Croft State Park

Camping Information: Each site is packed gravel and has water and electrical hookups. Some sites accommodate RVs up to 40 ft. Twenty-five of the campsites offer 50 amp service. The campgrounds are convenient to restrooms with hot showers. Standard Sites with Elec. & Water: Sites 1-25 have 30amp service Sites 26-50 offer 20/30/50 amp service 50 Amp Service Sites: 25 campsites in our Lake Campground offer 20/30/50amp service. Primitive Group Area: The primitive group camping area is ideal for organized groups up to 75 people. An organized group is defined as a group that holds regular meetings and has a lead officer or elected/appointed officials. The area includes central water and restoom facilities 100 yards away. Reservations are accepted. To make a primitive group camping reservation, contact the park directly.

The trails listed below are the most traveled trails located at the park. These trails are the park’s most famous trails within the 50 mile trail system. Click here for a downloadable trail map and information. Palmetto Trail: Croft Passage Length: 12.6 miles Type: Hiking, Mountain Biking, Equestrian Difficulty: Moderate The Palmetto Trail, through historic Croft State Park, connects the city of Spartanburg to the Glenn Springs area in southern Spartanburg County. The 12.6-mile trail is open to all user groups but is only open to horses and bikers in designated areas. This trail enters Croft at the Glenn Springs Passage trailhead and follows ridges, crosses brooks, and hugs portions of Kelsey Creek to the historic Cedar Springs area. As one travels down the trail they will encounter remains of old homesteads, many beautiful and varying wildlife habitats, and mixed forests. This is a beautiful trail for all users that you will definitely want to travel. Nature Trail Length: 1.5 miles Type: Hiking Difficulty: Easy This easy, foot-traffic-only 1.5 mile loop trail begins from the dirt road that leads to the stables and continues on through varying wildlife habitats. You will descend through mixed pine and hardwood trees, wind along the rocky shoals of Fairforest Creek giving a sense of a mountain trail, and then loop back uphill through the woods. Remains of an old mill site along Fairforest Creek and bridge crossing are two historical points of view along this trail. Trail signs at intersections will help you find your way back. You may see a variety of wildlife including birds, deer, squirrels, and snakes. Foster Mill Length: 6.5 miles Type: Equestrian and Hiking Difficulty: Moderate due to length From the stable area, at the fourth trailhead off the gravel road you will find the Foster Mill Trail. It is open to both horseback riding and hikers. The Foster Mill Trail travels along much of an old road bed and has portions of singlewide and doublewide trail making it the widest trail at Croft; perfect for both equestrian and hiking beginners. Along the trail, you will stroll through some historical areas where you will see old trestle bridges as well as old cemetery sites. This trail will take you along ridges, crossover beautiful Kelsey Creek and take you right along the shore of Lake Craig. If you travel this trail you will find yourself in the beautiful bounty of historical, cultural, and natural resources that make Croft State Park. Southside Loop Length: 9.7 miles Type: Mountain Biking and Hiking Difficulty: Moderate to Strenuous Southside Loop is the longest trail on the park, traveling through rolling terrain, hills and along creek sides. It offers access to many other mountain bike and hiking trails in this extensive trail system totaling over 16 miles of trails. In the lower elevations, the trail winds along Fairforest Creek and trail users can view huge hardwoods growing in the moist environment. As trail users gain elevation away from Fairforest Creek massive white oaks can be seen throughout the woods. Southside Loop can be accessed either crossing the “Advanced America” bridge on the Palmetto Trail or from the Southside Parking lot at the end of Groce Rd. This trail’s degree of difficulty is considered moderate to strenuous due to the length and varying technical terrain. Rocky Ridge/Whitestone Springs Length: Rocky Ridge 3.4 miles, Whitestone Springs Spur (one way) ¾ mile Type: Equestrian and Hiking Difficulty: Moderate Rocky Ridge bears off of Foster Mill just past the Kelsey Creek Bridge crossing and is open to both horseback riders and hikers. The trail offers several scenic passages through hardwood forest and mixed pine trees. It offers the trail user a beautiful view of rolling hills and creeks as it makes it way to past the historic Whitestone Springs Spur Trail. This spur trail offers a one way route to the historic location of Whitestone Springs. Trail users venturing to this location can view the spring and see evidence of the bottling business, several foundations, and the foundation of the 4 story hotel from the late 1800’s. This trail is a must if you really want to immerse yourself in the rich history and tranquil beauty that make Croft State Park so special. Great Trails Less Traveled Hiking/Mountain Biking: Flat Pass – Mileage: 0.5 mile Difficultly: Easy High and Dry – Mileage: 1 mile Difficultly: Moderate Rock Creek Trail – Mileage: 1 mile Difficultly: Moderate Centerline Trail – Mileage: 1 mile Difficultly: Moderate Lizard Trail – Mileage: 1 mile Difficultly: Moderate Outlaw Trail – Mileage: 0.5 mile Difficultly: Easy Idaho Trail – Mileage: 0.5 mile Difficultly: Very Strenuous Fern Gully Trail – Mileage: 1 mile Difficultly: Easy Hiking/Horseback Riding: Beech Tree Trail – Mileage: 2 miles Difficultly: Moderate Fairforest Creek Trail – Mileage: 3.5 miles Difficultly: Moderate Lake Johnson Loop – Mileage: 2.4 miles Difficultly: Easy Hiking Only: Lake Johnson Trail – Mileage: 2 miles Difficultly: Easy Lake Craig Trail – Mileage: 0.75 mile Difficultly: Easy Multi-Use Trails Hiking/Horseback Riding/Biking: Lake Johnson Fairforest Creek Connector – Mileage: 4.5 miles Difficultly: Moderate to Strenuous Craig Trail – Mileage: 1 mile Difficultly: Easy