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Whetstone Horse Camp

via Recreation.gov Mountain Rest, SC, Mountain City, Georgia, United States

Overview

Pitches
18
Pitch types
tent
Season
Not stated: check on Recreation.gov
Check-in / out
16:00 / 14:00

Facilities

  • Dogs allowedListed by Recreation.gov
  • Hardstanding pitchesListed by Recreation.gov
  • Wheelchair accessibleListed by Recreation.gov

Policies

PetsYes
SmokingNot stated: check on Recreation.gov
Instant bookingNot stated: check on Recreation.gov
CancellationNot stated: check on Recreation.gov

About this campsite

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.

Managed by a US federal agency. Data source: ridb.recreation.gov.

Description supplied by Recreation.gov.

Where you can stay nearby

Campsites, aires and parking within 30 km, from OpenStreetMap.

  1. Campsite near Walhalla
    Campground · Walhalla, South Carolina
    6.1 km from the pick-up area
  2. Sarah’s creek $
    Campground · Mountain City, Georgia
    7.6 km from the pick-up area
  3. Camp Chatuga
    Campground · Walhalla, South Carolina · Paid
    8.6 km from the pick-up area
  4. west fork 10$
    Campground · Mountain City, Georgia
    9.5 km from the pick-up area
  5. Campsite near Walhalla
    Campground · Walhalla, South Carolina · Paid
    11 km from the pick-up area

Nearest dump station and water

  1. Service point near Clayton
    RV dump station · Clayton, Georgia · FreeWaterWaste
    21 km from the pick-up area
  2. Water point near Cleveland
    Water fill station · Cleveland, GeorgiaWater
    53 km from the pick-up area
Pick-up10 kmPlot of OpenStreetMap data
Map of 6 places to stay near Whetstone Horse Camp. CampsiteFull map

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Willis Knob Horse Camp

Clayton, GA, Georgia · 3.9 km away

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  • Electric hook-up
  • Hardstanding pitches
  • Dogs allowed
Price on partner site

Cassidy Bridge Primitive Camp

Mountain Rest, SC, South Carolina · 8.8 km away

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Data: Recreation.gov (RIDB), from ridb.recreation.gov, last updated 13 October 2026. Federal agencies provide this data and are responsible for it; it may be incomplete. Not endorsed by Recreation.gov or the U.S. Government. About this data. Places data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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