Mountain Rest, SC (park number: 877-444-6777). This is the Rocky Gap/Willis Knob area. There is primitive camping, high lines or hitching posts for mules. Camping spots are $12 a night plus an additional $10 reservation fee. There will be a community potluck dinner both Friday and Saturday nights. Hosts are Steve and Sandra Hyder (864-457-4254)
Make campsite reservations here
Campground map here
- [Directions: From Walhalla, go North 6 miles on State Highway 28. Turn left onto Whetstone Road. Go straight for about 5 miles and continue straight through the four-way stop, for another 1.5 miles. The pavement ends and gravel begins. A sign for the horse camp is about 3/4 of a mile down the gravel road with the camp on the left.]
