Can you reserve a site at Andrew Pickens Ranger District?

No. Andrew Pickens Ranger District is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Andrew Pickens Ranger District

Facility · South Carolina ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Sumter National Forest (NF) · Open Access

1,666 ft
Elevation

The Andrew Pickens Ranger District is home to the Wild and Scenic Chattooga River, a popular angling and whitewater destination. The Ellicott Rock Wilderness offers opportunities for solitude and primitive camping. The district also has numerous waterfalls and hiking trails to satisfy every challenge level.

Getting there

34.81006, -83.12806 · 34°48'36.2"N 83°7'41.0"W

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Typical weather

Typically 89°F in Jul, down to 52°F in Jan.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	52	56	63	72	79	85	89	87	82	72	62	54
Low °F	29	31	37	45	55	63	67	66	60	48	37	32
Precip in	5.4	4.8	5.2	4.8	4.8	5.3	4.9	6.2	4.9	4.6	4.5	5.8

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 4.9 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Andrew Pickens Ranger District

Can you reserve a site at Andrew Pickens Ranger District?: No. Andrew Pickens Ranger District is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Camping near Andrew Pickens Ranger District

Twin Lakes Day Use Area 2.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
Cassidy Bridge Primitive Camp 4.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
Whetstone Horse Camp 6.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
Willis Knob Horse Camp 8.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
Cherry Hill Campground 9.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
West Fork Campground (Clayton, GA) 10.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
Sarah's Creek Campground (Clayton, GA) 11.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
Twin Lakes (SC) 19.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
Burrells Ford 11 mi · Campground
Blue Valley Dispersed Camping 14.7 mi · Facility
Chattooga River District 15.7 mi · Facility
Panther Creek Recreation Area 18.3 mi · Campground

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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