Whetstone Horse Camp
Whetstone Horse Camp is a national forest campground in South Carolina. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- South Carolina
- Coordinates
- 34.86477, -83.22519
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Camping, Hiking, Horse Camping, Horseback Riding
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 864-638-9568
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Whetstone Horse Camp
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 jus
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- NPS · 47 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Blossman Gas · 12 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 149 designated routes (217 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whetstone | National forest horse camp | 0.2 mi | — | — |
| Willis Knob Horse Camp | National forest horse camp | 2.4 mi | — | Electric & Water |
| Long Bottom Ford | National forest campground | 3.2 mi | — | — |
| Grapevine | National forest campground | 3.8 mi | — | — |
| Sarah’s creek $ | Private campground | 4.7 mi | — | — |
| Sarah's Creek Campground (Clayton, GA) | National forest campground | 4.9 mi | — | No hookups |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.