Poulous Loop Group Campground
Poulous Loop Group Campground is located on the Enoree Ranger District of Sumter National Forest. It's location in the piedmont of South Carolina, Chester County, provides year round camping opportunities. t's surrounded by a mixed pine-hardwood forest with an elevation of approximately 400 to 500 feet. Long hot summers and mild winters are the norm for the Enoree Ranger District. Winter temperatures range from low 40's to upper 60's degrees and summer temperatures range from high 80's to high 90's. Popular activities include hunting, hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding and wildlife viewing.
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Site mix
| Group sites | 1 |
Site guide
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| Site | Shade | Water / sewer | People / vehicles | Fires | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poulous Group Campground | Partial | No / – | 100 / 15 | Yes | Standard |
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 | Poulous Loop Group Campground is available by reservations only at Recreation.gov. Cost has a two tiered system: $30/night for one to 29 people. $60/night for 30 to 100 people maximum. America the Beautiful Discount Pass is not accepted for group campgrounds or groupsites. |
The Group Campground is available by reservations only. Reservations can be made 12 months in advance. Amenities include a vault toilet and fire pit. There is no water, no electricity, no wifi and cell coverage is sporadic. The campground is a large grassy area within a mature pine stand that provides plenty of shade. There is plenty of room for RV, trailer, horse trailer and tent camping in the natural grassy areas on either side of the graveled campground loop road. The area also has plenty of space to either highline horses or set up portable stalls. The campground has plenty of areas to set up field games such as a volleyball net, corn hole boards, horse sets, just bring what you need and enjoy. There is a minimum of one person and a maximum of 100 people and a minimum of one vehicle with a maximum of fifteen vehicles. A vehicle plus one camper or one horse trailer is considered as one vehicle count. ATV's, UTV's, Golf Carts are not allowed.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Status | Closed for the season. Forest Service sites close for the season; check the official page for the reopening date. |
| Forest | Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests |
| Booking | Poulous Loop Group Camp is available year-round for reservations on recreation.gov. This camp is reservable as a group site; for 1-29 people the nightly cost is $30 and for 30-100 people the nightly… |
| Fees | $30 for 1-29 people; $60 for 30-100 people. |
| Rules | Checkout time is 2 p.m. All camping equipment must be removed from the campground on the closing date shown on the permit or the permit holder will be fined and charged for abandoned property. Place only refuse in trash cans. Quiet time is 10 p.m.– 6 a.m. Care should be taken in the woods during big-game season. Wear blaze orange. |
Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests recreation page ↗
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Getting there
From Lockhart, SC on SC-49 and the Broad River follow SC-49 N. SC-49 will fork north, continue staight on SC-9 for 4.3 miles. Turn right onto Woods Ferry Road for 0.4 miles, turn right onto Roy Wade Road for 0.1 miles, make a slight right onto 535, Worthy's Ferry Road, for 3.3 miles, (This road is asphalt about halfway which then becomes a gravel…
| Nearest town | Whitmire, South Carolina |
| Coordinates | 34.7494° N, 81.4543° W · Directions ↗ |
Good to know
- Olde English Tourism District- oldeenglish.com.
Fire nearby
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50 mi from the campground
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Outdoor gear | The Local Hiker ↗ | 30.3 mi |
| RV sales & service | RV sales & service ↗ | 33.9 mi |
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Explore
Trails nearby
- 1.3 miWoods Ferry Horse Trail ↗25.9 mi trail
- 3.2 miWoods Ferry Hiking Trail0.1 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
Acres of pine-hardwood forest and gently rolling terrain surround Poulous Loop Group Campground. 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
Poulous Loop offers a rustic primitive camp setting ideal for exploring the surrounding area's hunting and trail riding opportunities. The surrounding forest environment sustains abundant wildlife populations, making it one of the most desirable hunting areas in the state for big-game deer and turkey seasons. Hunting and fishing in South Carolina is regulated by the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources. The Woods Ferry Horse Trail is a 26 mile trail system that parallels the Broad River corridor and meanders in and around upland pine and hardwood drains of the area. The trail is open to horses, hikers and mountain bikers and can be easily accessed by following forest service gravel road 301F to access the trail junction.
Nearby
- Leeds Outdoor Shooting Range, Enoree Ranger District, Sumter National Forest. Leeds Range is accessible Bring your own equipment, target and target holder to target practice from designated shooting tables down range maximum distance 100 yards. Manufactured stationary targets only. There is a user fee for range use.
- Olde English Tourism District- oldeenglish.com. Find upcoming events, restaurants, artists, farmers markets surrounding the Woods Ferry Recreation Area.
- Historic Brattonsville- 28 miles
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Poulous Loop Group Campground?
Sites at Poulous Loop Group Campground are reservable on Recreation.gov. Poulous Loop Group Camp is available year-round for reservations on recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Poulous Loop Group Campground?
Poulous Loop Group Campground is available by reservations only at Recreation.gov. Cost has a two tiered system: $30/night for one to 29 people. $60/night for 30 to 100 people maximum.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Poulous Loop Group Campground?
Check-in 03:00 PM, checkout 02:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is Poulous Loop Group Campground open right now?
Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026.
Source: Forest Service status
How many sites does Poulous Loop Group Campground have?
1 site, including 1 group site.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I bring an RV to Poulous Loop Group Campground?
Poulous Loop Group Campground is listed for tents only.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Poulous Loop Group Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Poulous Loop Group Campground. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Poulous Loop Group 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. Checkout time is 2 p.m.
Source: Fire nearby
What is there to do at Poulous Loop Group Campground?
Poulous Loop offers a rustic primitive camp setting ideal for exploring the surrounding area's hunting and trail riding opportunities. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Poulous Loop Group Campground?
Whitmire, South Carolina. Leeds Outdoor Shooting Range, Enoree Ranger District, Sumter National Forest. Leeds Range is accessible Bring your own equipment, target and target holder to target practice from designated shooting tables down range maximum distance 100 yards. Manufactured stationary targe
Source: Getting there
What if Poulous Loop Group Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Woods Ferry Campground (3.3 mi), Sedalia Campground (18 mi), and Collins Creek Seasonal Campground (19.5 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby