Activity pass ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Sumter National Forest (NF) · Open Access

Lick Fork Recreation Area provides forest visitors with a quiet place to relax, and easy access to a variety of outdoor activities. The Recreation Area is open year-round and offers non-motorized boating, fishing, picnicking, hiking, and swimming opportunities.
This Day Use Pass is good for use only at Lick Fork Lake Recreation Area (Day Use Area). It covers one vehicle for one day only.
The Annual Pass is good for use at designated day use areas that charge fees within Sumter National Forest, including Parsons Mountain Recreation Area, Lick Fork Lake Recreation Area, Fell Hunt Camp Trailhead and Buncombe Horse Trail Trailhead. Note: this annual pass does not cover fees associated with Buck Hall Recreation Area, OHV trails, rifle ranges, campgrounds, picnic shelter rentals, or any special use permits.
33.73146, -82.03660 · 33°43'53.3"N 82°2'11.8"W
Typically 92°F in Jul, down to 56°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 56 | 60 | 68 | 76 | 83 | 88 | 92 | 90 | 85 | 76 | 66 | 58 |
| Low °F | 35 | 38 | 43 | 51 | 60 | 67 | 71 | 70 | 65 | 53 | 42 | 37 |
| Precip in | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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