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    Wildcat Outpost

    99%
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    71 reviews
     · Central, Pickens, South Carolina · 13 acres
    Hosted by Hudson S.
    RV/tent site
    · 12 guests max
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    All to yourself
    97% of recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp felt private.
    Our homestead is home to our family, chickens, and a livestock guardian dog. We also have a small orchard and a garden. Most of our 12+ acres are wooded and our property backs up to thousands of acres of public forest land owned by Clemson University. A trail connects our backyard to the main network of hiking/mountain biking trails in Clemson Forest. For those familiar with the forest, our property is in the vicinity of Wildcat Technical, Wounded Road, and Chainbreaker trails. As private and wooded as our property is, we are only 10-15 minutes from downtown Clemson and less than 10 minutes from the small towns of Central and Six Mile. Lakes Hartwell and Keowee are also short drives. We currently offer a single campsite, which can accommodate several tents or a camper van. Our campsite features a composting toilet outhouse, and water is available from spigots at our house. Though fairly close to our house, the campsite has a very private feel due to being completely surrounded by a hardwood forest.Pitch your tent or park your camper van at our secluded campsite with direct access to the Clemson Experimental Forest trail system. This campsite, accessed by a short, unpaved road, sits within hardwoods overlooking steep forested hillsides and a small woodland pond.  Several tent spots are available including a large, level tent pad. There is a pull-in spot for a camper van. The site includes a large stone fire pit, a picnic table, a charcoal grill, and a composting toilet. You may gather fallen wood for fires or split firewood is available for purchase if needed. City water is available from a spigot at our house, or you may filter water from the spring-fed pond below the campsite. This site gives you direct, private access to 40 miles of biking, hiking, and equestrian trails in the Clemson Experimental Forest. Don’t hesitate to reach out to your hosts (avid mountain bikers and trail runners themselves) if you want tips on the best trails for your adventure. Don’t miss the opportunity to see Wildcat Falls, only a 1.5-mile hike away. You may also make yourself at home and explore our own 12+ acre homestead, including wooded trails, bamboo grove, creek, small orchard, garden, and chickens.  Homestead products available for purchase include firewood, eggs, and produce seasonally.  Please note that this campsite is on a small family homestead that includes chickens and a large, gentle livestock guardian dog.  Ursa guards our free-range flock and our free-range kids from predators of all kinds.  She loves our campers and will likely hang out with you at the campsite, particularly if you have young kids, whom she adores.  She is inside to sleep from about 9:30 pm-7 am to provide for a quieter night, but otherwise, she has free range of the property.   The town of Clemson and Clemson University are a 10-minute drive, giving easy access to shopping, restaurants, and sporting events (Go Tigers!). The small towns of Central and Six Mile are also both less than 10 minutes away. If lakes are your thing, access points to Lakes Hartwell and Keowee are minutes away. For a quieter experience, drive a bit further to Lake Jocassee.
    Vehicle details
    Campervans and Cars allowed
    Vehicles under 6 meters allowed
    Pull-in unit
    Accommodates slideouts
    Surface type: Grass or field
    Surface levelness: Requires levelling
    No Caravans, Fifth wheels, Toy haulers, Trailer tents, Motorhome, Campervan, and Class C (larger motorhome with overcab space)
    No electrical hookup
    No water hookup
    No sewage hookup
    No TV hookup
    Generators not allowed
    What to expect
    RV/tent site
    You'll have this Hipcamp all to yourself.
    12 guests max
    Campfires allowed
    Firepit
    Toilet available
    Composting toilet
    No pets
    Drinking water available
    Spigot. City water is available from a spigot at our house, or you may filter water from the spring-fed pond below the campsite.
    Picnic table present
    Made from red oak harvested and milled on site.
    No showers
    Pack it out
    Cooking equipment absent
    A charcoal grill is available for campers' use on site. Charcoal and grilling implements are not provided.
    No wifi
    Laundry absent

    Things to know

    Getting there
    Check in: After 2:00 PM
    Check out: Before 12:00 PM
    On arrival: Head straight to site
    Cancellation policy: Moderate
    Minimum nights: 1 night
    Accepts bookings: 12 months out
    Park at listing
    No wheelchair access
    Max 3 vehicles
    2WD accessible
    In rainy conditions, we recommend parking on the grass immediately before entering the forest on the forest drive.
    During your trip
    Follow the
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    Inclusion policyWe have a zero-tolerance policy against discrimination at Hipcamp. We are committed to helping our Host and Hipcamper communities be inclusive.
    ExtrasAvailable at checkout
    Firewood bundlegood
    $7.00
    This red oak firewood burns clean and hot. It has been split, stacked, and dried for at least a year. Includes the same amount as the bundles you can buy at hardware stores or gas stations.
    Reviews
    99% Recommend78 Ratings · 71 reviews
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    Kai W.
    2 months on Hipcamp
    Recommends
    · February 2025
    Tent
    Great little secluded camp spot. Went solo for a night because of some construction near my apartment that made it inaccessible; and just one night was great. They have a really cute outside dog named Ursa who loves some head rubs if she visits you :)
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    Michelle B.
    2 reviews
    Recommends
    · October 2024
    Tent
    Great site! My boyfriend and I wanted to test out our new tent, and this site was lovely. Directions were clear and easy to follow to reach the site. Picnic table was perfect for making our meals. The firepit was great, and the wood we purchased from them was already at the campsite waiting for us. Hosts checked in shortly after we got there to let us know we could reach out if we needed anything. Ursa stopped by a few times as well, super sweet dog! The trails nearby are lovely as well, and we had a great time checking them out. There seems to be a ton of options whether you're looking for something shorter or longer - we were only there for one night so couldn't check out too much, but there seemed to be plenty if you're there for a longer stay. Definitely a nice getaway!
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    Elena B.
    1 year on Hipcamp
    Recommends
    · October 2024
    Tent
    Had a great time at this spot! Felt safe with the main house in the distance, but not too close either. Bathroom is super clean and enjoyed the trails and the dog, Ursa came to visit. Definitely recommend!
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    Trevor M.
    9 months on Hipcamp
    Recommends
    · July 2024
    Tent
    Easy to find. Clean. And, very peaceful. Nice property. Would stay again. Thanks!
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    Logan M.
    3 reviews
    Recommends
    · July 2024
    Tent
    The campsite was nice and tidy. We loved the stay and would come again!
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    Jose D.
    2 reviews
    Recommends
    · July 2024
    Camping
    Tent · With kids
    It’s a great place for camping!! My family and me spent good time there!!
    Location
    Central, Pickens, South Carolina, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of ᏣᎳᎫᏪᏘᏱ Tsalaguwetiyi (Cherokee, East), S’atsoyaha (Yuchi), and Miccosukee First Nations according to
    Native Land Digital.
    To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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    Hosted by Hudson S.

    Joined in January 2021
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