Elmwood Hunt Camp
Open year-round, first-come-first-served. No fees. Stay limited to 14 days.
Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 30 at 9:46AM EDT until October 30 at 1:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected along shorelines and tidal waterways (7.1 to 7.3 feet Mean Lower Low Water at Charleston). * WHERE...Coastal Colleton and Charleston Counties. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...This could result in some roads becoming impassable. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide will occur around 11:53 AM today at Charleston. Saltwater inundation will be possible 1 to 2 hours before and after high tide.
Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests Road Closures
Please see the list below for seasonal and other road closures on each ranger district of the Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests.Enoree Ranger DistrictForest Service RoadRoad NameClosure Notes301 BWood DuckSeasonal301 F, 301 HMcCleney BranchSeasonal394 BFishing CreekSeasonal324Sedalia…
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.
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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