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About Cassidy Bridge Primitive Camp

Cassidy Bridge Primitive Camp is situated in the Andrew Pickens Ranger District in Oconee County in the western corner South Carolina. The camp sits on the Chauga River, with the Chattooga River a short drive away. Popular activities include hunting, hiking, horseback riding, fishing, whitewater rafting and sightseeing. Campers: Please remember to lock the gate after driving through, do not leave it unlocked. Thank you 

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001, Loop: PRIMITIVE CAMP

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Up to 100 guests
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Reviews (15)

What Guests Are Saying

Cassidy Bridge Primitive Camp offers a private and spacious camping experience, ideal for groups, with clean facilities and bear-proof trash cans. While the lock can be challenging and some areas have storm damage, many visitors appreciated the clean bathroom and the opportunity for fishing in the nearby river. However, noise from traffic and the presence of litter detracted from the overall experience for some campers.

Review Summary

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Donna H

Verified

January 13, 2020 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: PRIMITIVE CAMP

5

We enjoy how beautiful the spot is and how private the spot is. We suggest bringing fishing gear and swimming gear because the river is always refreshing.

Barbara D

Verified

January 15, 2020 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: PRIMITIVE CAMP

5

We have stayed here every year for several years with our children and grandchildren. Everyone loves this campground. It is private and
always clean, the only drawback is the lack of fresh water.

Jeff M

Verified

January 27, 2020 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: PRIMITIVE CAMP

5

great location, just outside Clemson. enjoyed the privacy.

Jared C

Verified

January 10, 2022 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: PRIMITIVE CAMP

5

Even with the rain it was great

Alex K

Verified

February 13, 2022 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: PRIMITIVE CAMP

5

Great place to primitive camp.

Jason H

Verified

May 20, 2022 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: PRIMITIVE CAMP

5

Excellent as always

rich c

Verified

August 16, 2023 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: PRIMITIVE CAMP

1

Nice place, but the one pit toilet was completely overrun and obviously hadnt been cleaned out all summer. The entire area smelled like human feces and urine. We ended up not even staying one night out of your two night reservation because of this.

John T

Verified

February 26, 2024 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: PRIMITIVE CAMP

5

Great spot, easy access to fishing. Extra firewood stacked neatly. Clean outhouse. The river is beautiful!

Mark H

Verified

March 9, 2025 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: PRIMITIVE CAMP

3

Wonderful area to bring a group as the site is flat and spacious. We had a 27' travel trailer, several vehicles, and 4 tents. Never seemed cramped at all. Do make sure you keep the gate closed as we had people come "visit" us during the day unexpectedly. The boys caught some trout on the Chauga River adjacent to the camp. The pit toilet was fairly clean and did not smell as others might have suggested. Trash was collected by USFS staff from the two receptacles during the week, but they do not come by on weekends. Two things about this site: I had my youngest pick up trash as there seemed to be bits and pieces all over, nothing egregious, but noticeable. Most important critical point about the site, for a group site why is there not a single picnic table? We have rented this site for later in the year and look forward to coming back during the warmer months.

Donna H

Verified

September 1, 2025 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: PRIMITIVE CAMP

5

The campsite was wonderful. It was private and relatively clean. It had some storm damage which cut down on places to camp but we managed. The only problem we had was the lock to get in was so old and worn it made it difficult to unlock.

Location & Directions for Cassidy Bridge Primitive Camp

112 Andrew Pickens Circle, Mountain Rest, SC 29664 United States

Elevation: 379 ft

Getting There

From Walhalla, SC, drive 5 mi north on Highway 28. Turn left on Whetstone Road, and follow it for three quarters of a mile to Cassidy Bridge Road. Turn left on Cassidy Bridge Road, and follow it for 5 mi to the campground.

Nearest town

Mountain Rest, SC - 10 mi

About 14 min to downtown

Nearby National Park

Approximate driving time: over 1 hr (101 min)

Policies & Rules

General

  • Cassidy Bridge is secured with a locked gate; the lock combination will be disclosed upon reservation confirmation; call 864-638-9568 Monday-Friday (8AM to noon, 12:30 to 4:30 PM) to verify combination
  • No hookups available
  • Click here for more information on the Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests
  • Don't Move Firewood: Help protect our forests! Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood at or near your destination and burning it on-site. Moving firewood is illegal in some states. Visit dontmovefirewood.org to learn more.
  • Campers will be responsible to remove and dispose of all trash. A trash/recycling center is located six miles away at #6 Mt. Rest Recycling Center, 107 C H 21, Mountain Rest, SC 29664 

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Last updated: October 21, 2026

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