Elmwood Hunt Camp
Open year-round, first-come-first-served. No fees. Stay limited to 14 days.
Heat Advisory issued August 11 at 2:18AM EDT until August 11 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 110 expected. * WHERE...Beaufort, Charleston, Coastal Colleton, and Tidal Berkeley Counties. * WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
FSR 361 (Bonds Road) closed due to bridge repair
FSR 361 is closed to vehicular traffic between intersection 1069 and E. 164-2 due to a bridge closure. We will update when the repair has been completed.
Buck Hall Campground closing July 15, 2026
Buck Hall Campground on the Francis Marion National Forest will close for renovations starting July 15, 2026. This is part of an effort to address critical deferred maintenance and upgrade the Buck Hall Recreation Area funded by the Great American Outdoors Act. Read more at…
About
Elmwood Hunt Camp is a primitive camping area located in the northeastern section of the Francis Marion National Forest, approximately four miles off US Highway 17 via Rutledge Road (SC Route 857-S). The camp is free of charge and operates on a first-come, first-served basis year-round with a 14-day stay limit. The site is most popular during deer and turkey hunting seasons on the Waterhorn Hunt Unit, and it doubles as a South Carolina Department of Natural Resources game check station during big-game season. Basic amenities include potable water available from a hand pump, vault toilets, picnic tables, and grills. As a primitive camp, there are no hookups, showers, or developed RV facilities. The surrounding Francis Marion National Forest offers extensive hunting opportunities and serves as habitat for abundant wildlife populations, making this an ideal base camp for hunters seeking access to the Waterhorn Hunt Unit.
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.
Nearby Campgrounds
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $0 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (843) 336-2200 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
Useful Links
| USFS Elmwood Recreation Area |
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