Brick House Campground provides primitive equestrian camping with 23 sites at $5 per night located in the Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests. Situated on flat terrain at an elevation of approximately 400 feet, the campground connects to a 9.8-mile horse trail loop that's popular with riders throughout the year. The campground features vault toilets but no water hookups, requiring campers to bring their own water supplies from nearby towns.
What to do
Trail riding on the loop trail: The equestrian trails at Brick House Campground are well-maintained and offer varied terrain. As camper Jacob L. notes, "Spent new years at site 16 and it was a little damp due to a heavy rain but a great site. Mostly away from everyone and was right next to a 9 mile loop hiking trail."
Disc golf at Chester State Park: Located about 30 miles from Little Mountain, this park offers a championship disc golf course. "Small clean campground... Very nice trail along the lake perimeter and Championship Disc golf course," reports Keith K.
Kayaking at Sesquicentennial State Park: Just an hour's drive from Little Mountain, this park offers paddling opportunities on its small lake. Tara M. shares, "Very nice area to kayak in, I love all the Lilly pads. Camp sites are decent size and always well maintained."
What campers like
Privacy between sites: The spacing at Brick House Campground gives campers room to spread out. Karen F. explains, "Only 23 sites, spaced a good distance apart. Each site has a fire pit and picnicking area. Trails nearby. Horses and other pets allowed."
Convenient location: The campground's proximity to major highways makes it accessible for weekend trips. "Not too far off of I-26 about a half mile down a well-maintained gravel road. Plenty of level campsites," notes Rick in his review.
Value for money: The affordable rates make Brick House Campground appealing for budget-conscious campers. As richardhoerz mentions, "We like it, and it's $5 a night. It's also only a short drive from where we live in Spartanburg."
What you should know
Seasonal reservation requirements: The reservation system changes throughout the year. According to richardhoerz, "Check with them or the local ranger before headed out. It can get tricky through hunting season versus non hunting season. Sometimes all sites have to be reserved and sometimes half of them are first come first serve."
No water on site: There's no drinking water available at the campground. "The closest water is 5 or 6 miles in either direction, so pack plenty," advises richardhoerz about Brick House Campground.
Busier during hunting season: Woods Ferry Campground is another equestrian campground in the area that experiences seasonal fluctuations. Myron C. notes, "Woods Ferry is a campground mainly for campers who have horses. There are corrals at many of the campsites."
Tips for camping with families
Tent sites vs. RV areas: Choose your site based on your camping setup. At Brick House Campground, Michael W. observes, "All have legal gravel pads, fire rings with grill bars. Vault toilets clean and trash containers serviced. Access for bigger rigs too."
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