Cassidy Bridge Primitive Camp
Cassidy Bridge Primitive Camp is situated in the Andrew Pickens Ranger District in Oconee County in the western corner South Carolina. The camp sits on the Chauga River, with the Chattooga River a short drive away. Popular activities include hunting, hiking, horseback riding, fishing, whitewater rafting and sightseeing. Campers: Please remember to lock the gate after driving through, do not leave it unlocked. Thank you
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Site mix
| group standard area nonelectric | 1 |
Site guide
1 site. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Surface | Shade | People / vehicles | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Gravel | Full | 100 / 15 | Yes |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 3:00 PM, checkout 2:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | None |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
The campground is open free of charge during big game (October 1st - December 31) and turkey (April 1 - 30) hunting seasons. During the rest of the year, the camp is available for group reservations. Reservations can be made 12 months in advance. Amenities include a pit toilet and RV parking.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
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Getting there
From Walhalla, SC, drive 5 miles north on Highway 28. Turn left on Whetstone Road, and follow it for three quarters of a mile to Cassidy Bridge Road. Turn left on Cassidy Bridge Road, and follow it for 5 miles to the campground.
| Nearest town | Mountain Rest, South Carolina |
| Coordinates | 34.7862° N, 83.2101° W · Directions ↗ |
Supplies & services
| Outdoor gear | Chattooga Whitewater Outfitters ↗ | 3.6 mi |
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 11 mi |
| RV sales & service | Cleveland RV ↗ | 36.5 mi |
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Worth a stop
The Chattooga River and commercial river outfitters are within a 15-minute drive.
- 13.3 mi
- 15 miAngel Falls Trailhead ↗Trailhead
Trails nearby
- 3.4 miRiley Moore0.4 mi trail
- 4.3 miFall Creek Portage0.6 mi trail
- 4.4 miYellow Branch Falls Trail1.3 mi trail
- 4.5 miRocky Gap Horse Trail ↗19 mi trail
- 4.8 miYellow Branch Nature Trail0.5 mi trail
- 4.8 miThrifts Ferry Portage0.3 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.
Public land it sits in
This campground sits inside National Forests in North Carolina.
- inNational Forests in North Carolina ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 3,026,237 acres
- 13.9 miEllicott Rock Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 8,300 acres
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.
Other campgrounds nearby
Historic landmarks nearby
Natural features
The camp is located in a wooded area on the banks of the Chauga River in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, a part of the Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests. More than 629,000 acres are encompassed in four districts throughout South Carolina, from the lowcountry Atlantic Coast to the western foothills along the Georgia border.
Recreation
Big-game and turkey hunting are very popular activities in the area. The camp is also a favorite of groups who enjoy hiking, whitewater rafting and fishing.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Cassidy Bridge Primitive Camp?
Sites at Cassidy Bridge Primitive Camp are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Cassidy Bridge Primitive Camp?
Check-in 3:00 PM, checkout 2:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Cassidy Bridge Primitive Camp have?
1 site, including 1 group standard area nonelectric.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I bring an RV to Cassidy Bridge Primitive Camp?
Cassidy Bridge Primitive Camp is listed for tents only.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Cassidy Bridge Primitive Camp?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is there cell service at Cassidy Bridge Primitive Camp?
FCC coverage maps show Verizon 4G LTE and 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 Cassidy Bridge Primitive Camp?
Big-game and turkey hunting are very popular activities in the area. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Cassidy Bridge Primitive Camp?
Mountain Rest, South Carolina. The Chattooga River and commercial river outfitters are within a 15-minute drive.
Source: Getting there
What if Cassidy Bridge Primitive Camp is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Cassidy Bridge Hunt Camp (under 0.1 mi), Whetstone Horse Camp (5.5 mi), and Willis Knob Horse Camp (7.9 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby