About Whetstone Horse Camp
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Open year round
This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.
Campground Amenities
Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
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Reviews (111)
What Guests Are Saying
Whetstone Horse Camp offers beautifully maintained, spacious sites and well-kept trails, making it a favorite for campers and horse riders alike. Many visitors appreciate the serene atmosphere and the clean water. However, some concerns have been raised about maintenance issues like blocked fire pits, locked bathrooms, and reservation management. Overall, the camp is highly recommended for its natural beauty and friendly community.
What Guests Are Saying
Whetstone Horse Camp offers beautifully maintained, spacious sites and well-kept trails, making it a favorite for campers and horse riders alike. Many visitors appreciate the serene atmosphere and the clean water. However, some concerns have been raised about maintenance issues like blocked fire pits, locked bathrooms, and reservation management. Overall, the camp is highly recommended for its natural beauty and friendly community.
Review Summary
Kirby I
VerifiedNovember 16, 2020 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: WHHC
very good experience
Kirby I
VerifiedNovember 16, 2020 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: WHHC
very good experience
Jennifer I
VerifiedNovember 29, 2020 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: WHHC
Whetstone was a very nice primitive or dry horse camp. We will definitely be going back! I would have given 5 stars but there were no trail maps available and the campers left our site without cleaning up after their horses. Be sure to take a manure fork and wheelbarrow to clean your site up. Also beware of the stand pipes they are needing maintenance and will drowned you if your not careful!
Alan K
VerifiedNovember 29, 2020 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: WHHC
This is my fourth or fifth time camping at Whetstone - I like the roominess, especially for my horse. This time, however, there were so many generators running, some late into the evening and a few overnight. Not sure why it seemed different - it wasn't very cold, but this was the noisiest visit so far. Unfortunately, some folks didn't follow the quiet time restrictions. I'll return, but might take the most remote campsite next time.
Jennifer I
VerifiedNovember 29, 2020 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: WHHC
Whetstone was a very nice primitive or dry horse camp. We will definitely be going back! I would have given 5 stars but there were no trail maps available and the campers left our site without cleaning up after their horses. Be sure to take a manure fork and wheelbarrow to clean your site up. Also beware of the stand pipes they are needing maintenance and will drowned you if your not careful!
Alan K
VerifiedNovember 29, 2020 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: WHHC
This is my fourth or fifth time camping at Whetstone - I like the roominess, especially for my horse. This time, however, there were so many generators running, some late into the evening and a few overnight. Not sure why it seemed different - it wasn't very cold, but this was the noisiest visit so far. Unfortunately, some folks didn't follow the quiet time restrictions. I'll return, but might take the most remote campsite next time.
David M
VerifiedDecember 2, 2020 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: WHHC
There were still some trees down, but most could be crossed over or bypassed. The camp host was friendly and helpful.
David M
VerifiedDecember 2, 2020 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: WHHC
There were still some trees down, but most could be crossed over or bypassed. The camp host was friendly and helpful.
ronald d
VerifiedDecember 20, 2020 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: WHHC
so easy and love this app
makes camping so easy
ronald d
VerifiedDecember 20, 2020 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: WHHC
so easy and love this app
makes camping so easy
Location & Directions for Whetstone Horse Camp
112 Andrew Pickens Circle, Mountain Rest, SC 29664 United States
Elevation: 516 ft
Getting There
From Walhalla, go north 6 mi on State Highway 28. Turn left onto Whetstone Road. Go straight for about 5 mi. Continue straight at the four-way stop,
for another 1.5 mi. The pavement ends and gravel begins. A sign for Whetstone Horse Camp is about ...
From Walhalla, go north 6 mi on State Highway 28. Turn left onto Whetstone Road. Go straight for about 5 mi. Continue straight at the four-way stop,
for another 1.5 mi. The pavement ends and gravel begins. A sign for Whetstone Horse Camp is about 3/4-mile down the gravel road. The camp is on the left.
Highway access
Whetstone Horse Camp is accessible via State Highway 28, which is approximately 6 miles south from Walhalla. No interstates or major highways are within 25 miles.
Nearby National Park
Deep Creek Entrance
Approximate driving time: over 1 hr (89 min)
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Last updated: October 23, 2026
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