Cassidy Bridge Hunt Camp
The Cassidy Bridge Hunt Camp is located in a nicely wooded area along the banks of the Chauga River, one of the popular fishing streams on the district. During big-game and turkey hunting seasons, the campground is opened free of charge. During the rest of the year, the camp is available by reservation. Families like to reserve the camp for reunions, cookouts and camp outs. When the campground is reserved, the general public is not allowed to use the site. Surrounding area: The Chattooga River and commercial river outfitters are within 15 minutes.
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Amenities & rules
| Equipment | Tents |
| Fees | Free during big game hunting season (October 1 - December 31) and turkey season (April 1 - 30) and $30 per night for the remainder of the year. |
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Status | Open |
| Season | All year |
| Forest | Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests |
| Booking | Reserve sites up to 12 months in advance. There is a 14-day stay limit. |
| Fees | Free during big game hunting season (October 1 - December 31) and turkey season (April 1 - 30) and $30 per night for the remainder of the year. |
Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests recreation page ↗
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Getting there
| Coordinates | 34.7857° N, 83.2096° W · Directions ↗ |
Supplies & services
| Outdoor gear | Chattooga Whitewater Outfitters ↗ | 3.6 mi |
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 11 mi |
| RV sales & service | Cleveland RV ↗ | 36.5 mi |
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Worth a stop
- 13.4 mi
Trails nearby
- 3.4 miRiley Moore0.4 mi trail
- 4.3 miYellow Branch Falls Trail1.3 mi trail
- 4.4 miFall Creek Portage0.6 mi trail
- 4.5 miRocky Gap Horse Trail ↗19 mi trail
- 4.8 miYellow Branch Nature Trail0.5 mi trail
- 4.9 miThrifts Ferry Portage0.3 mi trail
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
This campground sits inside National Forests in North Carolina.
- inNational Forests in North Carolina ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 3,026,237 acres
- 14 miEllicott Rock Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 8,300 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Cassidy Bridge Hunt Camp?
Sites at Cassidy Bridge Hunt Camp take reservations. Reserve sites up to 12 months in advance. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Forest Service
How much does it cost to camp at Cassidy Bridge Hunt Camp?
Nothing. Cassidy Bridge Hunt Camp is listed as free. Free during big game hunting season (October 1 - December 31) and turkey season (April 1 - 30) and $30 per night for the remainder of the year.
Source: Forest Service
Is Cassidy Bridge Hunt Camp open right now?
Open as of Oct 26, 2026. Season All year.
Source: Forest Service status
Can I bring an RV to Cassidy Bridge Hunt Camp?
Cassidy Bridge Hunt Camp is listed for tents only.
Source: Forest Service
What if Cassidy Bridge Hunt Camp is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Cassidy Bridge Primitive Camp (under 0.1 mi), Whetstone Horse Camp (5.5 mi), and Willis Knob Horse Camp (7.9 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby