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
stephanie n
VerifiedApril 28, 2024 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: WHHC
Gorgeous primitive campground and trail system. Camp host will not enforce quiet time.
Millie E T
VerifiedNovember 22, 2023 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: WHHC
Great place to camp with your horses
Millie E T
VerifiedNovember 22, 2023 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: WHHC
Great place to camp with your horses
Tammis P
VerifiedNovember 6, 2023 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: WHHC
Always a pleasant place to camp with the horses. Place is always clean.
Tammis P
VerifiedNovember 6, 2023 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: WHHC
Always a pleasant place to camp with the horses. Place is always clean.
Dan C
VerifiedNovember 3, 2023 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: WHHC
The campground was in good shape. We had no issues during our stay.
Dan C
VerifiedNovember 3, 2023 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: WHHC
The campground was in good shape. We had no issues during our stay.
samantha g
VerifiedJuly 16, 2023 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: WHHC
Love riding here. The trails were a tad muddy but the river is so pretty. Only compliant would be non horse campers taking up a large section of campground
samantha g
VerifiedJuly 16, 2023 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: WHHC
Love riding here. The trails were a tad muddy but the river is so pretty. Only compliant would be non horse campers taking up a large section of campground
jack e
VerifiedApril 8, 2023 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: WHHC
Great horse camp . HorseTrail needs clearing
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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