Best Campgrounds near Andrews, SC

The Francis Marion National Forest offers several free primitive camping areas near Andrews, South Carolina, primarily consisting of dispersed sites without hookups or modern amenities. Guilliard Lake and Honey Hill Recreation Area provide basic camping options for tent and small RV campers approximately 20 miles from Andrews. The area also includes developed campgrounds like Hidden Marina & Campground along the Sampit River and Mr. Levy's Riceland Farm on the Black River. While most primitive sites lack electricity, water, or sewer connections, several established campgrounds in neighboring communities offer full hookups for RVs and cabin rentals, particularly near coastal areas like Myrtle Beach.

Road conditions pose significant challenges when accessing the more remote camping locations in this region. Forest service roads leading to Guilliard Lake feature large potholes and uneven surfaces that require careful navigation. Several campgrounds like Elmwood Recreation Area and Honey Hill provide vault toilets and drinking water access, though water quality varies seasonally. Most free dispersed sites operate on a first-come, first-served basis with no reservation system. One visitor described Guilliard Lake access as particularly difficult: "The dirt road in for several miles has VERY large potholes and you have to weave across the track to avoid them. Ok with car if very careful especially at night."

The camping experience in this coastal forest region varies significantly between developed and primitive sites. The Francis Marion National Forest campgrounds provide quiet settings under pine and oak trees, with campers frequently reporting wildlife sightings including birds, otters, and occasionally bald eagles. Honey Hill Recreation Area receives positive reviews for its spacious sites and natural setting, with one camper noting, "Nice large sites mostly shaded but I managed to find one that gets enough sun for my solar panels." Many sites feature concrete picnic tables and fire rings, though some primitive areas lack formal infrastructure. Cell reception varies throughout the region, with stronger signals at developed campgrounds. Campers seeking water recreation can access boat ramps at several locations, with fishing opportunities available on the Black and Sampit Rivers.

Best Camping Sites Near Andrews, South Carolina (64)

    1. Huntington Beach State Park Campground

    76 Reviews
    Murrells Inlet, SC
    29 miles
    Website
    +1 (843) 237-4440

    $95 / night

    "One of the cleanest campgrounds I’ve been to in South Carolina. And only a short walk from the beach"

    "Huntington Beach State Park South Carolina. Stayed a week. Great campground. Trails, easy access to the most amazing beach. The nicest washroom facilities and laundry."

    2. Myrtle Beach State Park Campground

    99 Reviews
    Myrtle Beach, SC
    39 miles
    Website
    +1 (843) 238-5325

    $35 - $75 / night

    "The downside, no seniors or military discount unless you are a South Carolina resident."

    "We'd never been to South Carolina before and had no idea what to expect. We were thoroughly smitten with the coast and the city of Myrtle Beach, but we really loved camping in the state park."

    3. Guilliard Lake

    3 Reviews
    Andrews, SC
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (803) 561-4000

    "Not really what I would call a lake more like a large stream. Several sites back on to the stream but at a higher level. Cell signal with Verizon 2 bars seemed ok."

    4. Santee Coastal Reserve

    14 Reviews
    McClellanville, SC
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (843) 546-8665

    "Santee Coastal Reserve is a hidden gem near the South Carolina coast offering eight, first come, first served primitive campsites in the Santee Coastal Reserve Wildlife Management Area."

    "Gorgeous trails within walking distance. Great opportunity to see wildlife. Lots of mosquitoes, but not miserably so. Short drive to the beach."

    5. Mr. Levy's Riceland Farm

    3 Reviews
    Georgetown, SC
    14 miles
    +1 (803) 719-1481

    $35 - $45 / night

    "Levy Riceland Farm is new to the Dyrt and they are ready for campers looking to relax on this peaceful farm, with fishing on the property and close proximity to Georgetown, South Carolina its a must see"

    6. Honey Hill Recreation Area

    6 Reviews
    McClellanville, SC
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (843) 887-3257

    "This primitive camping facility is located between McClellanville and Honey Hill. A short camp loop swings through an upland pine/oak forest and encircles a fire lookout tower."

    "Small amount of road noise from nearby road but not objectionable. Nice large sites mostly shaded but i managed to find one that gets enough sun fir my solar panels."

    7. Elmwood Recreation Area

    5 Reviews
    McClellanville, SC
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (843) 887-3257

    "When I saw the sun rise, I popped out of Hamlet (our adventure rig) to take a look around. Wow…this remote dispersed campground was AWESOME!"

    8. Ocean Lakes Family Campground

    53 Reviews
    Jamestown, SC
    37 miles
    Website
    +1 (843) 238-5636

    "Playgrounds, summer concerts, dining etc is close by too. It buts up against Myrtle Beach Resort so our friends stayed there while we camped sometimes."

    "We just finished our stay at Ocean Lakes Family Campground in Myrtle Beach, SC. We enjoyed it and will return."

    9. Hidden Marina & Campground

    4 Reviews
    Georgetown, SC
    16 miles
    Website

    $45 - $99 / night

    "Really great place to stay if you want to fish around georgetown SC or just explore the history of georgetown. The camp host are wonderful helpful people."

    10. Pirateland Family Camping Resort

    53 Reviews
    Jamestown, SC
    38 miles
    Website
    +1 (843) 238-5155

    "It is situated right next to the beach. There is an indoor pool and a big splash park on the grounds. There is a big shower house, laundry facility, and an arcade club house."

    "It Is All About Close Proximity To The Beach Scale 1- bad, 5-Very good

    (71 yr olds in 17’ trailer with a desire for a campsite that has at least some visual privacy - after the trailer is in the spot"

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  • Casey D.
    Mar. 25, 2026

    Mill Creek Marina and Campground

    Dumphole

    My son and I have a small business and we stayed there for 2 months because we were working in a nearby town. It seemed okay at first. I got there and the coffee pot was full of old coffee and mold. There was sticky dirt and trash under the beds and around the beds and under the nightstands. If you're staying in the cabins or what they call the sweet You might want to take pictures of everything and document everything that is screwed up in there before you even stay because they will try to blame you for it. My son and I do not drink or party we were there for work. There was a outlet behind the headboard in the headboard was just hanging on the wall My son accessed the outlet in order to charge his laptop and phone and remove the headboard which just hangs and forgot to put it back They claim that we broke that and the box springs. The box spring was already broke when we got there. The heat in the back room of the suite was broke I had to bring my own heater. I paid $5,000 for 2 months and we came back for one more day and the lady, or general manager, called me absolutely hostile and irate about the headboard We explained to her that it just hangs on the wall she lied and said we broke it. My mistake was not documenting everything and taking photos in order to show them that it was all messed up when we got there. So if you do decide to stay at this dump hole I would certainly take pictures and document anything that's wrong prior to your stay and make sure that they are fully aware of all of the broken things in there which are numerous. The fridge is a mini fridge and the ice builds up on it to where you can't even use the little freezer thing in it. It's in a nice beautiful location. I thought it was going to be okay for the first two months we were okay with it. We're not the kind of people that complain or bitch or moan about things so I didn't bring any of the mini discrepancies to their attention I thought they didn't they already knew since the pricing was so cheap. I I assumed for that price they were aware of how messed up the place was. There's a restaurant on site. The food is disgusting. Fried garbage basically. They're always out of menu items. If you're waiting for a drink refill or to have your food served you're going to be waiting for a while because the waitresses are always outside smoking cigarettes goofing off. The food is stored in a dirty room underneath the restaurant and I saw mice and roaches running in and out of there. It's a great place if you're an alcoholic and like to drink I guess. It's in a great location. The camp store is only open whenever the general manager feels like it seems like there's hours on the door but they're closed about 85% of the time. I was extremely disappointed when they called me up and treated me like absolute trash. The lady was irate for no reason. We didn't break the box springs we didn't break anything we were staying there one night after we already stayed there for 2 months and we didn't have a problem and now all of a sudden we came back a week later and they're trying to say we broke stuff and told us we can't stay there anymore which really bothered me because I was very respectful and we didn't complain about all the messed up things. People are up late partying all through the weekend so if you're there to work it's not a really good place. Your parking in a mud hole too All in all I'd say avoid this place. There are much better places to stay on lake Marion Mill Creek campground is a garbage dump as far as I'm concerned

  • Rhiannon G.
    Mar. 20, 2026

    Santee Lakes KOA

    Cute little camp ground right on the lake

    Super friendly staff, aside from the slant of the ground making it a little difficult no complaints. Loved having clean bathrooms and laundry facilities right on the grounds.

  • BThe Dyrt PRO User
    Mar. 20, 2026

    Johnston Landing Campground & Cabins

    Nice place

    It’s very nice and peaceful here. It is a bit rustic without a fire ring at each campsite. They do have a central fire ring and kayaks for rent along with a couple of peddle boats.

  • Rob G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Mar. 18, 2026

    Myrtle Beach State Park Campground

    Close to the beach

    The camping sites have some privacy. The facilities are dated but ok. The beach is naturally the star! It is very close and convenient. The downside, no seniors or military discount unless you are a South Carolina resident.

  • Suzanne S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Mar. 4, 2026

    FamCamp Joint Base Charleston S.C

    Joint Base Charleston S.C Fam Camp

    I'm an Army Veteran and recently stay at the FAMP CAMP Located on the Joint Base Air Force Base located in Charleston S.C.  You will need to have a Military ID (Active Duty, Retired Military or Veteran) to access the base. It is a great and inexpensive place to camp. The sites all have electric hook up and water, even the tent sites as well as sites with FULL HOOK up. there are showers and laundry facilities, Play ground, tennis courts, Golf Course and Recreation Building with everything you would need to rent incase you forgo something. Staff is friendly and very helpful and welcoming. I recommend going to their web site to see all they have to offer. https://jbcharleston.com/famcamps/.I plan on camping there again!!!

  • DThe Dyrt PRO User
    Feb. 25, 2026

    Myrtle Beach State Park Campground

    Nice campground

    Very nice sites, only down side is being right next to the International Airport with jet going in and out all day and night.

  • Andre I.The Dyrt PRO User
    Feb. 4, 2026

    Santee Coastal Reserve

    Very nice

    This camp site offers 7 sites with fire rings. There is no water or toilet facilities. Very nice ambiance and good hiking trails. Did not trip over any mosquitos.

  • Maria Mercedes M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jan. 31, 2026

    Charleston KOA

    Family Fun in Low Country

    Pulling into Charleston KOA just off US-17 south of historic Charleston immediately sets one at ease, with broad paved roads, clearly marked loops and a layout that feels intentionally family-friendly without being sprawling or overwhelming. This large KOA campground has a full suite of amenities that make it easy to feel at home, with clean bath/shower facilities, a heated pool, splash pad, playgrounds, dog parks, game areas and an inviting camp store, along with shaded sites, roomy pull-throughs for bigger rigs, and tent areas that are never too far from the action. One of our favorite parts of the stay was watching the boys splash and shriek with laughter at the pool one afternoon, then huddling around the community fire pit at dusk sharing s’mores and swapping stories with other families while an orchestra of cicadas serenaded us from the treetops. From what we saw, the best sites are the ones tucked toward the wooded perimeter, where you get more shade and a quieter feel while still being close enough to stroll back to the amenities without dragging gear for miles. We’d recommend Charleston KOA for families because of its EZ highway access, friendly atmosphere, and a variety of kid-centric amenities that help turn a simple overnight into a genuine camping getaway.

  • Keith E.
    Jan. 19, 2026

    Taylor's Landing

    Just what the doctor order

    My experience with Taylor's Landing was just when the doctor ordered it was everything that I needed quiet great fishing all around I highly recommend it


Guide to Andrews

The Francis Marion National Forest provides multiple camping experiences near Andrews, ranging from primitive backcountry sites to established campgrounds with limited facilities. This coastal forest environment features sandy soil and pine-oak ecosystems with elevations rarely exceeding 50 feet above sea level. Summer temperatures regularly climb above 90°F with high humidity, while winter lows typically remain above freezing, allowing for year-round camping opportunities.

What to do

Wildlife viewing: Bird watchers can spot diverse species at Santee Coastal Reserve, where multiple trail systems intersect with wetland habitats. "Really lovely. Lots of great trails nearby (within walking distance). Great opportunity to see wildlife," notes camper Kristin S., who particularly enjoyed the bird watching opportunities.

Fishing opportunities: Access the Black River from Mr. Levy's Riceland Farm for bank fishing in relatively uncrowded waters. A visitor described it as "Truly stunning and my favorite place to be!" highlighting the direct riverbank access that makes this location popular with anglers seeking catfish and bass.

Historical exploration: Visit nearby Hampton Plantation and St. James-Santee Church, both within cycling distance of local campgrounds. At Elmwood Recreation Area, campers learn about Revolutionary War history from locals. One camper reported: "Old Vietnam vet named Jim stopped by to give us some sweet potatoes and fill us in on the local history. He said they mainly subsisted on the sweet potatoes grown here."

What campers like

Natural setting: The quietness and natural surroundings at Honey Hill Recreation Area provide excellent stargazing opportunities away from light pollution. One camper appreciates the campground's wildlife: "It was nice hearing the bull frogs in the overnight as well as the owls. Ensure you have some type of insect repellent as the mosquito population is not lacking."

Spacious sites: Many primitive camping areas offer more room than developed campgrounds near the coast. A camper at Honey Hill Recreation Area notes, "Big gravel loop with about 10 sites under the pines. Water spigot didn't work but there were vault toilets. Big fire tower in the middle that is fenced off."

Low cost options: Several free camping areas exist throughout the forest with basic amenities. According to a camper at Santee Coastal Reserve: "Small and quiet public campground. Large spaces with fire ring and picnic tables in most. I noticed that others complained of mosquitoes but none that I saw in the middle of February."

What you should know

Insect preparation: Mosquitoes and gnats can be extremely numerous, especially March through October. A Santee Coastal Reserve camper warns: "This is a quiet nice campground to get away from it all. If you love nature this is a wonderful place. BEWARE though, mosquitoes are in bazillions here and huge. Make sure you take your deterrent so they don't carry you off or take all your blood."

Water availability: Drinking water access varies significantly by location and season. Many campers recommend bringing your own supply. At Guilliard Lake, there is no potable water available at all, requiring complete self-sufficiency.

Cell connectivity: Signal strength varies considerably throughout the region. One camper at Guilliard Lake reported: "Cell signal with Verizon 2 bars seemed ok. Definitely make sure you have all you need before getting to the site, not a road you want to keep traveling down."

Tips for camping with families

Beach alternatives: For families wanting coastal activities without beach crowds, try forest camping with day trips to the shore. A visitor to Ocean Lakes recommends: "We camped here as often as possible. Fills fast, so make reservations well in advance."

Wildlife education: Schedule visits to the Sewee Visitor and Environmental Education Center when camping with children to learn about local conservation efforts. Several campgrounds offer interpretive trails with information about coastal forest ecosystems.

Safety awareness: Keep food secured and children supervised due to wildlife presence. A camper at Huntington Beach State Park Campground observed: "Do not miss saying hi to the wildlife on your way in. The egrets, herons, and gators are a beautiful sight heading to the camp sites and beaches."

Tips from RVers

Access limitations: Large rigs should avoid Guilliard Lake entirely due to road conditions. One RVer warned: "This is not a campground for anyone with a large rig or RV. The dirt road in for several miles has VERY large potholes and you have to weave across the track to avoid them."

Solar considerations: For boondockers relying on solar, choose sites with adequate sun exposure. A Honey Hill camper noted: "Nice large sites mostly shaded but I managed to find one that gets enough sun for my solar panels."

Supply planning: Limited shopping options exist near primitive sites. RVers recommend stocking up in Georgetown or larger towns before arrival, as the nearest full grocery store may be 20+ miles away from forest campsites.

Frequently Asked Questions

What camping is available near Andrews, SC?

According to TheDyrt.com, Andrews, SC offers a wide range of camping options, with 64 campgrounds and RV parks near Andrews, SC and 5 free dispersed camping spots.

Which is the most popular campground near Andrews, SC?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Andrews, SC is Huntington Beach State Park Campground with a 4.7-star rating from 76 reviews.

Where can I find free dispersed camping near Andrews, SC?

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 5 free dispersed camping spots near Andrews, SC.