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Guillard Lake Campground

Guillard Lake Campground is a primitive, free dispersed camping area in Francis Marion National Forest offering fishing opportunities on a ten-acre oxbow of the Santee River, with excellent wildlife viewing including bald eagles, owls, and otters.

Access is via several miles of challenging dirt road with large potholes requiring careful navigation; high-clearance vehicles are recommended and large RVs are not suitable.

The site operates first-come, first-served with no amenities, so visitors must bring all supplies including water and pack out all trash.


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