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Elmwood Recreation Area

8 mi north of McClellanville, SC · Verizon 5G · AT&T 4G

Federal campgroundtype
Freeto camp
Mar–May & Sep–Novbest months

About Elmwood Recreation Area

Primitive campsite. 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 ](http://www.dnr.sc.gov/hunting.html)game check station during big-game hunting season. [Click here](http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprd3826912.pdf) for a printable guide.

  • Season: All year
  • Managed by: USFS - Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests
  • Where: 8 mi north of McClellanville, SC · 33.19896, -79.47007

Things to do:

Hunting

Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)

Weather by month

59°
37°Jan
62°
39°Feb
68°
45°Mar
76°
52°Apr
83°
60°May
88°
68°Jun
91°
72°Jul
89°
71°Aug
85°
66°Sep
77°
55°Oct
69°
45°Nov
62°
39°Dec

Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Mar–May & Sep–Nov (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: None.

See Elmwood Recreation Area from above

Fly over it in 3D, check today's weather and fire news, plan the drive and print a trip plan.

Good to know

Cell signal

Verizon 5G · AT&T 4G

From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.
Night sky: Rural

The Milky Way is bright, with a little glow low on the horizon.

Class 3 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.