Openings · last 7 days
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01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-234479
When Whetstone Horse Camp reopens
Whetstone Horse Camp's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
3
Openings · last 90 days
3
Only 3 openings in the last 90 days: not enough recent activity for a reliable pattern. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.
02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027 · of 18 monitored sites
Of the 3,294 tracked site-nights (Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027): 2,949 open for online reservation · 162 reserved · 183 closed.
Where the open windows are
10.5% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 2,949 of 3,294 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027Not open online10.5%
Open site-nights2,949 / 3,294
Reserved (of online inventory)162 / 3,111
Weekday openings1,720
Weekend openings1,229
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 1,720 fall on weekdays and 1,229 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Mar 2027January holds the most room. 527 of 558 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 18 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open | |
| Thanksgiving | THU Nov 26 | 17 | Open |
| FRI Nov 27 | 17 | Open | |
| SAT Nov 28 | 17 | Open | |
| Christmas | THU Dec 24 | 17 | Open |
| FRI Dec 25 | 17 | Open | |
| New Year | THU Dec 31 | 17 | Open |
| FRI Jan 1 | 17 | Open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night. Thanksgiving: 17 sites are available for the complete three-night stay. Christmas: 17 sites are available for the complete two-night stay. New Year: 17 sites are available for the complete two-night stay.
Best-availability sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| 017 | 183 |
| 001 | 181 |
| 002 | 181 |
| 015 | 181 |
| 018 | 180 |
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 Sep 18, 2026 snapshotNext open dateFri · Sep 18
Next open weekendFri · Sep 18
The next bookable night is Sep 18; the first open weekend starts Sep 18. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
2,949 open site-nights across 17 sites at Whetstone Horse Camp, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 70 2-night, 70 3-night, 47 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 18 at site 017.
All 17 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 017 | Not recorded | None | 183 | 183 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +171 more |
| 001 | Not recorded | None | 181 | 167 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +169 more |
| 002 | Not recorded | None | 181 | 167 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 +169 more |
| 015 | Not recorded | None | 181 | 167 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +169 more |
| 018 | Not recorded | None | 180 | 132 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +168 more |
| 014 | Not recorded | None | 179 | 132 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +167 more |
| 016 | Not recorded | None | 178 | 132 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +166 more |
| 008 | Not recorded | None | 176 | 146 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +164 more |
| 004 | Not recorded | None | 171 | 132 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +159 more |
| 006 | Not recorded | None | 170 | 132 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +158 more |
| 009 | Not recorded | None | 169 | 139 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 5, Oct 6 +157 more |
| 011 | Not recorded | None | 169 | 139 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +157 more |
| 007 | Not recorded | None | 168 | 118 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 +156 more |
| 013 | Not recorded | None | 168 | 87 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +156 more |
| 010 | Not recorded | None | 166 | 132 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +154 more |
| 012 | Not recorded | None | 165 | 118 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Oct 4, Oct 5 +153 more |
| 005 | Not recorded | None | 164 | 132 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +152 more |
About Whetstone Horse Camp
Overview
Whetstone Horse Camp is located in the Andrew Pickens Ranger District in Oconee County in the western corner of South Carolina, about 13 miles northwest of Walhalla. The Chattooga River flows nearby. With over 30 miles of horseback riding trails, Whetstone serves as a base for those who like to ride and camp.
Recreation
The Rocky Gap Trail on the South Carolina side of the river and the Willis Knob Horse Trail on the Georgia side provide excellent horseback riding and hiking opportunities. Visitors also enjoy exploring the nearby Chattooga River.
Facilities
The campground is open year-round and has 18 sites with parking spurs for horse trailers. All of the 18 Sites are by reservation only.
Each site is equipped with a picnic table, fire ring and lantern post. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided. Hitching racks are located throughout the facility.
Natural Features
The camp is situated in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, near the Rocky Gap and Willis Knob Horse Trails.
The Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests encompass more than 629,000 acres in four districts throughout South Carolina, from the lowcountry Atlantic Coast to the western foothills along the Georgia border.
Nearby Attractions
The town of Walhalla is 13 miles away. The town holds an annual Oktoberfest celebration the third weekend of October.
Stumphouse Tunnel, a 19-century uncompleted railroad tunnel, and Isaqueena Falls make for interesting visits. Both are located just 20 minutes from the camp.
18 monitored sitesNo hookups12 shadedFire pitsMax party 14
Getting there
From Walhalla, go north 6 miles on State Highway 28. Turn left onto Whetstone Road. Go straight for about 5 miles. Continue straight at the four-way stop, for another 1.5 miles. 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.
112 Andrew Pickens Circle, Mountain Rest, SC 29664864-638-9568
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03 · Field Photos · roll CS-234479 · facility + sites
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Whetstone Horse Camp?
Reservations for Whetstone Horse Camp are made through Recreation.gov. The current snapshot shows substantial availability: 2,949 of 3,294 tracked site-nights are open (89.5%), though availability can change. Campsite Sniper has also detected 3 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 campground 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 Sep 18, 2026 16:19 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 Whetstone Horse Camp?
Campsite Sniper detected 3 site-date openings here over the last 90 days, none in the last 7. A free alert watches around the clock and pings you the moment one appears.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Whetstone Horse Camp?
70 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 18 at site 017. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which month has the most availability at Whetstone Horse Camp?
January 2027, with 527 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 558.
When is the next open date at Whetstone Horse Camp?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Fri, Sep 18 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Sep 18. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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