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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 available only by reservation. Reservations can be made by calling 1-877-444-6777 or at www.reserveamerica.com. Area Amenities: Toilets, Drinking water, Picnic tables and fire rings. Fees The fee for these sites is $15 per site per night. 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 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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