Collins Creek Seasonal Campground
Collins Creek Seasonal Campground is located on the Enoree Ranger District of Sumter National Forest. It's location in the piedmont of South Carolina, Union County, and provides for year round camping opportunities. The campground is surrounded by a mixed pine-hardwood forest with an elevation of approximately 440 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. Outside of hunting season the campground is available for reservation as a whole for an individual, family, or a group retreat.
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Site mix
| Group sites | 1 |
| Host/management | 35 |
Site guide
1 site. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | Water / sewer | People / vehicles | Fires | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Offseason Group | Back-in | 84 | Gravel | Partial | No / – | 100 / 2 | Yes | Basic |
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 | During fall big game deer and spring turkey seasons the campground is on a first-come, first-serve basis. Camper find an available site and then return to the kiosk and pay with a smart phone using the scan and pay system. |
Collins Creek Seasonal Camp offers a primitive camp setting with one large campground loop. The road is flat and graveled and is easily traveled. The campground has 36 campsites. Campsites have shady grassy areas and all have a rock or metal fire rings with some having lantern holders. Most all sites will accommodate a variety of camping equipment. Campground amenities include centrally located water spigots, one outdoor shower with walled privacy blind, and vault toilets. The campground doesn't provide picnic tables, electricity or wifi and cell coverage is sporadic. Trash receptacles are located within the campground. There is a minimum of one person and a maximum of eight people allowed per site. There is a minimum of one vehicle plus camper with a maximum of two vehicles plus two campers or two tents or one camper and one tent. ATV's, UTV's, Golf Carts are not allowed unless street legal in SC.
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 | Collins Creek Seasonal Campground is not reservable as a group site for dates outside of the established hunting seasons for deer and turkey. |
| Fees | Extended stay campsites are $ 5 /night, $ 50 / calendar month, $ 150 /season. Campsites are large grassy areas, 36 campsites. All campsites are first-come, first-serve. |
| Rules | Vehicle and occupancy limits apply at all campsites per Supervisor's Order # FM-14-02. Campers must select a site and pay at the fee tube by the info board within 30 minutes of arrival. Checkout time is 2 p.m. All camping equipment must be removed by 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. |
Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests recreation page ↗
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Getting there
From Interstate 26 and Highway 121 (exit 72 off interstate) drive north 5.3 miles.Turn right onto Old Whitmire Hwy. (County Rd. 81) drive.4 miles to stop sign. Continue north on County Rd. 81, Brazzelmans Bridge Rd. and drive north 6.9 miles.Turn left onto Maybinton Rd. County Rd.
| Nearest town | Whitmire, South Carolina |
| Coordinates | 34.4730° N, 81.5235° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
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36 mi from the campground
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| RV sales & service | RV sales & service ↗ | 15.3 mi |
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 26.8 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Circle Outfitter's ↗ | 29.8 mi |
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Explore
Worth a stop
- Union County Historical Museum, Union, SC. https://www.unioncountymuseum.com/
- Newberry Opera House, Newberry, SC. https://www.newberryoperahouse.com/
- 6 miMolly's Rock Picnic Area ↗Day use
- 11.7 miEnoree Ohv Trail ↗OHV / range
Trails nearby
- 0.3 miJews Harp Trail0.2 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
Over 700,000 acres of pine-hardwood forest with gently rolling terrain make up the Enoree Ranger District. Collins Creek Campground is centrally located to some of the best hunting and fishing opportunities in the state. The creek that gives the campground its name flows southward from east of the campground. An old spring, Jews Harp Spring, can be found just north of the campground. The campground is also centrally located for easy access to the Tyger, Enoree and Broad Rivers.
Recreation
Collins Creek Seasonal Camp offers a rustic primitive camp setting ideal for exploring the surrounding acres of the Enoree Ranger District of the Sumter National Forest. Hunting, fishing, boating and hiking opportunities abound. 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. Collins Creek Seasonal Campground is centrally located and has thousands of acres surrounding where hunters can try their luck at bagging a deer or turkey during big game hunting seasons. Hunting and fishing in South Carolina is regulated by the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources. With the campground centrally located to the Broad, Enoree and Tyger Rivers it provides a great opportunity for boating, fishing or just splashing around to cool down. (Caution: Water levels fluctuate with the rainfall and rivers have a slight current. During late summer months the rivers become impassable. Jews Harp Spring Trail offers an easy leisurely hike to an old spring site.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Collins Creek Seasonal Campground?
Sites at Collins Creek Seasonal Campground are reservable on Recreation.gov. Collins Creek Seasonal Campground is not reservable as a group site for dates outside of the established hunting seasons for deer and turkey. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Collins Creek Seasonal Campground?
During fall big game deer and spring turkey seasons the campground is on a first-come, first-serve basis. Camper find an available site and then return to the kiosk and pay with a smart phone using the scan and pay system.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Collins Creek Seasonal Campground?
Check-in 03:00 PM, checkout 02:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is Collins Creek Seasonal Campground open right now?
Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026.
Source: Forest Service status
How many sites does Collins Creek Seasonal Campground have?
36 sites, including 1 group site.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I bring an RV to Collins Creek Seasonal Campground?
Collins Creek Seasonal Campground is listed for tents only.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there showers or a dump station at Collins Creek Seasonal Campground?
Campground amenities include centrally located water spigots, one outdoor shower with walled privacy blind, and vault toilets.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Collins Creek Seasonal Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Collins Creek Seasonal Campground. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Collins Creek Seasonal 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. Vehicle and occupancy limits apply at all campsites per Supervisor's Order # FM-14-02.
Source: Fire nearby
What is there to do at Collins Creek Seasonal Campground?
Collins Creek Seasonal Camp offers a rustic primitive camp setting ideal for exploring the surrounding acres of the Enoree Ranger District of the Sumter National Forest. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Collins Creek Seasonal Campground?
Whitmire, South Carolina. Union County Historical Museum, Union, SC. https://www.unioncountymuseum.com/
Source: Getting there
What if Collins Creek Seasonal Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Brick House Campground (10.6 mi), Rocky Branch Seasonal Campground (11.4 mi), and Woods Ferry Campground (16.3 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby