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Whetstone Horse Camp

Campground · National forest in Oconee County, South Carolina.

18Campsites
4.1 miTo Lake Leroy

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Managed byUSDA Forest Service (Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests)
Campsites18
Site types18 equestrian no electric
Phone(864) 638-9568
ReservationsRecreation.gov

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About Whetstone Horse Camp

Whetstone Horse Camp is located in the Andrew Pickens Ranger District in Oconee County in the western corner of South Carolina, about 13 miles northwest of Walhalla. The Chattooga River flows nearby. With over 30 miles of horseback riding trails, Whetstone serves as a base for those who like to ride and camp. Recreation The Rocky Gap Trail on the South Carolina side of the river and the Willis Knob Horse Trail on the Georgia side provide excellent horseback riding and hiking opportunities. Visitors also enjoy exploring the nearby Chattooga River.

Description: Recreation.gov (U.S. federal government, public domain), shortened.

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Whetstone Horse Camp is in Oconee County.

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