WHETSTONE HORSE CAMP
USFS · Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Campground
- Hours
- Check in: 4:00 p.m.; Check-out: 2:00 p.m.; Quiet hours are 10:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m.
- Reservations
- recreation.gov
- Phone
- 864-638-9568
- Nearest dump station
- Deep Creek RV Sanitary Station · 42.8 mi
- Coordinates
- 34.8648, -83.2252
- Last verified
- September 19, 2026
About this place
Overview Whetstone Horse Camp is located in the Andrew Pickens Ranger District in Oconee County in the western corner of South Carolina, about 13 miles northwest of Walhalla. The Chattooga River flows nearby. With over 30 miles of horseback riding trails, Whetstone serves as a base for those who like to ride and camp. Recreation The Rocky Gap Trail on the South Carolina side of the river and the Willis Knob Horse Trail on the Georgia side provide excellent horseback riding and hiking opportunities. Visitors also enjoy exploring the nearby Chattooga River. Facilities The campground is open year-round and has 18 sites with parking spurs for horse trailers. All of the 18 Sites are by reservation only. Each site is equipped with a picnic table, fire ring and lantern post. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided. Hitching racks are located throughout the facility. Natural Features The camp is situated in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, near the Rocky Gap and Willis Knob Horse Trails. The Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests encompass more than 629,000 acres in four districts throughout South Carolina, from the lowcountry Atlantic Coast to the western foothills along the Georgia border. Nearby Attractions The town of Walhalla is 13 miles away. The town holds an annual Oktoberfest celebration the third weekend of October. Stumphouse Tunnel, a 19-century uncompleted railroad tunnel, and Isaqueena Falls make for interesting visits. Both are located just 20 minutes from the camp.
From the USFS.Official page
Is WHETSTONE HORSE CAMP free?
No. WHETSTONE HORSE CAMP charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through recreation.gov.
How do I get to WHETSTONE HORSE CAMP?
From Walhalla, go north six miles on State Highway 28. Turn left onto Whetstone Road for about five miles. Go straight at the four-way stop, and drive about 1.5 miles. The pavement will end, and a gravel road will begin. A sign for Whetstone Horse Camp is about 0.75 miles down the gravel road.
Nearby
- WILLIS KNOB HORSE CAMP2.4 mi
- Long Bottom Ford Campground3.2 mi
- Grapevine Campground3.8 mi
- Sarah's Creek Campground (Clayton, GA) 4.9 mi
- CASSIDY BRIDGE PRIMITIVE CAMP5.5 mi
- Cassidy Bridge Hunt Camp5.5 mi
- West Fork Campground (Clayton, GA) 5.9 mi
- Westfork Campground5.9 mi
- Deep Creek RV Sanitary Station42.8 mi
SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 19, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
