With 25 sites and full hookups, Colleton State Park Campground operates year-round along the Edisto River in Walterboro. Reservations are available through the South Carolina state park system, with nightly rates ranging from $25-$45 depending on site selection and season. The campground allows pets and offers monthly winter stays at discounted rates for extended visitors.
The narrow, winding access road cuts through dense tree cover, creating extremely dark conditions after sunset. Breezy V. notes the entrance "can't even see the entrance from the road" and warns against arriving after dark due to navigation challenges around the trees. Highway noise from the adjacent major road affects most sites, particularly those closest to the roadway. Several campers mention the proximity to I-95 makes this a convenient overnight stop despite the traffic sounds.
River access provides fishing opportunities and kayak launch points along the Edisto. Sites 6, 8, 9, and 11 receive frequent mentions for their proximity to the water, with site 11 offering direct riverside positioning. "Sites are all very clean with power, water, picnic table, and fire ring," reports B+J S.. The bathhouse features air conditioning and hot showers, with regular cleaning maintained by park staff. A quarter-mile nature trail and playground provide limited on-site recreation options.
Some sites present backing challenges for larger RVs due to tree placement, while others offer pull-through access. The paved internal roads handle wet weather better than the sites themselves, which can flood during heavy rains but drain quickly. Cell service remains strong throughout the campground. For additional camping options in the region, explore campgrounds around Canadys. Book riverside sites well in advance during peak fishing seasons.
Description
A paddler’s paradise, this Lowcountry park sits a short distance from I-95 and connects to Givhans Ferry State Park via 23 miles of blackwater river. Colleton State Park provides easy access to the Edisto River, one of the longest free flowing, blackwater rivers in the country, and serves as the headquarters for the Edisto River canoe and kayak trail. Other amenities at Colleton include an easy nature trail, a campground, picnic shelters and ballfields. Camping Information: The main roads at the park and in the campground are paved. Each site is packed sand and includes individual water, 20/30/50 amp electrical hookups and sewer. Some sites accommodate RVs up to 40 feet, other sites up to 25 feet. The campground is convenient to restrooms with hot showers. There is Wi-fi access near the bathhouse that covers most the campground.
Reservation Info
Camping Reservations: To make a camping reservation or view current rates, call toll-free 1-866-345-PARK or visit our reservations page by clicking here. Rates vary by season and demand and are subject to change.
Camping reservations must be made for a minimum of two nights.
Reservations requested less than one (1) day in advance of check-in must be made directly through the park.
RV Road Trip Guides
Location
Public CampgroundColleton State Park Campground is located in South Carolina
Directions
From I-95: Take exit 68. Go East toward Charleston/Canadys on Hwy 61. Go 3 mi to Hwy 15. Take Hwy 15 North (left) for .5 mi. The park is on the left.
Address
147 Wayside Ln
Walterboro, SC 29488
Coordinates
33.06101634 N
80.61608167 W
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 6 usersLast on 4/29/26
- Verizon5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 21 usersLast on 4/29/26
- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 4/29/26
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 6 usersLast on 4/29/26
- Verizon5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 21 usersLast on 4/29/26
- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 4/29/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Cabins
Features
For Campers
- Market
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- WiFi
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Contact
General Info
Reservations
Drive Time
- 56 min from Charleston, SC
- 1 hr 13 min from Sumter, SC
- 1 hr 17 min from Columbia, SC
- 1 hr 21 min from Hilton Head Island, SC































