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Established Camping
Riley Moore Falls Campsite
Riley Moore Falls Campsite is located near the Chattooga River in South Carolina, featuring forested terrain with river access. Temperatures range from 30°F in winter to 90°F in summer, offering varied seasonal experiences. Nearby attractions include the scenic Riley Moore Falls and the Sumter National Forest, providing opportunities for hiking and nature exploration.
Description
US Forest Service
Sumter National Forest
A moderate 45-minute hike along a newly constructed trail is worth the effort to view this 100-foot wide, 12-foot high waterfall on the Chauga River.
Primitive camping is allowed along the trail, but campsites must be more than 50 feet from streams and trails, and more than 0.25 miles from roads
Location
Riley Moore Falls Campsite is located in South Carolina
Directions
From Westminster, drive west 7.5 miles on US Highway 76 and turn right onto Cobb Bridge Road (Oconee County S-37). Drive 1.6 miles; turn left onto Spy Rock Road (FS 748, graveled). Drive 1.8 miles to FS 748C (on the right) and park by the side of the road. Hike east on FS 748C for 0.3 mile to the trail and hike 0.7 mile to the waterfall.
Coordinates
34.740637 N
83.1796 W
Access
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Dispersed
Features
For Campers
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
FREE established camping
Enjoy camping on government land. Limited or no services at this camping area.
Drive Time
- 1 hr 18 min from Gainesville
- 1 hr 24 min from Greenville
- 1 hr 38 min from Athens
