A brochure detailing the trail, river fords, and rules and regulations is available at the Andrew Pickens district office. The camp has centrally located drinking water, wheelchair accessible chemical toilets, cooking grills, hitching rails, tables and lantern posts. Although Whetstone Horse Camp serves as a base camp for riders, it is open to campers without horses. Sumter NF Across the river on the Georgia side is Willis Knob Horse Camp, part of the Rocky Gap trail system. Campers must obtain reservations through the Tallulah Ranger District office of Chattahoochee National Forest .
Rangers warn that trail condition and river crossings vary.
Call the district office for specific information. High water levels make for difficult crossings. Select crossings carefully. Check weather for heavy rain to prevent being trapped on the opposite side of the river from your vehicle. A parking area and a hiking access trail to the Chattooga River are located very near Whetstone Horse Camp, on Earls Ford Road.