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Lee State Park Campground houses upscale glamping accommodations nestled among peaceful woodland surroundings near Bishopville. This serene destination offers glamping options with modern conveniences including electric hookups, hot showers, and clean toilet facilities. The campground features both safari-style canvas tents and yurt rentals that provide a comfortable retreat with proper beds, temperature control, and picnic tables for outdoor dining. Sugarloaf Mountain Recreation Area also provides glamping accommodations with natural surroundings and peaceful water views. All sites maintain a balance between rustic charm and essential comforts, with drinking water available and pet-friendly policies. "Wonderful camping, very peaceful and good price for the night," noted one visitor about their Sugarloaf Mountain experience.
Guests at these glamping destinations can explore the natural beauty of the area through multiple recreational activities. Lee State Park features scenic trails perfect for wildlife observation, with some visitors particularly enjoying the unique experience of seeing horses around the campsites. The park's artesian wells and boardwalks provide additional natural attractions for exploration. At Sugarloaf Mountain, glampers enjoy direct water access with opportunities for fishing and kayaking from their sites. The surrounding Sand Hills State Forest offers additional outdoor experiences in a less-developed setting. Both locations provide excellent stargazing opportunities due to minimal light pollution. According to one camper at Lee State Park, "The views are beautiful. The bathrooms are very clean. The staff is friendly and helpful!"
"Great little park about 20 minute drive from Florence. Clean bathrooms. My dog was a bit confused by seeing horses for the first time. Super friendly staff."
"Bath house were clean and well maintained. Enjoyed my stay."
"Must have access to Shaw afb to stay. 20 per night. No long term prices. No stay limit."
from $20 / night
Check Availability"They have the usual amenities like fire pit, and picnic table with bench. Our was private, but the sites in the middle are not. The bathhouse was very clean with nice hot showers."
"Our only complaint was lots of smoke from campfires and grills. Would stay again."
"There was some trash from previous campers littered around the site when we arrived. Please don’t be a litterbug!"
"Sites 3 & 4 only have picnic tables and trash barrels. All sites except for site 7 are easily accessible with most vehicles."
from $10 - $15 / night
Check Availability"We chose site #8 that was directly on the lake and offered electricity and water. These sites are obviously designed for RV’s with little or no space for tent campers."
"The regular sites are usually full, and very close, but the lake front sites are gorgeous and worth being close to neighbors."
"This is a picturesque campground just across Lake Marion from Santee SC with water views and beautiful sunsets."
"Water pressure to RV was weak, not sure we had 50 amp electric voltage, cause our battery level was down to 1/3 in am. It was very hot, ran two AC’s, and have electric fridge."
"Lake, hiking trails and nice wooded campsites with fire rings and close proximity to bath houses. Playground for kids, little store, friendly staff."
"Campground has trails and fishing in walking distance. It is always packed. No alcohol permitted."
"I was stationed at Jackson from’07-‘09 and the only thing that has really changed is the dam is being worked on so you can only observe the lake, no swimming, boating, anything on the lake until repairs"
"Very nice concrete pads; large sites with fire pit, grill, and picnic table. Gravel roads have washed out areas but not terrible. Very open and quiet. Several long-term residents."
from $33 - $35 / night
Check Availability"Our sites were right next to the highway, I will say though we did tune the noise out the longer we stayed (and drank)."
"We had trash pickup and sites were easily navigable. Big park with a nice views of the water. They had a play ground, cabins, games. Just a very woodsy cozy place. Would stay again."
from $48 - $55 / night
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TravelerSix points @ Raven Micro Farm LLC is a fully loaded Glamping site. Equip with a Bell tent, thick Japanese cotton sleeping mat, linens, full-size propane grill, cookware, utensils, dishware, and more.
This is a walk-in site, bring your hiking boots. The property is slightly hilly.
Be advised that the site is private excluding when we are out doing farm chores or as the animals are rotated.
LegendWe camped here over the weekend with the pups. The state park has 2 different campgrounds. We decided for the Lakeshore one. It's pretty big with over 100 campsites. They have the usual amenities like fire pit, and picnic table with bench. Our was private, but the sites in the middle are not. The bathhouse was very clean with nice hot showers. The park has several trails, a visitor center, cabins on the water, at least 2 boat ramps with a bait shop. There are no trash cans near the campsites, there is one big dumpster at the entrance of the campground. It's about 1.30h to Folly Beach. We would definitely camp here again.
RangerI was stationed at Jackson from’07-‘09 and the only thing that has really changed is the dam is being worked on so you can only observe the lake, no swimming, boating, anything on the lake until repairs are completed. The receptionist said they’ve been working on it for maybe 4 years. Hopefully it’ll be completed sooner than later. The grounds could be kept up a little better as could the restrooms/bath houses but I imagine they lost some revenue due to the lake being closed for dam repairs.
There isn’t any concerns getting back here, the biggest rigs will not have any problems. All sites are large concrete pads, FHU. Most sites are spaced very well, some better than others but you won’t be on top of anyone whichever site you’re at. They have a large concrete patio area, nearly the size of the pad itself with a picnic table and fire pit/grill and stand alone grill.
Verizon cell coverage is adequate. I had 2 bars and LTE, sometimes 5G. Not like being in the city but sufficient. No wifi.
There are cabins and tent sites as well. This isn’t a large campground but there were still a few open spaces.
There will be various bugle calls throughout, morning, day and night. You may hear firing range training going on in the distance. You should expect this and it should not be seen as negative, you’re on a military campground.
Current RV site price a night is $35, if you have a National park pass it’s $32.50. Despite the lake being off limits right now I will still come back. Once it’s opened back up I’m sure it will be more busy, right now it’s very peaceful.
TravelerWe stopped heading south and north along I-95 to and from Florida. Very easy off and on I-95. Plenty of available spaces in off-season. The campground is small and quiet. Camp Host was very helpful. Sites were spaced reasonably far apart but there is no privacy between. Not all sites have a water view, but most appeared fairly level. Not all sites have sewer access. Our only complaint was lots of smoke from campfires and grills. Would stay again.
GuideVery nice concrete pads; large sites with fire pit, grill, and picnic table. Gravel roads have washed out areas but not terrible. Very open and quiet. Several long-term residents.
TravelerWe recently returned from 5 days tent camping at Cheraw. We chose site #8 that was directly on the lake and offered electricity and water. These sites are obviously designed for RV’s with little or no space for tent campers. Although there is a designated tent area, it is back in the woods and not lakefront.
The minimal room we had was fortunately on the lake shore with wonderful shade trees. The space was not level and contained some unfriendly exposed tree roots. Fortunately we had an inflatable air bed and the roots weren’t much of a problem.
Lake Juniper is quite small and swimming is allowed in a designated area on the far side of the lake. We had inflatable rafts and tied our floats to a tree in front of our site , highly aware that a spillway not too far from our site would prove quite dangerous if one went too close then pulled over.
The small office on the opposite side of the lake offers ice and wood as well as ice cream, candy etc to satisfy any junk food craving. 10 minutes from the park is an IGA. It offers the basics and a little further out is a Walmart with groceries.
The bathhouse is currently “ under construction” although we saw no work being done during our stay. One half of the bathhouse had been designated unisex with three locking stalls and curtained showers. There is an interior lock if you choose to have the entire bathhouse all to yourself. I grew up in a family of eight and have no problem sharing a bathroom. The bathhouse has obviously seen a great deal of traffic, is quite dated and poorly ventilated. Hopefully the bathhouse will receive its update soon.
The campground host was quite helpful and an all around nice guy. We chatted a bit and he has a very interesting background.
We would return to Cheraw and confidently reserve #7 or #8 for tents. There are most likely other suitable sites there that escaped my notice.
GuideThere are quite a variety of things to do at this state park, and the camp sites are spacious. There is a little store where you can buy any of the little things you may have forgotten. There were not too many people camping during our visit, but it could be that not many people want to stand the South Carolina heat! Either way, it made the visit quiet. There are also plenty of geocaches around, if you're into that. There are 2 places to shower in the campground, so I imagine that once it fills up, you may have to wait to shower. It was pretty clean and the water was clear, so I guess you could just go for a swim! I wish we had brought our tubes and some rope to float out on the water!
LegendI hardly ever give five stars to a campground. On a scale of 1 to 10, I would give it a 9 because of the background road noise from the highway, but my wife and I had such a great experience. It was everything we wanted… and needed.
Lakeshore Campground is one of TWO campgrounds at Santee State Park, and they are very different from each other. Lakeshore has dirt paths and sandy sites. I realize some people had rather have paved roads and RV sites with hard surfaces, but I prefer a more natural site. The spaces are large and fairly level. Although there may be some roots onsite, they were not really a problem. I don’t remember there being lantern hangers, but there were picnic tables and fire pits. We stayed in Santee for four days, so we were able to relax without feeling as if we were rushing, which reflects the whole essence of Lakeshore Campground. We booked for two nights, but we loved it so much we booked two more nights. Unfortunately, we had to move to another site in order to stay longer.
Our first site was a little closer to the bath house, and we stayed in a teardrop camper. Knowing what I know now, I would do a little more research to see if I could get closer to the lake next time, although most of the sites between us and the lake are reserved for tents only. Still, the lake was visible from our campsite.
The main reason people visit here is the lake, whether they want to fish for huge catfish or just want to boat on the water. Within the park, there are several “fishing holes” to explore and several trails as well. When hiking the trails, however, you have to constantly be on the lookout for alligators. We came across one on one of our hikes, and it was huge. I guess it was probably at least ten feet long if not longer. We also came across turtles, ducks, and other animals. Although I didn’t have any luck while fishing, it didn’t matter. I just enjoyed wetting a hook.
The bath house has tiled floors, and it had hot showers. For a state park, it had above average facilities. Would I recommend this campground? Absolutely!!!!
GuideThis is a picturesque campground just across Lake Marion from Santee SC with water views and beautiful sunsets. The staff is friendly, the wifi adequate, and 24 channels of OTH HD TV for those times when the weather does not cooperate. There is a pizza oven on site and you can get it delivered by golf cart to your camp. This KOA not only has a pool, but a lakeside beach as well. This is a nice family destination.
Lee State Park Campground provides secluded camping options near Bishopville, South Carolina, in the Carolina Sandhills region. The area experiences hot summers with temperatures often exceeding 90°F and mild winters with occasional freezing temperatures. Located 487 Loop Road in Bishopville, this park caters to various camping styles from traditional tent camping to upscale glamping experiences with 25 sites available year-round.
Equestrian trails and interactions: Lee State Park features trails designed for horse viewing. "If you have never stayed with horses you can not be prepared for the flyes. they were swarms of them. there was a old timey band that played the night we arrived. trails were nice and lots to see," notes one camper about the unique experience at Lee State Park Campground.
Hiking and nature exploration: Visitors can explore multiple trails in the area. "Nice short boardwalk area to explore. Loved the spring water. Love seeing the horses around the campsites," shares a visitor about the natural features at Lee State Park.
Water activities and fishing: At Sugarloaf Mountain, campers can enjoy fishing in the ponds. "Ponds for fishing. Far away from city lights so great for stargazing," mentions one reviewer. The site offers primitive camping with easy water access.
Dog-friendly atmosphere: Many campgrounds welcome pets, making it ideal for those traveling with animals. "Hosts were super nice, even when we got in late. Was wonderful to wake up and see the horses. Also dog friendly which is a plus," shares a Lee State Park visitor.
Clean facilities: Campers consistently mention the well-maintained facilities in the area. "Sites were gravel and level. Bath house were clean and well maintained. Enjoyed my stay," writes one camper at Lee State Park.
Stargazing opportunities: The area provides excellent night sky viewing with minimal light pollution. "Awesome primitive little get away, with beautiful views. Rustic stone and wood shelters. Far away from city lights so great for stargazing," notes a visitor to Sugarloaf Mountain.
Seasonal insect activity: Horse flies can be problematic during warmer months at equestrian sites. "If you have never stayed with horses you can not be prepared for the flyes. they were swarms of them," warns a camper about Lee State Park.
Campsite variations: Sites vary significantly in quality and features across the region. "Have waited six months into our RV life to start reviews for fair comparisons. Spent four nights. This was our first stop and one of our least favorites. Rough 'roads' inside park with big ruts that filled with rain, horrific mosquitos," reports one experienced camper about Cheraw State Park.
Weather preparedness: The region can experience sudden storms that affect camping conditions. "Only problem is that both times we visited there was a storm and power went out for hours. Can't really do anything about that!" notes a camper at Cane Creek Park.
Kid-friendly activities: Several locations offer dedicated recreation for children. "Awesome park with many trails and a pond for the kids to swim!" mentions a Lee State Park visitor.
Educational opportunities: Rangers often provide engaging experiences for young campers. "We tried out camper camping here, and it was great. The ranger is very friendly, and made the kids' visit even better!" says a parent who visited Lee State Park.
Playground access: Some campgrounds feature playground facilities. "We really enjoyed this park! There was boat access, a playground, nature trails and everyone was so friendly!" notes a camper at Santee State Park.
Site leveling challenges: Some campgrounds have uneven sites that require preparation. "Sites are better than some state parks we have visited," mentions a Lee State Park reviewer comparing site quality.
Road conditions: Access roads within some parks can be problematic, especially after rain. "Rough 'roads' inside park with big ruts that filled with rain," cautions an RV camper at Lee State Park.
Utility connections: Falcon's Nest FamCamp offers comprehensive hookups for military visitors. "Very nice campground. Lots of trees. Must have access to Shaw afb to stay. $20 per night. No long term prices. No stay limit," notes a military camper, providing useful information about this affordable option near Bishopville for those with military credentials.
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