E-Bikes in South Carolina Parks and Public Lands

1 National Forest · 2 State Parks · 1 State Forest · 1 other place

No published South Carolina State Parks e-bike policy was found. The South Carolina Forestry Commission said in October 2025 that electric-assist bicycles are allowed wherever traditional bicycles are permitted on state forests.

Places checked
5
All bike routes
1
Some trails or sections
1
Roads or paved paths only
1
Not confirmed
2
State parks rule
Varies by park

Places

Where E-Bikes May Ride in South Carolina

Classes are the US e-bike classes the land manager allows. Each name links to the park or forest's own page.

South Carolina parks and public lands
PlaceTypeE-bike accessClassesSurfaceRidesNotes
Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests
USFS
National ForestDesignated trails onlyClass 3-JanMixedWambaw Cycle Trail, Enoree OHV Trail, Forest roads on the MVUME-bikes limited to motorized roads and trails; Forks Area Trail and other non-motorized trails are closed to them.
Croft State Park
SC State Parks
State ParkNot confirmed-SingletrackPalmetto Trail Croft PassageMore than 20 miles of biking trails near Spartanburg; no published e-bike rule found.
Paris Mountain State Park
SC State Parks
State ParkNot confirmed-Singletrack-17 miles of hiking and biking trails near Greenville; no published e-bike rule found.
Harbison State Forest
SC Forestry Commission
State ForestAll bike routes-SingletrackMidlands Mountain TrailForestry Commission allows electric-assist bicycles wherever traditional bicycles are permitted.
Cowpens National Battlefield
NPS
OtherRoads and paved paths onlyClass 3-JanPavedBattlefield Auto Loop RoadBikes on the loop road and Trailhead trail only; no throttle-only riding off motor roads.

Not yet checked

Places Without a Confirmed E-Bike Rule

  • Congaree National Park (National Park)

Record

Sources

Places
Park, forest and agency pages, linked from each name
E-bike rules
Agency e-bike policy pages and regulations for each place
State parks rule
South Carolina law page
Last verified
Q4 2026