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
Location
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33.14481, -79.69517
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Trip-ready check
Live · National Weather Service · updated 9:08 AMWhat to check the night before you leave — forecast, alerts, and daylight for Awendaw, SC.
Today
90°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
46% rain · wind 0 to 5 mph
Tonight
73°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy
21% rain · wind 1 to 5 mph
Friday
91°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
47% rain · wind 0 to 3 mph
Friday Night
73°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
24% rain · wind 0 to 3 mph
Saturday
89°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms
76% rain · wind 0 to 3 mph
Saturday Night
73°F
Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
76% rain · wind 0 to 3 mph
Forecast: weather.gov point forecast. Conditions change — re-check the morning you leave.
Everything you need to know
- Drive time (set your own plan)
- Not estimated for this listing — map it from your home
- Access
- See details
- Hike-in
- Confirm on site / map
- Pass required
- Check the facility page (day-use fees vary; many federal sites are free)
- Parking
- See facility details
- Camping
- No camping here (facility) — camp nearby
- Max stay
- Check local rules
- Reservation
- None for day use
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