Buck Hall Recreation Area

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·Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests

Overview

Buck Hall Recreation Area offers a premier location to enjoy the outdoors. It is situated along the Intracoastal Waterway and provides great access to Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge, 65,000 acres of marsh, tidal creeks and beaches; and Bulls Bay, the coast's best shrimp baiting area.

Great Facilities and Amenities

  • Campfire Allowed

    (19 of 20 campsites have Campfire Allowed)

  • Checkin Time

    (Majority of the campsites have 12:00 pm)

  • Checkout Time

    (Majority of the campsites have 11:00 am)

  • Driveway Entry

    (14 of 20 campsites have Driveway Entry)

  • Firepit

    (19 of 20 campsites have Firepit)

  • Max Num Of People

    (Up to 20)

  • Max Num Of Vehicles

    (Up to 4)

  • Picnic Table

    (19 of 20 campsites have Picnic Table)

  • Shade

    (Majority of the campsites have true)

Natural Features

Buck Hall Recreation Area - Credits: US Forest Service
Buck Hall Recreation Area - Credits: US Forest Service
Buck Hall Recreation Area - Credits: US Forest Service
Buck Hall Recreation Area - Credits: US Forest Service
The popular campground sits at sea level, alongside the Intracoastal Waterway. It is part of the Francis Marion National Forest in South Carolina. The campground itself is grassy and open, with very few trees and limited shade.

Recreation

Buck Hall Recreation Area - Credits: US Forest Service
The area is primarily used for shrimp baiting and fishing. Anglers can expect a huge variety of fish, including bass, flounder, sea trout, snapper, mackerel, swordfish, crab, shrimp, clams, oysters and more.The campground provides access to boating and ocean sailing. Fishing boats and often very large pleasure boats can be seen as they travel the popular Intracoastal Waterway.A long portion of the Palmetto Trail, which leads from the marshes of the ocean to the mountains of South Carolina, is accessible from the recreation area. Most of the trail is unpaved and can be used for hiking, biking or horseback riding, although a few sections are restricted to foot traffic only.

Permitted Equipment

  • tent-Up to 40ft

  • rv-Up to 40ft

  • trailer-Up to 40ft

Nearby Attractions

Charleston, South Carolina is about 30 miles southwest of the campground.

Additional Information