USDA Forest Service · South Carolina
Elmwood Hunt Camp
USDA Forest Service · South Carolina, United States
- Cost
- No fees are required for this site
- Group sites
- Yes
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Elevation
- 69 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- AT&T weak · Verizon weak · T-Mobile none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- ELMWOOD CAMP LOOP (NFSR 211H) · improved native material · high clearance vehicles
- Nearest town
- McClellanville, SC
Season dates aren't confirmed for this campground yet - opening and closing dates haven't been verified. Check the operator's page or call ahead before you plan a trip.
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About
US Forest Service campground. This recreation area is located in the northeastern portion of the Francis Marion National Forest. It's a popular camp during deer and turkey hunts on the Waterhorn Hunt Unit. The area also serves as a South Carolina Department of Natural Resources game check station during big-game hunting season. Not reservable through Recreation.gov, so plan on first-come, first-served; check with the ranger district for current conditions and fees.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 56° | 41° | 25° | 73° | 7 of 11 |
| February | 63° | 48° | 29° | 75° | 1 of 11 |
| March | 68° | 53° | 32° | 80° | 1 of 11 |
| April | 73° | 59° | 44° | 83° | 0 of 11 |
| May | 80° | 68° | 55° | 88° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 84° | 74° | 63° | 94° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 87° | 77° | 69° | 96° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 87° | 77° | 70° | 95° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 83° | 74° | 65° | 91° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 74° | 60° | 46° | 85° | 0 of 10 |
| November | 66° | 51° | 34° | 76° | 0 of 10 |
| December | 60° | 46° | 25° | 73° | 1 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
Trails nearby
All 149 trails in Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests
Trailheads the Park Service and the Forest Service map; each trail's page has its length, climbing and the Service's description.
Nearby campgrounds
- Honey Hill Campground · USDA Forest Service · 6 mi
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- The Campground at James Island County Park · City, County & Regional Parks · 44 mi
- Myrtle Beach State Park · South Carolina State Parks · 44 mi · 308 sites
All public campgrounds in South Carolina · Every state and province · Facts read from the operator 2026-02-15. Confirm fees, rules and current status with the operator before you go.