Rocky Branch Seasonal Campground (SC)
Campground · South Carolina · 10 bookable sites ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Sumter National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 10
- Bookable sites
- 49 ft
- Max rig length
- up to 8
- People per site
- 502 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Rocky Branch Seasonal Campground is located on the Enoree Ranger District of Sumter National Forest. It's location in the southeastern corner of the district in Fairfield County. The Broad River flows near the area, a couple miles west of Rocky Branch. It offers seasonal camping opportunities to hunt whitetail deer and wild turkey during big game deer and turkey seasons. The campground is situated on hilly terrain in a dense pine forest with an elevation of approximately 500 feet. Long hot summers and mild winters are the norm for the Enoree Ranger District. Early winter temperatures range from low 40's to upper 60's degrees and summer temperatures range from high 80's to high 90's.
Recreation
Rocky Branch is a seasonal hunt camp on the Enoree Ranger District open mid-September through early January for big game deer season and the month of April for spring turkey season. Wild turkey and deer can be found in the area. The area offers opportunities for wildlife viewing, as well as appreciation of the Piedmont forest and scenery.
Facilities
Rocky Branch Seasonal Camp offers a primitive camp setting with one campground loop. The road is flat and graveled and is easily traveled. The campground has ten campsites. Campsites consist of a shady grassy area with a rock fire ring. Many sites will only accommodate smaller camper trailers or tents.
The campground doesn't provide picnic tables, electricity or wifi and cell coverage is sporadic. No hookups available.
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 per site if the site will accommodate them. Many of these sites will only accommodate one vehicle with one camper. Golf carts are not allowed.
Natural Features
Rocky Branch is surrounded by forest and hilly terrain. It's located in the piedmont of South Carolina. The creek that gives the campground its name flows south of the campground parallel to Rocky Creek, located north of the campground. Both creeks merge and flow into the Broad River west of the campground.
Nearby Attractions
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Charges & Cancellations
The facts
- 10 bookable sites
- Vehicles up to 49 ft
- Up to 8 people per site
- Loops: Rocky Branch
Site types
- 10 Standard Nonelectric
Amenities
- Campfires allowed
- Shade
- Pets allowed
- Water hookups — not available
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, sewer hookups, fire pits, picnic tables, grills.
10 campsites at Rocky Branch Seasonal Campground (SC)
Check-in 03:00 PM · Check-out 02:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Grade | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Site 01 | Rocky Branch | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | 49 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| Site 02 | Rocky Branch | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| Site 03 | Rocky Branch | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| Site 04 | Rocky Branch | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| Site 05 | Rocky Branch | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| Site 06 | Rocky Branch | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| Site 07 | Rocky Branch | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| Site 08 | Rocky Branch | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| Site 09 | Rocky Branch | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| Site 10 | Rocky Branch | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | — | 8 | 🐾 |
Getting there
From Interstate 26 and Highway 34 (exit 74 off interstate): Take Highway 34 east towards Winnsboro 16.2 miles. Turn left onto Cooper Holmes Rd., Forest Service Road 412, and drive 1.6 miles to campground entrance on left.
34.43520, -81.32810 · 34°26'6.7"N 81°19'41.2"W
Typical weather
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Low °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Precip in | 3.9 | 3.7 | 4.0 | 3.2 | 3.4 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.6 | 3.9 | 3.3 | 3.2 | 4.1 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 8.9 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
Map
Fees and stay limits
During fall big game deer and spring turkey seasons the campground is on a first-come, first-serve basis.
From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.
More photos
Member photos
Common questions about Rocky Branch Seasonal Campground (SC)
- Can you reserve a site at Rocky Branch Seasonal Campground (SC)?
- Yes, Rocky Branch Seasonal Campground (SC) is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Rocky Branch Seasonal Campground (SC) have?
- 10 sites.
- What is the maximum RV length at Rocky Branch Seasonal Campground (SC)?
- 49 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
- Are pets allowed at Rocky Branch Seasonal Campground (SC)?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Rocky Branch Seasonal Campground (SC).
- Does Rocky Branch Seasonal Campground (SC) have hookups?
- No hookups are recorded here.
- Are campfires allowed at Rocky Branch Seasonal Campground (SC)?
- Campfires are allowed at Rocky Branch Seasonal Campground (SC). Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
Also listed by
Rocky Branch Seasonal Campground (SC) also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Rocky Branch Seasonal Campground (SC)'s operator.
USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026
- Free
Restrictions:
- Quiet time is 10 p.m.– 6 a.m. Care should be taken in the woods during big-game season. Wear blaze orange.
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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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