Camp Chatuga

Camp Chatuga sits on 60 acres in the Blue Ridge foothills of Mountain Rest, South Carolina, completely surrounded by the Sumter National Forest, roughly two hours from Atlanta and an hour and a half from Greenville. Founded in 1956 by former Furman University roommates Nield Gordon and Everette Pigg, the property has been run by the Gordon family for more than 30 years and has been accredited by the American Camp Association since 1990. The original farmhouse still stands as the camp's dining hall, and the old cornfield is now a spring-fed private lake used for swimming and canoeing. Beyond its summer camp season, Camp Chatuga opens its grounds to youth and adult groups, churches, weddings, large family gatherings, sports teams, and school clubs for retreats and group events. A covered outdoor lodge with a stage and sound system anchors the property, alongside a dining hall that seats 200 with audio/visual capabilities, a large outdoor council ring with bench seating and a campfire pit, and a smaller campfire pit for more intimate gatherings. Groups can also make use of the camp's recreation hall, a 50 x 100 yard ballfield, tennis and pickleball courts, a basketball court, a volleyball net, and the private lake. Overnight lodging is available in cabins that sleep four to ten guests, many with private bathrooms and several winterized for fall and early spring reservations, and meal service can be arranged for groups of 30 or more.