Can you reserve a site at Francis Marion Ranger District?

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

Francis Marion Ranger District, South Carolina — sites, fees and cancellation alerts

Please note:

FMRD Recreation Sites closing Sept 11, 4:30PM due to Hurricane

Due to Hurricane Florence, all recreation sites on the Francis Marion Ranger District, including the office, will be closed by 4:30 on Tuesday, September 11. Our sites will reopen after post-storm assessments are made. If you need immediate assistance, please call 843-336-2200.

The Francis Marion, located in the coastal plain of South Carolina, is bounded to the north by Santee River and to the east by the Intracoastal Waterway and the Atlantic Ocean. The forest is situated between two major metropolitan areas: Myrtle Beach (30 miles to the north) and historic Charleston (40 miles to the south).

This part of coastal South Carolina is a popular tourist destination, well-known for its freshwater and saltwater recreational opportunities, golf and tennis, beautiful coastal scenery and historical landmarks dating from prehistoric times through the Revolutionary and Civil War eras.

The forest offers a wide variety of recreation opportunities ranging from hiking, biking, motorcycle and canoe trails to rifle ranges and a boat launch on the intracoastal waterway.

Getting there

33.14900, -79.70300 · 33°8'56.4"N 79°42'10.8"W

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Typical weather

Typically 93°F in Jul, down to 60°F in Jan.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	60	63	69	78	84	90	93	91	86	78	69	62
Low °F	35	37	42	50	59	68	71	70	65	53	42	38
Precip in	3.5	3.3	3.8	3.3	3.3	5.5	6.0	6.5	5.3	4.6	3.3	3.7

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 9.4 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 Francis Marion Ranger District

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

Camping near Francis Marion Ranger District

Buck Hall Recreation Area 11.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
Francis Marion National Forest 0.5 mi · Facility
Honey Hill Recreation Area 8.3 mi · Campground
Old Georgetown Road Pond 11.3 mi · Facility
Cape Romain Wilderness 12.2 mi · Facility
Upper Nebo Pond 12.6 mi · Facility
Elmwood Recreation Area 13.9 mi · Campground
Charles Pinckney National Historic Site Visitor Center 22.1 mi · Facility
Fort Sumter Visitor Center at Liberty Square 27.9 mi · Facility
Fort Moultrie Visitor Center 28.3 mi · Facility
John Rutledge House Inn 29 mi · Facility
Bears Bluff National Fish Hatchery 47.2 mi · Facility

Contact

Info Recreation.gov

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

Francis Marion Ranger District