Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests

Welcome

A lot of history has been made on the lands that comprise the Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests.

Cherokee and other tribes of Native Americans hunted and built villages. Revolutionary War battles were won and lost. Farmers toiled in the fields, ...

October is Fire Prevention Month

Special Events

October 17, 2 p.m.
A Walk in the Woods, A Forest Managed by Fire
Meet at Sewee Visitor Center for a guided walk in the Francis Marion National Forest. Some kinds of forest fires can be beneficial to the natural environment and to people. See the beauty of nature in an area managed by controlled fire. For more information and to register, call 928-3368. Free

October 18-22
Wood Magic Forest Fair, Harbison State Forest
This free all-day event is for fourth-graders