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Campgrounds near Belton, South Carolina offer visitors access to several waterfront options along Lake Hartwell. Golden Grove Farm and Brew provides unique camping with brewery access, while Anderson-Lake Hartwell KOA delivers more traditional facilities with full hookups. The camping landscape includes multiple accommodation types with tent sites, RV hookups, and cabin rentals available throughout the region. Twin Lakes, Springfield, and Coneross Park campgrounds provide additional options with varying levels of amenities, primarily situated along the shoreline of Lake Hartwell's 962 miles of waterfront access.
Most campgrounds in the area maintain year-round operations, though specific amenities and water access points may change with seasonal lake levels. "Springfield Campground is one of Hartwell's most popular camping destinations consisting of 60 acres of primarily Virginia pine and some mixed hardwoods," notes one visitor, highlighting the typical forest environment campers can expect. Cell service varies by location but remains generally reliable at developed campgrounds, with several reviews mentioning adequate connectivity for streaming but limited upload speeds. Water pressure and electrical hookups receive positive mentions across multiple campgrounds, with 30-50 amp service standard at most developed sites. Travelers should note that many Lake Hartwell campgrounds require reservations well in advance during summer months.
Waterfront access represents the primary draw for camping in the Belton area, with multiple reviews highlighting the quality of lakeside sites. Mixed reviews regarding noise levels appear in feedback, with some campers noting occasional disruptions. A visitor at Springwood RV Park reported: "Fell asleep to the soothing sounds of a locomotive horn punctuated by the plinks of acorns bouncing off the roof." Campers frequently mention the spaciousness of sites at Springfield campground, with one noting they "could possibly have parked another 30 footer here." Beach access, fishing opportunities, and boating facilities consistently appear as highlights in user reviews, though some mention the need to walk to boat launch areas from certain campsites. Overall, the region provides a mix of developed campgrounds with strong amenities alongside more rustic options.
Best Campgrounds near Belton (191)
1. Twin Lakes at Lake Hartwell
"Most, but not all, sites have lake views. During the time of our visit, only one area was open for camping (sites 25-58). "
"Very close to grocery store and dining. Fantastic water views and warm lake water. Boats in the distance, and we had our own private swimming spot with steps into the water."
from $36 - $76 / night
Check Availability2. Springfield - Hartwell Lake
"Hartwell Lake is a man-made lake bordering Georgia and South Carolina on the Savannah, Tugaloo and Seneca Rivers."
"Many sites have a tent pad, are very level packed gravel/sand and well situated with very few having very close neighbors. "
from $36 - $76 / night
Check Availability3. Sadlers Creek State Park Campground
"Awesome views over lake Hartwell. Nice sized sites, could be a little more level. Needed to slightly block up rear of out class A to get level."
"Close proximity to bathhouse. Wind was a big deal our first day. Temps dropped the weekend we camped and the wind coming off the lake made it much colder."
4. Golden Grove Farm and Brew
"arrived around 2 - had live music at 7 so went to get drinks & dinner. had the MOST incredible time."
from $25 / night
Check Availability5. Paris Mountain State Park Campground
"Though $38 a night and more than the other state parks surrounding south Carolina such as NC, AL, GA, MS. Bathroom was clean and showers were nice. Level campspots!"
"I stayed at Trailside Camp Site #2, which is one of their remote, primitive sites at the North Lake and all I can say is wow."
6. Oconee Point Campground
"Wow, Oconee Point in South Carolina is one of my favorite camping spots for me. I absolutely love this place, and have been coming here ever since I was little."
"We had an excellent weekend stay at site 16, lovely lake view of Hartwell, power and water hookups only."
from $38 - $76 / night
Check Availability7. Anderson-Lake Hartwell KOA
"Great KOA to stay at near Clemson University. It's not on Lake Hartwell, but it is near it. Be sure to check out the camping cabins."
"My brother lives on the other side of Lake Hartwell (5 minute drive) and he took me out on his pontoon! What a BEAUTIFUL lake with many private islands to pull up onto."
8. Tugaloo State Park Campground
"This gem is on Georgia South Carolina line and off the beaten path. Your will feel like you hit pay dirt here.
The park has a great feel and welcoming feel, excellent boat ramps and easy access."
"On the Georgia side Tugaloo State Park is Located on Lake Hartwell on the Georgia/South Carolina state line. "
from $27 - $230 / night
Check Availability9. Coneross Park Campground - South Carolina
"Lots of room for walking. Beautiful and peaceful trees on the lake."
"Site was in a hill looking down at the lake. Large tent site that easily fit two 4 person tents as well as a picnic table and fire pit."
from $26 - $76 / night
Check Availability10. Table Rock State Park Campground
"The cabins have all of the amenities that you need for a week of hiking, biking, and exploring the South Carolina mountains. It's close to Caesar's Head or Dupont Forest."
"South Carolina SPs currently have a ban on bringing in firewood, forcing me to buy some at the camp store, leading to my only criticism: The wood was still very green and required significant work to get"
Drive Time
- 36 min from Greenville, SC
- 1 hr 1 min from Spartanburg, SC
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- CCindy
TravelerBlue Ridge Falls RV Resort
Great base camp for adventures
Stayed 1 week in site 12. Great small campground, clean and quiet. Jojo was a great host and 5pm happy hour gathering was fun. Will DEFINITELY return. Its a great spot for launching adventures.
- PPaul G.Scout
Mountain Falls RV Resort, Lake Toxaway, North Carolina
Highest Quality RV Park We’ve Ever Seen!!
This park was built several years ago by Millenium Motorcoach Company, and is just an incredible place! The sites are all privately owned, and rentals are managed by the resort, for the owners and renters alike. We have travelled for many years in our motorcoach, and have enjoyed accommodations like this seldom. You just want to stay and never leave!
Stuart K.
LegendHickory Knob
Lakeside Retreat with a Touch of Southern Charm
Hickory Knob SP CG is tucked along the shores of Lake Thurmond in South Carolina’s rolling countryside, where the pine trees stand tall, the crickets sing backup, and life slows to a more reasonable pace. It’s the only South Carolina SP with a full resort feel – which means campers get the perks of a golf course, lodge, and restaurant nearby, without losing that back-to-nature atmosphere that makes pitching a tent or leveling out an RV worth the trouble. First impressions? Think peaceful lake views with just enough activity around to keep things lively but never hectic.
The campground itself offers a mix of RV and tent sites, with electric and water hookups for the comfort crowd and wooded, shaded spaces for the purists. Campsites are fairly roomy, with picnic tables, fire rings, and enough tree cover to keep your morning coffee shaded until you’re good and ready to face the day. Bathhouses are clean and well-kept ... nothing spa-like, but not the kind where you walk out wondering if you need a tetanus shot either. Navigation is straightforward, though larger rigs should take it slow on the curves. And here’s a bonus: campers can stroll over to the resort-style amenities like a swimming pool, tennis courts and even the on-site restaurant if they’re tired of hot dogs and s’mores.
The surrounding fun is where Hickory Knob shines. Lake Thurmond offers ample space for boating, fishing, kayaking and swimming, with more shoreline than your GPS can keep track of. The park itself has miles of hiking and biking trails that snake through pine forest and offer glimpses of deer, wild turkeys, and the occasional heron. For the golfers in the crowd, the 18-hole course is the centerpiece here – where else can you balance your day between kayaking coves in the morning and working on your short game in the afternoon? The nearby town of McCormick provides groceries, a few dining options and that small-town charm that feels refreshingly unhurried.
Insider Tips: (1) The waterfront campsites are the gems with west-facing spots for those Technicolor sunsets (but you'll want to book early if you can, because everyone has the same idea, right?); (2) Don’t feel like cooking? Head on over to the Hickory Knob Lodge restaurant, which while nothing fancy, this joint has solid Southern comfort food that tastes even better after a day outdoors; (3) Kayakers should launch near the group lodge cove where it’s calmer water with prime birdwatching opportunities; (4) If you like a side of nostalgia with your dessert, swing by Michelle’s in McCormick for classic Southern diner plates and pie that’ll make you rethink diets; (5) Want a 'higher' perspective? Sites further inland sit at slightly higher elevation, meaning more shade, although fewer lake views, but less wind off the water, so choose based on your style of camping comfort.
Happy Camping!
- Richard W.Traveler
Oconee State Park Campground
On the pond
We camped next to the fishing pier, the site was a bit uneven and I had to do some creative engineering to get my 26' rig level. It has been very quiet during the week. By the way, we have great T-Mobile service.
- SSarah C.Scout
Blue Ridge Falls RV Resort
Lovely Campground
This was a really lovely campground. We were greeted by Jojo and escorted to our spot by Daegan who helped us get our camper situated. The campground was clean and tidy, and had firewood and ice available for purchase. The happy hour at 5 is a great way to meet your fellow campers. Nearby there are restaurants and a few shops. The location is very close to several waterfall hikes.
- DDan B.Scout
South Cove County Park
Best camping site ever!
This camping park is very well maintained, clean quiet and just beautiful. Even the restrooms are air-conditioned in the summertime.
sara S.ScoutRock Springs RV Park
Great bath house!
This rv park is limited in some ways. There's a club house that's more like a small child's play room, and the play ground has a basketball hoop but no court. However it does offer a small laundry room. The bath house is great! Always clean and stocked, it has good AC/heat, a big spacious shower, hooks for towels and a little table to put your shower stuff on. My least favorite about the park is that pretty much ALL of the sites are under constant sun until it drops behind the trees in the evening which makes the RV super hard to keep cool during the day
- IIrene M.
GuideNewberry / I-26 / Sumter NF KOA
Great campground.
I had avoided KOA in the past as I heard not great things about it, but I have to rethink my position after this visit. The staff really seemed to care about the facilities and take great care of them.!
Guide to Belton
Lake Hartwell dominates the camping landscape near Belton, South Carolina, with most sites positioned along its extensive shoreline. Campgrounds in the region sit at elevations between 660-690 feet, experiencing typical Piedmont climate patterns with hot, humid summers and mild winters. The lake's red clay shorelines create distinctive beach areas at many campsites, with water levels fluctuating seasonally up to 10 feet depending on rainfall and dam operations.
What to do
Paddling access points: Twin Lakes campground provides excellent kayaking opportunities with gradual shoreline entry. "We started camping last year and have been to a lot of campgrounds all around lake Hartwell and Twin Lakes for us was the best one. We love it. We have a boat and get the same site every time," notes James S. about the Twin Lakes at Lake Hartwell boating setup.
Biking routes: Paved roads throughout Tugaloo State Park create cycling-friendly terrain for all ages. "Love the feel of this campground. Living in the forest," reports Christina at Table Rock State Park Campground, where "fabulous solid hiking including waterfalls and biking even around the park's roads" offers varied terrain options.
Swimming beaches: Several campgrounds maintain dedicated swimming areas with sand beaches. At Sadlers Creek, one visitor reported: "We swam almost all day every day we were here. The lake is beautiful, there are plenty of places to swim, and tons of shoreline to explore. The playground is very nice."
What campers like
Spacious lakefront sites: Coneross Park offers terraced camping areas with direct lake access. "Spacious sites, terraced to the water, wooded, quiet and inexpensive. What more do you need?" observes Ron K. about Coneross Park Campground. The campground features 105 sites with many offering personal water access.
Privacy between sites: Many campers appreciate the separation between camping spots at Springfield campground. "The sites are big, with trees in between most sites. Most sites are a stones throw away from the lake. The view Lake Hartwell is Beautiful," writes Melissa W. about Springfield - Hartwell Lake.
On-site brewery access: Golden Grove Farm and Brew provides a unique camping experience with an adjacent brewery. "We stopped here on a rainy night after a concert and the owners were so accommodating!! Very grateful for the last minute stay," reports Rebecca S., while another camper noted "arrived around 2 - had live music at 7 so went to get drinks & dinner. had the MOST incredible time."
What you should know
Water level fluctuations: Lake Hartwell's water level can drop significantly during drought periods, affecting shoreline access. At Oconee Point, "needed to buy a ladder to reach the water from our site" reports one camper, indicating the sometimes steep shoreline drop-offs.
Limited amenities at some sites: Many Lake Hartwell campgrounds lack full hookups. "Not full hook up sites very level most sites on water," notes Lee A. about Springfield campground, while another visitor at Oconee Point clarifies: "There is no camp store, however a Dollar General is about five miles away."
Reservation requirements: Popular waterfront sites book quickly, especially during summer months. "The best spots are hard to get unless you reserve way ahead of time," explains John R. about Twin Lakes campground. Similarly, at Tugaloo State Park: "It's very popular in summer and reservations are necessary."
Tips for camping with families
Kid-friendly swimming areas: Sadlers Creek features a maintained beach area with adjacent playgrounds. "A huge well maintained beach and two playgrounds for the little ones. A very popular park," notes Jim J. about Sadlers Creek State Park Campground.
Bicycle-friendly roads: Calhoun Falls offers paved camping loops ideal for children learning to ride. "The loops are paved which is great for bicycles," writes Jess B., who also warns about one minor nuisance: "Everything was great about our site, except the ants!"
Playground access: Multiple campgrounds maintain playground equipment near beach areas. "The playground is very nice. The bathrooms, especially the ones by the office, are kept very clean," reports Jen G. about Sadlers Creek, though noting comfort challenges: "Our campsite didn't have a tent pad (not disclosed on the website) and it was all gravel."
Tips from RVers
Site leveling needs: Many campsites require significant leveling due to terrain. "Nice level sites clean bath house not full hook up," reports Lee A. about Springfield, while at Paris Mountain, one camper noted: "Would not stay again because we were so unlevel our refrigerator wouldn't work."
Road access limitations: Some campground roads present challenges for larger rigs. "The road through the park back to the campground is pretty narrow at some points," warns a reviewer at Paris Mountain State Park Campground, adding "we don't know how we would have managed if we had met another RV!"
Site selection strategies: Careful research helps secure suitable RV sites. At Twin Lakes, Thomas A. advises: "I would recommend this park with the caveat of doing site research ahead of time," noting significant differences between camping loops, with "sites 3-24 are much more to our liking with regards to elbow room and privacy."
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I find tent camping near Belton?
Where can I find tent camping near Belton?
Belton, South Carolina offers several excellent tent camping options nearby. Lake Hartwell State Park Campground is conveniently located just off I-85 exit 1, making it perfect for an overnight stop while traveling. For more scenic lakeside camping, Calhoun Falls State Park Campground offers spacious sites with beautiful lake views and private lake access from many campsites. These parks provide a blend of convenience and natural beauty for tent campers exploring the Belton area.
When is the best season for tent camping in Belton?
When is the best season for tent camping in Belton?
The best season for tent camping near Belton is late spring through early fall when temperatures are most comfortable. Oconee State Park Campground is popular during summer months with various hiking trails to explore. Fall offers spectacular foliage, with Table Rock State Park Campground providing stunning autumn views. While some campgrounds like Lake Hartwell have loops open year-round, spring and fall offer the most pleasant temperatures and fewer crowds. Summer provides the best opportunity for water activities, but be prepared for higher humidity and occasional afternoon thunderstorms.
What amenities are available at tent camping sites in Belton?
What amenities are available at tent camping sites in Belton?
Tent camping sites near Belton typically offer a range of practical amenities. Tugaloo State Park Campground provides spacious sites with plenty of trees for shade, excellent boat ramps, and easy water access. Mile Creek County Park offers stunning lake views, with many sites featuring views of both Lake Keowee and the Blue Ridge Mountains. Most campgrounds in the area include basic amenities like water hookups, clean restrooms with showers, fire rings, and picnic tables. Some parks also provide boat rentals, hiking trails, and swimming areas.
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