Buck Hall Recreation Area
Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests
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.
The recreation area boasts a large picnic area and multiple campsites for tent and RV camping. Electricity and water hookups are available. Each site is equipped with a table, lantern post and campfire ring with grill.
Accessible flush toilets, showers and drinking water are provided. The picnic area is equipped with tables, grills, an accessible walkway and fish cleaning stations. A lighted parking area and boat ramp are on-site.
Notifications and Alerts
Buck Hall Recreation Area will soon be undergoing a major renovation. During construction, which is anticipated to start in 2025, the entire recreation area will be closed for public and contractor safety. Pending available funding, the renovation will affect the following amenities: campground, dump station, day use area, boat ramp and floating docks, roadways, infrastructure systems (electrical, water and wastewater), and the seawall. More information on the timeline for construction will be posted when available. If you have questions or would like additional information you can send an email to: SM.FS.fmrd@usda.gov.
Need to Know
- Additional fees will be collected for extra vehicles when parking area is full
No camping allowed in the overflow parking area.
Camping is limited to 14 days in any 30 day time period and is enforceable under 36 CFR Section 261.58(a).
- Click here for more information on the Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests
- Don't Move Firewood: Help protect our forests! Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood at or near your destination and burning it on-site. Moving firewood is illegal in some states. Visit dontmovefirewood.org to learn more.
- BUCKHALL RECREATION AREA: 1099 Buck Hall Landing Road, McClellanville SC, 29458
Natural Features
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.
Nearby Attractions
Charleston, South Carolina is about 30 miles southwest of the campground.
Recreation
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.
Changes & Cancellations
Reservation Fees
In addition to camping fees a non-refundable reservation fee of $8.00 for telephone bookings and $6.00 for website bookings applies.
Cancellation Fees
Cancellations up to 2 days before a reservation start date incur a $10.00 cancellation fee in addition to the non-refundable reservation fee.
Late Cancellations
A cancellation the day before or on the day of arrival incurs a $10.00 cancellation fee and will also forfeit the first night's use fee (not to exceed the total paid for the original reservation). Cancellations for single night's reservation will forfeit the entire use fee but no cancellation will apply. Non-refundable reservation fees still apply.
Contact Information
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Francis Marion National Forest
2967 Steed Creek Road Huger SC 29450
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: (843)336-2200
Rental Options
Learn more about gear rental options for your trip
Driving Directions
From Charleston, South Carolina, take U.S. Highway 17 north ( 32.0 mi.) to Buck Hall Landing Road (Forest Road 242 /1099). Turn right into the recreation area.
From Georgetown, South Carolina, take U.S. Highway 17 South/South Fraser Street (29.0 mi.) to Buck Hall Landing Road (Forest Road 242 /1099). Turn left into the recreation area.
Available Campsites
- Site T4, Loop BUCK HALL, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 08, Loop BUCK HALL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 06, Loop BUCK HALL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 04, Loop BUCK HALL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 07, Loop BUCK HALL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 12, Loop BUCK HALL, Type Standard Electric
- Site P, Loop BUCK HALL, Type Group Picnic Area
- Site 11, Loop BUCK HALL, Type Standard Electric
- Site T3, Loop BUCK HALL, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 09, Loop BUCK HALL, Type Standard Electric
- Site T2, Loop BUCK HALL, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 10, Loop BUCK HALL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 13, Loop BUCK HALL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 05, Loop BUCK HALL, Type Standard Electric
- Site T5, Loop BUCK HALL, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 03, Loop BUCK HALL, Type Standard Electric
- Site T1, Loop BUCK HALL, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 02, Loop BUCK HALL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 14, Loop BUCK HALL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 01, Loop BUCK HALL, Type Standard Electric
