Manchester State Forest

Located in Sumter County, SC.

6740 Headquarters Road
Wedgefield, SC 29168

803-494-8196

E-Mail: manchesterst@ftc-i.net

Official web site

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Photo tour

Quite a few trails for hiking, mountain bicycling, and horseback riding run through this vast forest and the adjacent Poinsett State Park, including the scenic Wateree passage of the Palmetto Trail.

Note: Permits are required for all activities except hiking. Click here for more details.

Videos

• Manchester State Forest, SC/ Felt Compulsion 4/ Contour HD/ Part 1

Features and Facilities

• Hiking trails
• Bicycling trails: Unpaved
• Horse trails
• Palmetto Trail Access
• Fishing

Water Features

• Wateree River
• creeks
• ponds

Public Restrooms

• No

Dogs Allowed

• Yes

Hours of Operation

• Daylight hours

Admission or Parking Fee

• Free

Other Fees

• Permits are required for all activities except hiking. Click here for more details.

How to Get There

• Located southwest of Sumter, SC, between Wedgefield and Pinewood. This forest is adjacent to Poinsett State Park.

Latitude 33.80373, Longitude -80.5251 [PK165]

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