Elmwood Recreation Area
Francis Marion National Forest
Write a Review Forest Service Road 211 McClellanville, SC 29458 843-336-2200 803-561-4000 Official WebsiteGPS: 33.199, -79.47
Overview of Elmwood Recreation Area
Accessibility is not guaranteed, always scout ahead before driving down dirt roads.
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Last Price Paid: $0
Reported by Old_Faithful on 2/7/2023
Longest RV Reported: 34 feet
Reported by RoadNoise on 1/15/2018
Elevation 0 ft / 0 m
Max Stay 14
Tent Camping Yes
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Q&A - Ask the Community about Elmwood Recreation Area
To ask questions of the owner or manager please contact the campground directly. 843-336-2200
camper-792011 asked on 10/29/2023
Can a 40 ft motorhome fit or allowed in the campground?
Okie asked on 3/9/2022
Does anyone know if Elmwood Recreation Area is open for rv camping now? Thanks!
Reviews of Elmwood Recreation Area 13 people have reviewed this location.
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Confirmed by 8 Users
Last reported 5/2/2022
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Last reported 2/7/2023
Confirmed by 2 Users
Last reported 12/6/2021
“14 days limit, free, 2 toilets, plenty of room.”
Reviewed 2/19/2024
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I arrived feb 18, there was already a few others. Very quiet, plenty of room, limit 14 days. Very nice place
camper-901093 would stay here again
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“Passable Roads With 30’ A”
Reviewed 2/7/2023
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| RV Length: | 30' (Class A) |
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We drove up to Elmwood just to check it out since no recent reviews and did not stay. Paved road up until you turn on gravel FS drive with a few potholes. A few tent campers and RVs were up there. It is pretty remote primitive ’hunt camp’ camping experience and sign stated you can stay up to 14days. Didn’t see designated sites, but ppl... more
We drove up to Elmwood just to check it out since no recent reviews and did not stay. Paved road up until you turn on gravel FS drive with a few potholes. A few tent campers and RVs were up there. It is pretty remote primitive ’hunt camp’ camping experience and sign stated you can stay up to 14days. Didn’t see designated sites, but ppl appeared to choose their own nicely. Big grassy field toward back can accommodate multiple vehicles (refer to pics). We would stay in a pinch if needed.
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Old_Faithful would stay here again
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“Quiet And Free!”
Reviewed 12/9/2022
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 5 |
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If you’re looking for free dry camping this is the place. It’s only 4 miles off the highway and easily accessible with my 36’ 5th wheel. There’s pit toilets and a water spigot available with lots of space for big rigs. It’s also really quiet here.
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Erik would stay here again
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“Buggy but good”
Reviewed 5/2/2022
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 3 |
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There's mosquitos 24-7 early eavning some type of biting fly comes out then switches to super skits. Bug spray, candles, lotion, anything is a must. It's quiet. There were campers with kids when I got here but they weren't too loud. There is a water spigot to the back with lightly browned water you can use. The vault toilets not to... more
There's mosquitos 24-7 early eavning some type of biting fly comes out then switches to super skits. Bug spray, candles, lotion, anything is a must.
It's quiet. There were campers with kids when I got here but they weren't too loud.
There is a water spigot to the back with lightly browned water you can use.
The vault toilets not too bad.
It can come off a little Friday 13th in the front with the hunting stuff but it's fine. I've never had a problem here and it's my 3rd time.
Plus u can't beat free
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Gwennie would stay here again
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“Peaceful forest stay!”
Reviewed 12/6/2021
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 14 |
| RV Length: | 30' (Class A) |
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This place is great! We arrived on Thanksgiving weekend so it was very busy but quickly cleared out during the week. Very accessible for our 30 foot class A. The road leading in is dirt/stone but very well maintained. There’s plenty of space for multiple big rigs throughout. The clearing all the way at the end is the biggest and most o... more
This place is great! We arrived on Thanksgiving weekend so it was very busy but quickly cleared out during the week. Very accessible for our 30 foot class A. The road leading in is dirt/stone but very well maintained. There’s plenty of space for multiple big rigs throughout. The clearing all the way at the end is the biggest and most open spot for solar (near the bathroom).
We would definitely stay here again! It’s close to Georgetown and other great places to go kayaking and exploring. The nights are quiet with the sound of crickets.
And it’s free!
We had 2 bars 5G for T-Mobile and 1 or two weak 4LTE for Verizon. But with our booster, the Verizon signal was plenty fast enough for full time remote work.
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Valentines would stay here again
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“Quiet, convenient, and free”
Reviewed 10/31/2021
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 3 |
| Site Number: | N/A |
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Elmwood Recreation Area is a great little campground for a short stay. I had some work in the area and was looking for a location convenient to Georgetown and Myrtle Beach. It is very quiet and well away from main roads. There were only a few others at the campground leaving lots of space. I was in a tent, but there was a family in... more
Elmwood Recreation Area is a great little campground for a short stay. I had some work in the area and was looking for a location convenient to Georgetown and Myrtle Beach. It is very quiet and well away from main roads. There were only a few others at the campground leaving lots of space. I was in a tent, but there was a family in a schoolie, and anther person is a rooftop tent. Lots of space. By the end of October, the temperatures are reasonable both day and night, and most of the mosquitoes are gone. I’m looking forward to coming back with my Airstream in the future.
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KRamsdell would stay here again
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“Quiet. We were the only ones here.”
Reviewed 5/4/2021
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
| RV Length: | 25' (Class B Plus) |
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We spent the previous night at the Santee coastal reserve, another dispersed camping area whose turn in is directly across from the turn in to Elmwood. But over at the Santee preserve, we got eaten alive by deer flies! Unbelievable! Over here, no bugs! And two bars of Verizon depending on which site you picked.
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Douglas would stay here again
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“Very nice and free!”
Reviewed 2/16/2020
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 4 |
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The ranger recommended this one which is closer to 17 than Honey Hill. No designated site and we chose the open grassy field near drop toilet(hold your nose) bring your own toilet paper and sanitizer. We walked to Hampton Plantation State Park on Rutridge Road about 2.5 miles and really enjoyed its ground, camellia and azalea g... more
The ranger recommended this one which is closer to 17 than Honey Hill.
No designated site and we chose the open grassy field near drop toilet(hold your nose) bring your own toilet paper and sanitizer.
We walked to Hampton Plantation State Park on Rutridge Road about 2.5 miles and really enjoyed its ground, camellia and azalea garden.
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Suemabry would stay here again
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“Quiet and Peaceful”
Reviewed 7/7/2019
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
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Brought my Rpod out here on the way back to Savannah. Excellent boondocking site. We were the only ones here. Very quiet. Would definitely camp here again.
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TheRedbeard would stay here again
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“Really peaceful ”
Reviewed 10/22/2018
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
| RV Length: | 29' (Fifth Wheel) |
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What an incredible hunting camp! It's really peaceful. There is no designated site, we chose our site and moved to our liking.
We took advantage of our stay here to visit a historic site located 3km. Very interesting.
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Céline would stay here again
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“Avoid At All Costs. Mosquitos ”
noted 6/16/2024
Place was a nightmare. Birthing sanctuary for mosquitos. Couldn’t even get out of the truck it was so bad.
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We drove into Charleston, SC for a day and walked around the city. The weather was perfect- sunny but not hot. We started at the city market and looked at all the vendors. Some were selling gorgeous ho...
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Amenities
Hookups
- dry camping
Site Amenities
- fire ring
- picnic table
Facilities
- restrooms: vault
- water available
Pets
- pets
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