Whetstone Horse Camp

in Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests

The numbers that decide it

Longest rig
Not published
Sites
18
Electric hookups
Not published
Pull-through sites
Yes
Paved access
No
Accessible sites
18
Driveway grade
Not published
Bear boxes
Not published
Campfires
Yes
Shade
Yes
Group sites
2

Site-level detail from Recreation.gov, checked 2026-08-05. Where a field says “not published”, the agency has not published it — it does not mean zero. See it on Recreation.gov

Whetstone Horse Camp

Offering 28 miles of nearby horse trails, Whetstone Horse Camp is a great getaway for horseback riders who like to ride and camp. It serves as a base camp for riders on both the Rocky Gap (South Carolina) and the Willis Knob (Georgia) horse trails. Camping Rules

Before you go

Season

Year round

Reservations

Reservations accepted

Fees

$15 per site per day 2019 Recreation Fee Increases • News Release • Q & A’s

Restrictions

Horses must be kept away from camp sites. Stay is limited to 14 days. Blocking, restricting or otherwise interfering with the use of a road, gate or trail is prohibited. Not only is it dangerous, but also it may hinder administrative functions or emergency access. All pets must be on a leash in the camping area. Do not tie horses to trees. Do not ride, tether or hobble a horse, saddle or pack animal in violation of posted notices. Camping is prohibited in the day-use parking area. Build fires only in designated fire rings using downed wood. Use lantern poles provided. Within the Chattooga River Corridor in South Carolina, horseback riding is restricted to Rocky Gap Trail. Check out time is 5 p.m. One camper or two tents are permitted per camping unit. Up to two vehicles will be permitted at each site. Other vehicles must be parked in the parking area.

Scenic drives that pass close

Make it a night on a better road

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