Trail Map(pdf)
OHV REGULATIONS
PERMITS
Permits are required for all activities except hiking.
Permits can be obtained at Manchester State Forest Headquarters, Manchester State Forest Rifle & Pistol Range or by mail.
Annual permits are valid for one year from the date of purchase and are valid for trail use
available at Harbison State Forest and Sand Hills State Forest.
Daily
permits are valid for the date of purchase.
Individuals 16 years of age and older are required to have a permit in their possession.
Individuals 15 years of age and
younger must be supervised by an adult 21 or older with a permit.
Permits
are nonrefundable.
Organized
events must be scheduled with forest headquarters at least 45 days in
advance.
MANCHESTER RIFLE & PISTOL RANGE – DAILY PERMITS ARE AVAILABLE FOR ALL TRAIL USE
Range will be closed: January 16, February 6, February 14, March 20, and March 28
Permits are required.
Call for hours of operation (803-494-4885).
Hearing protection is required.
Paper targets only can be used.
Range officials reserve the right to examine/inspect all weapons.
The rifle range is 100 yards with target placement available at 25-yard intervals.
There are 10 shooting benches and five standing positions on the rifle range.
The pistol range is 50 yards with 12 shooting positions.
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ROADS
State Forest Access Roads are open to licensed and registered vehicles only.
TRAIL USE DATES AND HOURS
Trail hours are sunrise to sunset as follows:
Daily from December 31 through September 14
Sunday
only during deer hunting season from September 15 through December 30.
RIDING
Permits must be in possession while riding.
Individuals in violation of any regulation are subject to prosecution.
The OHV trails are open to motorcycles and ATVs.
Riding is allowed only on the designated trails and as outlined above in the TRAIL USE DATES AND HOURS section.
Trails are marked with directional arrows.
Obey all trail postings.
Do not ride OHVs on entry road to the staging area.
Riding on roads is unlawful.
Excessive noise from modified exhaust systems will not be tolerated.
Helmets and spark arresters are required.
Individuals under 16 must be supervised by an adult 21 or older with a permit.
Number of riders per motorcycle or ATV is limited to manufacturers’ specifications.
All users and/or visitors agree to abide by all published and posted rules set forth by the State of South Carolina, S. C. Forestry Commission, Manchester State Forest, and that for and in consideration of the privilege granted by the State of South Carolina, S. C. Forestry Commission, Manchester State Forest, do hereby and forever release and waive for himself/herself, heirs, executors, administrators, and assigns the State of South Carolina, S. C. Forestry Commission, Manchester State Forest, its agents, servants, and properties, any and all claims, demands, damages, actions, causes of action or suits at law or in equity, of whatsoever kind or nature for or because of any matter or thing done, omitted, or suffered to be done by the State of South Carolina, S. C. Forestry Commission, Manchester State Forest, its agents, servants, or properties, on account of any and all claims of whatsoever kind or nature arising out of or in any manner connected with any presence or activities on the lands of the State of South Carolina, S. C. Forestry Commission, Manchester State Forest.
TRAIL ETIQUETTE
Use caution when overtaking another, and make your presence know in advance.
Obey all trail markings and crossings.
Obey gate closures and signs.
Ride single file.
Pack out what you pack in.
CAMPING
Campsites are available at Poinsett State Park, (803)494-8177 or Sumter County Recreation Department’ s Mill Creek County Park, (803) 436-2248.
Emergency Call Boxes
Manchester has installed three Emergency Call Boxes for trail users in the event of an emergency. There have been several accidents on the recreation trails, especially in the OHV area, and cell phone service is very poor in the Manchester area so the boxes were seen as a remedy for this communication problem in the event of emergencies.
When the button on the call box is pressed, the call goes directly to the Sumter County 911 Dispatch. The Dispatcher can communicate back with the caller and get emergency help as needed. Only emergency calls to the Dispatch Center can be made on these boxes. To make an emergency call press the button in the lower right corner of the box.
CONTACT
Manchester State Forest office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM until 4:00 PM. The office is closed on weekends and state holidays. Phone: (803) 494-8196.
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Manchester State Forest
6740 Headquarters Road
Wedgefield, SC 29168
803-494-8196
FAX-803-494-8314
