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Whetstone Horse Camp
Area Status: Temporarily Closed
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.
At a Glance
| Current Conditions: | In response to the widespread damage caused by Hurricane Helene, Whetstone Horse Camp will remain closed until hazardous conditions improve and assessments can be completed. |
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| Reservations: | Reserve sites up to six months in advance at www.recreation.gov or by calling (877) 444-6777. |
| Fees: | $15 per site per day
2019 Recreation Fee Increases |
| Permit Info: | Organized or advertised rides require a special-use permit and route approval by the district ranger. |
| Open Season: | Year round. |
| Busiest Season: | Summer and fall |
| Restrictions: | Horses must be kept away from camp sites. 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 5 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. |
| Water: | Drinking |
| Restroom: | Wheelchair accessible toilets. |
General Information
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.Activities
Campground Camping
| No. of Sites | 18 |
| Reservation Info | Reservations may be made for Whetstone Horse Camp online at www.recreation.gov or by calling (877) 444-6777. Nine sites may be reserved. |
RV Camping
Horse Camping
| No. of Sites | 18 |
| Reservation Info | Reservations may be made for Whetstone Horse Camp online at www.recreation.gov or by calling (877) 444-6777. Nine sites may be reserved. |
| Water Availability | Available |
Horse Riding
| Water Availability | Available |
Alerts & Warnings
- Woods Ferry Recreation Area temporarily closed
- Sumter Nat'l Forest opens several more areas today (10/31)
- Closures on Francis Marion Nat'l Forest (Litchfield/Lottie bridges
- Candy Branch Rifle closed until further notice
- Emergency Bridge Closure off Forest Service Rd. 251H
- Long Cane district office reopening in new location
- Check the Call Before You Haul hotline before riding our OHV trails
- FSR 376 Asias Branch Road closed on Enoree Ranger District
- FSR 374 (Hunting Fork Rd) closed
- America the Beautiful passes unavailable at Supervisor's & Long Cane offices
- Damaged bridges along the Enoree Passage of Palmetto Trail; exercise caution
- Please be aware of open well hazards on Sumter National Forest
- Enoree Ranger District Rifle Range Cleaning Schedule
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Highlights
Location
Area/Length :
28 miles of nearby horse trails
Latitude :
34.86443
Longitude :
-83.2256
