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
Coley J
VerifiedAugust 29, 2021 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: WHHC
No wheel barrows for haul manure to the manure station. Some of the horse hi-tie areas hold water and become a muddy mess.
Coley J
VerifiedAugust 29, 2021 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: WHHC
No wheel barrows for haul manure to the manure station. Some of the horse hi-tie areas hold water and become a muddy mess.
David M
VerifiedOctober 19, 2021 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: WHHC
Beautiful Horse Camp. Very relaxed and peaceful setting. Very good accommodations for horses. Camp Host is On the Job. Great riding trails well marked. Our Favorite place to camp/ride.
David M
VerifiedOctober 19, 2021 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: WHHC
Beautiful Horse Camp. Very relaxed and peaceful setting. Very good accommodations for horses. Camp Host is On the Job. Great riding trails well marked. Our Favorite place to camp/ride.
Justin S
VerifiedNovember 14, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: WHHC
The campsite itself was great, but there isn't a camp host to enforce rules. We listened to multiple generators run all night long.
JoAnn A
VerifiedNovember 14, 2021 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: WHHC
The fire rings need cleaning and also there are areas on the camp site that have holes needs leveling.
Justin S
VerifiedNovember 14, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: WHHC
The campsite itself was great, but there isn't a camp host to enforce rules. We listened to multiple generators run all night long.
JoAnn A
VerifiedNovember 14, 2021 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: WHHC
The fire rings need cleaning and also there are areas on the camp site that have holes needs leveling.
Bradley D
VerifiedJanuary 8, 2022 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: WHHC
This place is quiet and clean. The restrooms are clean and so is the camp.
Shower house would be nice. Some sites could use some gravel, but overall, with the fishing hunting hiking riding opportunities here it's a full win.
Joshua K
VerifiedJanuary 8, 2022 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: WHHC
First let me say that I would rate the camp 5 stars if our camp site/ parking area didn't turn into a mud bog on the second day of rain. The camp restroom and fire pit were perfectly functional for our needs, and the water wasn't too bad. I'd strongly recommend they take the time to haul in a few loads of gravel to redo some of their camping surfaces. Other than that, this campground is awesome and is surrounded with a whole bunch of awesome waterfall hikes.
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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