Contact Info
20 Work Center Road
Whitmire, SC 29178
- Phone:
- 803-276-4810
Basics
- Number of Sites:
- 28 sites
Basic Directions
From Hwy. 72 and Leeds Rd., County 12-25, drive north 1.8 miles. Turn left, at intersection of Leeds Rd., County 12-25, and County Rd. 49 and drive 0.1 miles. Cross over railroad tracks and drive 3.4 miles north to Park Rd., County 12-574. Turn left onto Park Rd., County 12-574, and drive 3.6 miles to the end of the paved road.
From Hwy. 9 and County 49, drive south 5.6 miles. Turn right at Park Rd., County 12-574, and drive 3.6 miles to the end of the paved road.
Description
Woods Ferry Recreation Area, in western Chester County, lies within a beautiful wooded floodplain surrounded by upland pine woods and maturing hardwood forests. Campers and day-users can choose from a variety of activities: picnicking, fishing, canoeing, or horseback riding. Its location on the Broad River makes fishing and boating easily accessible.
The recreation area takes its name from Matthew Woods, who acquired the land in 1817 and constructed a ferry for horse and buggy traffic. Here, Confederate cavalry under Gen. Wade Hampton crossed the river to harass Sherman’s flank during his historic march through the South. In later years, the area was heavily logged, farmed, and grazed. In 1936 the Forest Service acquired the land. Extensive erosion control and reforestation work was started at that time and continues today.
There are no fees for the day use areas. All sites are first come, first served.
Amenities
Basic Amenities
- Drinking Water
- Flush Toilets
- Hot Showers
Details
Basic Info
- Total Sites:
- 28 sites
