Elmwood Hunt Camp
Open year-round, first-come-first-served. No fees. Stay limited to 14 days.
Flood Watch issued October 10 at 2:47AM EDT until October 11 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Charleston SC
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Georgia, including the following areas, Bulloch, Candler, Coastal Bryan, Coastal Chatham, Coastal Liberty, Coastal McIntosh, Effingham, Evans, Inland Bryan, Inland Chatham, Inland Liberty, Inland McIntosh, Jenkins, Long, Screven and Tattnall and southeast South Carolina, including the following areas, Allendale, Beaufort, Charleston, Coastal Colleton, Coastal Jasper, Dorchester, Hampton, Inland Berkeley, Inland Colleton, Inland Jasper and Tidal Berkeley. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Bands of heavy rainfall will spread across southeast Georgia and southeast South Carolina throughout the day. Widespread rainfall totals of 1 to 3 inches are expected, with locally higher amounts of 3 to 6 inches possible. Rainfall rates of up to 2 inches per hour will be possible within the heaviest rain bands. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Coastal Flood Warning issued October 10 at 2:26AM EDT until October 10 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Charleston SC
* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Warning, one to two feet of inundation above ground level expected along shorelines and tidal waterways (7.9 to 8.1 feet Mean Lower Low Water at Charleston). * WHERE...Coastal Colleton and Charleston Counties. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through this evening. For the Coastal Flood Warning, from 7 AM to 11 AM EDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Significant saltwater inundation will render numerous roads impassable. Properties may also flood. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide will occur around 8:45 AM this morning at Charleston. Saltwater inundation will be possible 1 to 2 hours before and after high tide.
Rip Current Statement issued October 10 at 2:26AM EDT until October 10 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC
* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Warning, one to two feet of inundation above ground level expected along shorelines and tidal waterways (7.9 to 8.1 feet Mean Lower Low Water at Charleston). * WHERE...Coastal Colleton and Charleston Counties. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through this evening. For the Coastal Flood Warning, from 7 AM to 11 AM EDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Significant saltwater inundation will render numerous roads impassable. Properties may also flood. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide will occur around 8:45 AM this morning at Charleston. Saltwater inundation will be possible 1 to 2 hours before and after high tide.
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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