H. Cooper Black Jr. Memorial Field Trial and Recreation Area
- Status
- Open (per official listing)Open 24 hours
- Entrance fee
- $3 per adultAnnual pass available
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed
- Camping
- 27 campsites
- Official site
- southcarolinaparks.com(843) 253-5124
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 1
Alert Park NewsAttending an event at H. Cooper Black and need a place to stay? Two hotels in the area offer special rates for H. Cooper Black guests. Baymont Inn &… (more)
Attending an event at H. Cooper Black and need a place to stay? Two hotels in the area offer special rates for H. Cooper Black guests. Baymont Inn & Suites in Cheraw: click here for details. The EconoLodge in Cheraw: click here for details. PLEASE BE ADVISED: Per the WMA regulations listed below from SCDNR, anyone using H. Cooper Black property outside of the campground, during hunting season, must wear blaze orange. Please read below for more information. We appreciate your cooperation. 7.1 -- On WMA lands during any gun and muzzleloader hunting season for deer, bear and hogs, all hunters, including small game hunters, must wear either a hat, coat, or vest of solid visible international orange. Archery hunters during archery only deer seasons and hunters for dove, turkey, ducks, geese and other migratory birds (including crows) are exempt from this requirement while hunting for those species. 50-11-365 – All users except hunters for dove, ducks, geese, and other migratory birds including crows must wear a hat, coat, or vest of solid international orange during any deer hunting season. For more information, click here.
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Overview
H. Cooper Black Jr. Memorial Field Trial and Recreation Area is a recreation area in Chesterfield County, about 14 miles west of Bennettsville.
Visitors come for horseback riding, fishing, and hiking. The official site lists about 20 miles of trails. For overnight stays there are 27 campsites (RV sites and tent sites).
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | Open 24 hours | ||
| Office | Fri–Sun | 11 a.m. – noon | — |
| Fri–Sun | 3 p.m. – 4 p.m. | — | |
Official wording
Open daily, 24 hours
Friday - Sunday 11 a.m. - noon and 3 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/New York).
Fees and passes
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| $3 adults; | $3 · adult |
| $1.50 SC seniors; | $1.50 · senior |
| $1 children age 6-15; age 5 & younger free | $1 · child |
Official wording
$3 adults; $1.50 SC seniors; $1 children age 6-15; age 5 & younger free
South Carolina park passes
- ALL Park Passport — $99 Details
From the South Carolina state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- SC State Parks reservation system (reserve.southcarolinaparks.com)
- Phone
- 1-866-345-PARK (7275)
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Pets
Dogs allowed
Pets must be voice command controlled or kept on a leash or in a kennel while in the camping area or within 1/4 mile of the camping area.
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Camping
| Campground or site type | Sites | Hookups / features | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Sites with Elec. & Water | 27 | Standard Sites with Elec. & WaterShowers | — |
Camping details from the park
Camping Information: The park has 27 campsites with electricity and water. There are also some primitive campsites available on the park. There are two comfort stations with hot showers and an RV dump station.
Standard Sites with Elec. & Water: 27 sites
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
FishingHorseback ridingCampingHiking
Amenities
Facilities
- Wi-Fi
- EV charging
Camping
- RV dump station
- Tent camping
- RV camping
Recreation
- Horse trails
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Getting there
- Address
- 279 Sporting Dog TRL
Cheraw, SC 29520 - Nearest town
- Bennettsville — about 14 mi west (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 34.5665, -79.9247 (from Wikidata)
- Phone
- (843) 253-5124
- hcooperblack@scprt.com
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- South Carolina State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- South Carolina State Parks Park Finder (JSON embedded in #park-finder-component data-parks)
- Wikidata
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology