Can you reserve a site at Cassidy Bridge Primitive Camp?

Yes, Cassidy Bridge Primitive Camp is reservable through Recreation.gov.

Are campfires allowed at Cassidy Bridge Primitive Camp?

Campfires are allowed at Cassidy Bridge Primitive Camp. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Cassidy Bridge Primitive Camp, South Carolina — 1 site, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

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

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.

Facilities

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.

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.

Nearby Attractions

The Chattooga River and commercial river outfitters are within a 15-minute drive.

The facts

Season: All year — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
1 bookable site
Up to 100 people per site
Loops: PRIMITIVE CAMP

Site types

1 Group Standard Area Nonelectric

Amenities

Campfires allowed
Shade

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, fire pits, picnic tables, grills, pets allowed.

Book on Recreation.gov

1 campsite at Cassidy Bridge Primitive Camp

Check-in 3:00 PM · Check-out 2:00 PM

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Max rig	People
001	PRIMITIVE CAMP	Group Standard Area Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	100

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.

34.78615, -83.21013 · 34°47'10.2"N 83°12'36.5"W

Directions (Google Maps) · Directions (Apple Maps)

Typical weather

Typically 85°F in Jul, down to 50°F in Jan.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	50	54	61	70	76	82	85	84	79	70	61	53
Low °F	30	32	38	46	54	62	65	64	58	47	38	32
Precip in	5.9	5.3	5.6	5.2	5.0	5.5	5.0	6.0	4.9	4.8	5.1	6.2

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 2.8 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 Cassidy Bridge Primitive Camp

Can you reserve a site at Cassidy Bridge Primitive Camp?: Yes, Cassidy Bridge Primitive Camp is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Cassidy Bridge Primitive Camp have?: 1 site.
Are campfires allowed at Cassidy Bridge Primitive Camp?: Campfires are allowed at Cassidy Bridge Primitive Camp. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Also listed by

Cassidy Bridge Primitive Camp also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Cassidy Bridge Primitive Camp's operator.

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

Free during big game hunting season (October 1 - December 31) and turkey season (April 1 - 30) and $30 per night for the remainder of the year.

USDA Forest Service's own page

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Andrew Pickens Ranger District 4.9 mi · Facility
Chattooga River District 10.8 mi · Facility
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Angel Falls Trailhead 15 mi · Facility
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Contact

Phone 864-638-9568
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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

Cassidy Bridge Primitive Camp