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Blackwell Bridge - Dispersed Camping

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Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests

Free camping in the Francis Marion and Sumter National Forest. This is in the Andrew Pickens Ranger District. Dispersed camping is permitted on the Andrew Pickens Ranger District. Campsites must be at least 50 feet from rivers, streams or trails, and must be at least .25 miles from the road. No…

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  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.
  • Hike-In
    Backcountry sites.

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WThe Dyrt PRO User
Reviewed Sep. 27, 2021

Shhh, secret sweet spot…

Access is rough, (moderate clearance vehicles required). Also, as courtesy - cruise the bridge and see if people are down there first, (both sides).

Sweet backcountry spot! Nice gurgling stream and hiking trails.

SiteSecret… ;)
Month of VisitJuly
Myron C.The Dyrt PRO User
Reviewed Oct. 31, 2020

Primitive Camping next to the Chauga River

I didn’t get a chance to explore this camping area much because it was wet. I mean really wet! It is beside the Chauga River, and if you camp there after a storm like I did, expect a lot of wet puddles and soggy ground. It is a great destination for fishing, but the water was too high and too muddy…

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  • Review photo of Blackwell Bridge - Dispersed Camping by Myron C., October 31, 2020
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Location

Blackwell Bridge - Dispersed Camping is located in South Carolina

Detail location of campground

Directions

697 Whetstone Road, Mountain Rest, South Carolina

Coordinates

34.833575 N
83.174677 W

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