Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Ninety Six, SC

Lake Greenwood State Park Campground near Ninety Six allows pets at all campsites with standard leash requirements. The park's camping area features full hookup sites suitable for both tent and RV camping, with electrical and water connections available at most spots. Sites include picnic tables and fire rings, though tent campers should be prepared for gravel or asphalt surfaces rather than soft ground. For RV campers, the newly updated electrical hookups support larger rigs, and the outer sites maintain decent tree coverage for shade. The campground's waterfront sites provide lake access and cooling breezes, though they tend to be positioned closer together than the interior locations. Clean bathhouses with showers are distributed throughout the camping area, typically maintained in excellent condition. Campground data and reviews near Ninety Six, South Carolina is regularly updated on The Dyrt.

Sumter National Forest's dispersed camping options, including Brick House Campground, provide more secluded pet-friendly experiences approximately 20 miles northeast of Ninety Six. The primitive campground features 23 well-spaced sites with fire pits and picnic areas, allowing pets without the crowding typical at established campgrounds. The nearby Ninety Six National Historic Site makes an excellent day trip for campers staying at Lake Greenwood, combining outdoor recreation with historical exploration. Lake Greenwood's shoreline offers water activities where many pets can join their owners, though specific pet swimming areas aren't designated. The area experiences hot summer temperatures, making shaded sites essential for pet comfort. Several campgrounds provide direct water access for cooling off during warmer months, with Lake Greenwood's fishing opportunities being particularly notable for extended stays with pets.

Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near Ninety Six, South Carolina (74)

    1. Lake Greenwood State Park Campground

    19 Reviews
    Ninety Six, SC
    4 miles
    Website
    +1 (864) 543-3535

    "Be sure to check out the nearby town of Ninety Six and the Ninety Six National Historic Site."

    "I had never visited Lake Greenwood, save for driving by on the way from Augusta to Greenville."

    2. Lake Greenwood Motorcoach Resort

    2 Reviews
    Ninety Six, SC
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (864) 992-4700

    $63 - $98 / night

    "It is quiet here, the lake is beautiful and the people are friendly. "

    "Views of the lake from almost every site, large pool, and lots of friendly people."

    3. Goat Island

    2 Reviews
    Ninety Six, SC
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (864) 942-8560

    "The light pollution is at a minimum for the lake so it’s beautiful and very secluded at night."

    4. Moon Landing Campground

    2 Reviews
    Ninety Six, SC
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (864) 998-4292

    5. Green Acres

    1 Review
    Greenwood, SC
    13 miles
    +1 (803) 351-0241

    $75 / night

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

    16 Reviews
    Kinards, SC
    26 miles

    $5 - $150 / night

    "Only 23 sites, spaced a good distance apart. Each site has a fire pit and picnicking area. Trails nearby. Horses and other pets allowed."

    "Mostly away from everyone and was right next to a 9 mile loop hiking trail. Had a great stay in our roof top tent and will be back"

    7. Elijah Clark State Park Campground

    28 Reviews
    Lincolnton, GA
    31 miles
    Website
    +1 (706) 359-3458

    $20 - $170 / night

    "Trails to hike, dog friendly, canoes and kayaks for rent and close enough to a town to drive in to if you tire of campfire meals and want a really good margarita or need a grocery store to grab anything"

    "Large sites and large open yard behind it, great for dogs to run and kids to play!"

    8. Mistletoe State Park Campground

    66 Reviews
    Appling, GA
    41 miles
    Website
    +1 (706) 541-0321

    $12 - $190 / night

    "We camped in one of the tent only walk-in sites located on a peninsula jutting into the lake. We had a ton of stuff, not realizing it was an uphill and pretty long trek, but it was totally worth it."

    "Surrounded by water. Camping and boating paradise. Immaculate grounds and facilities. Water and electric and gray water dumps at each site. Washer and dryer."

    9. Parsons Mountain Lake Campground

    3 Reviews
    Abbeville, SC
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (803) 637-5396

    "Parsons Mountain Recreation Area sits beside a small lake called Parsons Mountain Lake."

    "If you really want to challenge your self, there is a trail that climbs to parson mountain and is recommended to only people who is fit enough because it is strenuous"

    10. Fell Hunt Camp

    1 Review
    Abbeville, SC
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (803) 637-5396

    $5 - $150 / night

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Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Ninety Six, SC

519 Reviews of 74 Ninety Six Campgrounds


  • Allen E.
    Jul. 30, 2018

    Lake Greenwood State Park Campground

    Great place to stay and visit

    Great place to stay and visit. Be sure to check out the nearby town of Ninety Six and the Ninety Six National Historic Site.

  • Julia R.
    Feb. 6, 2022

    Dreher Island State Park Campground

    Camper Cabins R Great!

    My bf and I rented a camper cabin-electricity, heat, air, bunkbeds + full bed…secluded from the rest of the park, located on its own loop, separate showers(2) + 3 stalls + changing room in the public restrooms…AND IT WAS ALL VERY CLEAN! Very helpful and friendly park rangers available, but not “in your face” 😉 We had a wonderful time! Kayaking, paddle boarding(both mine) and brought our boat to put in at their small, but efficient, Marina! Beautifully well kept grounds…but left to age untrained on ginormously stellar Lake Murray, South Carolina(Mid-state) I would HIGHLY recommend a visit/stay to this family, pet, everyone friendly State Park!!!

  • P
    Sep. 7, 2019

    Lake Greenwood State Park Campground

    Surprisingly Accomodating, Even When Crowded

    I had never visited Lake Greenwood, save for driving by on the way from Augusta to Greenville. So when no other State Park had reservations available for Labor Day weekend, I was hesitant to book here. I will admit, I was mistaken. My in-laws and my parents both pulled their camper trailers, while I pulled my Jayco pop-up. I was very satisfied with the size of the spaces, which were accurate compared to the website. The camp website also accurately informs campers about the grade of campsite driveways, which did become an issue for my parent’s trailer. The sites are generally not much more than an asphalt driveway, and a gravel picnic table/fire ring area. I didn’t see many tent campers in this part of the campground, and I would imagine tent camping would be especially uncomfortable (hot) during the summer months. Electrical hookups are new, and standard, and water hookups are plenty for even the biggest of rigs.

    The campground maintains decent tree/shade coverage, especially on the outer sites. The sites near/on the water are also shaded and have the added bonus of the lake breeze, although they are a bit crowded; very close to the sites next door. Speaking of which, perhaps due to the sold-out Labor Day weekend, but most probably because of the design of the campground and lakeside access, foot traffic was heavy between and around my campsite. This was annoying as always, and made me feel like I needed to bring in all of my chairs, etc when I left the site.

    There are several bathhouses spread throughout the campground. Each one has two showers, two sinks, and two toilets, though at my closest bathhouse, one of the showers was out of order. The bathhouses were always very clean, and did not have the usual peeling paint and army of bugs and spiders that some bathhouses seem to maintain as a matter of principle.

    Nearby Ninety Six NHS was a great half-day attraction, less than 15 mins away. Greenwood City is also a draw. Of course, the gem is Lake Greenwood. I was wishing the entire weekend that I had a boat to enjoy the cool clear water.

    Bottom line, I have plans to come back on a less crowded weekend, and definitely with a boat.

  • Scott M.
    Sep. 29, 2020

    Winfield - J Strom Thurmond Lake

    Quiet Lakeside Campground

    Winfield is a compartively little-known USACE campground situated on a peninsula near the more heavily-traffic Mistletoe State Park. Quiet and peaceful, it's tucked up the Little River and therefore not on the main body of Clarks Hill Lake (Lake Strom Thurmond, if you're form South Carolina) which sees a good deal of boat traffic (pontoon boats in particular) in the summer months. Great for water activities (kayaking, SUP, etc) with awesome evening views.

  • Alyssa F.
    Sep. 7, 2016

    Dreher Island State Park Campground

    Peaceful, but a little busy

    This campground is a popular spot in South Carolina. Campsites are pretty close together but it's usually peaceful - lakeside sites, good fishing, but be prepared for the mosquitos!

  • Kirk R.
    Oct. 9, 2020

    Calhoun Falls State Park Campground

    Overall, the best state park in SC

    We travel and camp at many places across South Carolina but this was our first visit to Calhoun Falls State Park. What a gem! Beautiful scenery, large, spacious lakeside campsites. We enjoyed privacy, lake access from our campsite, and spectacular sunset views over the lake. Rangers and staff at park store are friendly and helpful. We can’t wait to go back.

  • DThe Dyrt PRO User
    Dec. 2, 2024

    Newberry / I-26 / Sumter NF KOA

    Very cute place in Kinard, SC

    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.

  • Will J.
    Dec. 15, 2020

    Broad River Campgound

    Mellow.

    We’ve stayed here two months and enjoyed it. They have an open area in a field and then a few sites more spread out with some trees scattered around. We got one of the spread out sites and quite liked our spot. The vibe is residential/family oriented. The park staff are friendly. Hookups are functional. Our spot provided enough area to let our dog have a good amount of space on the lead. Nice fire pit on our site as well. The only bathrooms and the laundry facilities are in the main office which can be a bit of a walk depending on where you are in the park. We have a bike so we enjoyed zipping around on that when we needed to get around the park. There’s a dog park that we used a lot and also there are a bunch of trails behind the campground. I don’t think a lot of people knew the scope of how extensive the trail system was - but it was really pretty back there and we explored and found a lot of beautiful little places back there. Check out the trails for sure. All in all a nice place. Felt safe. Felt reserved.

  • E
    Feb. 8, 2022

    Heritage RV Park

    Great place for an over night stay.

    This is a very well-kept campground. There is no bath house or laundry on premises but there is a very nice dog park. It is mostly gravel with one or two streets being sand and all the sites are back in except one which we thought we were going to get but I guess someone called before we did and got it. Our site was level and we were able to set up quickly with the help of Mike the office manager. There is nothing for kids to do here so be advised the gravel becomes a toy! It was great for a night stay. Right off the interstate with lots of stores nearby including Walmart and Camping world.


Guide to Ninety Six

Camping options near Ninety Six, South Carolina range from established state parks to primitive forest sites across elevations from 400-600 feet. The region experiences hot, humid summers with temperatures regularly exceeding 90°F and mild winters, making spring and fall the most comfortable camping seasons. Most campgrounds in this area sit on or near various water bodies including Lake Greenwood and smaller forest lakes.

What to Do

Fishing opportunities: Lake Greenwood State Park Campground offers excellent fishing access, with campers noting that "My family loves this campground! It's clean and has a Great Lake to swim in." Fish species include bass, crappie, and catfish.

Historical exploration: Lake Greenwood State Park Campground provides easy access to historical sites. As one visitor mentioned, "Be sure to check out the nearby town of Ninety Six and the Ninety Six National Historic Site."

Water recreation: At Goat Island, accessible only by boat, visitors enjoy a unique camping experience. One camper noted, "Goat island can only be accessed by boat but with 5 separate spots it's a pretty neat island to camp at. There are picnic tables and fire pits at each site, but no other accommodations."

What Campers Like

Spacious campsites: Brick House Campground in Sumter National Forest offers 23 well-spaced sites. A reviewer commented, "The only amenity is pit toilets. No water, no electric. Only 23 sites, spaced a good distance apart. Each site has a fire pit and picnicking area."

Clean facilities: Elijah Clark State Park Campground maintains spotless facilities according to campers: "The bathrooms were spotless. We do advise if your in a tent maybe not taking a direct lakefront spot because we literally had to tie down our tent to anything including our car because it got so windy from the winds across the lake."

Affordable camping: Brick House Campground offers budget-friendly camping near Ninety Six. A camper noted, "$5 a spot. Easy access from I26. Spent a week here and really enjoying it. All have legal gravel pads, fire rings with grill bars."

What You Should Know

Weather considerations: Lakefront sites at Lake Greenwood can get windy. Similar conditions exist at Elijah Clark, where one camper warned: "We literally had to tie down our tent to anything including our car because it got so windy from the winds across the lake."

Limited amenities at primitive sites: For those seeking pet-friendly camping near Ninety Six, South Carolina with minimal facilities, prepare accordingly. A Brick House Campground visitor shared, "There is no running water. The closest water is 5 or 6 miles in either direction, so pack plenty."

Seasonal crowds: Mistletoe State Park Campground experiences variable crowding. A visitor noted, "During week it was relatively empty but on Friday the campground started to fill up. Sites in the 60-90 loop looked the best with water views and shade and most were pull through."

Reservation timing: Popular campgrounds book quickly, especially for waterfront sites. One Lake Greenwood camper mentioned, "Summer stays booked. Books up 13 months in advance holiday weekends."

Frequently Asked Questions

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular dog-friendly campground near Ninety Six, SC is Lake Greenwood State Park Campground with a 4.4-star rating from 19 reviews.

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