Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests
 

Discover the Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests

 


The forests provide the American people with a diverse set of outdoor opportunities on four ranger districts in South Carolina: the Andrew Pickens; the Enoree; the Long Cane; and the Francis Marion. Whether you enjoy hiking or riding trails, paddling, fishing, hunting, camping, birding or simply relaxing at one of our picnic areas, the Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests have something special waiting for you!Officially designated in 1936, the Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests encompass more than 629,000 acres throughout South Carolina. These lands are managed by the USDA Forest Service for multiple uses including watershed protection and improvement, timber and wood production, habitat for wildlife and fish species (including those that are threatened and endangered), wilderness area management, minerals leasing and recreation.

Click on any of the four districts on the map below to learn more about each of them.Map of districts

Link to Andrew Pickens RD PageLink to Long Cane RD HomepageLink to Enoree RD PageLink to Francis Marion RD Page

Features

Managing Recreation Uses on the Upper Segment of the Chattooga River

Chattooga River

The forests in South Carolina, North Carolina and Georgia have issued their final decisions regarding recreation uses on the upper segment of the Chattooga Wild and Scenic River.

Spotlights

Francis Marion National Forest

Woodpecker/Martjan Lammertink photo

The Francis Marion National Forest, on South Carolina's coast, provides visitors with a unique peek into history that you won't want to miss.

Sumter National Forest

Chattooga River

If it's a sense of adventure or a longing for solitude that you seek, the Sumter National Forest has something special waiting for you.