Dogs are welcome on most trails across both forests, including segments of the Palmetto Trail and the Chattooga Trail along the river in the Andrew Pickens district. Keep dogs on a leash no longer than 6 feet with a collar and current tags, and pick up after them. Some rental cabins do not allow dogs.
Some areas close to dogs in spring to protect threatened and endangered species.
Spring closures for threatened and endangered species can keep dogs out of certain areas.
A 6-foot leash is required in developed recreation areas like campgrounds, picnic areas, and trailheads. On the general forest and most trails there is no leash law, but your dog must be under control at all times.
Service animals are allowed where pets are not, under the ADA. A leash is still required.
These two South Carolina forests pair the coastal Francis Marion near Charleston with the Piedmont and mountain Sumter, home to the Chattooga Wild and Scenic River, and dogs are welcome on a leash. Dogs are welcome on most trails across both forests, including segments of the Palmetto Trail and the Chattooga Trail along the river in the Andrew Pickens district. Keep dogs on a leash no longer than 6 feet with a collar and current tags, and pick up after them. Some rental cabins do not allow dogs.
A 6-foot leash is required in developed recreation areas like campgrounds, picnic areas, and trailheads. On the general forest and most trails there is no leash law, but your dog must be under control at all times.
Spring closures for threatened and endangered species can keep dogs out of certain areas.
Some areas close to dogs in spring to protect threatened and endangered species.
Service animals are allowed where pets are not, under the ADA. A leash is still required.