Top Dog Friendly Camping near Lexington, SC

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Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near Lexington, SC (45)

    Camper-submitted photo from Sesquicentennial State Park
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    1. Sesquicentennial State Park

    28 Reviews
    75 Photos
    121 Saves

    Camping Information: Each site is packed sand and has individual water and 30 amp electrical hookups. 17 sites accommodate RV's up to 35 feet, others up to 30 feet. 14 sites are pull through. The campground is convenient to restroom facilities with hot showers. Nine sites are newly-improved. Amenities include: a large, level parking area, a campfire ring with grill and a lantern hook. Four sites are equipped with tent pads. These pads provide a sand surface and can accommodate tents up to 10 x 10 ft. Loop 1 is closed seasonally. Loop 2 is open year round. Primitive Group Area: A primitive group camping area is ideal for organized groups up to 50 people. (An organized group is defined as a group that holds regular meetings and has a lead officer or elected/appointed officials.) Central water is available. Walking distant to restrooms. Showers not available. Reservations are accepted. To make a primitive group camping reservation, contact the park directly. Minimum rate is $11-13.50 which allows up to 10 campers. The rate increases by $5-6.25 increments for each additional five campers up to a total of fifty campers.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
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    2. Poinsett State Park

    39 Reviews
    118 Photos
    83 Saves
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
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    3. Big Rig Friendly RV Resort

    5 Reviews
    2 Photos
    8 Saves

    Columbia’s finest and most convenient RV Resort. Located only 3 miles from I-26, I-77 minutes from I-20, Downtown Columbia, the University of South Carolina and Lake Murray. Full hookups, full amenities, and large pull-thru sites. Open all year. Shaded sites with large yards.

    • Electric Hookups
    • Reservable
    • RVs
    • Group
    • Market
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    4. Lake Wateree State Park

    17 Reviews
    35 Photos
    111 Saves
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
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    5. River Bottom Farms Family Campground

    7 Reviews
    7 Photos
    20 Saves
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
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    6. Broad River Campgound

    4 Reviews
    21 Photos
    24 Saves

    Broad River Campground and RV Park is conveniently located 20 minutes from downtown Columbia and 15 miles from Interstate 20 & 26. We are Exit #85 off Interstate 26, located next to Lake Monticello and only minutes from Lake Murray. We offer full hookups, 30 & 50 amp, for every size RV. Not to mention open spaces for that magnificent view. Broad River Campground and RV Park is located just 6 miles south of Plant V.C. Summer on HWY 215. Our location gives it all to you with a very short drive to and from work. We are conveniently located 6 miles from V.C. Summer and only 20 minutes from Columbia, Irmo and Chapin. If you want the best, come see us at Broad River Campground and RV Park! We are South Carolina’s favorite RV park and campground with a southern charm.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
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    7. Alston Trailhead

    5 Reviews
    11 Photos
    88 Saves

    The Alston trailhead park provides parking, picnicking, camping, and canoe access on the Broad River. 3 night maximum for camping.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • RVs
    • Tents
    • Group
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    8. Aiken State Park

    14 Reviews
    29 Photos
    37 Saves
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $28 - $32 / night

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    9. Weston Lake Recreation Area

    6 Reviews
    26 Photos
    22 Saves
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
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      10. Woodsmoke Family Campground

      3 Reviews
      21 Saves
      • Pets
      • Fires
      • Electric Hookups
      • RVs
      • Tents
      • Cabins
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    Recent Dog-Friendly Reviews In Lexington

    241 Reviews of 45 Lexington Campgrounds


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      Camper-submitted photo from Big Rig Friendly RV Resort
      Oct. 26, 2024

      Big Rig Friendly RV Resort

      Beautiful and spacious

      Great location! This RV Resort has great amenities and staff along with their location! Awesome gym and club house plus beautiful pool! Staff are very friendly and welcoming! Check them out!

    • NThe Dyrt PRO User
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      Oct. 4, 2024

      Sandy Oak RV Park

      5 ⭐️ Hospitality— Great RV Park

      We called with very short notice looking for an overnight site. Though the campground was booked, the owners so graciously allowed us to park in the overflow parking which included water & electric. We even arrived at 10pm, and they were waiting at the gate for us! We were so pleased with the owner’s generosity and hospitality. We will definitely be back to take advantage of the swimming pond, paddle boats, fishing & playground!

    • Tracie S.
      Camper-submitted photo from Lake Wateree State Park
      May. 12, 2024

      Lake Wateree State Park

      Our Favorite Getaway

      This is one of our favorite spots! We can boat, fish, ride our golf cart, hang out by the fire and just enjoy the moment. It also has wonderful handicap accommodations. Hands down one of our favorites!

    • AThe Dyrt PRO User
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      May. 11, 2024

      Poinsett State Park

      Great camp site!

      We stayed here for our son’s first birthday, in campsite 30! It was beautiful and we felt like we had plenty of privacy. Our site had a trail attached to the back of it which was really nice for hiking and it was perfect distance from the bathroom! On the topic of the bathroom, the toilets were CLEAN! And I mean we were there for 24 hours and the bathroom was cleaned at least twice. Really nice, they might look a little scary on the outside though but don’t mind that any bit.

      For people that love hammocks, site 29 (right next to ours) has a bunch of perfect hammock trees. If we go again we will try to stay in that spot! Great place to stay.

    • Chad L.The Dyrt PRO User
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      May. 4, 2024

      Wateree Lake RV Park & Marina

      Just Right

      This location has 2 RV lots. Riverside is heavily wooded which provides a ton of shade on the hot summer days. Taylor Creek is newer with less trees providing lots of open space and great for Solar regeneration. Both sites are very clean and well maintained. Just a short walk to the lake.

    • EThe Dyrt PRO User
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      May. 3, 2024

      Sandy Oak RV Park

      Quick stop for the night

      Needed a quick stop and contacted them last minute. They had a pull thru spot and were great at accommodating us. Shower, bathroom and laundry. Wow!

    • Rachel S.The Dyrt PRO User
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      Apr. 24, 2024

      Alston Trailhead

      Nice free spot

      We enjoyed this free trailhead parking. No bathroom, and the train only woke us up once in the night. Only one other van there with us, so very quiet and peaceful. Lovely walk on the Palmetto trail in the morning. There are also “walk-in” campsites right behind the trailhead signs in the trees.

    • kevin C.
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      Mar. 28, 2024

      Karen's Escape

      Super great spot!

      Very flat wide open lot within minutes to the Aiken horse park and downtown. My only recommendation is to have it better marked so guests know exactly where it is upon arrival. Maybe a tiny little sign?

    • Logan S.The Dyrt PRO User
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      Mar. 16, 2024

      Magnolia RV Park & Campground

      Very Friendly and Cozy Campground with Plenty to enjoy

      The owners and host are amazing at what they do! They’ve planned so much for this campground that our kids have had 5 days of things to do each day. We’ll definitely return and mark this as a favorite campground.

    • Nicole C.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Big Rig Friendly RV Resort
      Jan. 30, 2024

      Big Rig Friendly RV Resort

      Really nice place

      This place was well thought out when it was being built, lots of space, great level sites, nice dog park. Fitness center and laundry are new and nice.

    • BThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Lake Wateree State Park
      Nov. 1, 2023

      Lake Wateree State Park

      Nice campground

      Nice campground right on the lake. The nicest shower house I have ever seen. This is the standard we base all other campgrounds. Staff and everyone around were super nice

    • Christina M.
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      Oct. 20, 2023

      Christina's Paradise

      New listing!

      Ashley here with The Dyrt. We're so happy to welcome Christina to our platform. Check out her property and come back here to leave some love.

    • Jake C.The Dyrt ADMIN User
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      Oct. 13, 2023

      Prices Bridge Glampsite

      Glamping in the Trees

      Jake from the Dyrt here! This is a unique experience for those looking to camp a little higher off the ground and enjoy the huge deck looking out into the forest.  Check them out and leave a review about your stay on the Dyrt!

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      Oct. 8, 2023

      Alston Trailhead

      Amazing site, minus the train

      This site is awesome. The scenery is beautiful and it is super easy to access. You can hear coyotes howling at night.

      The only problem is the train. It woke us up at least 4 times last night. You can see the train from your campsite.

      Everything else was perfect for us though!

    • Will C.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Alston Trailhead
      Sep. 29, 2023

      Alston Trailhead

      Stay at TrailHead

      Beautiful place! Unfortunately no space for us to drive our bus to a camp spot but plenty of room in parking lot. Just a nice little spot to stop before hitting the road again.

    • T.  D.The Dyrt PRO User
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      Sep. 19, 2023

      Woodsmoke Family Campground

      Overnight Stop

      Ok for overnight stop but wouldn't be a travel destination. Most sites seem to be long term or permanent sites. Very close to neighbor site, with fire pit being extremely close. Water, Sewer, Power, WiFi

    • Dallas W.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Barnyard RV Park
      Jul. 15, 2023

      Barnyard RV Park

      Great place to camp in Lexington area

      Located behind the flea market Dirt sites : lots of water flowing through during rainy weather Water,electric and sewer at sites Large pull through sites Easy access to bathrooms and showers Friendly staff at front office Good weekly deals Big rig friendly Used several occasions now

    • Addison C.
      Camper-submitted photo from Alston Trailhead
      Jul. 13, 2023

      Alston Trailhead

      Amazing camp site

      There are several camp areas, fire pits and picnic tables at the beginning of the trail with a big gravel parking lot

    • Damon O.
      Camper-submitted photo from Chester State Park
      Jul. 5, 2023

      Chester State Park

      Favorite State Park in SC

      While this is a smaller park, it has a ton to offer. Rv and primitive sites, bathrooms with hot showers, playground for the kiddos, a lake with rental kayaks and paddleboats, and the camp host was super friendly. Easily my favorite state park in SC so far.

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      Jun. 11, 2023

      Chester State Park

      Nice Park

      Went for a group camping event. Would definitely recommend it for that. Nice amount of space. Nice lake without heavy motorized boat traffic.

    • BThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Lake Greenwood State Park
      May. 26, 2023

      Lake Greenwood State Park

      Honest review

      This review is neither negative or positive. Just how it is, so you know before you go. The park is clean and nearly every camp spot is shaded. All roads and camp spots are paved and have fire pits. Some have water and power (30 and 50 amp), some have sewer. There are a few ADA compliant. Restroom/bath houses are never far off, and we're clean, with 2 shower stalls each. Almost every camper there had big pull behinds, so they have their own showers, leaving the bath houses mostly private. Lots of families with children. A site without sewer cost us $46. It felt like a safe park to camp in.

    • jThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Chester State Park
      May. 25, 2023

      Chester State Park

      Great little state park

      Was surprised how nice, clean, and well maintained this park was considering the small town near it is not doing well at all.

    • S
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      May. 21, 2023

      Sesquicentennial State Park

      Cute park convenient to Columbia

      We stayed in loop 2 at site 48 for 2 nights at the end of April. Chose this campground because we had an event in Columbia that we had to attend on our way back from a trip to Florida so we needed a place to stay for a few nights. The site was level with a gravel drive and parking area. Lots of pines all around but the site was clear enough for easy parking. No sewer hookups. There was water but we had some trouble getting the pressure just right. Really good tv signal since the campground is right outside of the city. Only a 20-30 minute drive down the highway. The part of town you go through to get there is a bit rundown (not bad by any means but you wouldn’t know there was a park nearby). The park itself it quite lovely. There’s a small lake that rents paddle boats and kayaks. A nice camp store. Cute park and splash pad. I actually wish we could have stayed longer. We have family nearby and will probably stay here next time we visit. I would recommend visiting if you want a quiet low key getaway.

    • richardhoerz
      Camper-submitted photo from Brick House Campground (Sc) — Francis Marion And Sumter National Forests
      Mar. 20, 2023

      Brick House Campground (Sc) — Francis Marion And Sumter National Forests

      Cheap primitive camping with several RV pull- throughs

      This campground is run by the state and reservations have to be made through rec.gov. Check with them or the local ranger before headed out. It can get tricky through hunting season versus non hunting season. Sometimes all sites have to be reserved and sometimes half of them are first come first serve. Fire pits, most with grill tops, and picking tables are provided. However, there is no running water. The closest water is 5 or 6 miles in either direction, so pack plenty. There are several loop trails you can take that are really close, and the palmetto trail runs right through there, so longer options are available. We like it, and it's $5 a night. It's also only a short drive from where we live in Spartanburg.



    Guide to Lexington

    Camping near Lexington, South Carolina, offers a mix of beautiful landscapes and fun activities for everyone. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an adventure-filled getaway, there are several campgrounds to choose from.

    What to do:

    • Fishing and Boating: Many campers enjoy fishing and boating on the lakes. At Dreher Island State Park Campground, one visitor said, "We spent 90% of our time on the lake swimming, paddle-boarding, kayaking, and enjoying one of the best lakes we’ve ever experienced."
    • Hiking: Explore the trails at Poinsett State Park Campground. A camper mentioned, "There are plenty of hiking trails and a beautiful lake right in front of the visitor center."
    • Wildlife Watching: Campers at Hamilton Branch State Park Campground enjoy spotting local wildlife. One reviewer noted, "The area across the road from the site is undeveloped and recently cleared for forest maintenance but still looks nice."

    What campers like:

    • Scenic Views: Campers rave about the stunning views. A visitor at Lake Greenwood State Park Campground said, "Beautiful site right on Lake. Plenty of places to walk. Beautiful scenery."
    • Clean Facilities: Many appreciate the cleanliness of the campgrounds. A reviewer at Lake Wateree State Park Campground mentioned, "The nicest shower house I have ever seen. This is the standard we base all other campgrounds."
    • Friendly Staff: Campers often highlight the helpfulness of the staff. One camper at Cypress View Campground — Santee State Park said, "Camp Host was very helpful."

    What you should know:

    Tips for camping with families:

    Tips from RVers:

    • Check Site Size: Make sure your RV fits the site. A camper at Santee Lakes KOA said, "Every site was just dirt and there was not much shade at our site."
    • Leveling Blocks: Bring leveling blocks if your site is sloped. A visitor at Lake Greenwood State Park Campground mentioned, "It is steep so big plenty of blocks!"
    • Water and Power: Ensure your site has the necessary hookups. A camper at Hamilton Branch State Park Campground noted, "The shade provided by the trees was a welcome respite from the summer heat."

    Camping around Lexington, SC, has something for everyone, from families to solo adventurers. Enjoy the great outdoors!

    Frequently Asked Questions

    • Which is the most popular dog-friendly campsite near Lexington, SC?

      According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular dog-friendly campground near Lexington, SC is Sesquicentennial State Park with a 4.3-star rating from 28 reviews.

    • What is the best site to find dog-friendly camping near Lexington, SC?

      TheDyrt.com has all 45 dog-friendly camping locations near Lexington, SC, with real photos and reviews from campers.