campsite

johnmcclane · 01-30-2013, 02:57 PM

i live in the Upstate and i'm looking for a place to camp that requires a bit of a trek to get to the site (at least 1 mile) and thus pretty secluded.

also near a river would be nice, but it's hard to find secluded spots around bodies of water.

any help would be appreciated. thanks, friends.

Captain9Dragons · 01-30-2013, 03:02 PM

a friend of mine takes a boat to the backside of jocassee each year

http://www.duke-energy.com/lakes/fac...sp?sec=content

FloydTheBarber · 01-30-2013, 03:25 PM

I like Jones Gap in Caesar's Head

They have quite a few campsites- you can 'reserve' one that is 1+ miles in. I know there's a waterfall along the trail, so there's definitely water around.

thegreatord · 01-30-2013, 03:36 PM

I have been looking for something like that near columbia and have had no luck

Captain9Dragons · 01-30-2013, 03:40 PM

another friend likes to float the broad river, camps on the banks and cat fishes, puts in at hwy 34 bridge

seems like that would be fun

(i camp at hampton inn)

catdaddy66 · 01-30-2013, 04:26 PM

Mt. Pisgah National Forest in western NC is a great place with campsites, both formal and informal.

johnmcclane · 01-30-2013, 04:33 PM

thanks fellers

stiffolcock · 01-30-2013, 04:46 PM

ellicott rock. park at burrels ford, walk upstream 1 mile hang a right onto the east fork.

spareparts · 01-30-2013, 07:02 PM

Pisgah.

Spur's Addiction · 01-30-2013, 07:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Captain9Dragons

a friend of mine takes a boat to the backside of jocassee each year

http://www.duke-energy.com/lakes/fac...sp?sec=content

Awesome place. I have done that with a canoe several times.

Dietz · 01-30-2013, 07:34 PM

worth the drive, but Shining Rock Wilderness is the shit! 1.5 hrs from Greenville, many choices of spots for to put up a tent once you get there:

Black Balsam - scenic but a bit too open if youre looking for secluded
Sam Knob - about a 2 mile hike, very scenic and secluded
Shining Rock - about 10 miles round trip
Cold Mtn. - 15ish round trip depending on where you hike from

all are accessible from the 420 (that's right ;D) mile marker off the Blue Ridge Pkwy - I absolutely LOVE that area and have camped many times around there, feel free to PM me if you want anymore details, I envy you, have been for a camp in several years

bigdog2003 · 01-30-2013, 09:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Captain9Dragons

a friend of mine takes a boat to the backside of jocassee each year

http://www.duke-energy.com/lakes/fac...sp?sec=content

This is a nice trip, we would canoe across the lake once a year with scouts and camp. Then we would canoe around to the water falls.

Quote:

Originally Posted by FloydTheBarber

I like Jones Gap in Caesar's Head

They have quite a few campsites- you can 'reserve' one that is 1+ miles in. I know there's a waterfall along the trail, so there's definitely water around.

Been here before on a weekend backpacking trip. Lot of fun, we went to the top of the gap and back down. Lot of climbing wooden ladders going down cliffs.

Quote:

Originally Posted by stiffolcock

ellicott rock. park at burrels ford, walk upstream 1 mile hang a right onto the east fork.

Nice place as well.

Spur's Addiction · 01-30-2013, 10:18 PM

Linville Gorge Wilderness is also incredible. But of a drive though up into NC.

5150harley · 01-31-2013, 09:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Captain9Dragons

another friend likes to float the broad river, camps on the banks and cat fishes, puts in at hwy 34 bridge

seems like that would be fun

(i camp at hampton inn)

So does Sammy Watkins.........

ColaCock · 01-31-2013, 09:59 AM

Linville Gorge in Pisgah, no doubt.

The hike down into the gorge is fairly challenging and plenty of primitive camping along the river.

spareparts · 01-31-2013, 10:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ColaCock

Linville Gorge in Pisgah, no doubt.

The hike down into the gorge is fairly challenging and plenty of primitive camping along the river.

Depending upon what time of year you go, you might be the only ones there. Secluded in some places

Chickaboowha · 01-31-2013, 10:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dietz57426

worth the drive, but Shining Rock Wilderness is the shit! 1.5 hrs from Greenville, many choices of spots for to put up a tent once you get there:

Black Balsam - scenic but a bit too open if youre looking for secluded
Sam Knob - about a 2 mile hike, very scenic and secluded
Shining Rock - about 10 miles round trip
Cold Mtn. - 15ish round trip depending on where you hike from

all are accessible from the 420 (that's right ;D) mile marker off the Blue Ridge Pkwy - I absolutely LOVE that area and have camped many times around there, feel free to PM me if you want anymore details, I envy you, have been for a camp in several years

Great area, easily one of my favorites. Hiking from Graveyard fields to Shining Rock is a nice trip as well. Easy to make a big loop. Same from CDB.

Chickaboowha · 01-31-2013, 11:05 AM

There are also some great trails along the Chattooga river near Oconee State Park.

CampusPolice · 01-31-2013, 11:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by johnmcclane

i live in the Upstate and i'm looking for a place to camp that requires a bit of a trek to get to the site (at least 1 mile) and thus pretty secluded.

also near a river would be nice, but it's hard to find secluded spots around bodies of water.

any help would be appreciated. thanks, friends.

Would you like to get up and make some moonshine?

stiffolcock · 01-31-2013, 11:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chickaboowha

There are also some great trails along the Chattooga river near Oconee State Park.

Big Bend is a good spot too.

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01-30-2013, 02:57 PM	#1
johnmcclane my wife is awesome Male Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: South Carolina Posts: 1,801 CockyCash: 100500	campsite i live in the Upstate and i'm looking for a place to camp that requires a bit of a trek to get to the site (at least 1 mile) and thus pretty secluded. also near a river would be nice, but it's hard to find secluded spots around bodies of water. any help would be appreciated. thanks, friends. __________________

01-30-2013, 03:02 PM	#2
Captain9Dragons Forest Grump Male Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Erastus,NC Posts: 8,544 CockyCash: 24891820	Re: campsite a friend of mine takes a boat to the backside of jocassee each year http://www.duke-energy.com/lakes/fac...sp?sec=content __________________

01-30-2013, 03:25 PM	#3
FloydTheBarber Banned Male Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Irmo Posts: 4,939 CockyCash: 500	Re: campsite I like Jones Gap in Caesar's Head They have quite a few campsites- you can 'reserve' one that is 1+ miles in. I know there's a waterfall along the trail, so there's definitely water around.

01-30-2013, 03:36 PM	#4
thegreatord Blue Chip Male Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Columbia Posts: 666 CockyCash: 2700	Re: campsite I have been looking for something like that near columbia and have had no luck __________________ GO COCKS!!!!!!!!!

01-30-2013, 03:40 PM	#5
Captain9Dragons Forest Grump Male Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Erastus,NC Posts: 8,544 CockyCash: 24891820	Re: campsite another friend likes to float the broad river, camps on the banks and cat fishes, puts in at hwy 34 bridge seems like that would be fun (i camp at hampton inn) __________________

01-30-2013, 04:26 PM	#6
catdaddy66 Former Walk On in-law Male Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Lugoff, SC Posts: 3,134 CockyCash: 397	Re: campsite Mt. Pisgah National Forest in western NC is a great place with campsites, both formal and informal. __________________

01-30-2013, 04:33 PM	#7
johnmcclane my wife is awesome Male Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: South Carolina Posts: 1,801 CockyCash: 100500	Re: campsite thanks fellers __________________

01-30-2013, 04:46 PM	#8
stiffolcock trust me Male Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: abbehell Posts: 10,805 CockyCash: 200	Re: campsite ellicott rock. park at burrels ford, walk upstream 1 mile hang a right onto the east fork. __________________ gt stating te obvious since 1983

01-30-2013, 07:02 PM	#9
spareparts Dont believe the hype Male Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Columbia Posts: 18,370 CockyCash: 1000509	Re: campsite Pisgah.

01-30-2013, 07:34 PM	#11
Dietz 1st Team All-American Male Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 10,282 CockyCash: 1000200	Re: campsite worth the drive, but Shining Rock Wilderness is the shit! 1.5 hrs from Greenville, many choices of spots for to put up a tent once you get there: Black Balsam - scenic but a bit too open if youre looking for secluded Sam Knob - about a 2 mile hike, very scenic and secluded Shining Rock - about 10 miles round trip Cold Mtn. - 15ish round trip depending on where you hike from all are accessible from the 420 (that's right ;D) mile marker off the Blue Ridge Pkwy - I absolutely LOVE that area and have camped many times around there, feel free to PM me if you want anymore details, I envy you, have been for a camp in several years __________________ "Harlan, Kentucky. Where the moon shine comes over the mountain in fruit jars." - my father

01-30-2013, 10:18 PM	#13
Spur's Addiction Been caught moddin'... Male Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Raleigh (AKA ASheShe Central) Posts: 15,864 CockyCash: 200	Re: campsite Linville Gorge Wilderness is also incredible. But of a drive though up into NC. __________________

01-31-2013, 09:59 AM	#15
ColaCock Heisman Candidate Male Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Tampa Posts: 17,377 CockyCash: 200	Re: campsite Linville Gorge in Pisgah, no doubt. The hike down into the gorge is fairly challenging and plenty of primitive camping along the river. __________________

01-31-2013, 11:05 AM	#18
Chickaboowha Walk On Male Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: SC Posts: 25 CockyCash: 500	Re: campsite There are also some great trails along the Chattooga river near Oconee State Park.

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