Stumphouse Mountain

Category: Mountain peak

Address: South Carolina 29691, USA

Reviews

Randy Tate

Feb 6, 2022

Interesting old unfinished railroad tunnel. Wear waterproof shoes and rain jackets for all the dripping water. You can only go so far in ; maybe 200-250 yards.

Ashley Shockley

Apr 20, 2021

Awesome place

Jamie Pace

Dec 22, 2017

Nace place to take the kids

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Questions & Answers

Is the tunnels pet friendly. only seen one pic of a beagle? Have labs and they would love to go.

Sharon Watson | Apr 17, 2021
Mark Mefferd (TigerMark44) | Apr 18, 2021

Yes, it must be on a leash but very pet friendly.

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Is there an entry fee?

Mohit Thadani | Apr 18, 2019
Jennifer Pease | Apr 19, 2019

Yes there is a fee. $2 for cars for you to go to the falls and the tunnel

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Can we walk in tunnel?

rebecca vickery | Apr 17, 2021
Shawn Watson | Apr 18, 2021

Yes need flashlight and it's chillier than outside temp plus ground is wet a lot. Definitely worth the trip. Hike to the falls too

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Can you park close to the tunnel? How long is the hike? I'm looking to take an elderly couple and want to ensure they can complete the walk?

Allison Shephard | Apr 17, 2020
Sherrie Zabinski | Apr 18, 2020

Yes. You can park close to the tunnel but there is a small hill you have to walk up to get to the tunnel. Take a flashlight!

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Is it pet friendly?

Rebecca Vinson | Apr 18, 2019
Steve Pendley | Apr 19, 2019

Yes, really nice place to take pets. Keep in mind that inside the DARK tunnel, it's best to take a bright flashlight. Take note that spings leak water through the rock, from overhead and sides. Chances are that you may get wet and the ground inside can be muddy in places. Is great for flash photography as well, especially in areas where the water is running down the walls, very colorful! You might get lucky and see a bat, but the ones that are there typically are beyond the fence and in the air shaft part of the tunnel.

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Is it open year round?

Travis Hattaway | Apr 18, 2019
Matthew Huller | Apr 19, 2019

Yes for the most part. If you are coming from a ways off and you only want to see the tunnel or falls you can call the city of Walhalla to get info they are the ones who maintain it

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Is it handicap or Wheel chair accessible?

Gail Waters | Apr 18, 2019
Deji Akinpelu | Apr 19, 2019

It is not. Unless the wheel chair has a thicker tire tread...i wouldnt advise

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History of Stumphouse Tunnel?

Chloe Sayres | Apr 18, 2018
Brian Ackerson | Apr 19, 2018

There is a board there that tells you about the tunnel and the history behind it

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Does it cost anything?

Tammy Oxendale | Mar 20, 2022
Steph Miller | Mar 21, 2022

The donation box looks recently updated. It's a touch screen system that asks for you license plate and accepts Credit/debit.

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Is there a fee to enter the park?

Deanna Lucas | Apr 17, 2021
Tracy Zach | Apr 18, 2021

Yes 5 dollars. Tunnel and waterfalls

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Did slaves work in the tunnel?

Trey Nation | Apr 17, 2021
Josh Lee | Apr 18, 2021

No Irish immigrants

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What is behind the gate in the Stump House tunnel? And what is a Stum House?

Trey Nation | Apr 17, 2021
Edge Smith | Apr 18, 2021

Behind the gate is supposed to be where the cave in happened but if you go to either side climb up and walk past 4 telephone poles your see a barb wire fence with a huge hole I suppose that's the cave in at the other side of the gate

Can you own for gold in the cells

Scott&Shawn Gordon | Apr 17, 2021
Robert Wilson | Apr 18, 2021

No, there's no mining or panning allowed in the tunnel. There are creeks nearby that you could pan in.

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Is any of it wheelchair accessible I have a electric wheelchair and cart

Megan Barron | Apr 17, 2021
christina chastain | Apr 18, 2021

The terrain inside the tunnel is very uneven with water on both sides... Constant water from the rocks creates divots in the dirt. There is a gate halfway back that was locked last time but even unlocked I don't think you could get past it as it has a step. The waterfalls are on uneven paths also.

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What time does it open

Buddylee Ramey | Apr 17, 2021
Lori Carroll | Apr 18, 2021

7am. The hours are listed right on the Google Maps entry.

Someone said there is a separate parking lot for the waterfall is it marked in easy to get to after you see the tunnel

Bernice Mills | Apr 17, 2020
Thomas Bratten | Apr 18, 2020

Yes, after you enter its at the bottom of the hill, on the right.

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Does stumphouse tunnel end underneath Crystal lake near mountain rest

Ben Fletcher | Apr 17, 2020
Joy Winn | Apr 18, 2020

Yes I believe so

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Is there a gate fee

Kimberly Hatchell | Apr 17, 2020
Tim Kinard | Apr 18, 2020

Dropbox on the road going in. Fee is $2 or $3. There are cameras overlooking it, but not sure if they work or if they are monitored.

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How far is the trail?

Kathy | Apr 17, 2020
robin st john | Apr 18, 2020

It's a short walk to the tunnel, under 5 minutes maybe. The waterfall is another parking lot. It's absolutely beautiful and a nice walk around with look out decks. I climbed down the mountain to get in the waterfall it was beautiful but the climb back up takes a bit of endurance 😁

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Do we have the reservation for The Stumphouse tunnel tour? Or it is open for the public?

Dana Schlosser | Apr 18, 2019
StateGuy89 | Apr 19, 2019

It's open to a point. You can go a good ways into it. My family enjoyed getting to see it. Be sure to watch your step. It's not a smooth surface and are some water spots. But plenty of area to walk and not get wet

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Is there campsites

Ann Allen | Apr 18, 2019
Elamon Barrett | Apr 19, 2019

Correction to Jason Howards answer. The Stumphouse tunnel park does not have camping like he said. The Sumter National FOREST (there is a difference) surrounds the city park and does have camping available.

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Is it per friendly?

Rebecca Vinson | Apr 18, 2019
Jessica y | Apr 19, 2019

Ive seen alot if ppl with their pets there u should be good good place to go

Is Stomphouse tunnel open on MLK day?

Autum Anthony | Apr 18, 2018
Kristy Raap | Apr 19, 2018

Yes... Until dark

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I have never known stumphouse tunnel to be open 24hrs as listed!

Catherine M. O'Shea | Apr 18, 2018
Daniel Morrison | Apr 19, 2018

It's open24 hours but the gate is not.....

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What are the hours on Thanksgiving day and the day after?

Jennifer Diehl | Apr 18, 2018
Timbo | Apr 19, 2018

I think they will be open

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Do they have grills at stump house tunnel

Cindy Rel Clayton | Apr 18, 2018
Nancy Oliver | Apr 19, 2018

There are some in the picnic area next to the tunnel.

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Length of stumphouse tunnel

Glenn Ragsdale | Apr 18, 2018
Lucy Martin | Apr 19, 2018

The tunnel is about  1,617 foot but there is a gate about half way through. The gate is locked for safety reasons. It is very, very dark, cool and dripping wet. Important! Take flashlights to really enjoy the tunnel. Phillip is right make sure to visit the waterfall. To get a good view of it you may want to hike down the side of the hill to get to the base. Both are really enjoyable to visit. There is a $5 charge for parking. Take correct change as it is on the honor system.

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