Camping

You’ll find a wide range of camping opportunities in the Sumter National Forest-Andrew Pickens Ranger District.

Note: A Francis Marion and Sumter National Forest regulation states that people may not camp or maintain a campsite in excess of 14 days within any 30-day period.

Developed Campgrounds

Cherry Hill Recreation Area
Burrell’s Ford
Whetstone Horse Camp
Cassidy Bridge Hunt Camp

Primitive Campsites

Grapevine
Long Bottom Ford

Back Country/Dispersed Camping

Camping is allowed at sites that are at least 50 feet from a maintained trail, 50 feet from any river or stream and .25 miles from an open road. A permit is not required for dispersed camping within Andrew Pickens Ranger District.