Sumter National Forest

Rejoice, thirst-quenched campers! Water is near! Strung together by an otherwise thread of primitive campsites, Sedalia Campground is open year round, providing picturesque views of the Sumter National Forest from season-to-season. Read more...

Comely situated within the wooded floodplains of Chester County, Woods Ferry Recreation Area is an oasis for any outdoorsman (or woman). Nestled alongside Broad River, Wood Ferry is also teeming with well-stocked populations of game fish, making it popular amongst the angling savvy among us. Read more...

Hike, bike, hunt, horseback ride, and just straight up chill to your heart’s content at Brick House Campground. Big game hunting is super popular in this area, and the Buncombe Trailhead is also nearby. Plus, some sites here are designated as “extended stay”—meaning you can chill at this campground for up to a month!Read more...

Lick Fork Lake Recreational is easily an outdoor landscape worth salivating over. Located alongside the area’s namesake freshwater body, the hydrophilic camper will be more than at home either wading through on of the designated swimming areas or casting a well-weighted line from the accessible fishing pier. Read more...

Smoked from the barrels of euphonious gun-fire, Fell Camp is—like many of Sumter National Forest’s heavily vegetative areas—well-liked by the, shall we say, “packing” niche among us. However, even if you’re not the first to pull the trigger, Fell Camp is situated atop of the twenty-six-plus mile Long Cane Horse Trail—so you can swap-out your rifle Read more...

If solitude fits you like a well-used glove, then look no further than Parsons Mountain Recreation Area. Secluded amongst the vegetative backdrops of Sumter National Forest, the still silence and alluring landscapes are only further romanticized by the non-motorized boating vehicles that comb the rippled waters of Parsons Mountain Recreational Are Read more...

For primitive camping near a waterfall, Big Bend Campground has got you covered. Off-road down Road 709 to pitch your tent in this quiet, secluded wilderness. From the campsite, you can hike the Big Bend, Chattooga, and Foothills Trails, or climb up to Big Bend Falls. Watch your footing and stay on dry areas to stay safe while gettin’ up there!Read more...

Hankering for a summer camping trip where you can beat the heat? Head to the sparkling waters of Butte Creek and camp along its banks at Chery Hill Campground in groves of pines. We can feel the crisp mountain air and cool breezes already!Read more...

Come one, come all—especially if you’re frugal. Open year round at no charge to its visitors, Burrells Ford Campground is well-equipped with pit-style toilets and picturesque picnic tables that line the otherwise pristine horizon. Read more...

Rocky Branch Seasonal Camp is abundant with both migratory and resident fauna, populating the confines in between the towering, aromatic pines. And did we mention that it’s one of the most sought after campgrounds in all of upstate? Because it is, just saying. Read more...

A mile east of the Chattooga River, you can set up camp at Fall Creek Campground, a primitive area in a quiet, secluded part of this forest. Drive on down Highway 76 and you’ll find this spot, perfect for those travelling through and needing a nice nap. Read more...

We hope you’re ready to get a little wet—Woodall Shoals Campground provides the perfect home base for kayaking through the rapids of Chattooga River. And we’re not talking about just any old rapids; these are class six rapids, baby. So hang on to your hats (or just leave ‘em back at the campground) and get ready for a wild ride!Read more...

Creekside camping without the fuss and frills of a large, popular campground! Just park, camp, and pack up at King Creek, which you can find by cruisin’ down Highway 107 and getting off on Burrell’s Ford Road. Who needs amenities in a forest as gorgeous as this one?Read more...

An enigmatic string of primitive campsites, Long Bottom Ford Campground offers it’s campers a rustic, no frills experience. But, what the area lacks in amenities, it more than makes up for in biotic charisma. Read more...

Coming for big-game and turkey hunting season? Cassidy Bridge Hunt Camp could be the perfect place to bed down. Nestled against the banks of the Chauga River, and a very short drive from the Chattooga River, these campsites are in a prime forested spot for fishing, hunting and even family get-togethers! Reserve early to get in on this action. Read more...

This is off-the-beaten path camping at it’s best. Double Branch Campground is an ultra-primitive camping area you can find off of Cassidy Bridge Road. You’ll be next to streams, waterfalls, and good hiking paths, all totally secluded in the middle of the forest. This is the place to be to get in good quality time with Mother Nature. Read more...

Strung together by just three temporal campgrounds, Collins Creek Seasonal Campground features excellent migratory bird watching. In addition to the unique avian fauna, Collins Creek Seasonal Campground is populated with resident wildlife as well—and they’re equally as interesting. Time to get your wild on!Read more...