Best Cabin Camping near Bonneau, SC

Cabins at Santee Lakes KOA and Short Stay Navy Outdoor Recreation Area provide moderate comfort with basic furnishings and essential utilities. Most units include air conditioning, beds, small refrigerators, and microwaves. The lakefront cabins at Short Stay offer particularly good views and amenities. "The campsites aren't huge, but you can fish and the scenery is great with the sites right against the lake," noted one visitor about Short Stay. Bathroom facilities vary by location—some cabins contain private restrooms while others require guests to use communal bathhouse facilities located within the campground property.

Rustic and deluxe cabins are both available, depending on the location. Short Stay Navy Recreation Area offers military-only access with cabin rentals that include basic kitchen equipment and furniture. "I have stayed here several times over the years. I've done primitive camping as well as staying in the cabins," one camper shared about Short Stay. Johnston Landing Campground & Cabins provides waterfront options with more rustic accommodations. Bell's Marina & Resort features newly renovated cabin facilities with lake access for fishing enthusiasts. Most locations require advance reservations, especially during summer months when waterfront properties fill quickly.

Most cabins include beds but require visitors to bring their own linens, towels, and toiletries. Kitchen supplies typically include basic cookware and utensils, though provisions vary significantly between properties. On-site camp stores at locations like Short Stay and Santee Lakes KOA stock essential groceries, ice, and forgotten items. Bell's Marina includes an on-site restaurant with local specialties. A camper noted that "the restaurant at Bell's doesn't look like much, I did stop in for some biscuits and gravy and it was pretty delish." For extended stays, the nearest full-service grocery stores require a short drive, with the closest Food Lion approximately 10 minutes from Bell's Marina.

Best Cabin Sites Near Bonneau, South Carolina (22)

    1. Short Stay Navy Outdoor Moncks Corner

    9 Reviews
    Pinopolis, SC
    4 miles
    Website
    +1 (843) 743-2608

    $21 - $630 / night

    "Pet friendly. Dogs had a blast on the trails and finding a little hidden beach!"

    "Short-stay is a beautiful camp right on Lake Moultrie a short distance from Charleston, SC."

    2. Charleston KOA

    19 Reviews
    Goose Creek, SC
    24 miles
    Website
    +1 (800) 562-5812

    "This KOA is located 30-45 minutes from the city, if you have to be closer to the north area for family or just cause Charleston has limited availability for RV’s , this is the place."

    "It is clean and close to shopping and close enough to Charleston which is full of history with lots of touristy things to do."

    4. Francis Marion National Forest

    6 Reviews
    Huger, SC
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (843) 336-2200

    "Its right on the trail, it also allows for you to drive right up to the campground and park your car, set up camp and then head out for a hike."

    "My buddies and drove our trucks off the normal road to find ultimate privacy. We didn’t stay on a set camp ground, with no cell service and no one bothering us we got to simply relax."

    6. Campground at James Island County Park

    60 Reviews
    Folly Beach, SC
    39 miles
    Website
    +1 (843) 795-4386

    $38 - $219 / night

    "This RV Campground is basically the expanse of 2 lateral football fields with an east and west side, dissected on the east side by 3 simple short lanes and a restroom / shower / laundry facility located"

    "Perfectly situated near folly beach! Awesome trails. Pet friendly ,great fishing. Clean restrooms."

    7. Santee Lakes KOA

    27 Reviews
    Santee, SC
    31 miles
    Website
    +1 (803) 478-2262

    "Very nice lake and swimming area. Nice pool, pet friendly."

    "The first site they tried to put me in was a "premium" site overlooking the lake. Beautiful site, but not nearly big enough for my 37' travel trailer."

    8. Cypress View Campground — Santee State Park

    45 Reviews
    Elloree, SC
    35 miles
    Website
    +1 (803) 854-2408

    "Every campsite is a short walk from the lake, and the campground is closer to the store than Lakeshore Campground."

    "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."

    9. Bells Marina & Resort

    5 Reviews
    Eutawville, SC
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (803) 492-7924

    $58 - $999 / night

    "This lakeside campsite, perfectly nestled on the water, delivered stunning views and a peaceful atmosphere that made our getaway unforgettable."

    "free wifi, new bathouse, amzing fishing, and beautiful cove with restaurant and store onsite.  This is a no brainer."

    10. Mount Pleasant-Charleston KOA

    26 Reviews
    Mount Pleasant, SC
    32 miles
    Website
    +1 (843) 849-5177

    $68 - $300 / night

    "We stayed in the camping cabins and loved them! The bathroom was super clean, the sites were very nice and the waterway and amenities were really awesome!"

    "They offer bike rental, along with kayak/paddle boat rentals. There’s a great dog park our pups loved. We paid a little extra for a deluxe site with full hookups and a lake view."

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Cabin Reviews near Bonneau, SC

309 Reviews of 22 Bonneau Campgrounds


  • D
    Jun. 18, 2018

    Poinsett State Park Campground

    Luxury or backwoods & in between

    The pond is good for all ages, but don't expect to be dragging a big boat here. You can rent a canoe or a row boat or bring your own. There is some sediment in the pond, but it is still enjoyable.

    You can go all out camping with no extras or enjoy nature in a luxurious cabin. The big one had two bedroom which could sleep two in one & 3 or 4 in the other. Plus, there is an alcove with bunk beds & chairs & a couch to make a total of 11 or 12 easily. It is fully stocked included linens & towels. Cook in or out. There is even a fireplace & screened in porch

    And I haven't even touched on the trails. So much to do or relax & enjoy the peace.

  • Stuart K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Dec. 27, 2024

    Campground at James Island County Park

    Mobile Camping Bliss w/ Tons of Amenities & Attractions

    Should you be driving an RV, hitched to a 5th Wheeler or hauling a trailer, whatever your mobile camping experience might be, there’s 116 campsite options to choose from here at James Island Co Park, which offers both pull-through & back-in sites (maximum 80 feet), which provide a great launching pad to explore more than 643 acres of pure outdoor bliss offering perhaps one of the most expansive list of amenities and attractions (see more below). Once you arrive here at this RV Campground from James Island Parkway, you’ll pass the Ranger Station and will circumnavigate the circle-like exterior of the park until you arrive to this very CG, turn right and check-in at the main office, which also serves as the CG marketplace.

    This RV Campground is basically the expanse of 2 lateral football fields with an east and west side, dissected on the east side by 3 simple short lanes and a restroom / shower / laundry facility located right in the middle. Over on the west side, there’s a single loop that isn’t dissected at all, but has a second, narrower loop on its northern flank, where hereto, a central restroom / shower / laundry facility has been plotted right in the middle of this circuitous loop.

    RV Campground Amenities include: FHUs with 20 / 30 / 50 amp electric, water & sewage, 24-hour staffing, activity center, super-clean, new bathhouses and restrooms, designated dump station, complimentary WiFi, campground marketplace, coin-operated laundr-O-mat, stand-up grills / BBQs, fire rings, picnic tables, propane-refueling station, trash / recyclable containers, cottages available to rent as well as ice + firewood for sale.

    Situated just north of where your RV is anchored is the Outdoor Zone featuring a 50 foot climbing wall, obstacle challenge course, 1K sq ft bouldering wall and slackline that will have you and your brood enjoying these backwoods in no time. West of this Outdoor Zone is an 18-hole disc golf course and back towards the center of the park is a Splash Zone Waterpark complete with (2) 200 foot waterslides, 500 foot long lazy river, leisure pool & rainforest play structure, kid’s playground as well as a boat house with kayak, pedal boat and canoe rentals along with direct access to a small lake, round-trip shuttle service (to the nearby Convention& Visitor Bureau, Folly Beach Pier of Folly Beach County Park), Spray Play Waterpark, K9 park, crabbing & fishing dock, 16K acres of freshwater lakes, Santee Stage for live music and events, 4 individual group shelters and countless picnic tables in addition to 5+ miles of paved paths offering hiking / biking bliss.

    Insider’s Tips? Here’s a few: (1) If you are one of those RV campers that come towing a Jeep behind them or have somehow managed to transport a golf cart with you and find that the slot you’ve been given doesn’t adequately provide enough space for everything including your RV (let alone the additional transport you’ve brought) have no fear, as there’s substantial, additional parking that exists right in front of the Group Camping area, just due north of where you are stationed; (2) I found it hard to believe that with over 100 sites there was only 2 restroom / shower facilities and every time we tried to use the showers, there was a waiting line – so given this, timing is EVERYTHING as normally everyone is heading to get their showers first thing in the morning – so I highly recommend you either get up SUPER early or simply change your shower schedule to mid-afternoon or early evening; (3) In the event that you wanna try something other than what you’ve been whipping up from the confines of your on-board mini-fridge or roto-molded Cordova cooler, then nearby there’s mediocre fast food options like Zaxby’s or Bojangles, but if you’re OK to drive a smidge further, there’s a great joint called Bohemian Bull that’s one part restaurant / one part outdoor tavern of which I highly recommend the fried green tomatoes and bar-b-cuban sandwich; (4) Should you need to stock up on any supplies while here, there is the county park store over in the RV Campground, but for anything more substantial, just about 5 minutes south of this CG you’ll find a Walmart Supercenter; and (5) IMHO the best slots in this RV exclusive campground are those on the perimeter with the best sites being the ones without anything behind them, specifically on the NW periphery with sites #46 - 55; along the westernmost side with sites #20, #21, #23, #24 and #26.

    Happy Camping!

  • Myron C.The Dyrt PRO User
    May. 31, 2021

    Cypress View Campground — Santee State Park

    Cypress View Campground

    This is one of the two campgrounds at Santee State Park, and it is as different from the other as night and day. Unlike the dirt roads at Lakeshore Campground(the other campground in the park) the roads in Cypress View are paved. The sites are gravel, and many of them are pull-through sites. Although tent camping is allowed in Cypress View, I would feel out of place since most of the campers are RVs. However, our teardrop camper fits right in. Cypress View is a much smaller campground than Lakeshore Campground, but the amenities are the same. Every campsite is a short walk from the lake, and the campground is closer to the store than Lakeshore Campground. Unlike Lakeshore Campground, Cypress View Campground’s sites are much closer together, so there is not as much privacy. The campground is quiet, other than the noise from the highway.   That may be one reason to be in an RV or a travel trailer--to cut out some of the noise at night.

    Close to the campground, there is a tennis court, a boat launch, Fisheagle Tours, a picnic shelter, kayak rentals, hiking trails, and more. It is conveniently located to most of the state park’s attractions without having to drive so far. Cypress View Campground is also close to the main office and the boat dock. 

    If you had rather stay in a cabin, there are cabin rentals on the water. They are accessed by way of a boardwalk across the water. The bath house is modern and has hot showers. It is centrally located so that it isn’t that far of a walk from any of the campsites. 

    Overall, I do recommend this campground, especially if you are in a travel trailer or an RV. If you are tent camper, you would probably better enjoy being at the other campground in the park.

  • Katrin M.
    Nov. 3, 2024

    Cypress View Campground — Santee State Park

    Big campground on the lake

    We 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.

  • John P.
    May. 31, 2019

    Campground at James Island County Park

    Great for families and pets!

    Perfectly situated near folly beach! Awesome trails. Pet friendly ,great fishing. Clean restrooms.

  • Lori D.
    May. 16, 2018

    Campground at James Island County Park

    Awesome Place to RV Camp

    We 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.

  • Julie L.The Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 16, 2021

    Mount Pleasant-Charleston KOA

    Awesome Camping Cabins

    We stayed in the camping cabins and loved them! The bathroom was super clean, the sites were very nice and the waterway and amenities were really awesome! Lots of places close by to eat at but this feels so tucked away all at the same time.

  • Matt C.
    Oct. 30, 2021

    Poinsett State Park Campground

    Nice state park

    We tent camped for the weekend in mid October. The park was probably 80% full, but didn’t seem crowded. All the spaces were spread out and the sites were level. We stayed at site 30, so it was a close walk to the bathhouse, with plenty of space, picnic table, and fire ring. The bathhouse was in fair condition, but the hot water was limited. The mens bathroom definitely needed to be cleaned. There were lots of trails, a pond, and a park for thing to do. T-mobile service barely worked. Check out our review https://youtu.be/pL1zgad0rN0

  • B+J S.
    Aug. 29, 2020

    Colleton State Park Campground

    Easy stop over

    Easy stop over for a night or two. Right off of I95. Next to a major road, so there is car/truck noise during the day. None of the sites are private, so I wouldn’t call this a “destination” campground. Great if you want to fish and kayak the Edisto River!

    The bathrooms are very clean and air conditioned. Sites are all very clean with power, water, picnic table, and fire ring. There are nicely spaced out trees, so if you have a hammock, bring it. Didn’t have mosquito issues, but beware there are a lot of ants and they bite!!

    Best sites are 6, 8, and 9. We camped in site 10.


Guide to Bonneau

Cabin camping near Bonneau, South Carolina provides visitors direct access to Lake Moultrie and Lake Marion, two connected reservoirs covering over 170,000 acres of water. The region maintains a subtropical climate with mild winters and hot, humid summers where temperatures frequently exceed 90°F from June through August. Overnight accommodations range from rustic single-room structures to deluxe units with kitchenettes and private bathrooms.

What to do

Fishing opportunities: Short Stay Navy Outdoor Recreation Area offers excellent fishing access for military personnel and their families. "Very quiet and secure great fishing and beautiful sunsets," reports Alan M. The campground's location on Lake Moultrie provides strategic access for anglers.

Wildlife viewing: Take early morning walks to spot native species at Francis Marion National Forest. "Nature is abundant, both flaura and fauna. So bug spray is recommended to the unfortunate of us that are preyed upon by mosquitoes and the like," advises Caleb. Visitors frequently spot deer, armadillos, and various bird species.

Water recreation: At Santee Lakes KOA, guests can enjoy multiple water activities beyond fishing. "Lake is beautiful, and even had wooden chairs for use. Store was stocked well, and had a pizzeria inside," notes Ryan D. The camp offers swimming areas, kayak rentals, and designated boat launches.

What campers like

Restaurant convenience: Bells Marina & Resort offers on-site dining that many visitors appreciate after a day outdoors. "I loved the community barbecue and pizza oven, and the giant Ring of Fire with the spectacular water fountain in the middle was a great place to socialize and meet new friends," writes Francisco W., highlighting social gathering spaces.

Clean facilities: At Mount Pleasant-Charleston KOA, cleanliness stands out to guests. "Very clean, beautiful park. Staff was great and friendly also," reports a recent visitor. The campground maintains well-serviced bathhouses and common areas, with regular cleaning schedules.

Delivery services: Several campgrounds offer convenience services not mentioned in standard descriptions. "They deliver firewood and pizza. The pizza was excellent. Customer service is outstanding!" writes stefny A. about Santee Lakes KOA. This eliminates the need to leave your site for basic supplies.

What you should know

Military restrictions: Short Stay Navy Outdoor Recreation Area requires military credentials. "Heads up you must be military to stay here," notes Jenny. Active duty, retired military personnel, and qualified DOD employees receive access to these facilities.

Noise considerations: Urban-adjacent camping may include unexpected noise sources. At Charleston KOA, "There is a lot of noise from the highway, airplanes (which my son and husband love) and workers getting up early (5:30am) to go to job sites," reports Ashley S.

Seasonal differences: Cabin availability varies significantly by season. "During the night it is much quieter. The people we met, both staff and fellow campers are all very friendly," notes Margie D. about reduced night noise levels at Charleston KOA, showing how timing affects experience.

Tips for camping with families

Playground access: Cypress View Campground provides dedicated play areas for children. "We really enjoyed this park! There was boat access, a playground, nature trails and everyone was so friendly!" shares Jessie N. This offers supervised recreation options for younger visitors.

Wildlife concerns: Family campers should note potential wildlife encounters. "We love camping at Short Stay. The only downfall is the geese. They leave a mess everywhere," Jessica S. mentions, pointing out nuisance wildlife issues families should anticipate.

Swimming options: Some locations offer swimming beaches suitable for children. "Short-stay is a beautiful camp right on Lake Moultrie a short distance from Charleston, SC. They have descent wifi and a pretty well stocked camp store, but the main attraction is huge Lake Moultrie. Great for fishing, swimming, camping, RV, and much more. There is a swimming beach," explains Thom C.

Tips from RVers

Site leveling: RV campers should know not all sites are naturally level. "Sites were tight for a rig that big but we made it work. Our site was level, others were definitely not," notes Molly F. about Santee Lakes KOA, emphasizing the importance of leveling equipment.

Check-in assistance: Several campgrounds provide escort service to help with site navigation. "They have a check in station at the gate so you don't even have to get out of your vehicle. Then they have people on golf carts take you to your site which is great! No need to drive around and find your spot," explains stefny A., describing the streamlined arrival process.

Access limitations: For larger rigs, advance research prevents access issues. "It was very narrow with and over grown tree on each side of the entrance to it. Luckily I keep a machete in my truck. I spent 5 minutes trimming the trees just so I could try to squeeze into the site," shares bart at Charleston KOA, highlighting potential clearance challenges.

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular cabin campground near Bonneau, SC is Short Stay Navy Outdoor Moncks Corner with a 4.2-star rating from 9 reviews.

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