Rocky Bottom Camp of the Blind
and Conference Center

Earle E. Morris, Jr. Administrative Building

123 Hancock Road
Sunset, SC 29685
(864) 878-9090
Fax (864) 878-9462
E-mail rockybottom2@aol.com (camp)
nfbsc@sc.rr.com (Columbia office)
Resident Managers: Bobby and Diane Camp

The Rocky Bottom Complex is located on
Highway 178, 17 miles north of Pickens
en route to the summit of Sassafras Mountain.

Operated Year-Round

The Rocky Bottom Complex

A Superb Place to Gather For:

The Earle E. Morris, Jr. Administration Building at
Rocky Bottom Camp of the Blind and Conference
Center is a marvelous meeting facility complete with
a rustic view. Food service available or choose a
private caterer.

The setting is perfect! And there's Banquet seating
for as many as 300.

Overnight accommodations are available.

The Raulph M. Ellenburg. Sr. Lodge is a highly functional, two story, ten bedroom lodge which significantly enhances
overnight accommodations.
The lodge has a beautiful cathedral ceiling, with a
great room containing a large fireplace viewable from all ten bedrooms. To
fully appreciate the natural beauty and amenities, each bedroom has its own balcony
and a view of the mountains
and pond. The Ellenburg Lodge is ideal for banquets,
seminars, conferences, wedding receptions, Christmas parties, retreats and other group activities.

OGLESBY COTTAGE
This beautiful mountain chalet, which overlooks the
Mrs. Eddie Mae Lucas Webb Memorial Pond, is perfect
for small groups and families. The chalet has overnight
accommodations for up to 10, and is complete with a
full kitchen.

OSTERNECK COTTAGE
This excellent facility complements the Rocky Bottom
Complex. Osterneck Cottage has overnight
accommodations for as many as 30. A lovely Dining
Hall has seating for as many as 60. Food service is
available, or choose a private caterer. The Cottage
features a large screened porch with high back rockers,
overlooking Chimney Top Creek..

LAWTON MEMORIAL HALL

Constructed in the 1920's, the rustic chapel
captures the charms and character of the colorful
era. This facility is perfect for such things as Gospel
singing, worship services, community gatherings and
drama events. The chapel has a stage and two side
rooms. Seating for as many as 200.

SWIMMING POOL

Young blind campers also enjoy swimming

BASKETBALL COURT

The basketball court enables the blind and visually
impaired to also experience this popular sport.

GOLF COURSE

The miniature golf course is designed for special use
by the blind.

Rocky Bottom Camp of the Blind and
Conference Center is located in the scenic
mountains in northern Pickens County
en route to the summit of Sassafras Mountain.
This 30-acre site is a perfect setting for a
blend of recreational and educational activities.
Its natural mountain location is especially
enhanced by two richly flowing creeks which
bound the camp property, offering delightful
acoustic and scenic beauty.

Since 1979, the experience and success of
the Rocky Bottom Camp of the Blind and
Conference Center has confirmed the belief
that fellowship and interaction with other blind
people is the best therapy for a person who is
experiencing permanent blindness. The adjustment
to blindness can be traumatic and debilitating.
The Rocky Bottom Complex is an extremely
valuable tool which helps in coping with many of
the difficult and perplexing emotions that
blindness creates. The Complex is governed by
an eight-member board of directors, with
valuable input from an advisory board comprised
of prominent citizens.

More than 1,000 blind persons visit Rocky
Bottom annually. Each year two weeks are set
aside for blind youngsters from ages 6 to 16.
They are taught skills to cope with blindness,
and also that it is respectable to be blind. To
assist the senior blind who are frequently
overlooked, a week-long program geared to the
special needs of this group is held twice each
year. Rocky Bottom Complex cooperates with
other agencies which provide services to the blind.

A non-profit private organization, Rocky Bottom
Camp of the Blind and Conference Center is
affiliated with the National Federation of the
Blind of South Carolina, whose headquarters
are located at 119 S. Kilbourne Road, Columbia, SC 29205, (803) 254- 3777.

Fax 803-252-5655
E-mail nfbsc@sc.rr.com