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Parson’s Mountain Recreation Area is located in the northern portion of the Long Cane Ranger District. It features a 28-acre man-made lake next to a 23-site campground. The area offers relaxation and solitude as well as easy access to a variety of recreation activities. Highlights include an accessible picnic area. The day use area was designed with an earthen pier, a pedestrian bridge and a boat ramp for non-motorized boats. The Parson’s Mountain Lake Trail and Parson’s Mountain Tower Trail incorporate the upstate’s rich history and diverse wildlife habitat.
Parson's Mountain Recreation Area is now open year-round. A new restroom facility have been completed in the day-use area for public use.
From Anderson, travel south on Hwy 28 to the four way stop in Abbeville. Turn right and travel 3.3 miles to the intersection of Hwy 28 and Hwy 72. Continue on Hwy 28 for 2.1 miles.Turn left onto Parson’s Mtn. Road (S 1-251) and travel for 1.5 miles. Entrance is on the right.
$3 day use fee per vehicle $7 per campsite per night. Self-serve fee station.
Campsites are first come-first served.
Just camped 4 days there. The camp host is super nice and keeps a close eye on everything. There are 23 campsites (first come first serve). They are gravel with tent pads. I took my popup camper and fit fine in the site I picked, however there are about 7 or 8 sites that I wouldn't have tried to back it into (tents only). Community water spigots, and flush toilets in the bathhouse, although the bathhouse in the day-use area is much nicer. Still a great place to camp. For mountain bikers, the Long Cane Horse Trail runs through the park, it's a great single track, 27 mile loop. A lot of fun.
they tore down a a shower and restroom facility in the swimming area that was real nice AND only needed a new roof and tore down a older restroom and shower in camp area to replace with porta restrooms . there's no drinking water or no more showers avail. what happened to the money to upgrade this place / AND WHO WANTS TO CAMP ESPECIALLY IN THE WINTER WHEN THERES NO WAY TO SHOWER .
