Buck Hall Recreation Area
Campground · South Carolina · 20 bookable sites ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Francis Marion National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 20
- Bookable sites
- 40 ft
- Max rig length
- up to 100
- People per site
- 19
- Accessible sites
- 6 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Buck Hall Recreation Area offers a premier location to enjoy the outdoors. It is situated along the Intracoastal Waterway and provides great access to Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge, 65,000 acres of marsh, tidal creeks and beaches; and Bulls Bay, the coast's best shrimp baiting area.Recreation
The area is primarily used for shrimp baiting and fishing. Anglers can expect a huge variety of fish, including bass, flounder, sea trout, snapper, mackerel, swordfish, crab, shrimp, clams, oysters and more.The campground provides access to boating and ocean sailing. Fishing boats and often very large pleasure boats can be seen as they travel the popular Intracoastal Waterway.
A long portion of the Palmetto Trail, which leads from the marshes of the ocean to the mountains of South Carolina, is accessible from the recreation area. Most of the trail is unpaved and can be used for hiking, biking or horseback riding, although a few sections are restricted to foot traffic only.
Facilities
The recreation area boasts a large picnic area and multiple campsites for tent and RV camping. Electricity and water hookups are available. Each site is equipped with a table, lantern post and campfire ring with grill.
Accessible flush toilets, showers and drinking water are provided. The picnic area is equipped with tables, grills, an accessible walkway and fish cleaning stations. A lighted parking area and boat ramp are on-site.
Natural Features
The popular campground sits at sea level, alongside the Intracoastal Waterway. It is part of the Francis Marion National Forest in South Carolina. The campground itself is grassy and open, with very few trees and limited shade.Nearby Attractions
Charleston, South Carolina is about 30 miles southwest of the campground.Charges & Cancellations
Reservation Fees
In addition to camping fees a non-refundable reservation fee of $8.00 for telephone bookings and $6.00 for website bookings applies.
Cancellation Fees
Cancellations up to 2 days before a reservation start date incur a $10.00 cancellation fee in addition to the non-refundable reservation fee.
Late Cancellations
A cancellation the day before or on the day of arrival incurs a $10.00 cancellation fee and will also forfeit the first night's use fee (not to exceed the total paid for the original reservation). Cancellations for single night's reservation will forfeit the entire use fee but no cancellation will apply. Non-refundable reservation fees still apply.
The facts
- Season: All year — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
- 20 bookable sites
- 1 site for day use only
- 19 accessible sites
- Vehicles up to 40 ft
- Up to 100 people per site
- Loops: BUCK HALL
Site types
- 14 Standard Electric
- 5 Tent Only Nonelectric
- 1 Group Picnic Area
Amenities
- Electric hookups
- Campfires allowed
- Fire pits
- Picnic tables
- Shade
Not recorded upstream: water hookups, sewer hookups, grills, pets allowed.
20 campsites at Buck Hall Recreation Area
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | BUCK HALL | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 40 ft | 8 | ♿ |
| 02 | BUCK HALL | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 40 ft | 8 | ♿ |
| 03 | BUCK HALL | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 40 ft | 8 | ♿ |
| 04 | BUCK HALL | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 40 ft | 8 | ♿ |
| 05 | BUCK HALL | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 40 ft | 8 | ♿ |
| 06 | BUCK HALL | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 40 ft | 8 | ♿ |
| 07 | BUCK HALL | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 40 ft | 8 | ♿ |
| 08 | BUCK HALL | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 40 ft | 8 | ♿ |
| 09 | BUCK HALL | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 40 ft | 8 | ♿ |
| 10 | BUCK HALL | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 40 ft | 8 | ♿ |
| 11 | BUCK HALL | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 40 ft | 8 | ♿ |
| 12 | BUCK HALL | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 40 ft | 8 | ♿ |
| 13 | BUCK HALL | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 40 ft | 8 | ♿ |
| 14 | BUCK HALL | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 40 ft | 8 | ♿ |
| P | BUCK HALL | Group Picnic Area | — | Paved | — | 100 | |
| T1 | BUCK HALL | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | Paved | — | 8 | ♿ |
| T2 | BUCK HALL | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | Paved | — | 8 | ♿ |
| T3 | BUCK HALL | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | Paved | — | 8 | ♿ |
| T4 | BUCK HALL | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | Paved | — | 8 | ♿ |
| T5 | BUCK HALL | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | Paved | — | 8 | ♿ |
Getting there
From Georgetown, South Carolina, take U.S. Highway 17 South/South Fraser Street (29.0 mi.) to Buck Hall Landing Road (Forest Road 242 /1099). Turn left into the recreation area.
33.03750, -79.56278 · 33°2'15.0"N 79°33'46.0"W
Typical weather
Typically 91°F in Jul, down to 60°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 60 | 62 | 68 | 77 | 83 | 88 | 91 | 89 | 86 | 78 | 70 | 62 |
| Low °F | 36 | 38 | 45 | 52 | 62 | 69 | 73 | 72 | 67 | 56 | 46 | 40 |
| Precip in | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 5.9 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 Buck Hall Recreation Area
- Can you reserve a site at Buck Hall Recreation Area?
- Yes, Buck Hall Recreation Area is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Buck Hall Recreation Area have?
- 20 sites.
- What is the maximum RV length at Buck Hall Recreation Area?
- 40 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
- Does Buck Hall Recreation Area have hookups?
- Electric.
- Are campfires allowed at Buck Hall Recreation Area?
- Campfires are allowed at Buck Hall Recreation Area. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
Also listed by
Buck Hall Recreation Area also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Buck Hall Recreation Area's operator.
USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026
- Camping: $28 per RV site per day , dump station available
- Tent camping: $20 per day
- Day-Use (non-campers): $7 per vehicle per day; $40 per calendar year (yearly parking pass available at the Francis Marion District Office)
- Picnic Shelter: $25 for groups up to 50; $45 for groups of 51 to 100 .
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Restrictions:
- Stay is limited to 14 days. RV and tent campsites at Buck Hall are available by reservation only. Reservations may be made by calling (877) 444-6777 or logging on to www.recreation.gov . A reservation fee will be added.
Camping near Buck Hall Recreation Area
- Old Georgetown Road Pond 5.2 mi · Facility
- Cape Romain Wilderness 7.5 mi · Facility
- Upper Nebo Pond 7.7 mi · Facility
- Honey Hill Recreation Area 9.5 mi · Campground
- Francis Marion National Forest 10.7 mi · Facility
- Francis Marion Ranger District 11.2 mi · Facility
- Elmwood Recreation Area 12.4 mi · Campground
- Charles Pinckney National Historic Site Visitor Center 20.1 mi · Facility
- Fort Moultrie Visitor Center 25.7 mi · Facility
- Fort Sumter Visitor Center at Liberty Square 27.1 mi · Facility
- John Rutledge House Inn 28.1 mi · Facility
- Bears Bluff National Fish Hatchery 48.3 mi · Facility
Contact
- Phone (843)336-2200
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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