Whetstone Horse Camp

Paid or permit campsite

Horse camp · USDA Forest Service · Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests Fees: $15 per site per day 2019 Recreation Fee Increases - News Release - Q & A's Season: Year round. Status: temporarily closed Reservations: Reserve sites up to six months in advance at www.recreation.gov or by calling (877) 444-6777. Overview Whetstone Horse Camp is located in the Andrew Pickens Ranger District in Oconee County in the western corner of South Carolina, about 13 miles northwest of Walhalla. The Chattooga River flows nearby. With over 30 miles of horseback riding trails, Whetstone serves as a base for those who like to ride and camp. Recreation The Rocky Gap Trail on the South Carolina side of the river and the Willis Knob Horse Trail on the Georgia side provide excellent horseback riding and hiking opportunities. Visitors also enjoy exploring the nearby Chattooga River. Facilities The campground is open year-round and has 18 sites with parking spurs for horse trailers. All of the 18 Sites are by reservation only. Each site is equipped with a picnic table, fire ring and lantern post. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided. Hitching racks are located throughout the facility. Natural Features… Getting there: From Walhalla, go north 6 miles on State Highway 28. Turn left onto Whetstone Road. Go straight for about 5 miles. Continue straight at the four-way stop, for another 1.5 miles. The pavement ends and gravel begins. A sign for Whetstone Horse Camp is about 3/4-mile down the gravel road. The camp is on the left. Rules: 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… Phone: 864-638-9568 Official page: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/234479 Source: Recreation.gov, USDA Forest Service. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go. Photos: Recreation.gov

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