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Francis Marion National Forest

Federal / Recreation.gov

Status of Recreation sites after government shutdown: All sites are open with the exception of the following: Buck Hall Campground - closed while work is still underway on the water system. Reservations have been canceled through Feb. 7 in anticipation to re-open Wambaw Cycle Trail - closed until the trail can be assessed for hazards. Anticipate opening later this week. Boggy Head Rifle Range - closed. The site was used and abused heavily during the shutdown. Users ignored the site inappropriately and left trash. It is closed until the site can be thoroughly cleaned. Note: Please mark your cal

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33.14481, -79.69517

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Trip-ready check

Live · National Weather Service · updated 11:49 AM

What to check the night before you leave — forecast, alerts, and daylight for Awendaw, SC.

Today

74°F

Sunny

wind 7 mph

Tonight

47°F

Mostly Clear

wind 2 mph

Tuesday

75°F

Sunny

wind 5 mph

Tuesday Night

50°F

Mostly Clear

wind 3 mph

Wednesday

77°F

Mostly Sunny

wind 5 to 9 mph

Wednesday Night

59°F

Mostly Cloudy

1% rain · wind 5 to 8 mph

Today: ☀ 7:31 AM · 🌙 6:33 PMTomorrow: ☀ 7:32 AM · 🌙 6:32 PMSet up camp before sunset — headlamp after.

Forecast: weather.gov point forecast. Conditions change — re-check the morning you leave.

Everything you need to know

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Access
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Hike-in
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Pass required
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Parking
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Camping
No camping here (facility) — camp nearby
Max stay
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Reservation
None for day use

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