Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Chapin, SC

Looking for the best pet-friendly campgrounds near Chapin? Find the best information on pet-friendly campsites and dispersed camping near Chapin, including sites, reviews, and tips for getting the most out of your camping experience. Whether you're looking for a quiet location in the woods or a happening campground near the attractions, The Dyrt makes it easy to find the perfect place to go camping with your dog.

Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near Chapin, SC (48)

    Camper-submitted photo from Sesquicentennial State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Sesquicentennial State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Sesquicentennial State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Sesquicentennial State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Sesquicentennial State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Sesquicentennial State Park Campground

    1. Sesquicentennial State Park Campground

    28 Reviews
    75 Photos
    122 Saves
    State Park, South Carolina

    Camping Information: Each site is packed sand and has individual water and 30 amp electrical hookups. 17 sites accommodate RV's up to 35 feet, others up to 30 feet. 14 sites are pull through. The campground is convenient to restroom facilities with hot showers. Nine sites are newly-improved. Amenities include: a large, level parking area, a campfire ring with grill and a lantern hook. Four sites are equipped with tent pads. These pads provide a sand surface and can accommodate tents up to 10 x 10 ft. Loop 1 is closed seasonally. Loop 2 is open year round. Primitive Group Area: A primitive group camping area is ideal for organized groups up to 50 people. (An organized group is defined as a group that holds regular meetings and has a lead officer or elected/appointed officials.) Central water is available. Walking distant to restrooms. Showers not available. Reservations are accepted. To make a primitive group camping reservation, contact the park directly. Minimum rate is $11-13.50 which allows up to 10 campers. The rate increases by $5-6.25 increments for each additional five campers up to a total of fifty campers.

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    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    Camper-submitted photo from Brick House Campground (Sc) — Francis Marion And Sumter National Forests
    Camper-submitted photo from Brick House Campground (Sc) — Francis Marion And Sumter National Forests
    Camper-submitted photo from Brick House Campground (Sc) — Francis Marion And Sumter National Forests
    Camper-submitted photo from Brick House Campground (Sc) — Francis Marion And Sumter National Forests
    Camper-submitted photo from Brick House Campground (Sc) — Francis Marion And Sumter National Forests
    Camper-submitted photo from Brick House Campground (Sc) — Francis Marion And Sumter National Forests

    2. Brick House Campground (Sc) — Francis Marion And Sumter National Forests

    16 Reviews
    45 Photos
    Kinards, South Carolina

    Overview

    Brick House Campground is located on SC Route 66, 3.5 miles east of I-26, situated in the heart of the Enoree Ranger District in Newberry County. The campground is surrounded by a mixed pine-hardwood forest with an elevation of approximately 550 feet. Long hot summers and mild winters are the norm for the Enoree Ranger District. Winter temperatures range from low 40's to upper 60's degrees and summer temperatures range from high 80's to high 90's. Wild azaleas are clumped by the old homesites and wildflowers and dogwoods dot the landscape. This site offers a great opportunity for all season camping. Ample hunting opportunities for wild turkey and whitetail deer are available in the surrounding general forest. The campground is located 51 miles north of Columbia and is 41 miles south of Spartanburg.

    Recreation

    Brick House offers a year-round primitive, single loop campground with 21 campsites. The small campground offers a primitive laid back setting that one can relax and enjoy in. Available by reservation only year round through recreation.gov.__ The 30 mile Buncombe Horse Trail offers a variety a loops which riders can choose between a short or all day ride. The trail is open to horses, hikers and mountain bikers. The 24 mile Enoree OHV Trail is a short 10 minute drive north of Brick House. The motorized trail is open to atvs, utvs, and dirt bikes that are 50 inches and less in width. Bring your own equipment. The trail has a user fee and is closed when trail conditions are too wet for riding.Call the "Call Before You Haul" hotline. The surrounding national forest lands are a great place for big game deer and turkey hunting along with other small game hunting. Hunting and fishing in South Carolina is regulated by the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources. Visit www.dnr.sc.gov for more about the SCDNR.

    Facilities

    Brick House offers a year-round primitive, single loop campground with 21 campsites. The small campground offers a primitive laid back setting that one can relax and enjoy in. Available by reservation only year round through recreation.gov.__ The 30 mile Buncombe Horse Trail offers a variety a loops which riders can choose between a short or all day ride. The trail is open to horses, hikers and mountain bikers. The 24 mile Enoree OHV Trail is a short 10 minute drive north of Brick House. The motorized trail is open to atvs, utvs, and dirt bikes that are 50 inches and less in width. Bring your own equipment. The trail has a user fee and is closed when trail conditions are too wet for riding.Call the "Call Before You Haul" hotline. The surrounding national forest lands are a great place for big game deer and turkey hunting along with other small game hunting. Hunting and fishing in South Carolina is regulated by the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources. Visit www.dnr.sc.gov for more about the SCDNR.

    Natural Features

    Over 700,000 acres of pine-hardwood forest with gently rolling terrain make up the Enoree Ranger District. Headleys Creek runs through the area a bit over half a mile away from the campground by road.__

    Nearby Attractions

    Enoree OHV Trail- 10 minutes up the road is a 24 mile designated trail for motorized atvs, utvs and dirt bikes that are 50 inches wide or less. Warning: the trail closes when trail conditions are too wet for riding. Use the Call Before You Haul hotline to check trail status. Newberry Opera House, Newberry, SC. https://www.newberryoperahouse.com/

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    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • Tents
    • Group

    $5 / night

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    3. Alston Trailhead

    5 Reviews
    11 Photos
    92 Saves
    Chapin, South Carolina

    The Alston trailhead park provides parking, picnicking, camping, and canoe access on the Broad River. 3 night maximum for camping.

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    • Phone Service
    • RVs
    • Tents
    • Group
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Wateree State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Wateree State Park Campground
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    5. Lake Greenwood State Park Campground

    19 Reviews
    36 Photos
    94 Saves
    Ninety Six, South Carolina

    The camping area provides easy access to the shoreline of Lake Greenwood. 125 paved sites may be used by both RVs and tents. Each site has water and electrical hook-ups and a picnic table. Many paved sites accommodate RVs up to 40 feet. All sites are convenient to hot showers and restrooms.

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    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    Camper-submitted photo from Broad River Campgound
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    6. Broad River Campgound

    4 Reviews
    21 Photos
    26 Saves
    Chapin, South Carolina

    Broad River Campground and RV Park is conveniently located 20 minutes from downtown Columbia and 15 miles from Interstate 20 & 26. We are Exit #85 off Interstate 26, located next to Lake Monticello and only minutes from Lake Murray. We offer full hookups, 30 & 50 amp, for every size RV. Not to mention open spaces for that magnificent view.

    Broad River Campground and RV Park is located just 6 miles south of Plant V.C. Summer on HWY 215. Our location gives it all to you with a very short drive to and from work. We are conveniently located 6 miles from V.C. Summer and only 20 minutes from Columbia, Irmo and Chapin. If you want the best, come see us at Broad River Campground and RV Park! We are South Carolina’s favorite RV park and campground with a southern charm.

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    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
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      7. Woodsmoke Family Campground

      3 Reviews
      21 Saves
      Chapin, South Carolina
      • Pets
      • Fires
      • Electric Hookups
      • Phone Service
      • Reservable
      • ADA Access
      Camper-submitted photo from Big Rig Friendly RV Resort
      Camper-submitted photo from Big Rig Friendly RV Resort

      8. Big Rig Friendly RV Resort

      5 Reviews
      2 Photos
      8 Saves
      Cayce, South Carolina

      Columbia’s finest and most convenient RV Resort. Located only 3 miles from I-26, I-77 minutes from I-20, Downtown Columbia, the University of South Carolina and Lake Murray. Full hookups, full amenities, and large pull-thru sites. Open all year. Shaded sites with large yards.

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      • Electric Hookups
      • Phone Service
      • Reservable
      • ADA Access
      Camper-submitted photo from Newberry / I-26 / Sumter NF KOA
      Camper-submitted photo from Newberry / I-26 / Sumter NF KOA
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    Recent Dog-Friendly Reviews in Chapin

    207 Reviews of 48 Chapin Campgrounds


    • RThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Newberry / I-26 / Sumter NF KOA
      Dec. 15, 2024

      Newberry / I-26 / Sumter NF KOA

      Good travel through spot.

      I stayed at the campground for roughly a month or longer. The campground itself is well kept and clean. There is not much to do at the campground. Supplies can be picked up roughly 15 to 30 minutes away from the campground.

    • DThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Newberry / I-26 / Sumter NF KOA
      Dec. 2, 2024

      Newberry / I-26 / Sumter NF KOA

      Very cute place in Kinard, SC

      Office was very friendly. They take you to your site which we always so appreciate. Hookups are modern, nice dog park, propane tank for easy fill ups. Fresh donuts anytime, pizza and chicken wings (bone in and bone out) til 6. Very clean and well maintained. Site was perfect for our 43’ Motorhome and dolly. Would definitely stay again.

    • B
      Camper-submitted photo from Big Rig Friendly RV Resort
      Oct. 26, 2024

      Big Rig Friendly RV Resort

      Beautiful and spacious

      Great location! This RV Resort has great amenities and staff along with their location! Awesome gym and club house plus beautiful pool! Staff are very friendly and welcoming! Check them out!

    • LThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Big Rig Friendly RV Resort
      Oct. 26, 2024

      Big Rig Friendly RV Resort

      Great campground!

      We found this campground while traveling through Columbia SC and made a late evening reservation. We were able to reserve online and even pick our camping spot. It has full hookups and we were able to find the spot easily even in the dark. The owner called to make sure we had no questions and to explain where to pick up our packet. She was very nice and made us feel welcomed. It appears that they are a new campground and will have even more amenities soon. It was also very quiet. We will definitely be staying here on our subsequent trips through SC. I highly recommend this campground!

    • NThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Sandy Oak RV Park
      Oct. 4, 2024

      Sandy Oak RV Park

      5 ⭐️ Hospitality— Great RV Park

      We called with very short notice looking for an overnight site. Though the campground was booked, the owners so graciously allowed us to park in the overflow parking which included water & electric. We even arrived at 10pm, and they were waiting at the gate for us! We were so pleased with the owner’s generosity and hospitality. We will definitely be back to take advantage of the swimming pond, paddle boats, fishing & playground!

    • Bill W.
      Camper-submitted photo from Sumter National Forest Lick Fork Lake Recreation Area
      Jun. 15, 2024

      Sumter National Forest Lick Fork Lake Recreation Area

      "roughing it" in a small secluded campground.

      I spent a great couple of days here mid-week in mid-June. There was one other occupied campsite (out of 9) the first night and I had the whole place to myself the second. No showers, no wi-fi or cell sevice, no dump station, no electricity, and a common water spigot-just what I wanted. No reservations either. 

      There were people who came to fish in the pond (more of a pond than a lake) and I had a nice swim.. There are two trails. A short one (about a mile) around the pond and a longer 5.6 mile loop. Great trail.

      Be sure to check the website for problems beforehand.   The water was out when I was there (actually it was restored just as I pulled out!!!).

      So all in all, I great place if you want a rough campsite with few others around.

    • Tracie S.
      Camper-submitted photo from Lake Wateree State Park Campground
      May. 12, 2024

      Lake Wateree State Park Campground

      Our Favorite Getaway

      This is one of our favorite spots! We can boat, fish, ride our golf cart, hang out by the fire and just enjoy the moment. It also has wonderful handicap accommodations. Hands down one of our favorites!

    • Chad L.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Wateree Lake RV Park & Marina
      May. 4, 2024

      Wateree Lake RV Park & Marina

      Just Right

      This location has 2 RV lots. Riverside is heavily wooded which provides a ton of shade on the hot summer days. Taylor Creek is newer with less trees providing lots of open space and great for Solar regeneration. Both sites are very clean and well maintained. Just a short walk to the lake.

    • EThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Sandy Oak RV Park
      May. 3, 2024

      Sandy Oak RV Park

      Quick stop for the night

      Needed a quick stop and contacted them last minute. They had a pull thru spot and were great at accommodating us. Shower, bathroom and laundry. Wow!

    • Rachel S.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Alston Trailhead
      Apr. 24, 2024

      Alston Trailhead

      Nice free spot

      We enjoyed this free trailhead parking. No bathroom, and the train only woke us up once in the night. Only one other van there with us, so very quiet and peaceful. Lovely walk on the Palmetto trail in the morning. There are also “walk-in” campsites right behind the trailhead signs in the trees.

    • Logan S.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Newberry / I-26 / Sumter NF KOA
      Mar. 16, 2024

      Newberry / I-26 / Sumter NF KOA

      Very Friendly and Cozy Campground with Plenty to enjoy

      The owners and host are amazing at what they do! They’ve planned so much for this campground that our kids have had 5 days of things to do each day. We’ll definitely return and mark this as a favorite campground.

    • Nicole C.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Big Rig Friendly RV Resort
      Jan. 30, 2024

      Big Rig Friendly RV Resort

      Really nice place

      This place was well thought out when it was being built, lots of space, great level sites, nice dog park. Fitness center and laundry are new and nice.

    • BThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Lake Wateree State Park Campground
      Nov. 1, 2023

      Lake Wateree State Park Campground

      Nice campground

      Nice campground right on the lake. The nicest shower house I have ever seen. This is the standard we base all other campgrounds. Staff and everyone around were super nice

    • Christina M.
      Camper-submitted photo from Christina's Paradise
      Oct. 20, 2023

      Christina's Paradise

      New listing!

      Ashley here with The Dyrt. We're so happy to welcome Christina to our platform. Check out her property and come back here to leave some love.

    • Jake C.The Dyrt ADMIN User
      Camper-submitted photo from Prices Bridge Glampsite
      Oct. 13, 2023

      Prices Bridge Glampsite

      Glamping in the Trees

      Jake from the Dyrt here! This is a unique experience for those looking to camp a little higher off the ground and enjoy the huge deck looking out into the forest.  Check them out and leave a review about your stay on the Dyrt!

    • IThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Alston Trailhead
      Oct. 8, 2023

      Alston Trailhead

      Amazing site, minus the train

      This site is awesome. The scenery is beautiful and it is super easy to access. You can hear coyotes howling at night.

      The only problem is the train. It woke us up at least 4 times last night. You can see the train from your campsite.

      Everything else was perfect for us though!

    • Will C.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Alston Trailhead
      Sep. 29, 2023

      Alston Trailhead

      Stay at TrailHead

      Beautiful place! Unfortunately no space for us to drive our bus to a camp spot but plenty of room in parking lot. Just a nice little spot to stop before hitting the road again.

    • T.  D.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Woodsmoke Family Campground
      Sep. 19, 2023

      Woodsmoke Family Campground

      Overnight Stop

      Ok for overnight stop but wouldn't be a travel destination. Most sites seem to be long term or permanent sites. Very close to neighbor site, with fire pit being extremely close. Water, Sewer, Power, WiFi

    • Addison C.
      Camper-submitted photo from Alston Trailhead
      Jul. 13, 2023

      Alston Trailhead

      Amazing camp site

      There are several camp areas, fire pits and picnic tables at the beginning of the trail with a big gravel parking lot

    • Damon O.
      Camper-submitted photo from Chester State Park Campground
      Jul. 5, 2023

      Chester State Park Campground

      Favorite State Park in SC

      While this is a smaller park, it has a ton to offer. Rv and primitive sites, bathrooms with hot showers, playground for the kiddos, a lake with rental kayaks and paddleboats, and the camp host was super friendly. Easily my favorite state park in SC so far.

    • BThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Lake Greenwood State Park Campground
      May. 26, 2023

      Lake Greenwood State Park Campground

      Honest review

      This review is neither negative or positive. Just how it is, so you know before you go. The park is clean and nearly every camp spot is shaded. All roads and camp spots are paved and have fire pits. Some have water and power (30 and 50 amp), some have sewer. There are a few ADA compliant. Restroom/bath houses are never far off, and we're clean, with 2 shower stalls each. Almost every camper there had big pull behinds, so they have their own showers, leaving the bath houses mostly private. Lots of families with children. A site without sewer cost us $46. It felt like a safe park to camp in.



    Guide to Chapin

    Discover the best spots for pets-allowed camping near Chapin, South Carolina, where you and your furry friends can enjoy the great outdoors together.

    Tips for camping with dogs near Chapin

    • The Alston Trailhead offers a peaceful environment with walk-in campsites, perfect for a quiet getaway with your dog.
    • At Big Rig Friendly RV Resort, you’ll find spacious sites and a friendly atmosphere, making it easy to relax with your pet.
    • Broad River Campground features a dog park and plenty of trails, ensuring your pup has room to roam and explore.

    Pet owners like the variety of amenities

    • Woodsmoke Family Campground provides essential amenities like electric hookups and showers, making it convenient for families traveling with pets.
    • At Rosewood Farm and Agripark, you can enjoy a cozy cabin stay with your pet, surrounded by nature and a serene pond.
    • Saluda River Resort allows pets and offers fishing opportunities, perfect for a fun day out with your furry companion.

    Dog owners appreciate the natural surroundings

    • The Prices Bridge Glampsite features a unique glamping experience in the trees, providing a great view and a comfortable stay for you and your dog.
    • Collins Creek Seasonal Campground offers a primitive camping experience with access to beautiful trails, ideal for adventurous pet owners.
    • Mr Z's RV Park is pet-friendly and conveniently located, making it a great stop for those traveling with dogs.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    • Which is the most popular dog-friendly campsite near Chapin, SC?

      According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular dog-friendly campground near Chapin, SC is Sesquicentennial State Park Campground with a 4.3-star rating from 28 reviews.

    • What is the best site to find dog-friendly camping near Chapin, SC?

      TheDyrt.com has all 48 dog-friendly camping locations near Chapin, SC, with real photos and reviews from campers.