Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests
Parsons Mountain Recreation Area provides forest visitors with a quiet place to relax, and easy access to a variety of outdoor activities. The Recreation Area is open year-round and offers non-motorized boating, fishing, picnicking, hiking, and swimming opportunities.
This Day Use Pass is good for use only at Parsons Mountain Lake Recreation Area (Day Use Area). It covers one vehicle for one day only.
The Annual Pass is good for use at designated day use areas that charge fees within Sumter National Forest, including Parsons Mountain Recreation Area, Lick Fork Lake Recreation Area, Fell Hunt Camp Trailhead and Buncombe Horse Trail Trailhead. Note: this annual pass does not cover fees associated with Buck Hall Recreation Area, OHV trails, rifle ranges, campgrounds, picnic shelter rentals, or any special use permits.
The Day Use Pass is good for use only at Parsons Mountain Recreation Area (Day Use Area).
The Day Use Pass is valid during hours of operation, dawn to dusk, of the date listed on the pass and only for the vehicle specified.
The Annual Pass is good for use at designated day use areas that charge fees within Sumter National Forest, including Parsons Mountain Recreation Area, Lick Fork Lake Recreation Area, Fell Hunt Camp Trailhead and Buncombe Horse Trail Trailhead.
The Annual Pass does not cover fees associated with Buck Hall Recreation Area, OHV trails, rifle ranges, campgrounds, picnic shelter rentals, or any special use permits.
Passes are non-transferrable, non-refundable, not replaceable if lost or stolen, and void if altered or reproduced. A state driver's license or identification card must be available to prove identity for compliance checks.
If you no longer have the vehicle associated with your Annual Pass, you need to contact the Recreation.gov Help Desk to request a modification to your pass. You will then be required to download and print the new version of your updated pass.
Sites may be temporarily closed for cleaning, maintenance, or for safety issues.