Woods Ferry Campground
The rolling hills of Enoree Ranger District in Chester County are home to the Woods Ferry Recreation Area which includes the Woods Ferry Campground, Woods Ferry Picnic Area, Woods Ferry Boat Ramp. The Woods Ferry Recreation Area is situated in the piedmont of South Carolina along the east bank of the Broad River with elevation averaging around 350 feet and is approximately 40 miles southwest of Rock Hill and 57 miles southeast of Spartanburg. The surrounding area is the rolling hills of upland pine and maturing hardwood forests. It offers a wonderful change is scenery from the area’s typical pine forests. The highlight of the area is the Broad River corridor.
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Site mix
| Equestrian | 12 |
| Standard, no hookups | 4 |
| group equestrian | 1 |
Site guide
17 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Type | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | Water / sewer | People / vehicles | Fires | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Equestrian | Back-in | Gravel | Partial | No / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | Standard | |
| 02 | Equestrian | Back-in | Gravel | Partial | No / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | Standard | |
| 03 | Equestrian | Back-in | 25 | Gravel | Partial | No / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | Preferred |
| 04 | Equestrian | Back-in | 40 | Gravel | Partial | No / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | Preferred |
| 05 | Equestrian | Pull-through | 60 | Gravel | None | No / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | Standard |
| 06 | Equestrian | Back-in | 50 | Gravel | Partial | No / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | Preferred |
| 07 | Equestrian | 55 | Gravel | Partial | No / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | Standard | |
| 09 | Equestrian | Pull-through | 60 | Gravel | None | No / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | Standard |
| 11 | Standard | Back-in | 35 | Gravel | Partial | No / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | Prime |
| 12 | Equestrian | Back-in | 40 | Gravel | Partial | No / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | Preferred |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 03:00 PM, checkout 02:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | None |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Fees | Campsite 7 is a double site, equestrian nonelectric at $14 per night and campsite 10 is a group site, equestrian nonelectrict at $14 per night. There is a 14 day stay period year round. |
Woods Ferry Campground is open year-round and has 15 single campsites, one double campsite and one group campsite. All sites are available by reservation only. The campground road is gravel with gravel parking spurs. Campsite parking spurs vary in size and grade. Not all sites can accommodate all sizes of campers and camper vehicles. Sites have a picnic table and rock fire ring, and some have a lantern post. This campground also offers the opportunity to camp with horses in designated sites. 10 campsites have horse corrals. Other campsites offer a designated area where horses can be highlined or where portable corrals can be set up behind the white banded trees around the perimeter of the campground. Vault toilets are centrally located to both ends of the campground. There is “no water or electrical hook-ups” available. Water spigots are centrally located throughout the campground. Campers can access the 26 mile Woods Ferry Horse Trail from the campground. The trail allows for horses, hiking and mountain biking. The Woods Ferry Campground is about a two tenths of a mile easy walk from the campground to the picnic area and Broad River.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Status | Temporarily closed |
| Season | Open year-round |
| Forest | Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests |
| Booking | All campsites at Woods Ferry must be reserved through recreation.gov. Horses allowed in designated sites. |
| Fees | $7/night for family site; $14/night for group sites, maximum 14-day limit |
| Rules | Stay is limited to 14 days. Horses are not allowed in the picnic area. There is no day-use parking for horse trailers at the picnic area day-use parking lot. Ensure you have a reservation for your campsite before arrival. Highline horses behind white banded trees. Quiet hours are 10pm-6am. No fireworks. Campfires are allowed only in designated fire rings. Only dead and down wood may be collected. |
Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests recreation page ↗
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Getting there
From Chester: Head northwest on Center St. toward McAliley St-.1 mi, Turn left onto Pinckney St-1.3 mi, Continue onto US-321N/US-321 BYP S-.3 mi, Slight left onto SC-9 N-9.4 mi, Slight left onto Roy Wade Rd-.6 mi, Continue onto Woods Ferry Rd (S-12-49)-5.4 mi, Turn right onto Park Rd (S-12-574)-3.5 mi.
| Nearest town | Whitmire, South Carolina |
| Coordinates | 34.7014° N, 81.4512° W · Directions ↗ |
Good to know
- Bring your own weapon, target and target holder to practice from designated shooting tables down range with at a maximum distance 100 yards.fs.usda.gov/activity/scnfs/recreation/otheractivities.
Fire nearby
- PrescribedFy27 Scfmf Rx Support
47 mi from the campground
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
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Woods Ferry River Camp on Suwannee
Trails nearby
- 0.1 miWoods Ferry Hiking Trail0.1 mi trail
- 0.2 miWoods Ferry Horse Trail ↗25.9 mi trail
- 2.2 miNeal Shoals Portage Trail0.4 mi trail
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
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Natural features
The Woods Ferry Recreation Area is situated in the piedmont of South Carolina, along the east bank of the Broad River and adjacent to the 26 mile Woods Ferry Horse Trail. It lies within a beautiful wooded floodplain surrounded by upland pine woods and maturing hardwood forests. The Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests encompass more than 629,000 acres in four districts throughout South Carolina, from the low country Atlantic Coast to the western foothills along the Georgia border.
Recreation
- The Woods Ferry Recreation Area offers Woods Ferry Campground users access to a wide range of recreational activities such as picnicking, fishing, canoeing, wildlife viewing or trail riding. Its location on the Broad River makes fishing and boating easily accessible.
- The Woods Ferry Day Use Picnic Area: picnic tables and grills, two group picnic shelters with group grills, three fishing platforms to fish or view wildlife from. A valid South Carolina fishing license is required to fish on the national forests.
- The Woods Ferry Horse Trail is a 26 mile trail system that traverses along the Broad River and hardwood drains of the area. The trail is open to horses, hikers and mountain bikers.
- Broad River- boating, canoeing and kayaking opportunities abound with current access south of the Neal Shoals Dam, 2 miles downstream from the Woods Ferry Campground.
- The surrounding national forest lands are a great place for big game deer and turkey hunting along with other small game hunting. Hunting and fishing in South Carolina is regulated by the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources.
Nearby
- Leeds Shooting Range, Enoree Ranger District, Sumter National Forest. Bring your own weapon, target and target holder to practice from designated shooting tables down range with at a maximum distance 100 yards.fs.usda.gov/activity/scnfs/recreation/otheractivities.
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Woods Ferry Campground?
Sites at Woods Ferry Campground are reservable on Recreation.gov. All campsites at Woods Ferry must be reserved through recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Woods Ferry Campground?
Campsite 7 is a double site, equestrian nonelectric at $14 per night and campsite 10 is a group site, equestrian nonelectrict at $14 per night. There is a 14 day stay period year round.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Woods Ferry Campground?
Check-in 03:00 PM, checkout 02:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is Woods Ferry Campground open right now?
Temporarily closed as of Oct 16, 2026. Season Open year-round.
Source: Forest Service status
How many sites does Woods Ferry Campground have?
17 sites, including 12 equestrian sites, 4 standard sites without power, and 1 group equestrian.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I bring an RV to Woods Ferry Campground?
Woods Ferry Campground is listed for tents only.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Woods Ferry Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Woods Ferry Campground. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Woods Ferry Campground?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there is 1 active fire within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one. Stay is limited to 14 days.
Source: Fire nearby
What is there to do at Woods Ferry Campground?
The Woods Ferry Recreation Area offers Woods Ferry Campground users access to a wide range of recreational activities such as picnicking, fishing, canoeing, wildlife viewing or trail riding. Its location on the Broad River makes fishing and boating easily accessible. The Recreation section on this p
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Woods Ferry Campground?
Whitmire, South Carolina. Leeds Shooting Range, Enoree Ranger District, Sumter National Forest. Bring your own weapon, target and target holder to practice from designated shooting tables down range with at a maximum distance 100 yards.fs.usda.gov/activity/scnfs/recreation/otheractivities.
Source: Getting there
What if Woods Ferry Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Poulous Loop Group Campground (3.3 mi), Collins Creek Seasonal Campground (16.3 mi), and Sedalia Campground (16.9 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby