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Blackwell Bridge - Dispersed Camping

Sumter National Forest · Columbia, SC

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This is a dispersed-camping point on public land. Fire restrictions, road conditions, and access change seasonally. Verify with the managing agency before traveling.

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  • Address:Columbia, SC
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Free camping in the Francis Marion and Sumter National Forest. This is in the Andrew Pickens Ranger District. Dispersed camping is permitted on the Andrew Pickens Ranger District. Campsites must be at least 50 feet from rivers, streams or trails, and must be at least .25 miles from the road. No permit is required for dispersed camping.

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Amenities

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Campground Rules

  • Campfires generally permitted — verify current fire restrictions before lighting

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Trails at Sumter National Forest

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Hidden Falls

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1.4 mi

Enoree Ohv Trail

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2.3 mi56 ftgain
Difficulty: Easy

Parson's Mountain Ohv Trail

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10.9 mi627 ftgain
Difficulty: Difficult

Thrifts Ferry Portage

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0.3 mi

Enoree Ohv Trail

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0.4 mi

Cedar Springs Ohv Trail

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2.2 mi98 ftgain
Difficulty: Easy

Within ~30 miles

Trails near Blackwell Bridge - Dispersed Camping

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Lands Bridge Falls Trail

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Rocky Gap Horse Trail

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Rocky Gap Horse Trail

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0.5 mi13 ftgain
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Swafford Creek Trail

Swafford Creek Trail

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5.6 mi869 ftgain
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Rocky Gap Horse Trail

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3.0 mi367 ftgain
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During hunting seasons, wear blaze orange and check regulations — see the South Carolina hunting page

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