Whetstone Horse Camp
WHETSTONE HORSE CAMP
Part of Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests
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.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.
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.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.
Important Notices
- Horses must be tied to the highline, hitching rail, or stalls provided at each site; portable corrals or other devices may be used, but only if they are placed at the designated horse tethering area
- Do not tie horses where they can chew on trees
- Dispose of all manure in manure bins
- Do not place trash in the fire rings
- Hoses may be used to fill water tanks and horse troughs; do not leave hoses attached to water spigots
- Pets must be leashed in the campground
- At single campsites, you may park up to one camper, one horse trailer, and two motor vehicles in your parking spur; at double campsites (sites 6 and 7), you may park up to two campers, two horse trailers, and two motor vehicles in your parking spur
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Available Activities
- Hiking - Hiking
- Camping - Camping
- Horse Camping - Horse Camping
- Horseback Riding - Horseback Riding
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.
Contact Information
Phone: 864-638-9568
112 ANDREW PICKENS CIRCLEMOUNTAIN REST, SC 29664
Rental Options
Available Campsites
- Site 018, Loop WHHC, Type Equestrian Nonelectric
- Site 007, Loop WHHC, Type Equestrian Nonelectric
- Site 004, Loop WHHC, Type Equestrian Nonelectric
- Site 014, Loop WHHC, Type Equestrian Nonelectric
- Site 017, Loop WHHC, Type Equestrian Nonelectric
- Site 003, Loop WHHC, Type Equestrian Nonelectric
- Site 001, Loop WHHC, Type Equestrian Nonelectric
- Site 010, Loop WHHC, Type Equestrian Nonelectric
- Site 013, Loop WHHC, Type Equestrian Nonelectric
- Site 016, Loop WHHC, Type Equestrian Nonelectric
- Site 008, Loop WHHC, Type Equestrian Nonelectric
- Site 012, Loop WHHC, Type Equestrian Nonelectric
- Site 006, Loop WHHC, Type Equestrian Nonelectric
- Site 011, Loop WHHC, Type Equestrian Nonelectric
- Site 009, Loop WHHC, Type Equestrian Nonelectric
- Site 005, Loop WHHC, Type Equestrian Nonelectric
- Site 002, Loop WHHC, Type Equestrian Nonelectric
- Site 015, Loop WHHC, Type Equestrian Nonelectric
