Long Creek clings to South Carolina's wild Chattooga River, birthplace of whitewater rafting legends. Six RV parks perch here, ready to launch you into Sumter National Forest hikes and Class IV rapids. Camp now to claim uncrowded trails and river thrills before summer swells.
Long Creek nestles in Oconee County's Sumter National Forest along Highway 28. The Chattooga Wild and Scenic River draws rafters to Burrells Ford launch site just minutes away. Hikers trek to Riley Moore Falls, a 30-foot cascade hidden in rhododendron thickets. Locals celebrate with the Chattooga River Bluegrass Festival each fall, picking banjos under pine canopies.
Chattooga River Lodge and Campground suits wired-in adventurers with WiFi, showers, 30- and 50-amp hookups at $30 to $79 nightly. Pet owners flock to Falls Creek or Riley Moore Falls Campsite; both welcome dogs and crackling campfires. Chattooga Belle Farm draws farm-fancy families with showers, sewer, and water hookups up to $145. Grapevine Campground fits quiet seekers craving forest seclusion.
Long Creek draws adventurers to the Chattooga Wild and Scenic River. Rafters tackle Class IV rapids from Burrells Ford, a key launch near Highway 28. Hikers chase Sumter National Forest trails to Riley Moore Falls, a stunning 30-foot drop amid rhododendrons. The area hosts the annual Chattooga River Bluegrass Festival too.
Six RV parks cluster near Long Creek: Chattooga River Lodge and Campground, Grapevine Campground, Falls Creek, Riley Moore Falls Campsite, and Chattooga Belle Farm. Most hug Highway 28 in Sumter National Forest with river access. Chattooga River Lodge adds WiFi and showers; Belle Farm provides sewer hookups.
Yes, three parks welcome pets: Falls Creek, Riley Moore Falls Campsite, and Chattooga Belle Farm. All three allow campfires for cozy nights with your dog. These spots sit amid forest trails, perfect for leashed walks near the Chattooga River.
