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Elmwood Recreation Area

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National Forest

Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests

Fee Info

14-day maximum stay in all areas

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site
  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.

Stay Connected

  • WiFi
    Fair
  • Verizon
    Fair
  • AT&T
    Available
  • T-Mobile
    Unknown

Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Group

Features

For Campers

  • Trash
  • Phone Service
  • Drinking Water
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Water Hookups
  • Big Rig Friendly

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5 Reviews

Andy K.
Reviewed Feb. 19, 2023

Run down campsite not very well maintained

I was planning on staying a few nights at Elmwood campground but on entering the site it put me off straight away. Very badly maintained signs just about to fall down and fair amount of trash. There were about 6 groups camping when I passed through, I waved at everyone to be polite and one woman…

Month of VisitMarch
  • Review photo of Elmwood Recreation Area by Andy K., February 19, 2023
  • Review photo of Elmwood Recreation Area by Andy K., February 19, 2023
  • Review photo of Elmwood Recreation Area by Andy K., February 19, 2023
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theresa T.
Reviewed Jun. 14, 2021

Nice, quiet

Nice open field. Has pit toilet and 1 water faucet. Currently overwhelmed with may flies. But over all a nice campground. No cell reception

Month of VisitJuly
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Reviewed Jul. 1, 2019

Quiet

I understand the point of this campground.

It is a very large area with no designated campsites. The vault toilet has grass growing around the entrance that is about knee high. There was a water spigot on site that worked. I would filter it first.

No one was there when we showed up for a mid-day…

Location

Elmwood Recreation Area is located in South Carolina

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Directions

From Charleston, take US Highway 17 north past McClellanville to Rutledge Road (SC Route 857-S). Turn left onto Rutledge Road, and drive four miles to Elmwood Recreation Area.

Coordinates

33.19899981 N
79.47000097 W

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