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Collins Creek Seasonal Campground (SC)
FSU.S. Forest Service — Whitmire · South Carolina · Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests
| Agency | FSU.S. Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Area | Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests |
| Location | Whitmire · South Carolina · Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests · 34.47303, -81.52350 · Map |
| Sites | 1 public sites counted from the federal listing — 1 group standard nonelectric |
| Getting a site | Reservable — the federal listing marks this campground as taking reservations. Some sites or seasons may still be first-come; the listing’s own words are below. |
| Hookups | Electric at 0 of 1 sites Water hookups at 0 of 1 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 1 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 1 sites Counted site by site from affirmative reports in the federal record. A site with no report is not counted either way. |
| Max RV length | Not reported in the federal data |
| Months open | Not in federal data — the federal listing does not publish a season for this campground. Check the official description below or Recreation.gov. |
| Fees | 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. |
| Check-in / out | In 03:00 PM · Out 02:00 PM (most common in the listing) |
| Pets | Allowed at 36 sites, as reported |
| Amenities, as reported | Vault toilets |
| Phone | Enoree Ranger District Office (803) 276-4810 |
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This site takes no reservations and shows no live availability. Source: Recreation.gov (RIDB export pulled November 5, 2026); this listing was last updated in the federal record on 2026-02-25.
From the official listing
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/
Directions, from the listing
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.
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Trip Card — Collins Creek Seasonal Campground (SC)
Whitmire · South Carolina · Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests
| Agency | FS · U.S. Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Location | Whitmire · South Carolina · Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests |
| Fees | 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 … |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | None reported |
| Max RV | Not reported |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 1 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10145641 · Source: Recreation.gov, pulled November 5, 2026. Facility details come from federal recreation data and may be out of date — this site takes no reservations and shows no live availability; confirm details and book through Recreation.gov or the managing agency.