Best Tent Camping near Central, SC

Recent Tent Reviews in Central

1238 Reviews of 58 Central Campgrounds

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  J. J.

  Traveler

  

  Jan. 16, 2025

  Thousand Trails Carolina Landing

  Average Park-would return

  Cabin 3 stars- older duplex cabin, studio (hotel) style, shared front porch, roomy, clean and comfortable, tub/shower combo in bathroom, high top dining seating for 2, very rustic private screened in back porch overlooking woods *Campground 3 stars- wooded, shady, hilly, paved roads, quiet, nice lake *Amenities 4 stars- clean pool area with 4 canopies for shade, loungers and chairs *Staff 5 stars-very friendly and helpful, informative, responsive, checked in on us multiple times through the campground texting service

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  JERRY

  Scout

  

  Nov. 22, 2024

  Oconee State Park Campground

  BEWARE OF CABIN WORMS, SPIDERS, VARMINTS (MICE)

  My wife& I stayed at Oconee State Park Oct. 28th-31st in a Cabin. For 90% of the stay, we had a wonderful time in the Cabin and walking/viewing the Lake, etc. However, there were several events that occurred in the Cabin that were disgusting and resulted in a BAD Situation and which I would assume is also occurring throughout the entire Oconee Park Cabin locations. On the 1st Night: We killed a"huge" Brown Recluse in our bathroom, on the floor near the sink wall. Luckily, I captured it and threw it in the fire. Next Morning: I noticed a big Fat Worm about 2-3" long of some unknown type on the bathroom floor near the sink area again. Obviously disposed of it. That afternoon, we went to the Station and told the Ranger attendant guy about our 2 experiences already. He searched and gave us a white Orkin Glue Strip to use and explained that Pest Control occasionally visits the Cabins?? Really?? Apparently not ours! 2nd Night: After placing the Glue Strip in the bathroom near the sink wall, I could not believe that, after hearing my wife scream, I discovered a Mouse partially trapped by the glue trap and only able to barely crawl toward the log wall with its front legs. I cautiously picked-up the glue trap from behind and threw the critter outside, still attached. 3rd Morning: Once again, another type of unknown Big Fat Worm in the bathroom near the sink and about 2" long. Again, disposed of. I cannot believe that, as nice as the rest of our Cabin#5 was, that there were that many insects& Varmints freely entering the Cabin walls. That was truthfully, DISGUSTING& VERY DISAPPOINTING. It is apparent that this Oconee State Park Cabin(s??) is managed by Gross Oversight& Negligence by someone. These four(4) unpleasant events greatly disturbed our stay and left a Very Unpleasant Taste in our Minds due to these occurrences. Imagine how uncomfortable you might be trying to slip into your bed linens at night with this invasion happening!!! If this State Facility is using any kind of Pest Control Measures, then obviously it is NOT WORKING and someone should be Disciplined or Fired! We have already filed a Complaint with the Oconee Park Manager several weeks ago and with the SC State Parks but as usual& expected, NO RESPONSE FROM ANYONE! NO ONE! Obviously, SC Parks and their Park Manager could care less about their customer’s bad experience, or the terrible condition of their specific cabins. All they want is YOUR MONEY$$$ and then you can leave!

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  Jake S.

  Guide

  

  Nov. 13, 2024

  Mile Creek County Park

  Nice Place to camp by the water

  Each campsite has wonderful views of the water. there is a playground by the entrance and near the farthest campsites as well. we enjoyed our stay.

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  Alexandra E.

  Guide

  

  Oct. 19, 2024

  Devils Fork State Park Campground

  Best swimming hole in the upstate

  I love coming here to swim. Signal is very poor for Verizon. The sites are not super private but not too close to each other. The prices per night are ridiculous imo for a non full hookup campground but hey I still pay it just to swim in lake Joccassee.

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  Alexandra E.

  Guide

  

  Oct. 19, 2024

  Calhoun Falls State Park Campground

  Beautiful waterfront sites

  Amazing place. We went in the winter so it wasn't too crowded. Sites are waterfront and spacious

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  Julia G.

  Guide

  

  Oct. 19, 2024

  Devils Fork State Park Campground

  Great spot for hammocks

  Not too far from the water, which was great since we brought our own kayaks and kayaked to two water falls. Lots of trees to hang hammocks (we had 3) which is good because the only place to pitch a tent is on the pads which aren’t very large. They are basically concrete pads and we couldn’t steak the tent down well. Many dead limbs in the trees so be careful where you pitch your tent, or hang your hammock. Since the site is near the marina we could see/hear boats docking. Each site has a bear box which are roomy and were clean. The bathhouse was clean and well lit. The RV/camper sites are pretty close together with narrow roads. The park was beautiful and mostly clean. I found a tire in the water a few miles out on the way to the first waterfall and took it to a ranger the next day. He was happy to take it.

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  Alexandra E.

  Guide

  

  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

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  Camen K.

  Scout

  

  Oct. 1, 2024

  Sunset Campground

  Unprofessional

  Very rude and unhelpful said he would call me back to let me know if there was any openings. He never called back.

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  Cindy S.

  Ranger

  

  Sep. 24, 2024

  Twin Lakes at Lake Hartwell

  Beautiful Lakeview Sites

  Campsite surround the lake. Sites are plenty big and lead to the lake. Campground was very peaceful. We had a small walk to bathroom with showers.

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  Cindy S.

  Ranger

  

  Sep. 24, 2024

  Table Rock State Park Campground

  Quite and peaceful

  The site was big with lot of more plus private. The bathroom was clean and showers were hot.

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  Alexandra E.

  Guide

  

  Sep. 21, 2024

  Paynes Creek Campground

  Hidden gem!

  I loved everything about this campground. The sites all have beautiful views and lake access, they are decently apart from each other. And has great signal! I was getting consistent 5G 3 bars at least with Verizon. The bathrooms don't have showers so plan accordingly

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  TIMOTHY O.

  Guide

  

  Sep. 19, 2024

  Black Rock Mountain State Park Campground

  Fall Break

  Absolutely breathtaking views! Clean facility and campground. Friendly staff as well.

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  Michael T.

  Guide

  

  Sep. 7, 2024

  Black Rock Mountain State Park Campground

  Tranquil, Well Maintained Park in the Mountains

  We really enjoyed our stay at Black Rock. Despite being at full capacity for Labor Day weekend, the park did not feel overly crowded. The staff attending the lodge store were welcoming and knowledgeable. There was a good selection of necessities available, along with ice and firewood. The comfort station was clean and well-appointed and there was never a wait for facilities. While privacy of sites varied, we spotted a few with really lovely mountainside views. The Tennessee Rock Trail to the summit and overlook is the perfect distance for a morning hike and not too strenuous. The Black Rock Lake Trail is very scenic and well worth the 20–30 minutes it takes to walk the circuit. There are also day facilities such as picnic tables and grills. Highly recommend.

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  Linda F.

  Traveler

  

  Sep. 2, 2024

  Blue Valley Dispersed Camping

  Blue valley

  I went in July and it was cool in day and cold at night nice , secluded

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  rhett T.

  Guide

  

  Aug. 17, 2024

  Sarah's Creek Campground (Clayton, Ga) — Chattahoochee Oconee National Forest

  A nice peaceful spot

  I have gone to Sarah’s creek multiple times. It fills up sometimes but there are plenty of free spots around the area

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  Twan M.

  Ranger

  

  Aug. 10, 2024

  Sarah's Creek Campground (Clayton, Ga) — Chattahoochee Oconee National Forest

  North GA Sweetspot

  I’ve been camping at Sarah’s Creek for years - you can pay online or at the campground itself (envelope/tag system), etc. There is absolutely ZERO Verizon service. 26 sites, all with picnic tables, fire rings and lantern posts. Some are better than others. The creek is shallow for the most part but there is a trail marked by a bright green circle spraypainted onto a pine tree shortly before the first few sites (on the left as you enter, just before the campground begins) where there are some small falls and a nice little swimming/bathing hole. Trout fisherman’s delight. Road is easy enough but has a lot of dips and switchbacks; 4x2 is completely adequate, though could be tough in extremely wet conditions. Sarah’s Creek is the perfect weekend getaway. Lots of trails to bike/explore, too.

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  Betsy W.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 30, 2024

  Henderson Reservoir Dispersed Site #1

  Clean

  Clean and large. Creek below

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  Catherine O.

  Traveler

  

  Jul. 30, 2024

  Coneross Park Campground

  Beautiful scenic park

  We stayed at site 28, which wasnt waterfront but had a small view of the water past other sites. The sites are all good sized. Ours fit our camper and large truck, and still had room for three tents on the pad. The layout looks massive but its easy walking. The beach is a five minute walk. There are two beaches and multiple playgrounds, and the paved roads make for fun bike riding. The heavy foliage makes everything private. Theres no sewer hookups because its an old Corp of Engineers park, but the dump stations are modern and nice. The bathhouses were old and grubby and could use some upgrades. We didnt shower but did use the toilets occasionally to conserve on black water space. But I did peak at the showers. Theyre push-button jail-style. Bring bikes, swimming gear, and any watercraft you have and youll have a great time.

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  Frank P.

  Scout

  

  Jul. 26, 2024

  Broken Oak Organics

  Great Host, numerous nearby mountain hike trails

  Secure, tidy, private, stream side and cozy spot with on site grown fresh vegetables.  Nearby locally owned eateries.  Plentiful asphalt plus off road bicycling.  2024 shower and bathroom.

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  Maria E.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 17, 2024

  Davidson River Campground

  Nice Spot

  We were in Laurel loop in a double site. It was perfect for 2 tents and our 17’ camper. Nice woodsy site, although you can hear a bit of road noise. No cell signal but we were able to set up our star link with a patch of open sun behind the site. We actually forgot to bring coffee so it was great to have the coffee truck 5 mins away outside the campground. Hiked the North Slope nearly 4 miles wore out the dogs perfectly!

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  Jon W.

  Scout

  

  Jul. 15, 2024

  Broken Oak Organics

  Great family getaway

  Easy access to the site and the beautiful river. Nice level site with a Mountain View. My family enjoyed the huge lawn for yard games, and the river was beautiful! Shallow enough for the kids play, with some nice spots to catch 

  Brown and rainbow trout. Bathroom and shower was really nice and clean. Fire pit was steps away overlooking the river. Fair price for all the amenities. Kayak rentals were even available.

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  Kevin A.

  Legend

  

  Jul. 13, 2024

  Calhoun Falls State Park Campground

  Another Favorite

  We’ve camped here multiple times. We are always impressed with the spacious sites, lake access, quiet relaxing atmosphere.

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  Joel S.

  Scout

  

  Jul. 9, 2024

  Avery Creek Roadside Camping

  No access in June 2024

  No access to road itself or to its campsites due to recent storm damage according to NFS sign at northern terminus of Avery Cr Rd.

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  Jay J.

  Scout

  

  Jul. 9, 2024

  The Point at Lake Hartwell

  Great place to go, friendly staff

  Eenjoyed staying there, staff was awesome and really did a great job keeping the guest happy. The 4th of July events was awesome and was a full day of contest and ended with a DJ kicking the tunes. Recommend to all to give them a try!

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  Amanda A.

  Traveler

  

  Jul. 7, 2024

  The Point at Lake Hartwell

  Quiet but lacking

  Stayed over 4th of July weekend. Couldn’t believe how quiet it was for a holiday. There isn’t anything around at all. They offer a pool but no other activities (they did have some 4th activities but it was all seasonal). It backs to the lake so if you have a boat it’s nice. But when we went on the lake we saw many other campgrounds that looked nicer. There is one dumpster that we had to walk to to throw trash away. No pick up or closer locations. Not level sites. Mostly seasonal which is fine but not a great place or easy to get in/out of if transient. Other campgrounds closer to Clemson. No town nearby at all.

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  Raul G.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 7, 2024

  Devils Fork State Park Campground

  July in Devils Fork

  First time at this State Campground. Fairly easy to find and navigate within the community. Ranger staff was supper friendly. For being early July it’s in the mid to high 80’s. The humidity is low. The nights dipped down in the low 70’s. The nights are bearable; the abundance of trees drives down the summer heat. You have to walk to your tent site. It’s not that long of a trek but if you have a large entourage, or if you’re of the mindset of bring with you all the amenities from home; there will be a lot of back n forth to your vehicle. It’s quiet at night time for there being lots of people onsite. The camp sites are far enough apart and have enough trees coverage/ shading to give you some privacy. Make sure you bring a good headband light or strong flashlight with you to walk back n forth to your vehicle & bathroom at night. We brought a camp style portable potty. The bathroom is just too far for us to walk in the middle of the night especially with a 4yr old. Highly recommend campsite. The lake beach access was nice. Water was cool and refreshing. My one complaint of the beach access was; there were far too many people with carelessness leaving trash, abandoned clothes, diapers, water toys, and all sorts of debris littering the beach rocks, etc. We had a wonderful time. Highly recommend experience with the family.

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  Kevin A.

  Legend

  

  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.