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    Twin Lakes at Lake Hartwell and Paris Mountain State Park Campground welcome pets with designated areas for dog exercise and waste disposal. Both campgrounds offer full hookup sites for RVs with water, electric, and sewer connections, while also accommodating tent campers seeking pet-friendly options. Paris Mountain provides picnic tables at each site and maintains clean shower facilities, making it comfortable for extended stays with pets. The campground roads at Paris Mountain are directional with clear signage to manage traffic flow, though some visitors note occasional confusion. Spacious, level campsites throughout the region provide adequate room for both camping equipment and pet play areas, with most parks enforcing standard leash requirements for all dogs regardless of training level.

    Lake Hartwell's shoreline offers numerous pet-friendly swimming areas where dogs can cool off during summer camping trips. Hiking trails surrounding the campgrounds provide excellent exercise opportunities for both pets and owners, with varying difficulty levels from easy lakeside paths to more challenging mountain routes. Campers should be prepared for sand spurs in some grassy areas that can be uncomfortable for pets' paws, particularly at Oconee State Park where trimming may be inconsistent. Wildlife encounters are common throughout the region's campgrounds, so keeping pets leashed is essential for their safety and the protection of local fauna. Several campgrounds provide daily trash pickup service, helping to maintain cleanliness and prevent wildlife from accessing improperly stored garbage that could attract animals to camping areas where pets are present.

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      1. Twin Lakes at Lake Hartwell

      4.7(29)22mi from Belton100 sitesRVs, Tents

      "So many aminities right on site that included, but not limited to; excellent fishing spots, showers & laundry services, recreational abundance all around, and golf cart friendly community filled friends"

      "Most, but not all, sites have lake views.  During the time of our visit, only one area was open for camping (sites 25-58).  "

      from $36 - $76 / night

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      2. Springfield - Hartwell Lake

      4.5(16)19mi from Belton79 sitesRVs, Tents, Glamping

      "Hartwell Lake is a man-made lake bordering Georgia and South Carolina on the Savannah, Tugaloo and Seneca Rivers."

      "The paved roads made the dogs happy. They had to cut down a lot of trees so plenty of free firewood. Lots of wildlife to watch. Especially being so close to the lake. Friendly staff."

      from $38 - $76 / night

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      3. Golden Grove Farm and Brew

      5.0(3)11mi from Belton4 sitesRVs

      "arrived around 2 - had live music at 7 so went to get drinks & dinner. had the MOST incredible time."

      from $25 / night

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      4. Paris Mountain State Park Campground

      4.2(39)29mi from BeltonRVs, Tents, Cabins

      "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."

      from $100 / night

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      5. Oconee Point

      4.6(13)22mi from Belton70 sitesRVs, Tents

      "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

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      6. Anderson-Lake Hartwell KOA

      3.7(6)17mi from BeltonRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "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."

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      7. Tugaloo State Park Campground

      4.5(43)33mi from Belton143 sitesRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "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

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      8. Coneross Park Campground

      4.1(14)23mi from Belton106 sitesRVs, Tents

      "My dogs even loved it!"

      "Lots of room for walking. Beautiful and peaceful trees on the lake."

      from $26 - $76 / night

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      9. Table Rock State Park Campground

      4.6(56)36mi from BeltonRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "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"

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      10. Denver Downs Farm

      4.0(1)13mi from BeltonTents

      "Very close to I-85 and easy to get to. Feels very safe. A little highway noise, but not bad."

      from $30 / night

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    • Thomas S.
      Jul. 26, 2020

      Little Creek RV & Tiny Home Resort

      Great long-term Rv Resort

      Spacious long-term Resort with bathhouse, laundry facility, dog park, hiking trail, private dock on Lake Hartwell, boat storage, and more. Also allows tiny homes!

    • C O.
      Jun. 3, 2019

      Travelers Rest-North Greenville KOA

      Ranger Review: Travelers Rest KOA

      Very pretty campground in the fall. Operators live onsite and were friendly. Full connections and no issues leveling. Easy in/out and close to Greenville, Paris Mountain, Travelers Rest, Swamp Rabbit Trail etc. Bathhouses were very clean, but the lights are on motion detectors which weren’t sensitive enough to pick you up in the shower. We both had a couple moments of total darkness to contend with. A camp cat hung around our site at times and loved the heat coming out of our furnace. We don’t have pets so didn’t mind. Cell coverage was great (att & Verizon), so we had no issues working our 9-5s. Love the bubbling creek next to our site, which was so pretty from our back window. We’d definitely stay again.

    • J
      Aug. 28, 2018

      Tugaloo State Park Campground

      Paradise

      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. The campsites are spacious and comfortable size with alot of trees and nature.

      Fishing, canoes, boating, swimming and relaxation abound.

      Verythromycin friendly staff helpful Hosts and clean park and ammenities.

      Close to Helen, Dahlonega and Commerce.

      The lake and beach is awesome. Beautiful all year.

      Play grounds and trails as well as tennis courts. Also there are playgrounds and equipment to enjoy. Firepit's and easy access to dump station area.

    • 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.

    • W
      Feb. 11, 2021

      Lake Hartwell State Park Campground

      Nice campground, but somewhat dated.

      This campground is located just off of I-85 exit 1 in South Carolina, making it a good place for an overnight stop if traveling.  Being an older park, the roads can be quite bumpy and the sites could use some work.  One loop is open year round, but the sites aren't what I would call waterfront although you can see the lake.  A variety of site sizes are available and most are back in, but a few pull throughs are available.  Not a lot of "living" area around the campsites as most of the campground can be rather brushy.

    • Matthew B.
      Jan. 31, 2024

      GSP RV PARK

      Nice park, nice people

      This is a well-maintained park with very friendly staff and guests. Spacious dog park, fresh gravel in the spots, fire pit area with string lights. We had a change of plans the morning of checkout, and they let us check out a little late since the park wasn’t fully booked, which was so helpful and kind of them. The park is centrally located near downtown Greer (very cute with lots of shops and restaurants) and a short drive from Greenville and Travelers Rest. We will definitely be back while passing through this area next time!

    • 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.

    • Kristi D.
      Dec. 16, 2023

      Paris Mountain State Park Campground

      Scenic campground close to greenvillesce

      Scenic campground, quiet, nice people. Free firewood was nice with a donation. 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!

    • Adam V.The Dyrt PRO User
      Nov. 7, 2020

      Mile Creek County Park

      My Favorite Campground in South Carolina

      Having lived in South Carolina most my life, I haven't seen it all.. but have seen a lot of it. Mile Creek Campground is a string of 3 islands connect by narrow straights and surrounded by water. It's hard to get a spot here without great views of Lake Keowee and the Blueridge Mountains.

      The spaces a are a mix of full concrete pads or gravel sites. We've stayed in several sites and while some are very close together (that RV park feeling), there are many which have lots of breathing room, and things feel more natural. The pics in this review are for site 51, which is on the "3rd island," which is the furthest out and offers the best views. This is a very level concrete spot and we only had to use the electric tongue jack on our trailer to level front to back. Got set up in under 5 minutes.

      There is one oddity to some of the concrete sites. Because it's concrete, your fire pit is off to the side. And since most of the sites are raised, your fire pit may be level with the concrete pad, but you can't sit next to it as there is too much slope.

      It's a county park and is well maintained. Bath houses are clean. With it having a public day use area with a nice boat dock, you can expect almost every morning @ 6am to hear the diehard fishing folks blasting out of the boat launch area. 

      We have Verizon and our cell signal has always been 4 to 5 bars on the outside third island.

      All sites have 30amp electric and water hookups. Dump station at the front of campground entrance up on a hill. BE AWARE, pulling into the dump station is easy, but the steeper exit will have longer RV's and Trailers dragging their bag end on the asphalt.

      We've always felt safe and relaxed here. And though we prefer more dispersed camping with less neighbors, this is still one of the best and most affordable ($25 in off season) places in South Carolina to camp. 

      We rarely give 5-stars, but due to the awesome views,  trees between the sites and being well wooded & surrounded by water... it really is a very nice place.

      From what I can tell, all but two sites are back in. We had no problem backing in our 23'8" (total length) camper in.

    Guide to Belton

    Twin Lakes at Lake Hartwell offers waterfront campsites with fire pits and hookups at most sites. The campground is located in the foothills region of upstate South Carolina, with elevations ranging from 660-700 feet above sea level. Shoreline sites tend to be level with gravel pads accommodating both tents and RVs, and several primitive sites are available for campers seeking a more natural setting.

    What to do

    Water activities at shoreline sites: Lake Hartwell provides excellent opportunities for boating, kayaking, and swimming directly from many campsites. At Twin Lakes at Lake Hartwell, "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 have a boat and get the same site every time and are always happy staying there."

    Hiking nearby trails: The region offers trail systems suitable for all experience levels. While staying at Tugaloo State Park Campground, visitors can enjoy "the Sassafras Loop trail which follows the lake shore most of time and great views the rest." This trail provides scenic lake views and connects to other paths in the region.

    Fishing opportunities: Multiple access points for fishing exist throughout Lake Hartwell. At Coneross Park Campground, many sites feature direct water access ideal for fishing, with one camper noting "105 sites to choose from and most of them are awesome! Can't be the waterfront sites on Lake Hartwell."

    What campers like

    Spacious, level sites: Many campers appreciate the well-maintained, large campsites throughout the region. At Oconee Point, "As with pretty much all Army Corps of Engineers parks we've been to, the sites are large and spaced far enough apart to give privacy. Best of all, you'd be hard pressed to find a site here that's not on the water."

    Clean facilities: Campgrounds in the area maintain good standards for bathrooms and common areas. At Springfield - Hartwell Lake, campers find "clean bath houses, large and level campsites. Quiet. Beautiful lake views."

    Easy water access: Many sites offer direct lake access, making water activities convenient. A visitor to Twin Lakes mentioned, "We loved staying here for a birthday weekend. Dog friendly, right on the water, clean restrooms. We stayed at a primitive site and will definitely be back."

    What you should know

    Site selection matters: Not all sites are equal, and some research can improve your stay. A camper at Twin Lakes advised, "Most, but not all, sites have lake views. We walked the next branch of the campsite which was not open, and found that sites 3-24 are much more to our liking with regards to elbow room and privacy."

    Weather considerations: Summer temperatures can reach uncomfortable levels without adequate shade. One visitor noted, "All we could have wished for was a breeze, it was stifling hot (95+)." Bring portable fans for tent camping during summer months.

    Limited amenities at some sites: Facilities vary across campgrounds. At Table Rock State Park Campground, "The campground is peaceful and lots of hiking trails all over," but some locations lack full hookups or may have distance between sites and bathhouses.

    Tips for camping with families

    Beach and play areas: Several campgrounds offer designated swimming areas with playgrounds for children. At Coneross Park, one family shared, "The beach is a five minute walk. There are two beaches and multiple playgrounds, and the paved roads make for fun bike riding."

    Nature exploration opportunities: Wildlife viewing is abundant in the area. At Golden Grove Farm and Brew, "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. Plenty of trees to put up hammocks as well to enjoy the view during the day."

    Dog friendly campgrounds near Belton: Nearly all campgrounds welcome pets with specific rules. A visitor to Twin Lakes mentioned, "We loved staying here for a birthday weekend. Dog friendly, right on the water, clean restrooms." Most dog-friendly campgrounds require pets to be leashed at all times.

    Tips from RVers

    Leveling challenges: The hilly terrain can make leveling difficult at some sites. One RVer at Paris Mountain State Park Campground noted, "Liked the campground. No amenities per day except bathroom/showers. Nice large sites but very unlevel due to mountain side. Would not stay again because we were so unlevel our refrigerator wouldn't work."

    Road navigation: Some campgrounds have narrow access roads that can be challenging for larger rigs. At Tugaloo State Park, "Getting to the campsites is pretty tight but once you are parked, it is just beautiful overlooking the lake."

    Hookup availability: Research hookup options before arrival. A camper at Springfield - Hartwell Lake commented, "There is no sewer at sites but water and electric up to 50amp," highlighting the importance of understanding available amenities.

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