Open

Open year-round, first-come, first-served. Hazards from Hurricane Helene damage may still be present. No potable water available; campers must bring their own water supply.

Sumter National Forest

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…

Sumter National Forest

Forest Service Road 344 temporarily closed on the Enoree RD

Forest Service Road 344 (Stewart Road) on the Enoree Ranger District will be temporarily closed due to construction on the road. The road will reopen by July 3.

Sumter National Forest

Tuxbury Horse Trail temporarily closed from Hwy 41 to FSR 6309

Tuxbury Horse Trail is temporarily closed from Hwy 41 to FSR 6309 for a 247-acre prescribed fire off FS 183 Hoover Rd and Hwy 41 on the Francis Marion National Forest in Berkeley County on June 11, 2026.  Smoke is expected towards United Drive and Halfway Creek Rd.

About

Parsons Mountain Lake Recreation Area is a quiet getaway in the northern portion of the Long Cane Ranger District within Sumter National Forest, near Abbeville, South Carolina. The 28-acre man-made lake is surrounded by mixed pine and hardwood forests and supports populations of bass, catfish, and panfish. Anglers can fish from shore, float tubes, or non-motorized boats launched from the on-site ramp. The adjacent 23-site campground operates year-round on a first-come, first-served basis at $7 per night. Sites have vault toilets but no potable water, so campers must bring their own supply. The recreation area also features the Parsons Mountain Lake Trail and Tower Trail, which highlight the region's history and diverse wildlife habitat. The historic Parsons Mountain fire tower is a notable landmark in the area. A valid South Carolina fishing license is required for anglers. Stay is limited to 14 days, and shooting is prohibited within 300 yards of the recreation area.

Directions

From Anderson: Travel south on Hwy 28 to Abbeville four-way stop, turn right and continue 3.3 miles, then continue 2.1 miles, turn left on Parsons Mountain Road (S 1-251) and travel 1.5 miles to the recreation area.

Amenities

Water No
Fires Allowed
Toilets Yes
Dump Station
Wifi No
Pets Allowed
Showers No
Electric Hookups
Water Hookups
Sewer Hookups
Camp Store No
Price $7

Vehicle

Max RV Length
Max Trailer Length
Big Rig Friendly
Pull Through Sites

Contact

Phone +1 (803) 624-9471

Cell Service

AT&T None
Verizon Yes
T-Mobile None

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