From the high country to the sea, the Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests four ranger districts offer recreational activities as diverse as the South Carolina terrain. You might paddle and fish the Wild and Scenic Chattooga River or hike to a waterfall on the Andrew Pickens district, or perhaps mountain bike the epic Forks Area Trails System on the Long Cane. Saddle up and explore one of the popular horse trails maintained by each district, or unload your ATV or dirt bike and hone your skills on one of four OHV trails on the forests. The Intracoastal Waterway begs to be explored from Buck Hall boat launch on the Francis Marion, or perhaps you’d prefer to paddle, hunt or fish the three rivers on the Enoree Ranger District. Nine r***e ranges will help maintain your aim for hunting season. There are hiking trails, campgrounds and picnic areas, a human-made shell ring built 4000 years ago, fishing rodeos and waterfowl hunts for youths and disabled visitors, and an environmental education center that sponsors monthly programs for kids and adults to share the wonders of both the national forest and Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge.
