Collins Creek Seasonal Camp

Area Status: 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 under a pine canopy. The surrounding forest environment provides an opportunity for many recreational activities such as wildlife and plant observation, fishing, hiking, and photography. Abundant wildlife populations provide some of the most desirable hunting areas in the upstate. 

Extended stay campsites are available at Collins Creek campground during the fall deer hunting season and April turkey season. All campsites at Collins Creek are first come, first served. Rates are as follows:

  • $5 per night
  • $50 per calendar month
  • $150 for the fall hunting season

A fee tube is available onsite to pay for extended stay campsites.

At a Glance

Operational Hours: Collins Creek offers first-come, first-serve camping from September 12 to January 6. Collins Creek is also open for first-come, first-serve camping during the month of April and will close May 3. Please call the Enoree Ranger District office for questions about opening and closing dates. 
Reservations: Collins Creek Seasonal Campground is not reservable as a group site for dates outside of the established hunting seasons for deer and turkey.
Fees: Extended stay campsites are $5/night, $50/ calendar month, $150/season. Campsites are large grassy areas, 36 campsites. All campsites are first-come, first-serve.
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.
Restrictions:
  • Vehicle and occupancy limits apply at all campsites per Supervisor's Order #FM-14-02.
  • Campers must select a site and pay at the fee tube by the info board within 30 minutes of arrival.
  • Checkout time is 2 p.m. All camping equipment must be removed by the closing date shown on the permit or the permit holder will be fined and charged for abandoned property.
  • Place only refuse in trash cans.
  • Quiet time is 10 p.m.– 6 a.m.
  • No fireworks.
  • Campfires are allowed only in designated fire rings. Only dead and down wood may be collected.
  • Hunters must follow SCDNR WMA regulations while hunting on the National Forest.
  • Do not drain campers or RVs into the woods. No dumping grey or black water on site.
  • Do not leave hose connected to hydrant unless filling.  Hydrant is for everyone to use.
Water: Drinking water
Restroom: Vault toilet, hot outdoor showers
Information Center: Extended stay campsites available during the month of April for turkey season and from September 12 through the beginning of January for the fall deer season.  Care should be taken in the woods during big-game season. Wear blaze orange.

General Information

Directions: Collins Creek Seasonal Camp, Union CountyFrom Interstate 26 and Highway 121 (exit 72 off interstate) drive north 5.3 miles.Turn right onto Old Whitmire Hwy. (County Rd. 81) drive .4 miles to stop sign. Continue north on County Rd. 81, Brazzelmans Bridge Rd., and drive north 6.9 miles.Turn left onto Maybinton Rd., County Rd. 45, drive north 2.3 miles.Turn left onto Forest Service Road 393 and drive .3 miles to campground entrance on left. Collins Creek Seasonal Camp, Union CountyFrom Whitmire, Hwy. 176 and Hwy. 72 drive east for 2.5 miles.Turn right onto Maybinton Rd., County Rd. 45, and drive 4.4 miles.Turn right onto Forest Service Road 393 and drive .3 miles to campground entrance on left.

Recreation Map

Map showing recreational areas. Map Information

Activities

Campground Camping

Day Hiking

Big Game Hunting

Viewing Wildlife

Viewing Plants