Miles of sun-warmed sand slide right up to Atlantic surf along the shores of popular seaside spot, Myrtle Beach, a family-oriented destination close to golf greens, parks and sandcastles.
This recreation area is located in the northeastern portion of the Francis Marion National Forest. It’s a popular camp during deer and turkey hunts on the Waterhorn Hunt Unit.
The well-shaded recreation area serves as a South Carolina Department of Natural Resources game check station during big-game hunting season.
Offer primitive facilities in the Francis Marion National Forest.
All sites are first come, first serve. No reservations accepted.
Amenities
Basic Amenities
Drinking Water
Vault Toilets
Details
Season
Year Round
Map + Directions
Basic Directions
From Charleston, take US Highway 17 north past McClellanville to Rutledge Road (SC Route 857-S). Turn left onto Rutledge Road, and drive four miles to Elmwood Recreation Area.
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