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South Carolina · Federal campground
Long Bottom Ford
9 mi northeast of Longcreek, SC · No signal at camp
Federal campgroundtype
First comebooking
Apr–Jun & Aug–Octbest months
About Long Bottom Ford
Primitive campsite.
- Managed by: Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests, USFS - Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests
- Where: 9 mi northeast of Longcreek, SC · 34.89833, -83.1867
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
50°30°Jan
54°33°Feb
62°38°Mar
71°45°Apr
78°53°May
83°61°Jun
86°65°Jul
84°64°Aug
79°58°Sep
70°47°Oct
61°37°Nov
53°33°Dec
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Apr–Jun & Aug–Oct (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Jan.
See Long Bottom Ford from above
Fly over it in 3D, check today's weather and fire news, plan the drive and print a trip plan.
Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bartram | Hiking | 0.1 mi | 35.9 mi |
| Willis Knob Horse Trail | Horse | 0.3 mi | 14.2 mi |
| Big Island Ford | Horse | 0.6 mi | 0.4 mi |
| Willis Knob River Acces | Horse | 1.9 mi | 1.1 mi |
| Willis Knob Camp | Horse | 2.0 mi | 1.1 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
Cell signal
No signal at camp
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.Night sky: Rural edge
The Milky Way is clear overhead but fades toward town glow.
Class 4 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.RV essentials
Dump station: 13.9 mi
Propane: 11.6 mi
Camps nearby
- Willis Knob Horse Camp 2.1 mi
- Whetstone Horse Camp 3.2 mi
- Camp Chatuga 3.4 mi
- Licklog Falls Campground 3.9 mi
- Sandy Beach Campsite 4.8 mi
- Simms Field 5 mi