Whetstone Horse Camp

$30.00/night

112 ANDREW PICKENS CIRCLE
MOUNTAIN REST, SC 29664

Overview

Whetstone Horse Camp is located in the Andrew Pickens Ranger District in Oconee County in the western corner of South Carolina, about 13 miles northwest of Walhalla. The Chattooga River flows nearby. With over 30 miles of horseback riding trails, Whetstone serves as a base for those who like to ride and camp.

Recreation

The Rocky Gap Trail on the South Carolina side of the river and the Willis Knob Horse Trail on the Georgia side provide excellent horseback riding and hiking opportunities. Visitors also enjoy exploring the nearby Chattooga River.

Facilities

The campground is open year-round and has 18 sites with parking spurs for horse trailers. All of the 18 Sites are by reservation only.

Each site is equipped with a picnic table, fire ring and lantern post. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided. Hitching racks are located throughout the facility.

Natural Features

The camp is situated in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, near the Rocky Gap and Willis Knob Horse Trails.

The Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests encompass more than 629,000 acres in four districts throughout South Carolina, from the lowcountry Atlantic Coast to the western foothills along the Georgia border.

Nearby Attractions

The town of Walhalla is 13 miles away. The town holds an annual Oktoberfest celebration the third weekend of October.

Stumphouse Tunnel, a 19-century uncompleted railroad tunnel, and Isaqueena Falls make for interesting visits. Both are located just 20 minutes from the camp.

Camp site features

Across 18 camp sites:

Picnic table: all 18 sites
ADA accessible: all 18 sites
Largest party: 14 people

Directions

From Walhalla, go north 6 miles on State Highway 28. Turn left onto Whetstone Road. Go straight for about 5 miles. Continue straight at the four-way stop, for another 1.5 miles. The pavement ends and gravel begins. A sign for Whetstone Horse Camp is about 3/4-mile down the gravel road. The camp is on the left.

Stay Limit

Check in from 4 PM, check out by 2 PM.

Reviews

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jack e

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Reviewed a month ago

Need to supply wheel barrels and forks to clean horse area

David M

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Reviewed 2 months ago

We love Whetstone campground. Although it is primitive, it is quiet and usually very well maintained. We got there on a Sunday afternoon and the manure bins had not been emptied yet from the weekend, but that has not been a problem in the past. There was one big tree down on the SC side. We did cross at Earl's Ford and ride the Georgia side along the river, which was horrible. I would not recommend anyone use the Georgia side trails. They were almost impassable.

Terry B

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Reviewed 6 months ago

Great to have such level sites. The only complaint would be how the water spigot spue water straight up in the air.

Teresa R

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Reviewed 7 months ago

Good overall. Could not get a fire going in fire pit since all the air holes were blocked.

Rudolph F

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Reviewed 10 months ago

First the toilets needs pumped they have been need it for about 9 months, second I go camping there probably 10 or 12 times yearly .we take horses because it's a horse camp,in the last few years a lot of river rats or bicyclest get the site, I think the river rats and bicyclest and the regular camper should go to oconee state park or cherry hill camp ground. With that said I love camping there.

Mike H

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Reviewed a year ago

Clear and understanding

Availability

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Reserve

Popularity: Very quiet

Busiest in November, when about 4% of guest capacity is reserved. Based on 4 years of reservations.