Whetstone Horse Camp
Offering 28 miles of nearby horse trails, Whetstone Horse Camp is a great getaway for horseback riders who like to ride and camp. It serves as a base camp for riders on both the Rocky Gap (South Carolina) and the Willis Knob (Georgia) horse trails.
General Information
Year round.
Check in: 4:00 p.m.; Check-out: 2:00 p.m.; Quiet hours are 10:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m.
Fee-based guided rides require a special-use permit and route approval by the district ranger.
Stay is limited to 14 days. Blocking, restricting or otherwise interfering with the use of a road, gate or trail is prohibited. Not only is it dangerous, but also it may hinder administrative functions or emergency access. All pets must be on a leash in the camping area. Do not tie horses to trees. Do not ride, tether or hobble a horse, saddle or pack animal in violation of posted notices. Camping is prohibited in the day-use parking area. Build fires only in designated fire rings using downed wood. Use lantern poles provided. Within the Chattooga River Corridor in South Carolina, horseback riding is restricted to Rocky Gap Trail. Check out time is 4 p.m. One camper or two tents are permitted per camping unit. Up to two vehicles will be permitted at each site. Other vehicles must be parked in the parking area.
Overnight Use:
Single Site: $15 per night
Double Site: $30 per night
Leashed pets are welcome
Contact Name: Andrew Pickens Ranger District
Contact Phone: 864-638-9568
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 34.86219943
Longitude: -83.22446116
Directions
From Walhalla, go north six miles on State Highway 28. Turn left onto Whetstone Road for about five miles. Go straight at the four-way stop, and drive about 1.5 miles. The pavement will end, and a gravel road will begin. A sign for Whetstone Horse Camp is about 0.75 miles down the gravel road.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are available at this site.
Water
Potable water is available at this site.
Picnic Tables
Picnic tables are available at this site.
Picnic tables in campsites
Horse/Pack Animal Information
Horse/Pack animals are allowed at this site.
Recreation Opportunities
Horse Riding and Camping
Outdoor Science and Learning
