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Lick Fork Lake Recreation Area
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Lick Fork Lake Recreation Area

Sumter National Forest · Edgefield, SC

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About

There are two highlights: an accessible fishing pier and a boat ramp. The Lick Fork Lake Hiking Trail is an easy two mile loop around the lake that gives a scenic view of pines and hardwoods. The Horn Creek Trail is a way to explore more of the forest away from the recreation area.

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Amenities

Flush Toilets
Potable Water
Dump Station
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 Lick Fork Lake Recreation Area

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Horn Creek Trail
Trail

Horn Creek Trail

South Carolina

4.9 mi669 ftgain
Moderate
Lick Fork Lake Trail
Trail

Lick Fork Lake Trail

South Carolina

0.9 mi161 ftgain
Easy
The Great Wall Loop
Trail

The Great Wall Loop

South Carolina

7.8 mi942 ftgain
Difficult
Forks Area Trail System (FATS)
Trail

Forks Area Trail System (FATS)

South Carolina

18.7 mi2,467 ftgain
Expert
Big Rock Trail Loop
Trail

Big Rock Trail Loop

South Carolina

3.7 mi646 ftgain
Moderate
Big Rock and Tower Trail Loop
Trail

Big Rock and Tower Trail Loop

South Carolina

8.0 mi1,302 ftgain
Difficult

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