Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests

About Us – Sumter National Forest

Andrew Pickens Ranger District

Do you want an exciting trip down one of the fastest flowing white-water rivers in the East? Do you want to hike or backpack? Then you've come to the right place. The Andrew Pickens District is home to the Wild and Scenic Chattooga River, 15 waterfalls, Ellicott Rock Wilderness, and 120 miles of trail.

The 84,000+ acre Andrew Pickens District, named for General Andrew Pickens, is located in the northwestern corner (Oconee County) of South Carolina known as the golden triangle. It serves as a gateway to the mountains of South Carolina, Georgia, and North Carolina.The Andrew Pickens District is part of the Sumter National Forest.

District Ranger: Mike Crane

MAPS

A color map of the district is available to purchase. It is good for determining general location of roads, trails, and other recreational sites.

Specialty maps are also available for the Andrew Pickens Ranger District. These maps are available at the Andrew Pickens Ranger District Office, at the headquarters office in Columbia, on line, or by mail.

Reservations

Reservations may be made for the Whetstone Horse Camp and Cassidy Bridge Primitive Camp on line at ReserveUSA or by calling 877-444-6777.

Andrew Pickens Ranger District
112 Andrew Pickens Circle
Mountain Rest, South Carolina 29664
Phone: (864) 638-9568
Fax: (864) 638-2659
Hours: Monday—Friday, 8 a.m.—12 p.m. and 12:30 p.m.—4:30 p.m.