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Recreation Region: Long Cane Ranger District

Lick Fork Lake Recreation Area

Highlights include an accessible fishing pier and a boat ramp for non-motorized boats. The Lick Fork Lake Hiking Trail is an easy two mile loop surrounding the lake that provides scenic view of piedmont pines and hardwoods. Horn Creek Trail journeys away from the recreation area and allows hikers and bikers to explore more of the forest.

Printable guide and vicinity map

Current Conditions
Recreation area is open, hazards still may exist due to hurricane damage.

General Information

A porta-toilet is available as well as the restrooms in the campground area.

All year

A valid South Carolina fishing license is required to fish on the national forests. The U.S. Forest Service does not issue any licenses or permits for hunting or fishing. Please visit the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources Web site for license and regulations information.

Stay is limited to 14 days. Shooting is not permitted within 300-yards of the recreation area. South Carolina fishing and boating regulations apply. Check out www.dnr.sc.gov.

$3 day use fee per vehicle, $7 per campsite per night, Self-serve fee station, Campsites are first come-first serve

Contact Name: Long Cane Ranger District

Contact Phone: 803-624-9471

Getting There

Directions

From the square in downtown Edgefield, travel south on Hwy 23 for 8.3 miles. Bear left onto Hwy 230 and travel for .4 miles. Turn left onto Lick Fork Lake Road (S 19-263), and travel 1.9 miles. Entrance is on right.

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are not available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

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Last updated March 20th, 2025