Cassidy Bridge Primitive Camp
Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests — riverside, fishing, hiking
Location: MOUNTAIN REST, SC, SC
Price: From $30 per night
Rating: 4.2 out of 5 (11 reviews)
Season: May through October
Cassidy Bridge Primitive Camp is situated in the Andrew Pickens Ranger District in Oconee County in the western corner South Carolina. The camp sits on the Chauga River, with the Chattooga River a short drive away. Popular activities include hunting, hiking, horseback riding, fishing, whitewater rafting and sightseeing.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Fishing
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Cassidy Bridge Primitive Camp sits on the Chauga River in the Andrew Pickens Ranger District with access to popular outdoor activities including fishing, hunting, and hiking. The location provides short driving access to the Chattooga River for whitewater rafting and sightseeing.
Wildlife alert: Eastern Copperhead snakes present in the area. Also expect White-tailed Deer, Eastern Chipmunk, Brown-headed Nuthatch, American Robin, Eastern Hognose Snake, and Green Anole.
Insider tips for Cassidy Bridge Primitive Camp: Book early as this is a federal campground with only 1 site Lock the gate after driving through per RIDB instructions Big-game and turkey hunting are very popular activities at this location
Skip Cassidy Bridge Primitive Camp if: You need RV hookups - no hookups available at this primitive camp. You prefer year-round camping - seasonal operations only May through October. You want multiple site options - only 1 site total.
Best time to visit Cassidy Bridge Primitive Camp: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: Whetstone Horse Camp (MOUNTAIN REST, SC), Twin Lakes Day Use Area (HARTWELL, SC), Willis Knob Horse Camp (LAKEMONT, GA), Sarah’S Creek Campground (Clayton, Ga) (Lakemont, GA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Cassidy Bridge Primitive Camp
Cell signal at Cassidy Bridge Primitive Camp (MOUNTAIN REST, SC): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
Cassidy Bridge Primitive Camp is situated in the Andrew Pickens Ranger District in Oconee County in the western corner South Carolina. The camp sits on the Chauga River, with the Chattooga River a short drive away. Popular activities include hunting, hiking, horseback riding, fishing, whitewater rafting and sightseeing.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early as this is a federal campground with only 1 site
Lock the gate after driving through per RIDB instructions
Big-game and turkey hunting are very popular activities at this location
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Walhalla, SC, drive 5 miles north on Highway 28. Turn left on Whetstone Road, and follow it for three quarters of a mile to Cassidy Bridge Road. Turn left on Cassidy Bridge Road, and follow it for 5 miles to the campground.
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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