Best Glamping near Calhoun Falls, SC

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Best Glamping Sites Near Calhoun Falls, SC (23)

    Camper-submitted photo from Mistletoe State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Mistletoe State Park Campground
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    1. Mistletoe State Park Campground

    66 Reviews
    323 Photos
    235 Saves
    Appling, Georgia

    This recreation area is part of J. Strom Thurmond Lake

    • Phone Service
    • RVs
    • Tents
    • Group
    • Cabins
    • Standard (Tent/RV)
    Camper-submitted photo from Elijah Clark State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Elijah Clark State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Elijah Clark State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Elijah Clark State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Elijah Clark State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Elijah Clark State Park Campground

    2. Elijah Clark State Park Campground

    28 Reviews
    112 Photos
    94 Saves
    Lincolnton, Georgia

    This recreation area is part of J. Strom Thurmond Lake

    • Phone Service
    • RVs
    • Tents
    • Group
    • Cabins
    • Standard (Tent/RV)
    Camper-submitted photo from Tugaloo State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Tugaloo State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Tugaloo State Park Campground
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    Camper-submitted photo from Tugaloo State Park Campground

    3. Tugaloo State Park Campground

    40 Reviews
    151 Photos
    182 Saves
    Fair Play, South Carolina

    This recreation area is part of Hartwell Lake

    • Phone Service
    • RVs
    • Tents
    • Group
    • Cabins
    • Standard (Tent/RV)
    Camper-submitted photo from Springfield - Hartwell Lake
    Camper-submitted photo from Springfield - Hartwell Lake
    Camper-submitted photo from Springfield - Hartwell Lake
    Camper-submitted photo from Springfield - Hartwell Lake
    Camper-submitted photo from Springfield - Hartwell Lake
    Camper-submitted photo from Springfield - Hartwell Lake

    4. Springfield - Hartwell Lake

    15 Reviews
    26 Photos
    55 Saves
    Hartwell, Georgia

    Overview

    Springfield Campground is one of Hartwells most popular camping destinations consisting of 60 acres of primarily Virginia pine and some mixed hardwoods. The area presently offers 1 gatehouse/entrance, 2 park attendant campsites, 79 public campsites with full water and electric hookups, 6 comfort stations (4 with showers), 1 dump station, 1 boat ramp, 1 courtesy dock, 3 playgrounds, 1 designated swim area/beach, and associated paved roads and parking areas throughout.

    Recreation

    Fishing is one of the most popular activities at the lake. Sought-after species include largemouth bass, bream, crappie, catfish, striped bass and hybrid bass. The lake appeals to boaters of all kinds, whether their specialty is canoeing, sailing or motor boating. Coves and areas of quiet water provide water skiers with excellent surfaces. Swimmers will find sand beaches and designated swim areas along the shoreline.

    Natural Features

    Hartwell Lake is a man-made lake bordering Georgia and South Carolina on the Savannah, Tugaloo and Seneca Rivers. The dam and lake area boasts 8 campgrounds and 11 day-use facilities that are operated by the US Army Corps of Engineers. The Hartwell Project was originally authorized for hydro-power, flood control, and navigation. Later, recreation, water quality, water supply and fish and wildlife management were added. Surrounding vegetation allows for plenty of shade, and the 962 miles of shoreline provide numerous swimming beaches, picnic areas and boat ramps.

    Nearby Attractions

    The campground is a short drive away from Clemson, South Carolina and Clemson University, offering additional tourism opportunities, along with grocery stores, gas stations and restaurants.

    Charges & Cancellations

    • Once your reservation has been created, there will be a $10.00 fee to cancel and a $10.00 fee to change your site or dates. - Cancellations made the day before, or up to the day after your arrival date will also be charged the first night use fee. - Reserved campsites will be held until check out time ( 2 p.m.) on the day following your scheduled arrival date. If you do not arrive at campground by 2 p.m. to fulfill your reservation, your reservation will be cancelled and you will be assessed a $20 service fee and forfeit the first night use fee. - If your reservation is for one night and you have been charged the first nights use fee, there is no $10 service fee. Refunds: - To insure fairness for all Recreation.gov customers, any reservation with departure dates outside the 6 or 12 month maximum window cannot be changed or cancelled until 18 days after the reservation is made. - Refunds must be requested no later than 14 days after scheduled departure date. Refunds may be requested through NNRS Customer Service at 888-448-1474. Refunds for bank card payments will be issued as a credit to the original bank card. Cash and check purchases will be refunded by check and may take up to 8 weekds for approval and processing
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • RVs

    $32 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Sadlers Creek State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Sadlers Creek State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Sadlers Creek State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Sadlers Creek State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Sadlers Creek State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Sadlers Creek State Park Campground

    5. Sadlers Creek State Park Campground

    14 Reviews
    24 Photos
    104 Saves
    Hartwell, Georgia

    This recreation area is part of Hartwell Lake

    • Phone Service
    • RVs
    • Tents
    • Group
    • Standard (Tent/RV)
    • Tent Cabin
    Camper-submitted photo from Richard B Russell State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Richard B Russell State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Richard B Russell State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Richard B Russell State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Richard B Russell State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Richard B Russell State Park Campground

    6. Richard B Russell State Park Campground

    5 Reviews
    37 Photos
    34 Saves
    Elberton, Georgia

    This recreation area is part of Richard B. Russell Lake

    • Phone Service
    • RVs
    • Tents
    • Group
    • Cabins
    • Standard (Tent/RV)
    Camper-submitted photo from Hickory Knob State Park Resort — Hickory Knob State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Hickory Knob State Park Resort — Hickory Knob State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Hickory Knob State Park Resort — Hickory Knob State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Hickory Knob State Park Resort — Hickory Knob State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Hickory Knob State Park Resort — Hickory Knob State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Hickory Knob State Park Resort — Hickory Knob State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Winfield - J Strom Thurmond Lake
    Camper-submitted photo from Winfield - J Strom Thurmond Lake
    Camper-submitted photo from Winfield - J Strom Thurmond Lake
    Camper-submitted photo from Winfield - J Strom Thurmond Lake
    Camper-submitted photo from Winfield - J Strom Thurmond Lake
    Camper-submitted photo from Winfield - J Strom Thurmond Lake

    8. Winfield - J Strom Thurmond Lake

    11 Reviews
    43 Photos
    16 Saves
    Appling, Georgia

    Overview

    Winfield Campground is located on the Little River near Mistletoe State Park on J. Strom Thurmond Lake. The 70,000 acre lake and its 1,000+ miles of shoreline provide excellent boating, water skiing, swimming, fishing, hiking and picnicking.

    Recreation

    Thurmond Lake provides some of the best fishing, hunting, and water sports in the southeastern US. Anglers fish for largemouth bass, bream, crappie, catfish and striped bass. The large lake offers endless boating, water skiing, jet skiing, canoeing and swimming opportunities. Mistletoe State Park is nearby, offering many hiking trails, a nature center and wildlife viewing.

    Natural Features

    Hot, humid summers and mild, pleasant winters characterize this heavily wooded area on the shore of Thurmond Lake. A mixed pine and hardwood forest covers the site, providing summer shade and fall color. Wildlife is abundant around the lake. Visitors regularly see southern bald eagles, migratory waterfowl, wild turkeys and whitetail deer.

    Nearby Attractions

    Numerous parks and recreation areas lie around Thurmond Lake, providing additional boating, swimming, hunting, and hiking opportunities. Nearby cities house museums, art galleries, zoos, restaurants, and shopping areas. The Augusta National Golf Club hosts the Masters Golf Tournament annually the first week of April.

    • Pets
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • RVs
    • Tents

    $32 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Hickory Knob
    Camper-submitted photo from Hickory Knob
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    9. Hickory Knob

    4 Reviews
    9 Photos
    26 Saves
    McCormick, South Carolina
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    Camper-submitted photo from Baker Creek
    Camper-submitted photo from Baker Creek
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    10. Baker Creek

    4 Reviews
    21 Photos
    12 Saves
    McCormick, South Carolina
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $21 - $27 / night

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Recent Glamping Reviews in Calhoun Falls

245 Reviews of 23 Calhoun Falls Campgrounds


  • Alexandra E.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Sadlers Creek State Park Campground
    Oct. 18, 2024

    Sadlers Creek State Park Campground

    Amazing views and nice campground

    Very good spot near the lake. Awesome views and good signal at least for Verizon. Water pressure was a bit inconsistent so watch out for any issues that may cause

  • Kevin A.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Tugaloo State Park Campground
    Jul. 3, 2024

    Tugaloo State Park Campground

    Georgia is a great state

    We live in NC and have camped all over the eastern US. By far Georgia is a state with some of the very best infrastructure. Roads are great. State Parks are some of the best and we’ve camped at many. Tugaloo State Park is a nice park. Right on the lake. Lots of lake related activities. This area of the campground (sites 73-105) has a unique layout in that a large number of sites are pull through and arranged sideways along the access roads. This makes the sites long and narrow and results in close neighbors. The elongated sites mean the picnic table and fire pit are at far end and feel disconnected from the site. Roads are well maintained and sites all seemed pretty level. We were in site 97 with W/E. The bathhouse was very close, but we did not use it. We were a few rows back from the lake but had a view of the lake through the tall pines that provided some shade. We’ve camped here a couple of other times and would come back again.

  • Greg S.
    Camper-submitted photo from Winfield - J Strom Thurmond Lake
    Jun. 18, 2024

    Winfield - J Strom Thurmond Lake

    4.9 stars

    Gorgeous lake with no sign of civilization across from the campground. We swam right from our site and loved it. The sites are enormous, private, and provide panoramic lake views. Ours was perfect. Nice beach, playground, and everything well kept. I would imagine that on weekends the boat traffic might be slightly loud but on this Monday it was so peaceful and quiet. The site has a fire ring with grill, a standing grill, a picnic table, and a prep table. Again, the site is enormous. Great value at $32!!!

  • Sonya C.
    Camper-submitted photo from Untamed Honey Glampsites
    May. 5, 2024

    Untamed Honey Glampsites

    UNTAMED HONEY IS THE PLACE TO BEE!

    Fifteen fish and whose counting? Not to mention the 'BIG ONE' that got away on our last day!!!  (According to my Sweetie...Lol!)  Lincolnton, Georgia is the place to 'BEE' for a quiet and intimate getaway, encompassing relaxation and fun!  Lakefront Hotel! One of the best birthday celebrations ever!!! 

    Thank you Jana for all the special consideration and your generosity!  We will definitely be seeing you again soon!

    Sonya and Clarence (Sweetie)

  • Steven O.
    Camper-submitted photo from Springfield - Hartwell Lake
    Apr. 8, 2024

    Springfield - Hartwell Lake

    Great experience at springfield

    We had a great experience. Space was easy to get the camper backed into and spaces were far enough apart for small kids to have room to play without bothering other campers. Only concern was the spot we chose was on an exposed point on the lake and was very windy. Would probably be great on a 90 degree summer day but was very cold when the temps dropped into the 40s on our last day.

  • HThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Mistletoe State Park Campground
    Mar. 10, 2024

    Mistletoe State Park Campground

    Such a great first experience at Mistletoe!

    This site was absolutely perfect for our first trip out in our new camper. Our dog also loved the water! Bathrooms and showers are clean and easily accessible. Several fishing spots and places to launch kayaks and three boat ramps. Sites are clean and well maintained. The fishing is AMAZING! 20 palm sized shell cracker on the first day!

  • Peaches E.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from South Cove County Park
    Jan. 18, 2024

    South Cove County Park

    Beautiful Lake Campground with a few inconveniences!

    Me and a friend came camping here this second weekend in January. The campground itself was well maintained and the hook ups, dump station and bathhouses were easy to find and use. We had only 2 complaints, the gate to get in closes at 10pm, unfortunately I85 was shut down on our way up so our 3 hr drive became 6hrs. We did not make it before the gate closed and had to stay at Walmart. No code no exceptions. Secondly, there are no trashcans anywhere, on the grounds or in the bathhouses. The trash dump is in a completely different part of the park. It was inconvenient with picking up after my dog. Besides those two things, beautiful lake camping with affordable campsite prices!

  • BThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Baker Creek
    Nov. 1, 2023

    Baker Creek

    Beautiful lakeside views

    Rough roads, poor shower house, undeveloped sites. But man, what a view

  • R
    Camper-submitted photo from Oconee River Campground
    Oct. 24, 2023

    Oconee River Campground

    Primitive camping

    Camped out here I really like it just remember it is primitive camping so bring what you need cell phone service was good here i would camp out here again

  • jThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Oconee River Campground
    Aug. 26, 2023

    Oconee River Campground

    Needs Help

    This campground looks abandoned and forgotten. Trash everywhere! We’d hoped we’d found a gem but not so much. Large parking area at bottom of campground to put in watercraft but didn’t seem welcoming at all. Very disappointed.

  • Glacia C.
    Camper-submitted photo from Mistletoe State Park Campground
    Jul. 16, 2023

    Mistletoe State Park Campground

    Mistletoe GASP: Site 29 (Waterfront)

    Can’t go wrong with Mistletoe for water fun. More sites than not are on the water. Beautiful place to kayak, and you can rent one for 24 hours for $30 (as of June 2023) and keep it at your site.

    Sites are wide and spacious with well-drained pads and parking. Bathrooms are a bit of a walk from 29, but there’s a playground up there, too. Bonus. Around the rest of the park are a myriad of other site types. Some wooded, others exposed. Waterfront or platforms. Three different loops. Great staff and visitors center.

  • Glacia C.
    Camper-submitted photo from Elijah Clark State Park Campground
    Jul. 16, 2023

    Elijah Clark State Park Campground

    Elijah Clark GASP: Walk-In Site 8

    Elijah Clark is a great place. Easy to get to, and you still have cell service. Great playgrounds for kids, plus mini golf and kayak rentals. Many sites are waterfront.

    I highly, highly, highly recommend the walk-ins. Suitable for car campers who don’t mind making a couple trips to the car. The sites are very close to the parking spots. 

    Site 8 has a great view of the lake, but isn’t directly on the water. Just downhill of the site is a boat slip for a kayak or canoe. If renting a kayak form the park, it’s not too far to paddle from the boat ramp where the kayaks are kept to the slip by the site.

    Bathrooms for the walk-ins are below-average, aged, but more or less clean, as long as you don’t mind a few bugs.

    Hiking is limited, but the little historical to-dos are fun. Check their calendar before going; they often have fun things going on over the weekend.

  • Stuart K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Hickory Knob State Park Resort — Hickory Knob State Park
    Jul. 1, 2023

    Hickory Knob State Park Resort — Hickory Knob State Park

    Lakeside Camping Perfection

    If you are looking for a near perfect lakeside camping experience in the 'Low Country' here in South Carolina, than you may have just found the perfect getaway! Tucked away from main roads and a solid 20 minute drive from the nearest traces of civilization (the itty bitty town of McCormick), Hickory Knob State Park, which sits right on the Savannah River / Lake Thurmond and provides the setting for truly one of the most perfect camping escapes I have ever encountered. 

    There's about 60-70 individual campsites here, but you would be hard pressed to count them all on account that there is so much foliage that separates each individual campsite that despite the # of sites, you are left with a very intimate and secluded feeling. While some of these well-secluded spots can get you just about as close to the lakeshore as possible (without infringing upon the land boundaries itself), most set a decent 10- 15 feet above shoreline and offer a private and simple-to-navigate pathway to the refreshing lollops of the lake's gentle rippling waves. 

    Each site is apportioned with the basics - long drive-way with corresponding flat base platform (either perfect for RV or very amenable to the largest of tents), fire ring, water spigot and picnic table. While there's a handful of campsites that appear to be close cousins to the one next to it, most sites feel independent from one another and offer up enough space to forget your next-door neighbors. Further, I counted 3 separate loops (or communities, if you will), each with their own facilities. 

    Apart from the greatest amenity being the lake itself, the park also offers a simple, yet splendid boat jetty with an easy-to-navigate round-about. Unlike many other state parks I have visited in the country, this one offers boaters many easy places to stow away their boats, when not in use on the lake. Further afield, there are plenty of trails to explore the deeper, less frequented side of this overgrown lakeside forested haven. 

    If there were any drawbacks at all, it would simply be the less than mediocre bathrooms and showers that the state of South Caroline seems intent on not fixing (think back 50 to 60 years ago to what bathrooms might have looked like back then and then come present day to find exactly the same thing, without any repairs (and perhaps any sanitation) being made whatsoever). With all of the tax dollars that the state collects, on top of the fees paid for camping in these amazing state parks, you think the state would be able to afford building and maintaining better and more modern facilities for its overnight guests (what is it that they say about hospitality in the South?!). 

    In sum, if you are looking for some really good seclusion, right on the lake, don't mind the overgrown nature of this campsite, have a boat, and perhaps older children that don't need playgrounds (and other man-made distractions) and can do without direct access to civilization, then this may very well be a perfect spot for you. 

    Insider tips? Here's a few: (1) Because the nearest town of McCormick is a bit of a hike to get to (think at least a 20 minute drive on slow moving, winding country roads), be sure to bring everything you need with you, but if you do need any groceries, there's a Food Lion that has just about everything you might need; (2) When you grow tired of trying to conjure up that next meal from the depths of your Cordova cooler, then check out Michelle's, which is one half family restaurant - where I never believe any waitress who answers the question 'What is the best thing on the menu' with the response 'EVERYTHING!', but I will admit, she was absolutely right - we tried the pizza, wings, salad bar and hamburger one night - all were equally amazing - and one half happy hour / karaoke bar that apparently the entirety of McCormick shows up at after 8pm every night, which was pretty cool to experience; (3) When / if you head into the town of McCormick, take note of the Ice ATM machine there - it's fantastic and super cheap, so be sure to stock up on your ice there; and (4) If you are wanting to 'whet your whistle' after a good hard day of kayaking, then head on over to nearby Back Paddle Brewing for some really nice local craft beers.

    Happy Camping!

  • Cameron G.
    Camper-submitted photo from Tugaloo State Park Campground
    Jun. 11, 2023

    Tugaloo State Park Campground

    Summer Kick-Off

    We love Tugaloo! One of our favorite campgrounds, with so much to do. Our sites this go around were the absolute best, so wide and roomy, probably two of the best sites in the campground. Lake is right across the way from us for some beautiful views, nice beach swimming and parking the boat. The campground has awesome activities through the summer for the kids and for families. Definitely a much visit!

  • Martin C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Elijah Clark State Park Campground
    Apr. 7, 2023

    Elijah Clark State Park Campground

    Great Experience

    The staff was very polite and patient with as busy as it’s been with The Masters” in town. Facilities by our campsite very clean and the views of the Savannah River are spectacular. Lots of cool things to do at this park. Very kid and dog friendly!! So great place for families.

  • R
    Camper-submitted photo from Mistletoe State Park Campground
    Mar. 27, 2023

    Mistletoe State Park Campground

    The View from 82!

    This review is for campsite 82 at Mistletoe State Park. An absolutely commanding view of the lake! It lacked shade in late March but once the sun went down, it was perfect! Beautiful sunsets! We camped in 2 tents and there was more than enough room, the tent pads were level, and the crusher run was comfortable under the tarp and tent. There is a unique lookout structure with a rolling gate. This was useful for corralling our cocker spaniel. We also set chairs up there. Accessing the lake was no problem, just down an easy incline, and there was a little beach area, perfect for sitting with your feet in the cold water. There are multiple trails but we loved walking around both campsite loops. It’s fun to see the different set ups. The comfort station near us was average, but adequate. The shower design isn’t super for drainage but it works! The toilet stalls and sink area were very clean. It looked like at least one comfort station on the right fork loop was more updated, with family bathrooms. I’m with AT&T and I had very few issues with cellular data. The hosts were friendly and welcoming. The gift shop was lovely. We would love to go back and rent a pontoon boat and try one of the cabins. We would like the record to show that at 2:00 AM on the Saturday we were there, an airboat with purple and green lights and very loud music came upon the shoreline of the state park. It was like a spaceship had landed. After thinking about it, we think they may have been bow fishing. Of course our kids slept through the whole thing, no idea how! They took “disturbance of the peace” to a new level! No reflection on the park itself, just a bizarre occurrence and a funny memory for us!

  • Gilbert T.
    Camper-submitted photo from Mistletoe State Park Campground
    Feb. 22, 2023

    Mistletoe State Park Campground

    Beautiful lakeside campground

    This is one of the nicest state parks for camping we've been to. Lots of lakeside sites and pull throughs. Beautiful lake views. Very well maintained bathroom and showers. I think we had the best site #75! Pretty level pull thru on the lake with an amazing view. Bathhouse right behind site. Fire pit and cement picnic bench.

  • j
    Camper-submitted photo from A. H. Stephens State Park Campground
    Jan. 4, 2023

    A. H. Stephens State Park Campground

    Lots to do and well kept

    Our family stayed over the Christmas/ New Year’s holidays and it was great. The restrooms were just built in 2019 and were VERY clean and kept clean. The camp hosts were really nice. Plenty of things to do at the park. Crawfordville was where they filmed “Sweet Home Alabama” and it was cool to drive around and see places from the movie. The small town has a quaint library off Main Street. Will definitely come back!

  • Jeff A.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Hartwell Lakeside KOA Holiday
    Dec. 26, 2022

    Hartwell Lakeside KOA Holiday

    Beautiful Lakeside KOA Holiday

    Stayed during the coldest of cold days in Dec. ‘22. That didn’t take away from this campgrounds beauty. It appears that this was a former state park but has now been bought by KOA. As far as Holiday KOAs are concerned, this one is up there. I walked the campground and there doesn’t seem to be a bad spot. The views are magnificent. Would love to visit during warmer months to take advantage of the lake.



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