Recreation
The Andrew Pickens Ranger District is located in the Sumter National Forest.
The Francis Marion Ranger District is in the Francis Marion National Forest.
Chauga Scenic River
Site Open
The Chauga Scenic River is popular with anglers. Trout can be caught here, as well as largemouth bass, redeye bass, bluegill and catfish.
Cherry Hill Recreation Area
Site Open
Nature's peace and quiet attract many to this 29-site campground. Visitors have access to flush toilets, warm showers, and a dump station (no hook ups). Each season, many regulars who like to get…
Co-op Pond
The two-acre Co-op Pond on the Francis Marion National Forest provides good fishing opportunities for bass, bream and catfish.Click here for a printable Francis Marion fishing opportunity guide.
Collins Creek Seasonal Camp
Site Closed
Collins Creek will close for the season on January 6. All personal belongings must be cleared out of your campsites by noon.Collins Creek campground offers 36 designated campsites in an open area…
Conifer Road (FS 166) Wildflower Viewing Site
The Francis Marion National Forest is one of the most exceptional wildflower viewing areas in the southeast. Fire-maintained longleaf pine ecosystems, including those found on the Francis Marion, are…
Cuffytown Creek
Cuffytown Creek
Dry Creek
Wildflower viewing site
Echaw Road (FS 204) Wildflower Viewing Site
The Francis Marion National Forest is one of the most exceptional wildflower viewing areas in the southeast. Fire-maintained longleaf pine ecosystems, including those found on the Francis Marion, are…
Ellicott Rock Wilderness
Ellicott Rock Wilderness sits at the southern tip of the hazy Blue Ridge Mountains. Congress designated Ellicott Rock Wilderness in 1975, later expanding it in 1984. The wilderness spans three states…
Elmwood Recreation Area
Site Open
Primitive campsite.This recreation area is located in the northeastern portion of the Francis Marion National Forest. It’s a popular camp during deer and turkey hunts on the Waterhorn Hunt Unit.…