Whetstone Horse Camp

  • $15.00 /night
  • (5.0)3 reviews

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Camping Style

Backpacker
Cabin
Other Camping
RV Camping
Tent Camping
Trailer Camping

About Campground

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.

Directions

From Walhalla, go north 6 miles on State Highway 28. Turn left onto Whetstone Road. Go straight for about 5 miles. Continue straight at the four-way stop, for another 1.5 miles. The pavement ends and gravel begins. A sign for Whetstone Horse Camp is about 3/4-mile down the gravel road. The camp is on the left.

Access

Drive-in

Accommodations

Equestrian
RV Sites
Standard
Tent Sites

Features

Driveway Back-In
Driveway Pull Through
Electric Hookups
Picnic Table
Reservable
Sanitary Dump
Toilets
Trash
Water Hookups

Essentials

Drinking Water
Fires Allowed
Mobile Service
Pets Allowed

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Laura Gravelle

2 years ago
5/5

Neat horse camp out of the way, no cell service. Great sites with tons of room. Beautiful trails in the mountains. River crossing and fast moving stream crossing. Can't wait to go back.

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Pamela LoVerde (Pam)

4 years ago
5/5

The campground manager was very friendly and super helpful. The sites were very well maintained, as well as the restrooms. Just a heads up if you plan to camp for long, they don’t have showers. Even without showers, the beautiful environment makes the stay well worth the cost.

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Bruce Hensley

1 year ago
5/5

Been camping here for years. Great site

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