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

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…

Sumter National Forest

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.

Sumter National Forest

Part of Worthy's Ferry Road (FS301) temporarily closed

Worthy's Ferry Road (FS301) is temporarily closed to motorized vehicles between mile marker 2.11 to 3.15 and FSR 305K for public safety during a stream restoration project.

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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