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Hunting Island State Park Campground accommodates both tent and RV campers with pets on Saint Helena Island, just east of Beaufort. The park maintains sites with electric hookups, water access, and picnic tables where dogs can remain with their owners. Tuck in the Wood Campground on St. Helena Island also welcomes pets with spacious sites that provide shade and room for dogs to stretch out. The campground offers full hookups including water and electric, with clean restrooms and shower facilities that make extended stays with pets comfortable. Most pet owners find the quiet atmosphere conducive to camping with dogs, though sites can be somewhat close together. The campground features a pond with a boardwalk that provides pleasant walking opportunities for leashed pets. Campers note the pleasant, peaceful atmosphere where everyone seems to watch out for each other and offer help when needed.
Nearby Hunting Island Beach offers pet-friendly shoreline where dogs can enjoy the water, though seasonal restrictions may apply. Tent campers should be prepared for no-see-ums and other insects that can be particularly bothersome for pets staying in open-air accommodations, especially in warmer months. The short three-mile drive to Fort Fremont Historic Park provides additional pet-friendly walking paths with historical interest. Local stores on St. Helena Island stock pet supplies for campers who forget essentials. Camping with dogs requires preparation for the coastal environment, including heartworm preventatives and flea/tick treatments appropriate for the region. Thousand Trails The Oaks at Point South, located near I-95 in Yemassee, offers an alternative location with pet-friendly policies and forested sites that provide shade during hot summer months. The walking path at this campground gives pets needed exercise while staying close to camp.
"First South Carolina camp."
"Campground Review: We cycled, kayaked, hiked and watched gorgeous sunrises over the Atlantic at this beautiful campground on the coast of South Carolina."
"Nice pond with boardwalk in the center of the campground, and lots of space for dog walking. Very clean restrooms. Close to Hunting Island."
"Had a great time with friends at Tuck in the Woods. We were 12 adults, 3 kids, and 4 dogs and fit in 2 campsites with lots of room to spare. Staff were great."
"It's South Carolina in the summer, so there are mosquitoes."
"The only negative is the amount of Ticks that your dogs will pick up if you take them on the trails. Be prepared the are tiny little devils!"
"The dog park is itty bitty which might prompt you to take a walk on the trail around a small lake........but remember where you are cause your dog is not the top of the food chain here!"
"Pet friendly with an enclosed dog area, beautiful area, clean, friendly and attentive staff."
"Our two dogs had a blast at the dog park! It is located next to a city park with walking trails. And only a short 30 min drive to Savannah. Will stay again! Clean, well kept, friendly."
"Small dog park but our boxer loved getting to run a bit off leash! Sites were in the sun not much shade around.
We will be back without a doubt!"
"Great dog park very clean with separate areas for large and small pets."
"swimming pools, lazy river, arcade, work out gym, concierge service, restaurants, bar with screened in TV room for those playoff games, on site chef with amazing food, escorted staff to your site, a HUGE dog"
from $109 - $169 / night
Check Availability"This is a great location on HHI. The sites are level, landscaped and private. There are full hook ups including WiFi and cable. We liked it so much we stayed for an extra week."
"This incredibly well-landscaped, pet-friendly RV outpost sits on the northwestern corner of Hilton Head and from the very moment you exit Route 278 / William Hilton Parkway, you will feel as though you"
from $99 - $229 / night
Check Availability"Small and NO highway noise! One of the most level spots on gravel we have had. Yes the Mini golf putting green is needing some love I do not care. Pool is close and I am fine with that."
"Super close to 95 so if your traveling and belong to Thousand Trails it’s a super easy stop for a night or two."
"Great camping area with dog parks close by. The campground is a little narrow if you are wide but all in all enough room to get through. All the amenities were clean and well kept."
"Great place, family centered place. you can walk to the beach, dog park adjacent to campground, nice pool. My family loves Tybee."
"Being in a teardrop, with an outside bathroom and shower, is challenging in cold weather. We used the rocket stove at our site to cook some Field Roast sausages. Awesome."
"The shower is outside, with an open bottom. Heated water and changing room with a mirror. Full hookup sites are available. Rock campfire rings, and free wood!"
from $29 - $49 / night
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TravelerGreat camping area with dog parks close by. The campground is a little narrow if you are wide but all in all enough room to get through. All the amenities were clean and well kept. The local cat population is standoffish except ol 3 legs he was kind and loved the petting. The grounds are only a few blocks from the beach and it's beautiful! Had no problems here at all, everyone was so friendly!
TravelerWhen making reservations at James Island County Park we had modest expectations, but we were going to tour Charleston most of the time, so we decided anything close to the city would be good enough. The campground turned out to be very nice. We wished we had stayed there longer to enjoy not only Charleston, but the nature beauty of the park itself. The campground is located in a huge park with lots of amenities. The sites are spacious, covered with trees, full hookups with 50 amp service. There are a lot of shaded picturesque walking and bike trails in the park. The dog park was amazingly big, with a little doggy beach for water lovers. There is a big kids playground with a fun looking spray play fountain. It is located just 15 min drive from the campground to downtown Charleston. It is a great campground to stay when visiting Charleston. We have a video on our YouTube Channel- Summertime RV Rovers- about this park- Great Campgrounds in Coastal South Carolina: Charleston and Hilton Head Island. Please check for yourself. We camped at James Island County Park in a Motorhome.
ScoutWe found this campground well maintained and quiet. The bath house was recently remodeled and now has air conditioning. I found it to be one of the nicest bath facilities we have ever used. The campsites have full RV hook-ups and come with a picnic table and fire ring. The park does allow pets and has a dog park with a beach; it seems like the pups were having a marvelous time playing chase on the beach.This is a County Park with trails for walking or leisure biking. A new water park is under construction and should open this summer. The camp store is well stocked and the staff was very friendly and helpful. One downside was the WIFI (one of the perks at this place) did not work the entire 5 days we were there. I need to work remotely so this was a BIG problem. I had to go to the Starbucks to work...bummer! Positives were the easy drive and parking at nearby Folly Beach during the week, and the close proximity to Historic Charleston.
Scoutopen easy sites, most are back in. friendly people. pet friendly, but campground cats roaming so watch your dog. horses and goats in farm area, plenty of room for a nice leg stretch for the dogs. close to town and nice trolley will pick you up at campground
GuideThis is by far the best camp ground I have ever stayed at. Clean and spacious sites. The Bath house and private shower area were 5-star hotel quality. Great dog park very clean with separate areas for large and small pets. The pool, lazy river, Tiki Bar and restaurant area was top quality, providing plenty of lounge chairs, tables/w umbrellas, and free pool floats for the lazy river experience. The are plenty cabana setups throughout the pool complex. They were quite expensive and frankly mostly empty for the week I stayed there.(August). Food was outstanding and consistent throughout our stay. My family highly recommends a stay. We will be back.
GuideWe were able to book a week at this brand new RV resort. The sites are HUGE 70ft long 20ft wide, full hook ups with a state of the art Eaton control pedestal for your water, cable and electric connections. 341 sites, multiple swimming pools, lazy river, arcade, work out gym, concierge service, restaurants, bar with screened in TV room for those playoff games, on site chef with amazing food, escorted staff to your site, a HUGE dog park with three pet wash stations, laundry facilities like no other, plenty of walking trails well done guys, golf course next door and will be included in your stay from what I was told, buddy sites, adults only section kids free. Shopping, restaurants and beach with in minutes from this resort. Top notch and a must visit for everyone, book now!
RangerThis place has it all & it’s all amazing!! First of all, ALL of the staff are so incredibly kind & hospitable. 2nd, the sites are very large & have every hookup you could want including cable. The park is surrounded by a beautiful walking trail that cuts thru the woods & several areas of the campground. There’s a great, big dog park & an indoor, air conditioned dog spa with several really nice dog wash stationed with temp controlled water, not just cold. The bars are great, yummy drinks & great food. The pool….so nice. There’s a big spray fountain & an awesome lazy river. There’s also a tiki bar at the pool & you can rent cabanas. The clubhouse shop has everything you could ever want & such cute souvenirs. Stuff for the pets too. Most sites are woods views but one area has great water & golf course views. Oh, the golf course, stunning!! I’m sure I’m missing so many things but all I can say is I booked my next visit on the 1st day I was here. 10/10
GuideWe stayed here for two nights on our way back home from Florida to Virginia. We had a pull thru full hookup gravel site. Our two dogs had a blast at the dog park! It is located next to a city park with walking trails. And only a short 30 min drive to Savannah. Will stay again! Clean, well kept, friendly. Close to freeway.
ScoutAwesome dog park with separate areas for large and small dogs, a water park, climbing wall, bike/walking path and much more. Close to historic Charleston and Folly Beach. Friendly and helpful staff, nice clean bath houses with laundry and kitchen facilities. Super nice campground!
The South Carolina Lowcountry surrounding Beaufort sits at just 10-20 feet above sea level, creating a unique coastal ecosystem where saltwater marshes and maritime forests dominate the landscape. Summer temperatures average 90°F with high humidity while winter lows rarely drop below 40°F. Camping options range from established state parks to smaller private campgrounds nestled among live oaks draped with Spanish moss.
Lighthouse exploration: Visit the Hunting Island lighthouse, where you can climb 167 steps for panoramic views. "Hunting Island State Park is like stepping back into the Jurassic period, except there's a lighthouse, lol. The foliage is crazy cool! If a dinosaur stepped out from the side of the trail it wouldn't be out of place...shocking, but not out of place," notes Shelly S. from Hunting Island State Park Campground.
Kayaking the waterways: Rent kayaks and explore the coastal waterways around Beaufort. "We took day trips to Hilton Head, Savannah and Charleston, each about an hour away," shares Joanne H., who stayed at Point South KOA.
Historic sites: Visit Fort Fremont Historic Park for military history. "It's nothing fancy...no spa, no pool, no tacky store. But it's easy to find, has a lovely boardwalk running through it, and is less than 3 miles from a well preserved revolutionary war fort," says Sara R. from Tuck in the Wood Campground.
Nature trails: Hiking paths provide opportunities to spot wildlife and coastal plants. "We hiked along the beach to the lighthouse. Beautiful views from the top of the lighthouse. We hiked one of the many trails back to camp," writes Erin at Hunting Island State Park Campground.
Beach combing: Search for shells and fossils along the shorelines. "Just a short walk to the beautiful clean beach with lots of shells," explains one camper about Hunting Island.
Fishing opportunities: Cast a line from piers or shorelines throughout the region. "There is a dock with some premium fishing and trail adjacent that takes you to the beach of skeleton trees," mentions Shelly S. about the fishing at Hunting Island State Park.
Weather considerations: Summer heat and humidity can be intense. "Glancing through the reviews, I can definitely see where July stays could be less enjoyable because of the weather. We had a 70 degree day and with the ocean breeze sifting through the trees it felt like our jungle hike was air conditioned. No bugs. It was perfect," reports Neil T. from Hunting Island State Park.
Insect preparation: No-see-ums and mosquitoes are common, especially for tent campers. "The gnats were awful," notes one camper at Tuck in the Wood Campground. Bring proper repellent, especially during warm months.
Flooding concerns: Heavy rains can affect campsite conditions. "Uneven sites, horrible potholes and poor drainage throughout the park. We did have some torrential rain our first night, but the puddles didn't drain after 4 days," warns Kristen S. about Hunting Island State Park.
Pool amenities: Choose campgrounds with swimming facilities for kids. "The kids enjoyed the playground and the amazing water slide. The sites are roomy, the bath houses are super clean. It's convenient to all shops, grocery stores, parks, restaurants, etc. This is where my grandkids want to go every year," shares Terri M. about Tuck in the Wood Campground.
Playgrounds and activities: Many campgrounds offer dedicated recreation areas. "We went on a walk with our girls around the camp site, to the doggy area (small but super cute with some see saws, etc.), around the lake, and read the historical signs. We checked out the giant chess board, playground, horse shoes, and corn hole," notes The Tophams at Point South KOA.
Beach proximity: Some campsites offer quick access to beaches. "We were in a 30 foot 5th wheel and stayed in site 95. In my opinion it was one of the best sites there. Nice size and lots of vegetation surrounding. The beach was just over the dunes," reports Brenda L. about camping at Hunting Island.
Site selection: Choose sites based on your rig size and needs. "Like many state parks, the campground just wasn't built for 37' campers. It was super tight getting into our spots, but our neighbors were very helpful and the beautiful trees made for a cozy site," advises Molly F. about Hunting Island State Park.
RV-friendly amenities: Look for campgrounds with facilities designed for larger vehicles. "This is a great family campground, they have very well appointed RV sites, Tent sites and cabins that look like train Cabooses, and some others. but it is super nice and well taken care of," explains Nicholas L. about Point South KOA.
Pet-friendly camping near Beaufort, South Carolina: Many campgrounds welcome dogs with designated areas. "Had a great time with friends at Tuck in the Woods. We were 12 adults, 3 kids, and 4 dogs and fit in 2 campsites with lots of room to spare. Staff were great. Bath house was clean and showers were perfect after a day at the beach," shares Liz K. from Tuck in the Wood.
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