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Guilliard Lake, an old oxbow off the Santee River, offers ten acres of fishing for a variety of species. Click here for a printable Francis Marion fishing opportunity guide.
Scout
It's no longer legal to camp here due to a new law. A local stopped to warn me because they have been taking people to jail left and right for camping out here at all. Don't come here unless you wanna go to jail.
GuideWe made our way here just before Hurricane Milton hit Florida and stayed a week right next to the river. Very busy during the day with local fishermen. There's a lot of garage spread out, we cleaned up our area the best we could. Close to a busy highway but it didn't bother us. The river is gorgeous and we spent a good amount of our time here kayaking.
ScoutThis was a nice spot with flat, river front dispersed sites for tents or boondocking. It was easy to discern the campsites and had an open parking lot. There were a few sites that are not safe to drive to because of very loose sand. It is safer to park and explore on foot before driving up to those sites.
Legend
This is not a campground for anyone with a large rig or RV. The dirt road in for several miles has VERY large potholes and you have to weave across the track to avoid them. Ok with car if very careful especially at night. Not really what I would call a lake more like a large stream. Several sites back on to the stream but at a higher level. Cell signal with Verizon 2 bars seemed ok. Definitely make sure you have all you need before getting to the site, not a road you want to keep traveling down
GuideFollowing the directions I drove to the coordinates nothing and came to a junction. I would have continued on but between me and the the other road was a sinkhole. I honestly don’t think a 4X4 would have made it. Before I got there I had already turned off my ESC. My right is a 21 ft Promaster 3500 with OHV lift and was able to turn around but not without doubt.
ScoutBald eagles,owls,otter, fish. It's beautiful
Discover the beauty of dispersed camping near Salem, South Carolina, where nature meets tranquility. With stunning landscapes and opportunities for adventure, these spots are perfect for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is the most popular dispersed campsite near Salem, SC?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular dispersed campground near Salem, SC is Pitts Landing with a 2.7-star rating from 3 reviews.
