U.S. Forest Service · Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests · Mountain Rest, SC

Cherry Hill Campground

Open April 1 - October 31. Cherry Hill is near the Chattooga Wild and Scenic River and many miles of hiking trails. Site amenities include centrally-located drinking water, cooking grills, tables and lantern posts as well as a restroom with flush toilets and hot showers. When you make a reservation, post one of the following on the clip provided at your site: a) Your confirmation letter; b) Your reservation number; c) The name of the person that the site is reserved for.

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Site mix

Standard, no hookups20
Tent-only9
Most sites here open on Recreation.gov six months ahead, at 10 a.m. Eastern. Sold out is not final: cancellations come back into the pool, most of them two to three days out. How to catch one

Site guide

Will my RV fit

The longest site here provides 60 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.

Have the trailer VIN? It carries the trailer length.

29 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.

SiteTypeEntryFits, ftSurfaceShadePeople / vehiclesFiresAccessibleRating
001StandardBack-in25GravelFull8 / 2YesStandard
002StandardBack-in40GravelFull8 / 2YesStandard
003StandardBack-in50GravelFull8 / 2YesStandard
004StandardBack-in60GravelFull8 / 2YesYesStandard
005StandardBack-in36GravelFull8 / 2YesStandard
006StandardBack-in34GravelFull8 / 2YesStandard
007StandardBack-in34GravelFull8 / 2YesStandard
008StandardBack-in30GravelFull8 / 2YesYesStandard
009StandardBack-in30GravelFull8 / 2YesYesStandard
010StandardBack-in40GravelPartial8 / 2YesYesStandard

Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 4:00 PM, checkout 2:00 PM.

Amenities & rules

HookupsNone
Max vehicle length60 ft
EquipmentRVs & trailers, Tents
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions
Tent padsYes
AccessibilitySites 004, 008, 009, 010 and 2 more are listed accessible

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Season & status

StatusOpen
SeasonApril 1 to October 31
ForestFrancis Marion and Sumter National Forests
BookingAll sites are reservable. Reserve sites up to 6 months in advance by calling 877-444-6777 or at www.recreation.gov.
Fees$15 per site per day News Release. Q & A's
RulesStay is limited to 14 days.

Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests recreation page ↗

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Cherry Hill Campground30°40°50°60°70°January: 8.08 inches of precipitation, 1.4 inches of snowFebruary: 6.24 inches of precipitation, 0.7 inches of snowMarch: 7.30 inches of precipitation, 0.2 inches of snowApril: 6.66 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowMay: 6.55 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJune: 7.78 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJuly: 7.09 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowAugust: 8.87 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowSeptember: 7.64 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowOctober: 6.40 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowNovember: 7.05 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowDecember: 7.68 inches of precipitation, 1.2 inches of snowJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 37.0°F averageFebruary: 39.6°F averageMarch: 44.9°F averageApril: 52.7°F averageMay: 59.7°F averageJune: 66.6°F averageJuly: 69.8°F averageAugust: 69.3°F averageSeptember: 63.7°F averageOctober: 54.0°F averageNovember: 45.5°F averageDecember: 39.1°F average0 in2 in4 in6 in8 in10 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Jocassee 8 WNW, 3 miles from the campground at 2,540 feet, station USC00384581 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 87 inches a year. The dotted line is average snowfall, about 4 inches a year on the same inches scale. The shaded span is the published season, April 1 to October 31.

Getting there

From Walhalla, go north 8 miles on State Highway 28. Turn right on Highway 107. Continue on Highway 107 for 9 miles. A sign for Cherry Hill Campground is on the right. From Cashiers, NC, go south on Highway 107 for 9 miles. The sign for Cherry Hil will be on the left.

Nearest townMountain Rest, South Carolina
Coordinates34.9417° N, 83.0875° W · Directions ↗

Supplies & services

Dump stationDump station ↗7.7 mi
Outdoor gearHighland Hiker ↗11.9 mi
RV sales & serviceBlairsville RV Sales ↗44.5 mi

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Explore

Video

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  • 0.1 mi
    Big Bend
    2.5 mi trail
  • 0.1 mi
    Winding Stairs Trail
    3.8 mi trail
  • 2.1 mi
    King Creek Trail
    0.5 mi trail
  • 2.5 mi
    Foothills/Chattooga Connector
    1 mi trail
  • 2.5 mi
    Burrells Ford Campground
    0.4 mi trail
  • 2.6 mi
    Foothills ↗
    22.1 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.

Public land it sits in

On Wilderness Atlas →

This campground sits inside National Forests in North Carolina.

Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.

Guidebooks for South Carolina

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  • Best Tent Camping: the Carolinas
    Johnny Molloy, 2019
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  • Camping South Carolina
    Melissa Watson, 2014
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  • Five-Star Trails: South Carolina Upstate
    Sherry Jackson, 2023
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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Cherry Hill Campground?

Sites at Cherry Hill Campground are reservable on Recreation.gov. All sites are reservable. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

How much does it cost to camp at Cherry Hill Campground?

$15 per site per day News Release. Q & A's

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Cherry Hill Campground?

Check-in 4:00 PM, checkout 2:00 PM.

Source: Recreation.gov

Is Cherry Hill Campground open right now?

Open as of Oct 16, 2026. Season April 1 to October 31.

Source: Forest Service status

How many sites does Cherry Hill Campground have?

29 sites, including 20 standard sites without power and 9 tent-only sites.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Cherry Hill Campground?

The longest site here provides 60 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.

Source: Will my RV fit

Are pets allowed at Cherry Hill Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Cherry Hill Campground. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Cherry Hill Campground?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. Stay is limited to 14 days.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are there accessible sites at Cherry Hill Campground?

Sites 004, 008, 009, and 010 are listed accessible on Recreation.gov, 6 sites in all. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

Is there cell service at Cherry Hill Campground?

FCC coverage maps show AT&T 4G LTE at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.

Source: FCC Broadband Map

What is the nearest town to Cherry Hill Campground?

Mountain Rest, South Carolina.

Source: Getting there

What if Cherry Hill Campground is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are West Fork Campground (6.6 mi, partly first-come), Willis Knob Horse Camp (8.2 mi), and Whetstone Horse Camp (9.4 mi).

Source: Campgrounds nearby