Collins Creek Seasonal Campground (SC)
Campground · South Carolina · 1 bookable site ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Sumter National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 1
- Bookable site
- up to 100
- People per site
- 403 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Collins Creek Seasonal Campground is located on the Enoree Ranger District of Sumter National Forest. It's location in the piedmont of South Carolina, Union County, and provides for year round camping opportunities. The campground is surrounded by a mixed pine-hardwood forest with an elevation of approximately 440 feet. Long hot summers and mild winters are the norm for the Enoree Ranger District. Winter temperatures range from low 40's to upper 60's degrees and summer temperatures range from high 80's to high 90's.
Outside of hunting season the campground is available for reservation as a whole for an individual, family, or a group retreat.
Recreation
Collins Creek Seasonal Camp offers a rustic primitive camp setting ideal for exploring the surrounding acres of the Enoree Ranger District of the Sumter National Forest. Hunting, fishing, boating and hiking opportunities abound.
The surrounding forest environment sustains abundant wildlife populations, making it one of the most desirable hunting areas in the state for big-game deer and turkey seasons. Collins Creek Seasonal Campground is centrally located and has thousands of acres surrounding where hunters can try their luck at bagging a deer or turkey during big game hunting seasons. Hunting and fishing in South Carolina is regulated by the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources. Visit www.dnr.sc.gov for more about the SCDNR.
With the campground centrally located to the Broad, Enoree and Tyger Rivers it provides a great opportunity for boating, fishing or just splashing around to cool down. (Caution: Water levels fluctuate with the rainfall and rivers have a slight current. During late summer months the rivers become impassable. Checkout our forest website on boating information).
Jews Harp Spring Trail offers an easy leisurely hike to an old spring site. The trail starts on the Maybinton Road, SR-45. From the campground users can access the trail by bushwacking through the woods to the Maybington Road or hiking the forest service gravel road out to the Maybinton Road.
Outside of hunting season the campground is available for reservation as a whole for an individual, family or group.
Facilities
Collins Creek Seasonal Camp offers a primitive camp setting with one large campground loop. The road is flat and graveled and is easily traveled. The campground has 36 campsites. Campsites have shady grassy areas and all have a rock or metal fire rings with some having lantern holders. Most all sites will accommodate a variety of camping equipment.
Campground amenities include centrally located water spigots, one outdoor shower with walled privacy blind, and vault toilets. The campground doesn't provide picnic tables, electricity or wifi and cell coverage is sporadic. Trash receptacles are located within the campground.
There is a minimum of one person and a maximum of eight people allowed per site. There is a minimum of one vehicle plus camper with a maximum of two vehicles plus two campers or two tents or one camper and one tent. ATV's, UTV's, Golf Carts are not allowed unless street legal in SC.
Natural Features
Over 700,000 acres of pine-hardwood forest with gently rolling terrain make up the Enoree Ranger District. Collins Creek Campground is centrally located to some of the best hunting and fishing opportunities in the state. The creek that gives the campground its name flows southward from east of the campground. An old spring, Jews Harp Spring, can be found just north of the campground. The campground is also centrally located for easy access to the Tyger, Enoree and Broad Rivers.
Nearby Attractions
- Union County Historical Museum, Union, SC. https://www.unioncountymuseum.com/
- Newberry Opera House, Newberry, SC. https://www.newberryoperahouse.com/
The facts
- 1 bookable site
- 36 sites in total, including non-bookable
- Up to 100 people per site
- Loops: Collins Creek
Site types
- 35 Management
- 1 Group Standard Nonelectric
Amenities
- Campfires allowed
- Fire pits
- Shade
- Pets allowed
- Water hookups — not available
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, sewer hookups, picnic tables, grills.
36 campsites at Collins Creek Seasonal Campground (SC)
Check-in 03:00 PM · Check-out 02:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Grade | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Offseason Group | Collins Creek | Group Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | — | 100 | 🐾 |
| Site 02 | Collins Creek | Management | Back In | Gravel | Slight | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| Site 03 | Collins Creek | Management | Back In | Gravel | Slight | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| Site 04 | Collins Creek | Management | Back In | Gravel | Slight | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| Site 05 | Collins Creek | Management | Back In | Gravel | Slight | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| Site 06 | Collins Creek | Management | Back In | Gravel | Slight | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| Site 07 | Collins Creek | Management | Back In | Gravel | Slight | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| Site 08 | Collins Creek | Management | Back In | Gravel | Slight | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| Site 09 | Collins Creek | Management | Back In | Gravel | Slight | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| Site 10 | Collins Creek | Management | Back In | Gravel | Slight | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| Site 11 | Collins Creek | Management | Back In | Gravel | Slight | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| Site 12 | Collins Creek | Management | Back In | Gravel | Slight | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| Site 13 | Collins Creek | Management | Back In | Gravel | Slight | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| Site 14 | Collins Creek | Management | Back In | Gravel | Slight | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| Site 15 | Collins Creek | Management | Back In | Gravel | Slight | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| Site 16 | Collins Creek | Management | Back In | Gravel | Slight | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| Site 17 | Collins Creek | Management | Back In | Gravel | Slight | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| Site 18 | Collins Creek | Management | Back In | Gravel | Slight | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| Site 19 | Collins Creek | Management | Back In | Gravel | Slight | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| Site 20 | Collins Creek | Management | Back In | Gravel | Slight | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| Site 21 | Collins Creek | Management | Back In | Gravel | Slight | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| Site 22 | Collins Creek | Management | Back In | Gravel | Slight | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| Site 23 | Collins Creek | Management | Back In | Gravel | Slight | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| Site 24 | Collins Creek | Management | Back In | Gravel | Slight | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| Site 25 | Collins Creek | Management | Back In | Gravel | Slight | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| Site 26 | Collins Creek | Management | Back In | Gravel | Slight | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| Site 27 | Collins Creek | Management | Back In | Gravel | Slight | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| Site 28 | Collins Creek | Management | Back In | Gravel | Slight | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| Site 29 | Collins Creek | Management | Back In | Gravel | Slight | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| Site 30 | Collins Creek | Management | Back In | Gravel | Slight | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| Site 31 | Collins Creek | Management | Back In | Gravel | Slight | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| Site 32 | Collins Creek | Management | Back In | Gravel | Slight | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| Site 33 | Collins Creek | Management | Back In | Gravel | Slight | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| Site 34 | Collins Creek | Management | Back In | Gravel | Slight | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| Site 35 | Collins Creek | Management | Back In | Gravel | Slight | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| Site 36 | Collins Creek | Management | Back In | Gravel | Slight | — | 8 | 🐾 |
Getting there
From Interstate 26 and Highway 121 (exit 72 off interstate) drive north 5.3 miles.Turn right onto Old Whitmire Hwy. (County Rd. 81) drive .4 miles to stop sign. Continue north on County Rd. 81, Brazzelmans Bridge Rd., and drive north 6.9 miles.Turn left onto Maybinton Rd., County Rd. 45, drive north 2.3 miles.Turn left onto Forest Service Road 393 and drive .3 miles to campground entrance on left.
34.47303, -81.52350 · 34°28'22.9"N 81°31'24.6"W
Typical weather
Typically 92°F in Jul, down to 55°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 55 | 59 | 67 | 76 | 83 | 89 | 92 | 90 | 83 | 74 | 64 | 56 |
| Low °F | 31 | 34 | 40 | 48 | 57 | 64 | 68 | 67 | 61 | 50 | 39 | 34 |
| Precip in | 3.9 | 3.5 | 4.2 | 3.4 | 3.3 | 4.0 | 3.1 | 4.3 | 4.0 | 3.3 | 3.5 | 4.0 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 11.2 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Fees and stay limits
During fall big game deer and spring turkey seasons the campground is on a first-come, first-serve basis. Camper find an available site and then return to the kiosk and pay with a smart phone using the scan and pay system. Campers scan the QR code associated with the numer of nights they wish to pay for. Campers can scan the QR code for a $5 nightly fee, which American the Beautiful pass is accepted for, or scan the QR code for a $50 calendar monthly pass, or scan a QR code for a $150 annual pass for the fall deer season which America the Beautiful discount pass is not accepted for. These two passes are already special discounted forest passes. Refunds are not allowed. Outside of the hunting seasons the campground is available by reservations at recreation.gov. The campground is reserved as one site and can be used by an individual, family or group. Cost is $5 per night per eight people. Every additional eight people the cost is and additional $5 per night.
From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.
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Common questions about Collins Creek Seasonal Campground (SC)
- Can you reserve a site at Collins Creek Seasonal Campground (SC)?
- Yes, Collins Creek Seasonal Campground (SC) is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Collins Creek Seasonal Campground (SC) have?
- 36 sites in total, of which 1 can be booked.
- Are pets allowed at Collins Creek Seasonal Campground (SC)?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Collins Creek Seasonal Campground (SC).
- Does Collins Creek Seasonal Campground (SC) have hookups?
- No hookups are recorded here.
- Are campfires allowed at Collins Creek Seasonal Campground (SC)?
- Campfires are allowed at Collins Creek Seasonal Campground (SC). Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
Also listed by
Collins Creek Seasonal Campground (SC) also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Collins Creek Seasonal Campground (SC)'s operator.
USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026
- Extended stay campsites are $ 5 /night, $ 50 / calendar month, $ 150 /season. Campsites are large grassy areas, 36 campsites. All campsites are first-come, first-serve.
Restrictions:
- Vehicle and occupancy limits apply at all campsites per Supervisor's Order # FM-14-02 .
- Campers must select a site and pay at the fee tube by the info board within 30 minutes of arrival.
- Checkout time is 2 p.m. All camping equipment must be removed by the closing date shown on the permit or the permit holder will be fined and charged for abandoned property.
- Place only refuse in trash cans.
- Quiet time is 10 p.m.– 6 a.m.
- No fireworks.
- Campfires are allowed only in designated fire rings. Only dead and down wood may be collected.
- Hunters must follow SCDNR WMA regulations while hunting on the National Forest.
- Do not drain campers or RVs into the woods. No dumping grey or black water on site.
- Do not leave hose connected to hydrant unless filling. Hydrant is for everyone to use.
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Contact
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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