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Blackwell Bridge - Dispersed Camping
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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
We display cached information from agency feeds. Hours, fees, permits, closures, fire restrictions, and conditions change without notice. Outdoors is not the permitting authority. Confirm current conditions for this campground using the links above before you go — you are responsible for compliance. Last verified by us: Jun 21, 2026. Spot an error in our data?

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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

Fire Rings

Pet Policy

Pets allowed on leash

Campground Rules

  • Campfires generally permitted — verify current fire restrictions before lighting

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Trails at Sumter National Forest

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Chattooga Trail to Lick Log and Pig Pen Falls from Russell Bridge

Chattooga Trail to Lick Log and Pig Pen Falls from Russell Bridge

7.7 mi1,621 ftdifficult
East Fork, Chattooga River, Foothills Connector, and Foothills Trails Loop

East Fork, Chattooga River, Foothills Connector, and Foothills Trails Loop

8.6 mi2,146 ftdifficult
Crane Creek Falls

Crane Creek Falls

0.6 mi144 fteasy
Chattooga River, Fork Mountain, and Foothills Trail Loop

Chattooga River, Fork Mountain, and Foothills Trail Loop

17.6 mi4,318 ftexpert
Fork Mountain Trail

Fork Mountain Trail

14.9 mi4,222 ftexpert
Foothills Trail to Whitewater Falls

Foothills Trail to Whitewater Falls

9.8 mi2,910 ftdifficult

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Whetstone Falls Trail

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Earls Ford Access Trail
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Earls Ford Access Trail

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0.6 mi128 ftgain
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