
Buck Hall Recreation Area
Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests, South Carolina
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As of September 2026, Buck Hall Recreation Area is a campground in South Carolina with 18 campsites. Buck Hall Recreation Area is booked through Recreation.gov.
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- Buck Hall Recreation Area is located at 33.0375ยฐ N, 79.5628ยฐ W.
- people allowed on 17 of 18 sites
- 8
- people allowed on the largest site
- 100
Buck Hall Recreation Area reservations and next available dates
September 2026
Stay and booking rules
- Book up to: 1 Months
Published by Recreation.gov for Buck Hall Recreation Area, read on September 30, 2026.
Campsites at Buck Hall Recreation Area
- Standard 14
- Tent 3
- Group 1
- Accessible 17
- Hookups 15
What an RV fits
- 40 ft14 sites
Amenities
- restrooms
- showers
- potable water
At a glance: Setting: Mountain ยท Access: Paved road.
Things to do: fishing, boating, swimming, hiking, wildlife, stargazing, horse riding.
All sites at Buck Hall Recreation Area, as listed by Recreation.gov
Every site is in the BUCK HALL loop.
| Site | Type | Sleeps | Max RV | Hookups | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Standard | 8 | 40 ft | Electric | Accessible |
| 02 | Standard | 8 | 40 ft | Electric | Accessible |
| 03 | Standard | 8 | 40 ft | Electric | Accessible |
| 04 | Standard | 8 | 40 ft | Electric | Accessible |
| 05 | Standard | 8 | 40 ft | Electric | Accessible |
| 06 | Standard | 8 | 40 ft | Electric | Accessible |
| 07 | Standard | 8 | 40 ft | Electric | Accessible |
| 08 | Standard | 8 | 40 ft | Electric | Accessible |
| 09 | Standard | 8 | 40 ft | Electric | Accessible |
| 10 | Standard | 8 | 40 ft | Electric | Accessible |
| 11 | Standard | 8 | 40 ft | Electric | Accessible |
| 12 | Standard | 8 | 40 ft | Electric | Accessible |
| 13 | Standard | 8 | 40 ft | Electric | Accessible |
| 14 | Standard | 8 | 40 ft | Electric | Accessible |
| P | Group | 100 | - | Electric | - |
| T1 | Tent | 8 | - | - | Accessible |
| T2 | Tent | 8 | - | - | Accessible |
| T3 | Tent | 8 | - | - | Accessible |
About Buck Hall Recreation Area
Overview
Buck Hall Recreation Area offers a premier location to enjoy the outdoors. It is situated along the Intracoastal Waterway and provides great access to Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge, 65,000 acres of marsh, tidal creeks and beaches; and Bulls Bay, the coast's best shrimp baiting area.
Recreation
The area is primarily used for shrimp baiting and fishing. Anglers can expect a huge variety of fish, including bass, flounder, sea trout, snapper, mackerel, swordfish, crab, shrimp, clams, oysters and more.
The campground provides access to boating and ocean sailing. Fishing boats and often very large pleasure boats can be seen as they travel the popular Intracoastal Waterway.
A long portion of the Palmetto Trail, which leads from the marshes of the ocean to the mountains of South Carolina, is accessible from the recreation area. Most of the trail is unpaved and can be used for hiking, biking or horseback riding, although a few sections are restricted to foot traffic only.
Facilities
The recreation area boasts a large picnic area and multiple campsites for tent and RV camping. Electricity and water hookups are available. Each site is equipped with a table, lantern post and campfire ring with grill.
Accessible flush toilets, showers and drinking water are provided. The picnic area is equipped with tables, grills, an accessible walkway and fish cleaning stations. A lighted parking area and boat ramp are on-site.
Natural Features
The popular campground sits at sea level, alongside the Intracoastal Waterway. It is part of the Francis Marion National Forest in South Carolina. The campground itself is grassy and open, with very few trees and limited shade.
Nearby Attractions
Charleston, South Carolina is about 30 miles southwest of the campground.
Charges & Cancellations
Reservation Fees
In addition to camping fees a non-refundable reservation fee of $8.00 for telephone bookings and $6.00 for website bookings applies.
Cancellation Fees
Cancellations up to 2 days before a reservation start date incur a $10.00 cancellation fee in addition to the non-refundable reservation fee.
Late Cancellations
A cancellation the day before or on the day of arrival incurs a $10.00 cancellation fee and will also forfeit the first night's use fee (not to exceed the total paid for the original reservation). Cancellations for single night's reservation will forfeit the entire use fee but no cancellation will apply. Non-refundable reservation fees still apply.
Rules and notices at Buck Hall Recreation Area
Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 30, 2026. Check Buck Hall Recreation Area on Recreation.gov
Notices from Recreation.gov
Additional fees will be collected for extra vehicles when parking area is full
No camping allowed in the overflow parking area.
Camping is limited to 14 days in any 30 day time period and is enforceable under 36 CFR Section 261.58(a).
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BUCKHALL RECREATION AREA: 1099 Buck Hall Landing Road, McClellanville SC, 29458
Buck Hall Recreation Area FAQ
How hard is it to get a campsite at Buck Hall Recreation Area?
Buck Hall Recreation Area is rated "Moderate to Book" based on historical demand. With 18 sites available, you have good chances of finding availability, especially on weekdays.
How do I find last-minute availability at Buck Hall Recreation Area?
Cancellations happen frequently at Buck Hall Recreation Area, especially 1-2 weeks before check-in dates. PermitSnag monitors availability 24/7 and sends instant alerts when sites open up due to cancellations. This is often the best way to snag popular campsites.
How many campsites does Buck Hall Recreation Area have?
Buck Hall Recreation Area has 18 campsites.
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