Discover Camping in South Carolina

• Congaree National Park

  National Park Service

  Near Gadsden, South Carolina

  

  Astonishing biodiversity exists in Congaree National Park, the largest intact expanse of old growth bottomland hardwood forest remaining in the southeastern United States. Waters from the Congaree and Wateree Rivers sweep through the floodplain, carrying nutrients and sediments that nourish and reju...

• Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests

  USDA Forest Service

  Near Columbia, South Carolina

  Recreation on the Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests is as varied as the South Carolina landscape from the mountains to the coast. Click a link to activity of your choice in the left column of this page to explore two forests full of opportunities! 2019 Recreation Fee Increases ...

• Congaree Fireflies Festival Lottery

  Congaree National Park

  Near Hopkins, South Carolina

  *Due to ongoing COVID-19 concerns this year’s firefly experience will be significantly reduced in size*   Congaree National Park is home to a number of different species of fireflies, but it is the synchronized fireflies that lure thousands of people to the park each spring. These fireflies are...

• Congaree National Park Ranger-Guided Canoe Tours

  Congaree National Park

  Near Hopkins, South Carolina

  

  Congaree National Park preserves the largest remaining section of old-growth bottomland forest in the United States. A federally designated wilderness area in the floodplain of the Congaree River, it is a landscape forever shaped by water. Here, visitors to the park can see some of the tallest trees...

• Broyles

  Hartwell Lake

  Near Townville, South Carolina

  

  Broyles Recreation Area consists of 24 acres with a gentle to moderate slope and vegetation consisting primarily of pine. The site presently offers day use and boat launching facilities consisting of 1 volunteer host campsite, 14 picnic sites, 1 standard picnic shelter with water and electric servic...

• Buck Hall Recreation Area

  Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests

  Near Mc Clellanville, South Carolina

  

  Buck Hall Recreation Area offers a premier location to enjoy the outdoors. It is situated along the Intracoastal Waterway and provides great access to Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge, 65,000 acres of marsh, tidal creeks and beaches; and Bulls Bay, the coast's best shrimp baiting area.Charleston...

• Bussey Point Campground

  J. Strom Thurmond Lake

  

  Enjoy nature at its finest. Located at the entrance of Bussey Point wilderness recreation area- a 2,545 acre peninsula on J. Strom Thurmond Lake- the campground provides a relaxing getaway for the nature enthusiast for hiking, mountain biking, or horseback riding. The Bussey Point horse trail was c...

• Cassidy Bridge Primitive Camp

  Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests

  Near Long Creek, South Carolina

  Cassidy Bridge Primitive Camp is situated in the Andrew Pickens Ranger District in Oconee County in the western corner South Carolina. The camp sits on the Chauga River, with the Chattooga River a short drive away. Popular activities include hunting, hiking, horseback riding, fishing, whitewater raf...

• Cherry Hill Campground

  Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests

  Near Tamassee, South Carolina

  

  Open April 1 - October 31. Cherry Hill is near the Chattooga Wild and Scenic River, and many miles of hiking trails. Site amenities include centrally-located drinking water, cooking grills, tables and lantern posts as well as a restroom with flush toilets and hot showers. When you make a res...

• Clarks Hill

  J. Strom Thurmond Lake

  Near Clarks Hill, South Carolina

  

  Clarks Hill is a popular park on J. Strom Thurmond Lake, just off Georgia State Highway 221 near the dam. The 70,000 acre lake and its 1,000+ miles of shoreline provide excellent boating, water skiing, swimming, fishing, hiking and picnicking opportunities.Clarks Hill is a wooded day-use area with s...

• Coneross Park

  Hartwell Lake

  Near Townville, South Carolina

  

  Coneross Campground is a moderately sloping, heavily wooded 136 acre site of mixed hardwoods and pines. The site presently offers camping and boat launching facilities to include: 1 gatehouse/entrance, 2 park attendant campsites, 106 public use campsites (94 with full water and electric hookups and...

• Congaree National Park Camping

  Congaree National Park

  Near Hopkins, South Carolina

  

  Longleaf and Bluff campgrounds are located above the floodplain in the upland region of Congaree National Park. Many of the park trails can be accessed from the campgrounds.At this time, the park's front & backcountry areas are open, including all hiking trails, Boardwalk Trail, restrooms, picnic s...

• Crescent

  Hartwell Lake

  Near Starr, South Carolina

  

  MUST BE RESERVED A MINIMUM OF TWO DAYS IN ADVANCE OF ARRIVAL DATE. Crescent Group Campground is a 41 acre site located on a narrow peninsula with gentle slopes and a scattered tree cover of pine and mixed hardwoods. The campground is specifically designated for group camping, consisting of two sep...

• Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park

  National Park Service

  Near Sullivans Island, South Carolina

  

  Two forts stand at the entrance of Charleston Harbor. Patriots inside a palmetto log fort, later named Fort Moultrie, defeated the Royal Navy in 1776. As Charleston blazed a path towards secession to preserve slavery, construction on a new fort, Fort Sumter, proceeded. The Confederacy fired on the U...

• Hawe Creek

  J. Strom Thurmond Lake

  Near Mc Cormick, South Carolina

  

  Hawe Creek Campground is located on J. Strom Thurmond Lake, one mile from the Dorn Sportfishing Facility, the largest of its kind in the Southeast. The 70,000 acre lake and its 1,000+ miles of shoreline provide excellent boating, water skiing, swimming, fishing, hiking and picnicking opportunitie...

• J. Strom Thurmond Lake

  US Army Corps of Engineers

  Near Clarks Hill, South Carolina

  

  Thurmond Lake is the largest Corps of Engineers lake east of the Mississippi River. The lake encompasses 1,200 miles of shoreline, 70,000 acres of water and 80,000 acres of land. The Corps operates 10 Class A campgrounds, five major day use areas and many other recreational facilities. Thurmond Lake...

• Leroys Ferry Campground

  J. Strom Thurmond Lake

  

  LeRoys Ferry Campground is located on J. Strom Thurmond Lake, north of the town of McCormick. It is a primitive campground with 10 campsites and a boat ramp.  The 70,000 acre lake and its 1,000+ miles of shoreline provide excellent boating, water skiing, swimming, fishing, hiking and picnicking...

• Modoc

  J. Strom Thurmond Lake

  Near Modoc, South Carolina

  

  Modoc Campground is a popular park on J. Strom Thurmond Lake, just 5 miles from the Thurmond Visitor Center and Dam. The 70,000 acre lake and its 1,000+ miles of shoreline provide excellent boating, water skiing, swimming, fishing, hiking and picnicking.This campground, made up of two peninsulas, co...

• Oconee Point

  Hartwell Lake

  Near Seneca, South Carolina

  

  Oconee Point Campground consists of 70 acres of gently sloping area with a relatively dense cover of pines and mixed hardwoods. . The site presently offers camping and boat-launching facilities including 1 gatehouse/entrance, 2 park attendant campsites, 70 public use camp sites with full water ...

• Parksville

  J. Strom Thurmond Lake

  Near Plum Branch, South Carolina

  

  Parksville Recreation Area is a rural park in McCormick County, South Carolina on J. Strom Thurmond Lake. It is located along South Carolina State Highway 28/221 and features 70,000 surface-acres of water and 1,000+ miles of shoreline for boating, water skiing, swimming, fishing, hiking and picnicki...

• Poplar Springs

  Hartwell Lake

  Near Laurens, South Carolina

  

  Poplar Springs Recreation Area is a 24 acre site with moderate slopes with relatively dense stands of pines and mixed hardwoods. The site presently offers day use and boat launching facilities, but is primarily used for boat launching and is one of the more popular launch sites in this area of Hartw...

• River Forks

  Hartwell Lake

  Near Anderson, South Carolina

  

  NOTICE: IN JANUARY 2021, RIVER FORKS WAS LEASED TO ANDERSON CO., SC AND IS NO LONGER MANAGED BY THE U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS; RESERVATIONS ARE NO LONGER MADE ON THIS WEBSITE. FOR MORE INFORMATION AND RESERVATIONS PLEASE CONTACT BURRISS NELSON, ANDERSON COUNTY ECONOMIC DIRECTOR AT 864-314-3971. ...

• Singing Pines

  Hartwell Lake

  Near Anderson, South Carolina

  

  Singing Pines Recreation Area consists of 42 acres. The site presently offers day-use and boat-launching facilities consisting of 1 gatehouse/entrance, 57 picnic sites, 2 standard picnic shelters with water and electric service, 5 mini-shelters, 1 boat ramp, 1 courtesy dock, 2 comfort stations, 2 p...

• Springfield

  Hartwell Lake

  Near Anderson, South Carolina

  

  Springfield Campground is one of Hartwell’s most popular camping destinations consisting of 60 acres of primarily Virginia pine and some mixed hardwoods. The area presently offers 1 gatehouse/entrance, 2 park attendant campsites, 79 public campsites with full water and electric hookups, 6 comfort...

• Twelve Mile

  Hartwell Lake

  Near Clemson, South Carolina

  

  Twelve Mile Recreation Area consists of 26 acres of pine and mixed hardwood. The interior portion of Twelve Mile is moderately sloping although the picnic area itself is quite gentle. The site presently offers day use and boat launching facilities including 1 gatehouse/entrance, 49 picnic sites, 2 s...

• Twin Lakes (SC)

  Hartwell Lake

  Near Seneca, South Carolina

  

  Twin Lakes Recreation Area is a 152-acre site consisting of a dense overstory of pines and mixed hardwoods. The site presently offers camping and a separate day use and boat launching area. Day use and camping facilities are separated to prevent user conflicts. The area is moderate to gently slo...

• Twin Lakes Day Use Area

  Hartwell Lake

  Near Walhalla, South Carolina

  

  Twin Lakes Recreation Area is a 152-acre site consisting of a dense overstory of pines and mixed hardwoods. Day Use facilities presently include a new gatehouse/entrance installed in 2017, 1 volunteer host campsite, 27 picnic sites, 2 standard picnic shelters with water and electric service, 1 two...

• Weldon Island

  Hartwell Lake

  Near Townville, South Carolina

  

  NOTICE: IN JANUARY 2021, WELDON ISLAND WAS LEASED TO ANDERSON CO., SC AND IS NO LONGER MANAGED BY THE U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS; RESERVATIONS ARE NO LONGER MADE ON THIS WEBSITE. FOR MORE INFORMATION AND RESERVATIONS PLEASE CONTACT BURRISS NELSON, ANDERSON COUNTY ECONOMIC DIRECTOR AT 864-314-3971....

• West Dam

  J. Strom Thurmond Lake

  Near Clarks Hill, South Carolina

  

  West Dam Recreation Area is one of the most popular parks on J. Strom Thurmond Lake. With 70,000 acres of surface-area and 1,000+ miles of shoreline, J. Strom Thurmond Lake provides excellent boating, water skiing, swimming, fishing, hiking and picnicking opportunities.West Dam Recreation Area is a ...

• Whetstone Horse Camp

  Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests

  Near Mountain Rest, South Carolina

  

  Whetstone Horse Camp is located in the Andrew Pickens Ranger District in Oconee County in the western corner of South Carolina, about 13 miles northwest of Walhalla. The Chattooga River flows nearby. With over 30 miles of horseback riding trails, Whetstone serves as a base for those who like to ride...

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