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Parsons Mountain Recreation Area
Parson’s Mountain Recreation Area is located in the northern portion of the Long Cane Ranger District. It features a 28-acre man-made lake next to a 23-site campground. The area offers relaxation and solitude as well as easy access to a variety of recreation activities. Highlights include an accessible picnic area. The day use area was designed with an earthen pier, a pedestrian bridge and a boat ramp for non-motorized boats. The Parson’s Mountain Lake Trail and Parson’s Mountain Tower Trail incorporate the upstate’s rich history and diverse wildlife habitat.
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At a Glance
| Current Conditions: | Parson's Mountain Recreation Area is now open year-round. A new restroom facility have been completed in the day-use area for public use. |
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| Fees: | $3 day use fee per vehicle $7 per campsite per night. Self-serve fee station. Campsites are first come-first served. |
| Permit Info: | A valid South Carolina fishing license is required to fish on the national forests. The U.S. Forest Service does not issue any licenses or permits for hunting or fishing. Please visit the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources Web site for license and regulations information. |
| Open Season: | All year |
| Restrictions: | Stay is limited to 14 days. South Carolina fishing and boating regulations apply. www.dnr.sc.gov. Shooting is not permitted within 300-yards of the recreation area. |
| Water: | Water Available |
| Restroom: | Vault toilets |
General Information
Directions:From Anderson, travel south on Hwy 28 to the four way stop in Abbeville. Turn right and travel 3.3 miles to the intersection of Hwy 28 and Hwy 72. Continue on Hwy 28 for 2.1 miles.Turn left onto Parson’s Mtn. Road (S 1-251) and travel for 1.5 miles. Entrance is on the right.
General Notes:
A porta-toilet is available at the day-use parking area as well as the restrooms in the campground area.
Activities
Campground Camping
Paved parking, information board, picnic tables, picnic shelters, garbage cans and lantern posts available
| No. of Sites | 23 |
| Fire Information | Fire rings available |
River and Stream Fishing
Day Hiking
Horse Riding
Trailhead access to Long Cane Horse Trail
| Water Availability | Available |
Picnicking
Picnic tables, lantern posts, paved parking, information board, picnic shelters, garbage cans available
| No. of Sites | 23 |
| Reservation Info | Shelters can be reserved |
| Fire Information | Fire rings available |
Group Picnicking
Picnic tables, picnic shelters, paved parking, garbage cans and lantern posts.
Boating - Non-Motorized
Alerts & Warnings
- Palmetto Trail Reopens: Halfway Creek, Francis Marion NF
- BOAT RAMP CLOSURE ALERT March 21: Buck Hall Recreation Area
- Prescribed Burns Francis Marion NF, March 14
- $5.7 Million Planned to Restore South Carolina Piedmont Streams, Water Quality
- Enoree OHV Trail Opening Delayed Until April 15, 2023
- Forest Service to Conduct Prescribed Burns to Improve Habitat, Reduce Wildfires
- America the Beautiful Passes not available at Enoree Ranger District Office
- Bucks Grave Road Reopens on Enoree Ranger District
- Enoree rifle ranges undergoing maintenance; please call before visiting
- Limited America the Beautiful pass availability at Columbia office
- Sedalia Campground temporarily closed beginning January 3, 2023
- Halfway Creek Trailhead closure
- Damaged bridges along the Enoree Passage of Palmetto Trail; exercise caution
- Please be aware of open well hazards on Sumter National Forest
- New digital payment options and online reservations at Enoree recreation sites
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