Sumter

United States, South Carolina

Sumter

LocationUnited States, South Carolina
RegionSouth Carolina
TypeNational Forest
Coordinates34.4200°, -81.5780°
Established1936
Area1499
Nearest CityColumbia (varies by district)
Major CityColumbia (headquarters)

About Sumter

Named for Revolutionary War hero Thomas Sumter, spanning three districts across western South Carolina. The Andrew Pickens District features mountain terrain with 15 waterfalls and the Chattooga Wild & Scenic River. Contains the Ellicott Rock Wilderness spanning three states. Offers diverse piedmont and mountain ecosystems.