Openings · last 7 days
28
Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 28 site openings here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-234128
When Buck Hall Recreation Area reopens
Buck Hall Recreation Area's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
233
Openings · last 90 days
576
Weekday pattern
Detected openings by day of week · 90dTuesday accounted for the largest share of the openings Campsite Sniper detected. 286 of 576 openings detected in the last 90 days occurred on a Tuesday (49.7%), with Monday (77) and Wednesday (49) next in line.
Hour-of-day pattern
First detected by hour · local time · last 90 daysThe largest concentrations of detected openings were first detected during the 08:00 and 18:00 local-time hours. Those hours contained 394 of 576 detected openings (68.4%). Hours show when Campsite Sniper first detected each opening, in Eastern Time, not when the change was made upstream.
Lead-time profile
Days before stay date · percentilesHalf of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 19 days before the stay date; the middle 50% land 8–31 days out. Set an alert if you want Campsite Sniper to monitor future openings.
Highest-churn sites
Most openings · 90d| Site | Openings | Share of all openings |
|---|---|---|
| T2 | 66 | 11.5% |
| T1 | 65 | 11.3% |
| T3 | 65 | 11.3% |
| 09 | 39 | 6.8% |
Site T2 had the most detected openings in the last 90 days: 66. One free watch covers every site here.
02 · Availability Outlook · Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027 · of 20 monitored sites
Of the 3,660 tracked site-dates (Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027): 78 open for online reservation · 240 reserved · 42 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative) · 3,300 closed. Of the facility's 20 monitored sites, 18 can be reserved online and 2 are first-come, first-served.
Where the open windows are
97.9% of tracked site-dates are not currently open for online reservation. 78 of 3,660 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027Not open online97.9%
Open site-dates78 / 3,660
Reserved (of online inventory)240 / 318
Weekday openings54
Weekend openings8
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 54 fall on weekdays and 8 on weekends (Fri–Sun). The split covers the 62 open site-nights on mapped sites; 78 site-dates are open across all monitored inventory.
Open dates by month
Nov 2026 – May 2027December shows no online availability. 0 of 620 tracked site-dates are open there — 620 closed.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 19 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving | THU Nov 26 | 0 | None open |
| FRI Nov 27 | 0 | None open | |
| SAT Nov 28 | 0 | None open | |
| Christmas | THU Dec 24 | 0 | None open |
| FRI Dec 25 | 0 | None open | |
| New Year | THU Dec 31 | 0 | None open |
| FRI Jan 1 | 0 | None open | |
| Memorial Day | FRI May 28 | 0 | None open |
| SAT May 29 | 0 | None open | |
| SUN May 30 | 0 | None open | |
| MON May 31 | 0 | None open |
Thanksgiving: no online availability on any tracked night. Christmas: no online availability on any tracked night. New Year: no online availability on any tracked night. Memorial Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
Best-availability sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| T1 | 12 |
| T3 | 12 |
| T2 | 11 |
| 05 | 7 |
| 06 | 5 |
The 5 sites with the most open site-nights in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.
Next windows
As of Nov 2, 2026 snapshotNext open dateWed · Nov 4
December0 of 620 · closed
The next bookable night is Nov 4. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
62 open site-nights across 11 sites at Buck Hall Recreation Area, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
19 overnight sites and 1 day-use unit are represented in the current inventory. Day-use inventory is excluded from every night-based figure on this page — site-nights, longest runs, multi-night stays, holiday stays and RV fit.
Multi-night stays. 15 2-night, 11 3-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Nov 4 at site T1.
RV length. Longest recorded site here is 40 ft. 14 sites take 25 ft, 14 sites take 35 ft, 14 sites take 40 ft. 5 sites of 19 have no recorded maximum and are not counted.
All 11 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T1 | Not recorded | None | 12 | 5 nights | Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19 |
| T3 | Not recorded | None | 12 | 5 nights | Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19 |
| T2 | Not recorded | None | 11 | 5 nights | Nov 5, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19 |
| 05 | 40 ft | Yes | 7 | 5 nights | Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19 |
| 06 | 40 ft | Yes | 5 | 5 nights | Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19 |
| 09 | 40 ft | Yes | 4 | 4 nights | Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19 |
| 14 | 40 ft | Yes | 4 | 4 nights | Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19 |
| 04 | 40 ft | Yes | 3 | 3 nights | Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19 |
| 08 | 40 ft | Yes | 2 | 2 nights | Nov 17, Nov 18 |
| 02 | 40 ft | Yes | 1 | 1 night | Nov 12 |
| 10 | 40 ft | Yes | 1 | 1 night | Nov 5 |
About Buck Hall Recreation Area
Overview
Buck Hall Recreation Area offers a premier location to enjoy the outdoors. It is situated along the Intracoastal Waterway and provides great access to Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge, 65,000 acres of marsh, tidal creeks and beaches; and Bulls Bay, the coast's best shrimp baiting area.
Recreation
The area is primarily used for shrimp baiting and fishing. Anglers can expect a huge variety of fish, including bass, flounder, sea trout, snapper, mackerel, swordfish, crab, shrimp, clams, oysters and more.
The campground provides access to boating and ocean sailing. Fishing boats and often very large pleasure boats can be seen as they travel the popular Intracoastal Waterway.
A long portion of the Palmetto Trail, which leads from the marshes of the ocean to the mountains of South Carolina, is accessible from the recreation area. Most of the trail is unpaved and can be used for hiking, biking or horseback riding, although a few sections are restricted to foot traffic only.
Facilities
The recreation area boasts a large picnic area and multiple campsites for tent and RV camping. Electricity and water hookups are available. Each site is equipped with a table, lantern post and campfire ring with grill.
Accessible flush toilets, showers and drinking water are provided. The picnic area is equipped with tables, grills, an accessible walkway and fish cleaning stations. A lighted parking area and boat ramp are on-site.
Natural Features
The popular campground sits at sea level, alongside the Intracoastal Waterway. It is part of the Francis Marion National Forest in South Carolina. The campground itself is grassy and open, with very few trees and limited shade.
20 monitored sites2 FCFS sitesRVs up to 40 ft14 with hookups14 shadedFire pitsMax party 8
Getting there
From Charleston, South Carolina, take U.S. Highway 17 north ( 32.0 mi.) to Buck Hall Landing Road (Forest Road 242 /1099). Turn right into the recreation area. From Georgetown, South Carolina, take U.S. Highway 17 South/South Fraser Street (29.0 mi.) to Buck Hall Landing Road (Forest Road 242 /1099). Turn left into the recreation area.
Francis Marion National Forest 2967 Steed Creek Road, Huger, SC 29450(843)336-2200
BikingBoatingCampingFishingHikingWildlife Viewing
View on Recreation.gov ↗ Get directions ↗
03 · Field Photos · roll CS-234128 · facility + sites
Photo gallery
Roll CS-234128 · Buck Hall Recreation Area · Huger SC12 frames · facility + sites
FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Buck Hall Recreation Area?
Reservations for Buck Hall Recreation Area are made through Recreation.gov. 97.9% of tracked site-dates are not currently open for online reservation; 78 of 3,660 remain open. Campsite Sniper has also detected 576 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this facility for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Nov 2, 2026 18:20 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Buck Hall Recreation Area?
Campsite Sniper detected 28 site-date openings at Buck Hall Recreation Area in the last 7 days, 233 over 30 days and 576 over the last 90.
Which day of the week had the most detected openings at Buck Hall Recreation Area?
Tuesday accounted for the largest share of the openings Campsite Sniper detected in the last 90 days: 286 of 576 (49.7%). Days reflect when Campsite Sniper first detected each opening, not when the change occurred upstream.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Buck Hall Recreation Area?
11 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Nov 8 at site T1. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which sites at Buck Hall Recreation Area fit a 35-foot RV?
14 of the 19 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 40 ft. 14 of those 19 sites have a recorded maximum length and 5 do not; they are not counted as fitting.
Which month has the most availability at Buck Hall Recreation Area?
November 2026, with 78 open site-dates in the current snapshot of 580.
How far ahead of a stay do openings appear at Buck Hall Recreation Area?
Half of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 19 days before the stay date; the middle 50% landed 8-31 days out. Campsite Sniper can monitor future changes for dates you select.
When is the next open date at Buck Hall Recreation Area?
As of the Nov 2, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Wed, Nov 4. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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