Best RV Parks & Resorts near Central, SC

Several RV parks surround Lake Hartwell near Central, South Carolina, offering year-round access and varying hookup configurations. Thousand Trails Carolina Landing in Fair Play provides electric, water, and sewer hookups with sites that accommodate big rigs on gravel pads. The Point at Lake Hartwell features electric hookups and RV-friendly spots with water access via boat-in sites. "Our site had amazing seclusion and great views of Death Valley stadium and the Blue Ridge Mountains," noted one visitor about a nearby campground, though they cautioned about tight turns for travel trailers. Tiger Stripes RV Campsites includes three sites with 30/50-amp service, water, and sewer connections, while Crooked Creek RV Park & Marina offers full hookups year-round with lakefront access.

Many lakeside RV parks require careful navigation on entry roads. Site #12 at Twin Lakes Campground presents challenges for travel trailers, as one reviewer warned: "This spot is really meant for motorized RVs and not trailers due to the orientation." Most campgrounds offer trash service, though propane filling stations are limited in the immediate area. Visitors should note that several parks lock entrance gates at night - South Cove County Park secures its gate at 10 pm, allowing departures but no returns until morning. Pet policies vary, with most parks permitting animals with standard restrictions. Cell service remains reliable throughout the region, though elevation changes near mountain parks may affect connectivity. Dump stations are available at select locations including Big Water Marina & RV Park and Lake Keowee Campsite.

Best RV Sites Near Central, South Carolina (202)

    1. Tiger Stripes RV Campsites & Tailgate, LLC

    2 Reviews
    Pendleton, SC
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (803) 467-3431

    $59 - $69 / night

    "There are beautiful cabanas by the pool with plenty of seating and lots of picnic tables to enjoy lunch by the new pool! Two laundry rooms on site and restrooms with showers are a great bonus."

    "Peaceful, clean, great pool and pavilion's.ย  Very golf cart friendly. Close to downtown Pendleton and Clemson University. Tammy has been great and always keeps us up to date and informed."

    2. Riverbend RV Park-Campground

    1 Review
    Franklin, NC
    43 miles
    Website
    +1 (828) 524-7846

    $25 - $50 / night

    "Great campground for RVers near downtown Franklin, NC. The campground itself is not very large but it is well maintained and provides a great option to camp with an RV."

    3. Thousand Trails Carolina Landing

    15 Reviews
    Fair Play, SC
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 707-1477

    "We are under a WiFi pole and have good signal and usable internet. It was actually worth paying for. There is a boat launch but, it is hard to get to and down a large, steep incline."

    "There was trash in our fire ring and the picnic table at our site should probably be put out of its misery."

    4. The Point at Lake Hartwell

    5 Reviews
    Townville, SC
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (864) 287-3223

    $47 - $97 / night

    "Fantastic owners, great rates, lakefront property, private boat dock, next door to a boat ramp, lake vibe restaurant with live bands, (seasonal), mere minutes from nearly anything one could want, delivery"

    "Such a great carefree, quiet and peaceful place to stay!!"

    5. Hoppin Horse Farm RV site

    4 Reviews
    Townville, SC
    13 miles
    +1 (864) 991-2574

    $40 / night

    "Enjoy your private fire-ring and take in a gorgeous sunset. Lots of outdoor activities nearby. Give them some love and leave a review here!"

    "The sites are spacious and private considering the size of the park & with all the convenient hookups readily available. Just an all around perfect family campground!"

    6. Crooked Creek RV Park & Marina

    2 Reviews
    Walhalla, SC
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (864) 882-5040

    $50 / night

    "Even lots with full hook ups! Has marina with good food, ice, supplies, etc with boat ramp & docks. Lake access from beach area. Immaculate private bathrooms with sink, toilet & showers."

    "If you have a boat, itโ€™s convenient to be able to dock your boat at the on site marina. The store is handy for snacks or last minute necessities. Our son likes to get ice cream there."

    7. Gatlin Ridge RV Park

    2 Reviews
    Rosman, NC
    29 miles
    Website
    +1 (828) 553-0674

    $60 - $85 / night

    "Had a great weekend at this small peaceful RV park. Clean, beautiful landscaping. Full hookups, shady spot on site 4. A short drive to local waterfalls, rafting and tubing. A short drive to Brevard."

    "The Gatlin Ridge RV Park is the perfect basecamp for those looking to explore the area and return home to their RV with full hookups. Check them out and make sure to leave a review on the Dyrt!"

    8. Tiger Mountain RV Park & Campground

    1 Review
    Clemson, SC
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (864) 952-1020

    $50 / night

    9. Lake Keowee Campsite for RVs ๐Ÿž

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    Seneca, SC
    10 miles
    +1 (864) 710-3599

    $20 - $35 / night

    10. Big Water Marina & RV Park

    2 Reviews
    Hartwell, SC
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (864) 226-3339

    $25 - $50 / night

    "My family and I enjoyed camping on the beach here by the lake. The campground had a lot to offer. There was a restaurant/bar , playground, Marina, stage with live bands."

    "Most of the camp spots are not shaded, but right on the water. Boat rentals are available as well as paddle boards and kayaks."

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RV Park Reviews near Central, SC

1222 Reviews of 202 Central Campgrounds


  • N
    Jul. 25, 2022

    Land of Waterfalls RV Park

    Great campground, lots of shade, friendly camp hosts

    This campground is located 15 minutes to Brevard and Pisgah National Forest and 20 minutes to Hendersonville. DuPont State Park is nearby as well. Easy access to hiking trails and outdoor activities. Peaceful and quiet campground that is very well maintained. Camp hosts are very friendly and helpful! Check in and payment is all online. Dog friendly! Roomy sites with picnic tables and fire pits. Open year round. Stayed from November through April

  • Celeste C.
    Oct. 27, 2021

    Tugaloo State Park Campground

    Great Lake

    This is a great campground. Lots of spacious campsites. Lots of choices. We were lakeside on a pull through that was a bit short for us. The site was amazing we could kayak up to our site. Pet friendly, family friendly. Power, Electric, gray water dumps near each site. Washer and dryer in each bathhouse. A beautiful campground.

  • 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.ย 

    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.ย 

    We rarely give 5-stars, but due to the awesome views, ย 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.

  • A
    Sep. 18, 2021

    Pisgah National Forest Davidson River Campground

    Hiking, Waterfalls, Fishing, Biking + Even Ice Cream

    OVERVIEW

    • No Water/Sewer Hookups on Any Site

    • Electric Hookup Sites Limitedย 

    • WiFi/Cell Signal Limited[Booster Recommended]

    • Kid Friendly

    • Dog Friendly

    • Bath Facilities On-site

    LOCATION

    The location is incredible! We enjoyed the accessibility of hiking, biking and fishing right from the campground. ART LOEB trailhead is right outside the campground entrance and is excellent for hiking and mountain biking. Several loops and even sites provide access to the river for fishing. Just outside the campground are endless trails and several beautiful waterfalls that can be accessed within a 5-15 min car ride. Convenient to a few restaurants, grocery stores and even a Walmart (which is slightly dodgy so be warned).

    SITE

    014 WOAK site is an RV site. Itโ€™s spacious and very private. We loved how much room we had to spread out and entertain as we were traveling with several other camping families. Our site was the go to spot! Backing in wasnโ€™t difficult. It was convenient that the pull through site across from us was vacant, this made backing in super easy. There are no hookups on this site. So be sure you have a generator! One bonus on the location of this site is the water access just feet away. We needed to fill up and had forgot to do so when we pulled in to the campground. What a relief to see a water access just steps from the campsite! The only downside was that generator hours are very limited. If you are traveling during warmer months or must have AC, this is not the site for you. We felt that the tree coverage really provided us protection from the heat and did very well without AC in early August.

    ACTIVITIES

    • Slide Rock is a natural water slide that is fun for the whole family. Yesโ€ฆ itโ€™s COLD and honestly worth every moment of chilly suffering.

    • Hiking is abundant and all levels are accessible within minutes to a few miles of the campsite. Our favorites are: Looking Glass Falls (steps going down make this a breeze), Moore Cove Falls is a MUST and an easy trail that leads to the perfect waterfall for a good photo, Looking Glass Rock is a moderate to difficult hike and worth it. Looking Glass Rock is a long hike so be prepared to go early and bring a rain jacket.

    • Fishing right within the campground makes it perfect for an early morning or late afternoon activity. The hatchery is nearby and offers some wonderful opportunities to catch and release. Be sure to look in to a guided tour for a hands on experience filled with lots of educational info on local fish.

    • Biking is a top activity for lots of overnight and day campers. The Art Loeb Trailย provides endless miles that proves fun for the whole family.

    • Ice Cream at Dollyโ€™s should make your list if you love a refreshing treat. This iconic little stop if right by the entrance to the Pisgah Forest and just around the corner from the campground. Also a great spot for a cell signal!

    • Breweriesย arenโ€™t hard to find nearby. Small microbreweries are within a few minutes and Sierra Nevada Brewery is 25 minutes away.

    DONโ€™T FORGET

    • Generator (in case your site doesnโ€™t offer electric)
    • Headlamps and Flashlights (tree coverage is heavy so it gets darker faster)
    • Fishing Poles
    • Rain Jackets (it rained almost daily in the afternoon)
    • Cordless Leaf Blower (for removing leaves from slide outs)
  • 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!

  • W
    Feb. 12, 2021

    Springfield - Hartwell Lake

    Nice well kept Corp of Engineers campground

    This is a typical Corp of Engineers campground, well kept with a variety of pull through and back-in sites.ย  Sites are 50/30/20 electric with water, picnic table and fire ring.ย  Many sites have a tent pad, are very level packed gravel/sand and well situated with very few having very close neighbors.ย  Shade is at a premium on some sites due to cutting of pine trees a couple of years ago but almost all are waterfront with an excellent view.ย  Some sites have direct access to the water allowing boats right at the site and swimming.ย  The swimming beach is very nice and well maintained as are the playgrounds.ย  Three bath houses are convenient to all loops, well maintained and clean.ย  Cell service is very good as is over the air TV with numerous channels available.ย  The dump station is easy in/out.ย  Sites 10 through 40 have awesome views of Lake Hartwell.

  • W
    Feb. 12, 2021

    Mile Creek County Park

    A hidden gem!

    This campground sets on a peninsula into Lake Keowee and offers gorgeous views of the lake and mountains in the distance.ย  While possible for big rigs, it can be a challenge in some areas.ย  The sites are mostly in the 30-35 foot range and most are back in, fairly level and offer 30/20 electric and water.ย  Picnic tables and fire rings are on the sites, but unfortunately most of the sites do not offer a lot of usable area around the site.ย  A few sites near the boat ramp are unparalleled in their view of the lake and mountains and reservation planning is a must if these are wanted.ย  Being far out in the country the cell service isn't so good and according to where you are even over the air TV is spotty.ย  A nice boat ramp and swimming beach are available, as are bath houses centrally located.ย  The camp store was closed due to Covid when we stayed, but there are kayak and canoe rentals.ย  The dump station was easily accessed and very clean. There are cabins, but we did not look at them.ย  All in all, this is a very nice campground for families or couples wanting a getaway.

  • Tim P.
    Nov. 2, 2021

    Travelers Rest-North Greenville KOA

    KOA Holiday Traveler's Rest SC

    Wonderful small campground w less than 50sites. Most are creekside back ins. Full hook up including cable. Smoking wifi. Level gravel sites with concrete patios. Some with yard swings. Very clean. Clean bathhouses. Cute camp store. Free library. Pool and other rec. Propane refills and wood$ delivery to site. Trash pick up. Great hosts. Campground is easy to get to and tucked into the woods.

  • Keith and Tia S.
    Mar. 2, 2021

    Tallulah Gorge State Park Campground

    Incredible place to hike

    Took my boys after studying the 7 Natural wonders of GA and this gorge is one of them. Did not disappoint. The hike to the bottom is not for the faint of heart. And the steps back up will challenge the most fit among us. But the views and experience is well worth the pain. Campground while being big rig friendly is a little tight ( we have a 42ft motorhome). If your large try to book sites 34 or 35 pull through. No sewers, but easy to use dump station next to the exit. Make sure you add this stop to your Must see list


Guide to Central

RV camping near Central, South Carolina, offers a variety of well-reviewed parks that cater to different needs, from family-friendly amenities to serene natural settings.

Some prices for RV Parks start at $48

  • At Springwood RV Park, rates start at $48 for a convenient overnight stay with full hookups.
  • Palmetto Cove RV Park is known for its well-maintained sites and offers competitive pricing for a peaceful getaway.
  • For those looking for a unique experience, Big Water Marina & RV Park provides a fun lakeside atmosphere, perfect for families.

Big rigs should check out Crooked Creek RV Park & Marina

Most parks have electrical/sewer hookups

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular RV campground near Central, SC is Tiger Stripes RV Campsites & Tailgate, LLC with a 5-star rating from 2 reviews.

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