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Cherry Hill (Nat'l Forest)

Cherry Hill (Nat'l Forest)

The Upcountry & Lake Hartwell Country

The Upcountry & Lake Hartwell Country

Nature's peace and quiet attract many to this 29-site campground. Visitors have access to flush toilets, warm showers, and a dump station (no hook ups). Each season, many regulars who like to get away from the hustle and bustle of city life enjoy this area. Surrounding Area: Enjoy your afternoons visiting the nearby Chattooga River Picnic Area, Walhalla State Fish Hatchery or Ellicott Rock Wilderness Area. Hike part of the Foothills Trail or take a 30-minute drive northeast to Whitewater Falls, the highest waterfall in the east. Get your exercise by riding a paddle boat on a mountain lake found at Oconee State Park, a few minutes south of the campground. A small park store meets some camper’s supply needs. Reservations: Sites 1-3, 9-18, and 26-29 are available only by reservation. Sites 4-8 and 19-25 are available on a first come, first served basis. Reservations can be made by calling 1-877-444-6777 or at www.reserveamerica.com. Area Amenities: Toilets,Drinking water Fees The fee for these sites is $10 per site per night. Pay at self-registration area within 30 minutes of arrival. Open Season: April 1 - October 31 Restrictions: 14-day limit Water: Drinking Restroom: Flush Information Center: Andrew Pickens Ranger District 112 Andrew Pickens Circle Mountain Rest, SC 29664 Phone: (864) 638-9568 Fax: (864) 638-2659 Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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Mountain Rest
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112 Andrew Pickens Cir,
Mountain Rest, SC 29664 (864) 638-9568
Info & Amenities
Location
I 85 N Exit 1 - SC 11 North to SC 28 West to SC 107 North.
Number of Rooms/Units/Sites
29
Office Hours
8:00 am - noon; 12:30-4:30 pm Monday-Friday
Pets Allowed
Yes
Name of Nearest Airport
GSP
Other Discounts
America the Beautiful Passes
Dump Station
Yes
Miles to Airport
50
Central Water Only
Yes
Tent Sites Available
Yes
RV Sites
Yes
Shower Facilities
Yes
Primitive Sites Only
Yes

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