Sedalia Campground
Sedalia 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 year round camping opportunities. The campground is surrounded by a mixed pine-hardwood forest with an elevation of approximately 570 feet. Long hot summers and mild winters are the norm for the Enoree Raanger District. Winter temperatures range from low 40's to upper 60's degrees and summer temperatures range from muggy high 80's to high 90's. Sedalia offers five year round primitive campsites and an additional seven seasonal campsites during big game deer and turkey seasons.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 9 |
| Group sites | 3 |
Site guide
12 sites in 2 loops. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | Water / sewer | People / vehicles | Fires | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Site 06 | Seasonal | Standard | Back-in | 26 | Gravel | Partial | No / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | Basic |
| Site 07 | Seasonal | Standard | Back-in | 38 | Gravel | Partial | No / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | Basic |
| Site 09 | Seasonal | Standard | Back-in | 60 | Gravel | Partial | No / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | Basic |
| Site 10 | Seasonal | Standard | Back-in | 54 | Gravel | Partial | No / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | Basic |
| Site 12 | Seasonal | Standard | Back-in | 36 | Gravel | Partial | No / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | Basic |
| Site 08- Group | Seasonal | Group | Back-in | 74 | Gravel | Partial | No / – | 16 / 4 | Yes | Standard |
| Site 11- Group | Seasonal | Group | Back-in | 90 | Gravel | Partial | No / – | 16 / 4 | Yes | Standard |
| Site 02 | Year round | Standard | Back-in | 63 | Gravel | Partial | No / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | Basic |
| Site 03 | Year round | Standard | Back-in | 37 | Gravel | Partial | No / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | Basic |
| Site 04 | Year round | Standard | Back-in | 74 | Gravel | Partial | No / – | 8 / 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 | ALL campsites are by Reservations Only, outside of the hunting seasons, for campsites 1 through 5 at recreation.gov. Site 1 is a group standard nonelectric site at $10 per night and sites 2 through 5 are standard nonelectric single sites at $5 per night. |
The campground has one vault toilet, rock fire rings, trash receptable, and one water spigot that is near the entrance to the campground. The campground doesn't provide picnic tables, electricity, no hookups, no wifi and cell coverage is sporadic. Campsites vary in size but many will accommodate most any size RV's, trailers and tents. Campsites consist of a shady grassy area with a rock fire ring. 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 per site if the site will accommodate them. Many of these sites will only accommodate one vehicle with one camper. Golf carts are not allowed.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Status | Open |
| Season | All year |
| Forest | Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests |
| Fees | Single family sites: $5/night. Group sites: $10/night. |
| Rules | All campsites have a maximum 14-day stay limit in a 30-day period. Ensure you have a reservation before arrival. Quiet hours are 10pm-6am. No fireworks. Campfires are allowed only in designated fire rings. Only dead and down wood may be collected. All tents and vehicles must be located on the hardened areas of the campsites. |
Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests recreation page ↗
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Getting there
Sedalia Campground, Union County- From Junction Highway 49 & Hwy. 176. At intersection of Highway 49 and 176, drive west on Hwy. 49, 8 miles. Turn left, south onto 44-481, Bombing Range Road, and drive 1.9 miles. Sedalia Campground entrance is on the left side of the road.
| Nearest town | Union, South Carolina |
| Coordinates | 34.6324° N, 81.7373° W · Directions ↗ |
Good to know
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Worth a stop
- The Tyger River has several access points for watercraft, the nearest of which is the Minnow Bridge Road access a few miles down the road from Sedalia. Johns Creek Lake complex just down the road from Sedalia offers opportuntities such as fishing, hiking and boating with a trolling motor only. Bring your own equipment.
- Union County Historical Museum and the Cross Keys House.
- Olde English Tourism District- oldeenglish.com. Find upcoming events, restaurants, artists, farmers markets in surrounding Union County.
- 10.7 miEnoree Ohv Trail ↗OHV / range
Trails nearby
- 0.2 miPalmetto Trail (en) ↗36.9 mi trail
- 2.3 miTyger River Canoe Trail ↗30.6 mi trail
- 4.6 miRosehill Hiking Trail0.6 mi trail
- 5 miEnoree River Canoe Trail ↗37.3 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.
Other campgrounds nearby
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- Cross Keys HouseBuilding · Union · 2.1 mi
- Clinton Chapel AME Zion ChurchBuilding · Union · 8.5 mi
Natural features
Sedalia campground features rolling terrain and mixed forests in its vicinity. The Tyger River runs across the landscape about a mile north of Sedalia and the Enoree River running south of Sedalia. Three man made lakes combine to make up the Johns Creek Lake Complex just south west of Sedalia Campground and provide fishing opportunities.
Recreation
Sedalia 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. Sedalia 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 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.
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Sedalia Campground?
Sites at Sedalia Campground are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Sedalia Campground?
ALL campsites are by Reservations Only, outside of the hunting seasons, for campsites 1 through 5 at recreation.gov. Site 1 is a group standard nonelectric site at $10 per night and sites 2 through 5 are standard nonelectric single sites at $5 per night.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Sedalia Campground?
Check-in 03:00 PM, checkout 02:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is Sedalia Campground open right now?
Open as of Oct 16, 2026. Season All year.
Source: Forest Service status
How many sites does Sedalia Campground have?
12 sites, including 9 standard sites without power and 3 group sites.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I bring an RV to Sedalia Campground?
Sedalia Campground is listed for tents only.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Sedalia Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Sedalia Campground. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Sedalia Campground?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. All campsites have a maximum 14-day stay limit in a 30-day period.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is there cell service at Sedalia Campground?
FCC coverage maps show AT&T 5G at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
What is there to do at Sedalia Campground?
Sedalia 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 Sedalia Campground?
Union, South Carolina. The Tyger River has several access points for watercraft, the nearest of which is the Minnow Bridge Road access a few miles down the road from Sedalia. Johns Creek Lake complex just down the road from Sedalia offers opportuntities such as fishing, hiking and boating with a tro
Source: Getting there
What if Sedalia Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Brick House Campground (12.9 mi), Collins Creek Seasonal Campground (16.4 mi), and Woods Ferry Campground (16.9 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby