Campground Camping

Campground Camping Areas

• Francis Marion National Forest

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• Francis Marion Ranger District

  The Francis Marion, located in the coastal plain of South Carolina, is bounded to the north by Santee River and to the east by the Intracoastal Waterway and the Atlantic Ocean. The forest is situated between two major metropolitan areas: Myrtle Beach (30 miles to the north) and historic Charleston (40 miles to the south).

  This part of coastal South Carolina is a popular tourist destination, well-known for its freshwater and saltwater recreational opportunities, golf and tennis, beautiful coastal scenery and historical landmarks dating from prehistoric times through the Revolutionary and Civil War eras.

  The forest offers a wide variety of recreation opportunities ranging from hiking, biking, motorcycle and canoe trails to rifle ranges and a boat launch on the intracoastal waterway.

• Buck Hall Recreation Area
• Elmwood Recreation Area
• Honey Hill Recreation Area
• Sumter National Forest

  Sumter National Forest has three districts: the Long Cane, the Enoree, and the Andrew Pickens.

  In response to the widespread damage caused by Hurricane Helene, the Long Cane Ranger District remains closed until hazardous conditions improve and assessments can be completed. The Enoree and Andrew Pickens Ranger Districts have reopened to the public. Please exercise caution while visiting the forest.

  2019 Recreation Fee Increases

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• Andrew Pickens Ranger District

  The Andrew Pickens Ranger District is home to the Wild and Scenic Chattooga River, a popular angling and whitewater destination. The Ellicott Rock Wilderness offers opportunities for solitude and primitive camping. The district also has numerous waterfalls and hiking trails to satisfy every challenge level.

• Burrells Ford
• Cassidy Bridge Hunt Camp
• Cherry Hill Recreation Area
• Grapevine
• Long Bottom Ford
• Whetstone Horse Camp
• Enoree Ranger District

  The Enoree is well-known for its recreation opportunities on the Enoree, Tyger and Broad rivers, as well as a challenging Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) trail. It also offers outstanding hiking, boating, hunting target shooting and equestrian opportunities.

• Brick House Campground
• Collins Creek Seasonal Camp
• Poulous Loop Group Camp
• Rocky Branch Seasonal Campground
• Sedalia Campground
• Woods Ferry Recreation Area
• Long Cane Ranger District

  The Long Cane is home to the Forks Area Trail System, an internationally known biking trail network. Both piedmont districts offer outstanding hiking, boating, hunting, target shooting and equestrian opportunities.

• Lick Fork Lake Recreation Area
• Long Cane Horse Trail
• Morrow Bridge and Midway Seasonal Camps

  Morrow Bridge and Midway seasonal camps, located in the western and northern portions of the Long Cane Ranger District, offer primitive facilities in a setting ideal for hunting.The surrounding forest sustains abundant populations of deer, turkey and quail, placing it among the most desirable hunting areas in the upstate. Several check stations and supply stores are located in the area.

  Click here for a printable guide and vicinity map of Morrow Bridge Camp.

  Click here for a printable guide and vicinity map of Midway Camp.

• Parsons Mountain Recreation Area