USDA Forest Service · South Carolina
Cassidy Bridge Primitive Camp
USDA Forest Service · South Carolina, United States
- Sites
- 1
- Hookups
- 1 no hookups
- Season
- Year-round
- Group sites
- Yes
- Drinking water
- No
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Elevation
- 1,270 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 2
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile none · AT&T none · Verizon none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- CASSIDY BRIDGE (NFSR 745) · crushed aggregate or gravel · suitable for passenger cars
- Lake
- Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests
- Nearest town
- MOUNTAIN REST
- Address
- 112 ANDREW PICKENS CIRCLE, MOUNTAIN REST, SC, 29664
- Phone
- 864-638-9568
- Activities
- Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Hunting, Wildlife Viewing
1 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
Overview
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. Campers: Please remember to lock the gate after driving through, do not leave it unlocked. Thank you
Recreation
Big-game and turkey hunting are very popular activities in the area. The camp is also a favorite of groups who enjoy hiking, whitewater rafting and fishing.
Facilities
The campground is open free of charge during big game (October 1st - December 31) and turkey (April 1 - 30) hunting seasons. During the rest of the year, the camp is available for group reservations. Reservations can be made 12 months in advance.
Amenities include a pit toilet and RV parking.
Natural Features
The camp is located in a wooded area on the banks of the Chauga River in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, a part of the Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests. More than 629,000 acres are encompassed in four districts throughout South Carolina, from the lowcountry Atlantic Coast to the western foothills along the Georgia border.
Nearby Attractions
The Chattooga River and commercial river outfitters are within a 15-minute drive.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48° | 31° | 18° | 70° | 10 of 11 |
| February | 56° | 37° | 26° | 73° | 7 of 11 |
| March | 63° | 45° | 25° | 78° | 5 of 11 |
| April | 71° | 50° | 35° | 84° | 0 of 11 |
| May | 78° | 61° | 46° | 88° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 84° | 67° | 54° | 94° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 87° | 71° | 64° | 94° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 87° | 71° | 65° | 94° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 81° | 66° | 53° | 93° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 70° | 51° | 38° | 85° | 0 of 10 |
| November | 60° | 43° | 27° | 76° | 2 of 10 |
| December | 52° | 36° | 21° | 64° | 6 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
Nearby campgrounds
- Grapevine Campground · USDA Forest Service · 3 mi
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- Willis Knob Horse Camp · USDA Forest Service · 8 mi · 8 sites
- Long Bottom Ford Campground · USDA Forest Service · 8 mi
- Chau Ram County Park Campground · City, County & Regional Parks · 8 mi · 26 sites
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