Francis Marion National Forest
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The Francis Marion National Forest, located in South Carolina on the Atlantic coast, is comprised of 251,139 acres. There are seven developed campgrounds of which one meets the selection criteria. During September 1989, the Francis Marion National Forest was hit dead-on by Hurricane Hugo. The effects of Hugo were widespread but, as time passes, the Forest has been recovering. Young Loblolly and Longleaf pines are growing up through acres of dead-and-down trees giving the Forest a bushy green appearance. The Forest’s canoeing and fishing opportunities are back and super. Camping locations are as varied and delightful as in those pre-Hugo days. And the hiking is as good as ever. Francis Marion National Forest isn’t as grand as some National Forests but it does feature the Southern characteristics of hospitality and resilience.
