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Francis Marion Ranger District
9 mi south of Jamestown, SC · Verizon 5G · AT&T 4G
About Francis Marion Ranger District
Please note: FMRD Recreation Sites closing Sept 11, 4:30PM due to Hurricane Due to Hurricane Florence, all recreation sites on the Francis Marion Ranger District, including the office, will be closed by 4:30 on Tuesday, September 11. Our sites will reopen after post-storm assessments are made. If you need immediate assistance, please call 843-336-2200. The Francis Marion, located in the coastal plain of South Carolina, is bounded to the north by Santee River and to the east by the Intracoastal Waterway and the Atlantic Ocean. The forest is situated between two major metropolitan areas: Myrtle Beach (30 miles to the north) and historic Charleston (40 miles to the south). This part of coastal South Carolina is a popular tourist destination, well-known for its freshwater and saltwater recreational opportunities, golf and tennis, beautiful coastal scenery and historical landmarks dating…
- Managed by: Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests
- Where: 9 mi south of Jamestown, SC · 33.149, -79.703
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Weather by month
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.
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Verizon 5G · AT&T 4G
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way is clear overhead but fades toward town glow.
Class 4 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Propane: 24.3 mi
Nearest of each within 25 miles, straight-line.Camps nearby
- Francis Marion National Forest 0.5 mi
- Halfway Creek Trail Camp 6.1 mi
- Honey Hill Recreation Area 8.2 mi
- Buckhall Campground 11.1 mi
- Buck Hall Recreation Area 11.1 mi
- Elmwood Recreation Area 13.8 mi