Battle of Musgrove Mill State Historic Site

On August 19, 1780, Patriot militia fought a larger Loyalist and British force here, near the Musgrove family's grist mill on the Enoree River. The South Carolina state park system now protects the site as a state historic site.

The 1.3-mile Battlefield Trail has signs that tell the story of the battle. The visitor center has exhibits. Horseshoe Falls, a small waterfall on Cedar Shoals Creek, is handicap accessible. The mill itself washed away in 1852, and a trail marker shows where it stood.

You can fish in the pond, the river and the creek with a valid state fishing license. There is a small canoe and kayak launch, but no camping. The Woodruff Times has pointed out that the site is closer than the bigger Upstate parks: about 18 miles from downtown Woodruff, 12 from Enoree and 5 from Cross Anchor.

Visiting

Admission: $3 adults; $1.50 SC seniors; $1 children 6–15; 5 and under free
Grounds: Main gate, battlefield and Horseshoe Falls area: 9 a.m.–6 p.m. daily
Phone: 864-938-0100
Fishing: Pond, Enoree River and Cedar Shoals Creek (state fishing license required)
Paddling: Small canoe/kayak launch off Horseshoe Falls Rd.; no rentals
Camping: None on site
Pets: Allowed in most outdoor areas on a leash of 6 ft or less

“The mill itself washed away in 1852. The site of the mill is marked on one of the park’s interpretive trails, but the structure no longer remains.”

As listed on the South Carolina State Parks ↗ (opens in a new tab), checked 2026-10-05.

From Woodruff

Distance: About 18 miles from downtown Woodruff (12 from Enoree, 5 from Cross Anchor)
Battlefield Trail: 1.3 miles, with signs along the way
Horseshoe Falls: Small waterfall on Cedar Shoals Creek; handicap accessible

As listed on the The Woodruff Times ↗ (opens in a new tab), checked 2026-10-05.