U.S. Forest Service · Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests · South Carolina

Morrow Bridge and Midway Seasonal Camps

Morrow Bridge and Midway seasonal camps, located in the western and northern portions of the Long Cane Ranger District, offer primitive facilities in a setting ideal for hunting.The surrounding forest sustains abundant populations of deer, turkey and quail, placing it among the most desirable hunting areas in the upstate. Several check stations and supply stores are located in the area.

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Amenities & rules

EquipmentTents
Fees$5 per night per campsite; $50 per month per campsite –or-$150 per campsite for entire season (September 13 through January 4). Self-serve fee station

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

Season & status

StatusTemporarily closed
SeasonSept. 13 through Jan. 4
ForestFrancis Marion and Sumter National Forests
Fees$5 per night per campsite; $50 per month per campsite –or-$150 per campsite for entire season (September 13 through January 4). Self-serve fee station
RulesSouth Carolina hunting regulations apply. Off-highway vehicles (OHV) are allowed only on designated OHV trails. Shooting is not permitted within 300 yards of camp. Quiet hours: 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. (no generators running during quiet hours)

Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests recreation page ↗

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Morrow Bridge and Midway Seasonal Camps40°50°60°70°80°90°January: 4.16 inches of precipitationFebruary: 3.96 inches of precipitationMarch: 4.49 inches of precipitationApril: 3.23 inches of precipitationMay: 3.23 inches of precipitationJune: 4.62 inches of precipitationJuly: 4.49 inches of precipitationAugust: 4.45 inches of precipitationSeptember: 3.63 inches of precipitationOctober: 3.11 inches of precipitationNovember: 3.62 inches of precipitationDecember: 4.30 inches of precipitationJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 44.2°F averageFebruary: 46.2°F averageMarch: 53.5°F averageApril: 61.9°F averageMay: 70.0°F averageJune: 77.7°F averageJuly: 81.0°F averageAugust: 80.1°F averageSeptember: 74.3°F averageOctober: 63.5°F averageNovember: 52.2°F averageDecember: 45.9°F average0 in1 in2 in3 in4 in5 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Mccormick, 9 miles from the campground at 507 feet, station USC00385660 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 47 inches a year. The shaded span is the published season, September 13 to January 4.

Getting there

Coordinates33.9896° N, 82.4203° W · Directions ↗

Supplies & services

Dump stationDump station ↗24.7 mi
Outdoor gearEscape Outdoors ↗37.6 mi
RV sales & serviceCamping World ↗38.9 mi

Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.

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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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Questions people ask

How much does it cost to camp at Morrow Bridge and Midway Seasonal Camps?

$5 per night per campsite; $50 per month per campsite –or-$150 per campsite for entire season (September 13 through January 4). Self-serve fee station

Source: Forest Service

Is Morrow Bridge and Midway Seasonal Camps open right now?

Temporarily closed as of Oct 16, 2026. Season Sept. 13 through Jan. 4.

Source: Forest Service status

Can I bring an RV to Morrow Bridge and Midway Seasonal Camps?

Morrow Bridge and Midway Seasonal Camps is listed for tents only.

Source: Forest Service

What if Morrow Bridge and Midway Seasonal Camps is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Hawe Creek (11.6 mi), Modoc (21.8 mi), and Ridge Road (23.3 mi).

Source: Campgrounds nearby