassee. Lake Keowee is an 18,500-acre lake with 300 miles of shoreline. It's a prime recreational spot, and has also become popular for retirees and part-time residents who have vacation homes along the lakeshore. Lake Jocassee is a 7,565-acre man-made lake fed by the Whitewater, Thompson, and Toxaway Rivers. It has a mostly undeveloped shoreline and beautiful views of the surrounding mountains and waterfalls that cascade directly into the lake. The Duke Power Company operates Lake Jocassee with public access through Devils Fork State Park, which is located along the southwestern shore of the lake. The park provides lakefront camping and picnicking opportunities. Lake Jocassee is considered one of South Carolina's premier fishing lakes, especially for still-water trout. Other activities include swimming and snorkeling, mountain biking, hiking and bird watching. Salem is also less than an hour's drive from the popular tourist mountain towns of Highlands and Cashiers, North Carolina.

Surrounding areas: Whitewater Lake, South Carolina (2.3 mi), Lake Keowee, South Carolina (6.3 mi), Lake Jocassee, South Carolina (7.0 mi), West Union, South Carolina (9.7 mi), Mountain Rest, South Carolina (10.2 mi), Six Mile, South Carolina (10.5 mi), Sunset, South Carolina (11.7 mi)

Salem Vacation Rentals




Salem Hotels and Resorts

 
Hotels & Motels
Days Inn11015 N Radio Station RdSeneca, SC13.6 mi.(864) 885-0710
Jameson Inn226 Hi Tec RdSeneca, SC14.2 mi.(864) 888-8300
Hampton Inn & Suites-Cashiers/Sapphire Valley3245 Hwy 64 ESapphire, NC15.1 mi.(828) 743-4545
Sapphire Valley70 Sapphire Valley RdSapphire, NC15.1 mi.(828) 743-3441
Woodlands Inn Of Sapphire1305 US Hwy 64 WSapphire, NC15.1 mi.(704) 966-4709
Hampton Inn851 Tiger BlvdClemson, SC15.4 mi.(864) 653-7744
Sleep Inn1303 Tiger BlvdClemson, SC16.2 mi.(864) 653-6000
Cottage InnHwy 64 ECashiers, NC16.4 mi.(828) 743-3033
Valley Aire MotelHwy 107 NCashiers, NC16.4 mi.(828) 743-3998
Days Inn1387 Tiger BlvdClemson, SC16.7 mi.(864) 653-4411
Mountain High MotelMain St And Second StHighlands, NC17.0 mi.(828) 526-2790
Liberty Hall Inn621 S Mechanic StPendleton, SC20.4 mi.(864) 646-7500
Hampton Inn8 Southern Center CtEasley, SC21.7 mi.(864) 226-1000
Comfort Inn5539 Calhoun Memorial HwyEasley, SC23.2 mi.(864) 859-7520
Days Inn121 Days Inn RdEasley, SC23.5 mi.(864) 859-9902
Knights Inn3 Best Inn WayDillard, GA23.9 mi.(706) 746-5321
Holiday Inn Express64 White Oak LnDillard, GA24.0 mi.(706) 746-3383
Days InnHwy 441 Box 1176Clayton, GA24.1 mi.(706) 782-4258
Quality Inn & Suites834 Hwy 441 SClayton, GA24.1 mi.(800) 334-2214
Stonebrook InnHwy 441Clayton, GA24.1 mi.(706) 782-2214
Jameson Inn211 Dayton School RdEasley, SC24.4 mi.(864) 306-9000
Star Motel4237 Calhoun Memorial HwyEasley, SC26.4 mi.(864) 269-1311
Imperial Motor LodgeHwy 64 & 276 NBrevard, NC27.4 mi.(828) 884-2887
Brevard Motor Lodge750 N Caldwell StBrevard, NC27.8 mi.(828) 884-3456
America's Best Value Inn4020 Clemson BlvdAnderson, SC28.2 mi.(864) 224-4464
Mainstay Suites151 Civic Center BlvdAnderson, SC28.6 mi.(864) 226-1112
Hampton Inn And Suites171 RiverplaceGreenville, SC28.7 mi.(864) 271-8700
Days Inn-toccoa1101 S Big A RdToccoa, GA28.9 mi.(706) 886-9461
Quality Inn3509 Clemson BlvdAnderson, SC29.1 mi.(864) 226-1000
Super 83302 Cinema AveAnderson, SC29.1 mi.(864) 225-8384
Shoney's Inn Toccoa350 Stephen CirToccoa, GA29.2 mi.(706) 886-1048
Country Hearth Inn Toccoa302 W Savannah StToccoa, GA29.5 mi.(706) 297-7799
Hampton Inn244 Cunningham RdFranklin, NC29.6 mi.(828) 369-0600
Hampton Inn Brevard800 Frst Gate CtrPisgah Forest, NC29.6 mi.(828) 883-4800
La Quinta Inn3430 N Main StAnderson, SC29.8 mi.(864) 225-3721

Salem Weather & Climate

The westernnmost mountain region of North Carolina is the smallest of the three main divisions of the state; the Coastal Plain, the Piedmont and the Mountains. However, its' range of elevation is the greatest; it stretches upward from around 1,500 feet along the eastern boundary to 6,684 feet at the summit of Mt. Mitchell. The climate is definitely effected by elevation. Overall, spring is unpredictable, summer is warm with moderate humidity, autumn is crisp and cool and winters are cold - but moderate. More extreme winter conditions can be expected at the mountain peaks. Showers and thunderstorms are common in spring and summer. Expect temperatures to be 10 to 20 degrees cooler on the mountaintops than in the lower elevations. Although snow in winter is likely, most ski resorts rely on snowmaking equipment because daytime highs can often hover in the 40-degree range.

     Month       High Temp   Low Temp   Rainfall   Ocean Temp 
January 49°F 26°F 6.48 in. -
February 54°F 29°F 5.72 in. -
March 62°F 36°F 6.90 in. -
April 71°F 42°F 4.47 in. -
May 78°F 51°F 5.68 in. -
June 83°F 59°F 5.15 in. -
July 87°F 64°F 5.50 in. -
August 85°F 63°F 5.48 in. -
September 79°F 57°F 5.46 in. -
October 70°F 45°F 4.85 in. -
November 61°F 36°F 5.40 in. -
December 52°F 29°F 5.75 in. -

Salem Map & Transportation

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The closest airports in the area are the Donaldson Center airport (GYH) located about 35 miles southeast of Salem in Greenville, South Carolina, the Greenville Spartanburg International airport (GSP) located approximately 42 miles east of Salem in Greer, South Carolina, the Asheville Regional airport (AVL) located roughly 45 miles northeast of Salem in Asheville, North Carolina, the Athens Ben Epps airport (AHN) located around 68 miles southwest of Salem in Athens, Georgia, the Gatlinburg Pigeon Forge airport (GKT) located about 73 miles northwest of Salem in Sevierville, Tennessee, and finally the Winder Barrow airport (WDR) located approximately 74 miles southwest of Salem in Winder, Georgia.

Salem Attractions

 
Amusement and Theme Parks
Ghost Town in the SkyMaggie ValleyNC44.0 mi.
Cherokee Fun ParkCherokeeNC44.7 mi.
Santa's LandCherokeeNC44.7 mi.
DollywoodPigeon ForgeTN70.1 mi.
Rockin' RacewayPigeon ForgeTN70.1 mi.
NASCAR SpeedParkSeviervilleTN75.2 mi.
 
Water Parks
Lake Lanier Island Beach & Water ParkLake Lanier IslandGA77.6 mi.
White Water ParkMariettaGA110.6 mi.
Paramount's Carowinds-Water WorksPinevilleNC118.7 mi.
 
Golf Courses
Blue Ridge Golf CenterWalhallaSC10.1 mi.
Falcons Lair Golf CourseWalhallaSC10.1 mi.
Oconee Country ClubSenecaSC14.1 mi.
Pickens Country ClubPickensSC15.7 mi.
Walker Golf CourseClemsonSC16.7 mi.
Trillium Links & Lake ClubCashiersNC16.9 mi.
Chickasaw Point Country ClubWestminsterSC17.1 mi.
Foxwood Hills Country ClubWestminsterSC17.1 mi.
Highlands CoveHighlandsNC17.1 mi.
Boscobel Country ClubPendletonSC20.0 mi.
Woodhaven Golf ClubPendletonSC20.0 mi.
Rolling Green Golf ClubEasleySC21.9 mi.
Southern Oaks Golf CourseEasleySC21.9 mi.
Rabun Country Golf ClubClaytonGA24.0 mi.
Wedgefield Plantation Golf CourseGeorgetownSC26.0 mi.
Connestee Falls Golf CourseBrevardNC28.1 mi.
Glen Cannon Country ClubBrevardNC28.1 mi.
Sherwood Forest Golf ClubBrevardNC28.1 mi.
Pines Municipal Golf CourseToccoaGA29.9 mi.
 
Ski Areas
Scaly MountainScaly MountainNC21.0 mi.
CataloocheeMaggie ValleyNC44.0 mi.
Ski Wolf LaurelMars HillNC69.0 mi.
Ski BeechBanner ElkNC107.7 mi.
Sugar Mountain Ski AreaBanner ElkNC107.7 mi.
Hawksnest Golf & Ski ResortSeven DevilsNC108.6 mi.
 
State Parks
Keowee Toxaway State ParkSC5.8 mi. 
Oconee State ParkSC7.3 mi. 
Table Rock State ParkSC18.4 mi. 
Black Rock Mountain State ParkGA24.6 mi. 
Caesars Head State ParkSC25.3 mi. 
Tugaloo State ParkGA28.0 mi. 
Pleasant Ridge State ParkSC31.3 mi. 
Paris Mountain State ParkSC33.4 mi. 
Sadlers Creek State ParkSC33.7 mi. 
Moccasin Creek State ParkGA34.4 mi. 
Hart State ParkGA36.1 mi. 
 
Museums
South Carolina Gold MuseumPickensSC15.3 mi.(Miscellaneous)
Bob Jones University Museum & GalleryGreenvilleSC33.1 mi.(Art)
 
Zoos and Aquariums
Greenville ZooGreenvilleSC33.1 mi.
Western North Carolina Nature CenterAshevilleNC54.6 mi.
Knoxville Zoological GardensKnoxvilleTN91.1 mi.
Zoo AtlantaAtlantaGA112.7 mi.


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