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Camping · South Carolina

Elmwood Hunt Camp

USFS · Group Campground · Free

Free

Fast facts

Cost
Free
Managed by
USFS
Type
Group Campground
Hours
Check in: 2:00 p.m.; Check-out: 12:00 p.m.; Quiet hours are 10:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m.
Reservations
fs.usda.gov
Coordinates
33.1990, -79.4701
Last verified
September 18, 2026
33.1990° N · 79.4701° W
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Last verifiedSeptember 18, 2026

About this place

This recreation area is located in the northeastern portion of the Francis Marion National Forest. It's a popular camp during deer and turkey hunts on the Waterhorn Hunt Unit. The area also serves as a South Carolina Department of Natural Resources game check station during big-game hunting season.

From the USFS.

Is Elmwood Hunt Camp free?

Yes. Elmwood Hunt Camp is free to use. It is managed by the USFS.

How do I get to Elmwood Hunt Camp?

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.

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Nearby

No other services within 50 mi on the record.

SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.

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