Sumter National Forest's Big Bend sits at the bottom of a steep hike off Big Bend Road, down to a river in the Tamassee, Georgia area. Cell service is absent here, and campers should expect small wildlife encounters along the way. No pets are permitted. The site draws anglers, particularly those after trout, and suits experienced campers comfortable with a demanding approach and no connectivity. Those researching campsites near Tamassee will find nearby alternatives with easier access.
Description
This small, primitive campsite is located at the end of Road 709, which begins at Highway 107 across the highway from Cherry Hill Campground. Road 709 is a primitive road which is impassable to some vehicles.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsBig Bend is located in Georgia near Tamassee
Directions
From Walhalla, drive west on SC 28 for 7.5 miles and veer right onto SC 107. Drive 8.8 miles to the Cherry Hill Recreation Area on the right. The campsite is located at the end of Road 709, which begins at Highway 107 across the highway from Cherry Hill Campground. Road 709 is a primitive road which is impassable to some vehicles.
Coordinates
34.95330054 N
83.11930027 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 7/15/26
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 7/15/26
Access
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Dispersed
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Alcohol
Drive Time
- 1 hr 18 min from Greenville, SC
- 1 hr 27 min from Asheville, NC
