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Campground · SC

BUCK HALL RECREATION AREA

SC · Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests

Booking is hardest here in October (8/10) and easiest in July (4/10). Pick a month below for the full breakdown.

Season at a glance

Booking difficulty by month

12-month reservation season
  1. Jan5
  2. Feb6
  3. Mar6
  4. Apr6
  5. May5
  6. Jun5
  7. Jul4
  8. Aug5
  9. Sep6
  10. Oct8
  11. Nov7
  12. Dec6
1 · Easy10 · Lottery

Midweek tip: in the busiest month (October), arrivals are lightest on Wednesday — shift your dates to improve your odds.

Booking window

When reservations open

Booking window

Reservations open on a rolling 6-month window at 7:00 AM America/New York.

For example, sites for January 15, 2027 become bookable on July 15, 2026. Set a reminder a few minutes before release for the best shot.

Standard Recreation.gov 6-month rolling window: sites become bookable 6 months before arrival at 7:00 AM ET.

Facilities

Sites & amenities

  • 15 electric sites
  • 5 tent-only sites
  • 14 RV sites
  • 19 accessible sites
  • Max RV length 40 ft

Activities: WILDLIFE VIEWING, HIKING, FISHING, CAMPING, BOATING, BIKING

Location

Where it is