Cassidy Bridge Primitive Camp

$30.00/night

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112 ANDREW PICKENS CIRCLE
MOUNTAIN REST, SC 29664

Overview

Cassidy Bridge Primitive Camp is situated in the Andrew Pickens Ranger District in Oconee County in the western corner South Carolina. The camp sits on the Chauga River, with the Chattooga River a short drive away. Popular activities include hunting, hiking, horseback riding, fishing, whitewater rafting and sightseeing. Campers: Please remember to lock the gate after driving through, do not leave it unlocked. Thank you 

Recreation

Big-game and turkey hunting are very popular activities in the area. The camp is also a favorite of groups who enjoy hiking, whitewater rafting and fishing.

Facilities

The campground is open free of charge during big game (October 1st - December 31) and turkey (April 1 - 30) hunting seasons. During the rest of the year, the camp is available for group reservations. Reservations can be made 12 months in advance.

Amenities include a pit toilet and RV parking.

Natural Features

The camp is located in a wooded area on the banks of the Chauga River in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, a part of the Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests. More than 629,000 acres are encompassed in four districts throughout South Carolina, from the lowcountry Atlantic Coast to the western foothills along the Georgia border.

Nearby Attractions

The Chattooga River and commercial river outfitters are within a 15-minute drive.

Camp site features

Across 1 camp site:

  • Group sites: all 1 sites
  • Largest party: 100 people

Directions

From Walhalla, SC, drive 5 miles north on Highway 28. Turn left on Whetstone Road, and follow it for three quarters of a mile to Cassidy Bridge Road. Turn left on Cassidy Bridge Road, and follow it for 5 miles to the campground.

Stay Limit

Check in from 3 PM, check out by 2 PM.

Reviews

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Mark H
Loop:Primitive Camp
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Reviewed 2 months ago
I come here a couple of times a year. It always seems to be clean and well kept. The fishing really slows down in the warmer months, which is to be expected. You also don't see near as many people once school gets back in either. I will once again gripe about the lack of picnic tables here. $38 a night and all you get is a trash can and a pit toilet, which I am perfectly happy about, but any other paying camp site has picnic tables.
Tonya B
Loop:Primitive Camp
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Reviewed 2 months ago
Such a beautiful area, nice to have it all to ourselves. Water was great for swimming. We did see a snake or two so be careful. Great place to relax. If camping in the summer bring solar or battery powered fans or whatever it gets very humid and hot. We will definitely be coming again, my friends and I loved the area. Such a hidden gem. Water was not as clear as I had hoped but it’s because of sand and silt washing down from the mountain but still very clean and cool. Great for fishing and family get togethers but bring everything you need for primitive camping.
Casey H
Loop:Primitive Camp
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Reviewed 3 months ago
This campground is the best, the gate makes its completely private. We went during the time of year where you have to make a reservation not the first come first serve. The lock was a little aggravating but once you figured it out it’s wasn’t bad. We took our pop up camper but definitely could fit a bigger camper down there. I would say there was about 8 or more places to set up camp so it’s perfect for multiple campers or big groups. There was a small creek that was concrete that you will have to pass and a very sharp curve keep that in mind with bigger campers. The bathroom/outhouse was clean for the most part and had plenty of toilet paper. There was also bear proof trash cans. Only down fall that I could think of was how loud the traffic was crossing the near by bridge, but other than that we will 100% be back if we ever can get a reservation again seems to book up fast.
Earl B
Loop:Primitive Camp
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Reviewed 3 months ago
It isnt what it used to be.
Mark H
Loop:Primitive Camp
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Reviewed 9 months ago
Be prepared for tons of other people fishing the river that borders this campsite. Plus even though this is a huge single hunt campsite do not try to site your guns in or target practice as it is somehow considered WMA managed land and we got a $360 ticket for shooting at a hunt camp. I have been a couple of times now and I always have to pick up trash even though there is receptacles. I won’t go back.
Donna H
Loop:Primitive Camp
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Reviewed a year ago
The campsite was wonderful. It was private and relatively clean. It had some storm damage which cut down on places to camp but we managed. The only problem we had was the lock to get in was so old and worn it made it difficult to unlock.
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Walk In season

Oct 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026

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Peak season

Jan 1, 2027 – Mar 31, 2027

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Walk In season

Apr 1, 2027 – Apr 30, 2027

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Peak season

May 1, 2027 – Sep 30, 2027

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Walk In season

Oct 1, 2027 – Dec 31, 2027

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Peak season

Jan 1, 2028 – Mar 31, 2028

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Walk In season

Apr 1, 2028 – Apr 30, 2028

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Peak season

May 1, 2028 – Sep 30, 2028

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Walk In season

Oct 1, 2028 – Dec 31, 2028

First come, first served

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