Viewing Wildlife

Viewing Wildlife Areas

• Francis Marion National Forest

  2019 Recreation Fee Increases

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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.

• Carolina Bays
• Hellhole Bay Wilderness
• I'on Swamp Interpretive Trail
• Little Hellhole Reservoir Birding Area
• Little Wambaw Swamp Wilderness
• Nicholson Creek Swamp
• Santee River Floodplain Wildlife Viewing Area
• South Tibwin Hiking Trail
• Wambaw Swamp Wilderness
• Waterhorn 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

  • News Release
  • Q & A's

   

• 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.

• Chattooga Picnic Area and Fishing Pier
• Tamassee Creek
• 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
• Buncombe Horse Trail
• Collins Creek Seasonal Camp
• Rocky Branch Seasonal Campground
• Sedalia Campground
• 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.

• Horn Creek Trail
• Lick Fork Lake
• Parsons Mountain Lake