USDA Forest Service · South Carolina
Grapevine Campground
USDA Forest Service · South Carolina, United States
- Cost
- No fees are required for this site
- Drinking water
- No
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Elevation
- 1,401 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 2
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile none · AT&T none · Verizon none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- GRAPEVINE BRANCH (NFSR 764) · improved native material · high clearance vehicles
- Nearest town
- Walhalla, 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. Grapevine Campground is located along the banks of the Chauga River, one of the popular fishing streams on the district. It is open year round with no charge and site amenities include fire rings, lantern posts, and a vault toilet. 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 | 47° | 30° | 17° | 70° | 10 of 11 |
| February | 56° | 37° | 25° | 73° | 7 of 11 |
| March | 62° | 44° | 24° | 78° | 5 of 11 |
| April | 70° | 49° | 34° | 83° | 0 of 11 |
| May | 77° | 60° | 46° | 88° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 84° | 67° | 54° | 94° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 87° | 70° | 64° | 94° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 86° | 71° | 65° | 93° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 81° | 66° | 52° | 93° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 69° | 51° | 37° | 85° | 0 of 10 |
| November | 60° | 43° | 27° | 75° | 2 of 10 |
| December | 51° | 35° | 20° | 64° | 8 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
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- Long Bottom Ford Campground · USDA Forest Service · 5 mi
- Oconee State Park · South Carolina State Parks · 5 mi · 154 sites
- Willis Knob Horse Camp · USDA Forest Service · 6 mi · 8 sites
All public campgrounds in South Carolina · Every state and province · Facts read from the operator 2026-09-01. Confirm fees, rules and current status with the operator before you go.