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Burrells Ford
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Burrells Ford

Sumter National Forest · Mountain Rest, SC

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  • Address:Mountain Rest, 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 20, 2026. Spot an error in our data?

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It is free to visit the campground year round. There are some picnic tables and a pit toilet. To camp on the river, you have to walk 25 miles.

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Amenities

Flush Toilets
Picnic Tables
Fire Rings
Trash Service

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

Within ~30 miles

Trails near Burrells Ford

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King Creek Falls Trail
Trail

King Creek Falls Trail

South Carolina

1.7 mi410 ftgain
Easy
Chattooga Trail to Lick Log Falls from Burrells Ford Campground
Trail

Chattooga Trail to Lick Log Falls from Burrells Ford Campground

South Carolina

14.4 mi3,284 ftgain
Expert
Chattooga River, Fork Mountain, and Foothills Trail Loop
Trail

Chattooga River, Fork Mountain, and Foothills Trail Loop

South Carolina

17.6 mi4,318 ftgain
Expert
Spoonauger Falls via Chattooga River Trail
Trail

Spoonauger Falls via Chattooga River Trail

South Carolina

0.6 mi217 ftgain
Easy
Miuka Falls (Cheohee Falls) and Secret Falls via Winding Stairs Trail
Trail

Miuka Falls (Cheohee Falls) and Secret Falls via Winding Stairs Trail

South Carolina

4.5 mi1,240 ftgain
Moderate
Secret Falls, Miuka Falls, Crane Creek Falls
Trail

Secret Falls, Miuka Falls, Crane Creek Falls

South Carolina

8.3 mi3,481 ftgain
Difficult

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