Newberry / I-26 / Sumter NF KOA, near Kinards, South Carolina, is a fantastic spot for families looking to enjoy the great outdoors. This campground is packed with activities to keep everyone entertained, from playgrounds to a pool, making it a hit with kids and parents alike.

The friendly staff, especially Becci, go above and beyond to ensure your stay is enjoyable. One visitor shared, “They’ve planned so much for this campground that our kids have had 5 days of things to do each day.” With amenities like fire pits at each site and a small zip line for the kids, there’s no shortage of fun to be had.

For those who want to explore, the campground is conveniently located near Sumter National Forest, offering plenty of opportunities for hiking and enjoying nature. Plus, the clean facilities and reliable Wi-Fi make it easy to stay connected while you unwind. Whether you're camping in a tent, RV, or cabin, this KOA is a great choice for a memorable family getaway.

Newberry / I-26 / Sumter NF KOA

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Second time here. Great hosts, great wifi, pool, playground basketball, games and scavenger hunts. Big covered picnic area with Blackstone and fire ring. Decorated for Halloween. Clean shower houses. Propane on site
 Wood delivered to your site. Camp store and they are expanding. Tent pads are chipped rubber surface.

Magnolia aka Sumter National Forest KOA Newberry SC

Had to wait for sundown. Beautiful full moon.

KOA Halloween life

Easy in and out. Family friendly. 

Becci the general manager is very friendly. We were on our way from Asheville to Naples and our truck broke down on the side of I26. We called this KOA to see if they’d have a spot available if we could get our 5th wheel here. We are a family of two adults and a 7 month old + 2 cats and we really needed a place to stay. Becci said they’d have a spot and recommended a local towing and repair shop. 

We were able to get our truck towed and our 5th wheel towed to the campground. Becci was able to move some things around so we could continue to camp here for a few days while our truck is being repaired. 

This park is owned by a few couples. Everyone has been more than helpful. They have a play ground and basketball hoop for kids. A pool. All of the spots we saw have fire pits. There’s a small zip line for kids. It looks like they’re setting up a small water mining station where kids will be able to “mine” for gemstones. 

Wifi works great and we have great T-Mobile and Verizon coverage. 

We have enjoyed our stay immensely and would love to plan a trip back under better circumstances.  

Amazing campground-KOA Newberry

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. 

Very Friendly and Cozy Campground with Plenty to enjoy

Office was very friendly. They take you to your site which we always so appreciate. Hookups are modern, nice dog park, propane tank for easy fill ups. Fresh donuts anytime, pizza and chicken wings (bone in and bone out) til 6. Very clean and well maintained. Site was perfect for our 43’ Motorhome and dolly. Would definitely stay again. 

 Very cute place in Kinard, SC

I stayed 
at the campground for roughly a month or longer.  The campground itself is well kept and clean.  There is not much to do at the campground.  Supplies can be picked up roughly 15 to 30 minutes away from the campground.

Good travel through spot.

I had a very good stay at the Sumter NF KOA. The campground was clean and well maintained, and the staff members were kind and welcoming from the moment I arrived. My site was easy to access, the hookups worked without any issues, and the area felt quiet and peaceful. The campground is in a convenient location for exploring the national forest and spending time outdoors. I appreciated the level of care that went into keeping the facilities tidy and comfortable. I would stay here again and recommend it to others who want a calm place to camp near the forest. I had a very good stay at the Sumter NF KOA. The campground was clean and well maintained, and the staff members were kind and welcoming from the moment I arrived. My site was easy to access, the hookups worked without any issues, and the area felt quiet and peaceful. The campground is in a convenient location for exploring the national forest and spending time outdoors. I appreciated the level of care that went into keeping the facilities tidy and comfortable. I would stay here again and recommend it to others who want a calm place to camp near the forest. We came back to stay another night. This place makes it so easy to stay here! 

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