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Cove Creek Upper Group Camp

National Forests in North Carolina

🏕️ CampgroundSumter NF / OconeeSouth Carolina⭐ 4.2 (18)
Cove Creek Upper Group Camp
🟢 7 open windows as of Oct 8 — soonest Tue Oct 13–Thu Oct 15
Availability checked 2h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive
🆕 Just opened — our latest scan caught 1 cancellation here, marked below
🐕 Dogs allowed — the only site here that publishes a pet policy says yes.
Per-site pet policy from Recreation.gov site details (RIDB), checked 3d ago.
📈 CampSage caught 6 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.
Book / check availability →🧭 Directions
💡 In short

Cove Creek Upper Group Camp in South Carolina has 7 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Tue Oct 13–Thu Oct 15. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.

📍 Approximate location — this campground shares a map point with others in the same park, so the pin marks the park rather than the exact site. Check the booking page before navigating.
📅 Open dates
Tue Oct 13 – Thu Oct 152 nights👥 groupbook these dates →sites 👥 #001
Tue Nov 3 – Fri Nov 63 nights👥 groupbook these dates →sites 👥 #001
Sun Nov 8 – Wed Nov 113 nights👥 groupbook these dates →sites 👥 #001
Sun Nov 15 – Tue Nov 172 nights👥 groupbook these dates →sites 👥 #001
Tue Nov 24 – Fri Nov 273 nights👥 groupbook these dates →sites 👥 #001
Sun Nov 29 – Wed Dec 23 nights👥 groupbook these dates →sites 👥 #001
Sun Dec 6 – Tue Dec 82 nights👥 groupbook these dates →🆕 just openedopened 2h agosites 👥 #001

📷 What these sites look like

Photos of sites that are open right now, from recreation.gov. Angles vary by park — usually the site and its parking pad.

Campsite COVU #001 — Upper Cove Creek is the more secluded of the two campsites a
Site COVU #001 · Upper Cove Creek is the more secluded of the two campsites aAdventure Pisgah
⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest DC fast charging: 15.7 mi away (straight line).

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⚡ EVgo19.4 midirections →

Distances are straight-line, not driving — the road can be much longer where a river, a lake or a canyon sits in between. From OpenStreetMap — community-mapped, so plug types can lag reality. Verify on your charging network’s app before counting on a charger.

🔭 Planning further ahead?

We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about April 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 14 openings at Cove Creek Upper Group Camp over the last 30 days, on 13 separate days, most of them for stays 14–58 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights.

These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

🏕️ About this campground

👥 Group site💵 $130/nightGroup Standard Nonelectric🎒 backcountry🎒 biking🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking

Ratings

4.2★★★★☆18 ratings
5★8
4★7
3★2
2★1
1★0
Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

Verizon0.6/4
AT&T0.0/4
T-Mobile0.0/4
Sprint retired0.0/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Cove Creek Upper Group Camp FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Cove Creek Upper Group Camp?

Cove Creek Upper Group Camp in South Carolina takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How much does it cost to camp at Cove Creek Upper Group Camp?

Campsite fees at Cove Creek Upper Group Camp run about $130/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

How can I get a spot at Cove Creek Upper Group Camp when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Cove Creek Upper Group Camp often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.

How often do campsites open up at Cove Creek Upper Group Camp?

CampSage's scans caught 14 openings at Cove Creek Upper Group Camp over the last 30 days, on 13 separate days, most of them for stays 14–58 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights. These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

Is Cove Creek Upper Group Camp a good campground?

Cove Creek Upper Group Camp holds an average rating of 4.2/5 from 18 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Cove Creek Upper Group Camp?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Cove Creek Upper Group Camp, Verizon rates highest at 0.6 out of 5 from 11 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Cove Creek Upper Group Camp located?

Cove Creek Upper Group Camp is located in Sumter NF / Oconee, South Carolina. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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