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Very quiet campground. The campers and staff are all very nice. Will definitely come back!
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Several RV parks serve the Charleston area with varying levels of amenities. Lake Aire RV Park in Hollywood offers full hookups with 50-amp electric service and level sites throughout the year, accommodating larger rigs with well-maintained pads. "The spots are flat, full power and water," notes one visitor about the military-affiliated Foster Creek RV Park, which provides concrete pads though sites are positioned close together. Mount Pleasant-Charleston KOA features 130 sites with both 30-amp and 50-amp service options, plus pull-through spaces for easier access. The New Green Acres RV Park in Walterboro accommodates big rigs with 50-amp electrical hookups on spacious grounds that include picnic tables at each site.
Advance reservations are strongly recommended for RV camping near Charleston, particularly during peak tourism seasons. Most parks provide sanitary dump stations, though availability varies by location. Cell service quality differs between campgrounds, with one reviewer mentioning "Verizon is sketchy" at Foster Creek, while others report good connectivity at Lake Aire. Pet policies are generally accommodating across the area's RV parks, with designated pet areas available at some locations. Bathroom and shower facilities vary considerably in quality and cleanliness between parks. Many campgrounds offer convenient access to downtown Charleston attractions, though navigating Highway 17 near some parks requires careful planning due to heavy traffic. Propane is available at select locations, and laundry facilities exist at the larger establishments.
Best RV Campgrounds near Charleston (54)
1. Foster Creek RV Park and Villas
"IF you meet the qualifications to stay (military affiliated), this is REALLY close to the Navy Nuke School!"
2. Ladson RV Park
3. Lake Aire RV Park
"Campground is adding several new full hookup sites probably will be ready in spring of ‘23. Several long term guests that can be noisy at times."
"Santee State Park is a beautiful forested park by the lake."
4. Tiny Town RV Campground
"Easy to get in and out of the campground with our 28 foot travel trailer. Pull thru, level sites. Peaceful location surrounded by trees."
"All the basics, no frills.. they do have plans on creating activities for the guest. 2 dog runs, fire pit, sand box for the kiddos. It is about 25 minutes off highway 95."
from $45 / night
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from $500 - $650 / night
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"Full hookups. All pull through. Easy Easy in and out. Quiet even tho close to I95.
We will be back when we head up from FL. Price very reasonable. Walk to Cracker Barrel.""Nice, a bit rustic. Mostly drive through and all very long. FHU, all grass and gravel sites with lots of shade. Has a pool but currently being repaired. Animal friendly, nice dog park."
7. Johnston Landing Campground & Cabins
"It’s very nice and peaceful here. It is a bit rustic without a fire ring at each campsite. They do have a central fire ring and kayaks for rent along with a couple of peddle boats."
8. Hill's Landing & RV Park
"Out in the country located on a canal! Peaceful and quiet park. Restaurant has amazing food! Highly recommend for fishing!"
from $60 / night
Check Availability9. Mount Pleasant-Charleston KOA
"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."
"Good location and quiet even though it sits right near Hwy 17 in a busy section of the city. Huge catch-and-release lake for fishing. The staff goes out of their way to accommodate your needs."
from $68 - $300 / night
Check Availability10. Campground at James Island County Park
"When making reservations at James Island County Park we had modest expectations, but we were going to tour Charleston most of the time, so we decided anything close to the city would be good enough."
"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."
from $38 - $219 / night
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- 1 hr 34 min from Sumter, SC
- 1 hr 41 min from Myrtle Beach, SC
- 1 hr 50 min from Savannah, GA
- 1 hr 51 min from Hilton Head Island, SC
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RV Park Reviews near Charleston, SC
482 Reviews of 54 Charleston Campgrounds
paul Z.
GuideEdisto Beach State Park Campground
Great place to camp
We love the Live oaks campground in Edisto Beach State Park. Level sites with plenty of privacy. We are in site 120 this trip and we have stayed in sites 118 and 122 on previous trips. these sites back onto the salt marsh which gives you some incredible scenery just behind the site
Stacey R.GuideBuck Hall Recreation Area
Great location for Shrimping
Most campers are here to go out shrimping. It’s a beautiful, small campground with level sites, some shade, electric and water hookups and tent sites right along the water. The bathroom could use an update but it was very clean and the shower was roomy and hot enough. A dump station is available. I understand the park will close after shrimp season (mid November..?) for updates. I lucked out on a first come, first serve site for the night. I’d definitely stay here again.
Stuart K.
LegendTaylor's Landing
Off The Beaten Path
You’ll find this hidden campground VERY far off the beaten trail (and trust me, this trail is as beaten up a road as you’ll find just about anywhere in South Carolina, so you'll want to drive down the lane here SLOW) on the easternmost side of Lake Marion off Ferguson Landing in southeastern part of the great Palmetto State. Given its direct access to Lake Marion, the place gets high marks for its location, but lower marks for overall upkeep and the basic downtrodden nature of the place. You’ll be impressed by the shallow water access and boat launch here, where you’ll have to maneuver around scores of submerged Cypress trees, which makes for quite the enchanting entry to Lake Marion, which if you weren’t aware, offers up 315 miles of shoreline, spans 110,000 square acres or 174 square miles and is the largest lake in South Carolina.
That said, IMHO Taylor’s Landing could use a serious bit of refurbishment and grooming, including the grounds themselves, which were quite overgrown when we stopped by. There is a general store of sorts on-site that sells sundries, ice and most camping needs as well as providing propane tanks for sale. Overall, this place is built more for the RV’ing crowd, although they do offer a few places for tent campers, but don’t offer much in terms of amenities. There was a communal dog area that was pretty worn down right near the area designated for tent camping, which given that most of the dog owners didn’t take their dogs for a walk, the smell emanating from this area was enough for us to decide not to camp here for the night. The entire CG is wide open without any benefit of shade or privacy between sites, although the perimeter has a nice treeline.
Insider’s tip? Here’s a few: (1) If you are a history buff, then you’ll be lured nearby to discover the Sunken Ghost Town of Ferguson, which was once a Congaree Indian Village, which we could access with our kayaks to explore; (2) There is a sandy beachhead that you’ll discover on one of the few trails you’ll come across here at Taylor’s Landing; (3) From an entertainment standpoint, this CG does offer up some interesting creative options during different times of the year – when we were there during the latter part of October, they offered up a ‘Trail of Terror’ for Halloween; (4) If you want to get your hike on, right nearby is Santee Cooper Nature Trail, which makes for some relative easy-to-modest hiking; (5) There’s nothing out in these parts, so if you want to grab a bite to eat, you’ll need to head back to Eutawville where there’s a few mom & pop joints like Tricia’s Café, Sweatman’s BBQ and Casters at Bells; (6) The fishing dock here is solid and offers great opportunity to reel in largemouth bass, catfish, striped bass, crappie and panfish like bluegill; and (7) The best asset here at Taylor's Landing is the fairly EZ to access boat launch that will have you in Lake Marion in no time flat, whether you have a motorized boat or a simple kayak or canoe.
Overall, Taylor's Landing could be a nice place, just in dire need of some upgrades and overall maintenance.
Happy Camping!
Natalie T.
TravelerMount Pleasant-Charleston KOA
One of the best!
We were traveling with two large dogs and looking for a pet friendly site. This is a people friendly site so many game playing areas swimming pool and clean manicured lawns with a lake view on some sites.
- mmari S.Guide
Remleys Point Public Boat Launch
No overnight here
Beautiful site at boat ramp but singns everywhere no camping no overnight
- BBarbara S.Guide
Campground at James Island County Park
Busy but fun!
We stayed here while attending the Highwater Music Festival. We brought our bikes, but it’s not safe to ride out if the campground to the festival or the beach, so we drove them to a spot outside of the grounds and then ride from there.
So much to do inside this campground and park! It was very busy, but we didn’t feel it was too loud - still plenty of opportunity to enjoy nature.
- Stuart K.Legend
Harry's Fish Camp
A True South Carolina Fish Camp Experience
If you're looking for a rustic RV depot on the water's edge with limited amenities, but an absolutely pristine view of Lake Marion, Harry's Fish Camp is a great spot, as long as your expectations are managed, as this is more of an outdoor fishing paradise than it is a polished RV resort. So if your idea of the perfect camping trip starts with launching the boat before sunrise, spending the day chasing trophy catfish and striped bass on the legendary Lake Marion and returning to camp for a fresh seafood dinner overlooking the water, you'll feel right at home. Tucked away in the quiet community of Pineville, Harry's is one of those classic Santee Cooper fish camps that has earned its reputation through generations of anglers rather than flashy marketing. The atmosphere is relaxed, authentic and refreshingly unpretentious.
The campground caters to both RV campers and anglers, offering full-hookup RV sites, bathhouse facilities, showers, laundry, a dump station and pet-friendly accommodations. The real stars, however, are the waterfront amenities: two boat ramps, four fishing piers, a fish-cleaning station with running water and electricity, a well-stocked tackle shop and convenient boat storage. There's also a sandy swimming beach nearby with a designated swimming area for families looking to cool off after a day on the water. While the campground isn't luxurious, it delivers exactly what its guests come for: easy access to some of the best freshwater fishing in the Southeast.
Harry's location places you in the heart of the famed Santee Cooper lake system, encompassing more than 170,000 acres of world-class fishing and boating opportunities. Whether you're targeting largemouth bass, catfish, crappie or striped bass, you're launching directly into one of the country's premier freshwater fisheries. Birdwatchers and paddlers will also appreciate the surrounding cypress swamps and quiet backwaters. If you need supplies, Billy's General Store is just a short drive away for fuel, groceries and last-minute essentials, while Harry's own restaurant is well known locally for its fried catfish and traditional Southern cooking.
Insider's tips? Here's a handful: (1) Arrive early if you're planning to launch a boat during peak fishing weekends as this place turns into a 'traffic jam' on the water from 8am onwards; (2) If available, request one of the waterfront campsites for easy access to the marina and beautiful sunrise views; (3) Bring plenty of bug spray during the warmer months as mosquitoes can be incredibly active around the marshes; (4) Don't leave without trying the fried catfish dinner at Harry's restaurant ... trust me, it's part of the whole experience while staying here; (5) If you're bringing your own boat, take advantage of the on-site fish-cleaning station before heading home; and (6) If you're visiting for several days, consider hiring one of the area's experienced fishing guides to learn the seasonal patterns of the Santee Cooper lakes.
Happy Camping!
Lucinda P.ScoutLake Aire RV Park
Avoid Lake Aire Campground!
My husband had a course to take in the Charleston area and we booked Lake Aire Campground from June 15- 20 while he attended that course. What a disappointment Lake Aire CG turned out to be. The two designated dump stations were not working therefore two RV sites were set up for that. Neither of them were easy to get to upon leaving the campground. The bathrooms were not that clean, nor was the laundry facility. We don't use the showers, etc. on site, but we judge the way a campground is run on whether these facilities are kept clean and tidy. According to the full-time resident next to our site, the washers and dryers are often out of order. The pool was not open either. We couldn't wait to leave and did so a day early. Lake Aire in general is run-down and in need of better management.
Guide to Charleston
RV camping options near Charleston, South Carolina range from secluded lakeside settings to convenient highway-adjacent parks. The coastal lowcountry terrain features elevations mostly below 20 feet above sea level, creating humid conditions year-round and making level camping pads essential during wet seasons. Most campgrounds in the area maintain full operations throughout all seasons, though summer humidity can reach uncomfortable levels between June and September.
What to do
Kayak the waterways: Multiple campgrounds provide water access for fishing and paddling. At Johnston Landing Campground & Cabins, located about 50 miles from Charleston, "they offer a paddle boat, kayaks and a row boat for rent" if you didn't bring your own watercraft.
Take a day trip to Edisto Beach: Located 45 minutes southwest of the city, this quieter beach alternative is accessible from several campgrounds. One camper at Lake Aire RV Park noted it was "Good location for those wanting to visit the Charleston area without the hustle and bustle of the traffic. Close to Edisto beaches as well which is a good spot for the beaches."
Visit historic plantations: Several campgrounds offer proximity to plantation tours. The Mount Pleasant-Charleston KOA even "offered a free wagon ride to a nearby plantation a couple of times a week" according to one reviewer who added, "We actually missed it but would really like to take the time to do it if we ever get back."
What campers like
Spacious sites: Many RV parks offer generous site dimensions. At New Green Acres RV Park in Walterboro, campers appreciate that "these spots were huge" and another noted "all pull through spaces" which makes setup easier for larger rigs.
Fishing opportunities: Several campgrounds offer stocked fishing ponds or lake access. One camper at Mount Pleasant-Charleston KOA mentioned "The lake had a little dock and we my husband and son fished off of it," while another visitor to Hill's Landing noted it was "Peaceful and quiet park... Highly recommend for fishing!"
Family-friendly amenities: Many campgrounds include features specifically for children. Lake Aire RV Park has "a great laundry facility" and "the pool was lively with guests having good fun and conversation," making it suitable for longer family stays.
What you should know
Military restrictions: Some campgrounds have specific eligibility requirements. Foster Creek RV Park is "a military campground" where "you must qualify to stay" according to one reviewer, though it offers competitive rates for those who meet criteria.
Highway noise: Several campgrounds trade convenient highway access for quiet surroundings. A New Green Acres visitor noted it's "right off 95 and very easy to access. Loud highway noise, but tolerable."
Seasonal bathroom closures: Some facilities undergo maintenance or closures seasonally. One visitor to Foster Creek RV Park mentioned that "Currently the restrooms and showers are down, so you need to have a self contained unit," while another noted "No bathrooms, showers, laundry, wifi, cable."
Tips for camping with families
Dog-friendly options: Most RV campgrounds Charleston, South Carolina welcomes pets, though policies vary. At Tiny Town RV Campground, "2 dog runs, fire pit, sand box for the kiddos" make it suitable for families with both children and pets.
Playground proximity: Consider site location relative to play areas. A Lake Aire RV Park camper noted "We were right next to the playground, but there weren't a lot of kids there, so didn't have any issues in that regard."
Wildlife viewing opportunities: Several campgrounds offer nature observation possibilities. At Mount Pleasant-Charleston KOA, "There were alligators in the lake and they actually caught one," providing exciting wildlife viewing opportunities for children.
Tips from RVers
Cell coverage varies: Data connectivity differs between parks. One Lake Aire RV Park camper reported "WiFi worked well and cell coverage was good (att & Verizon)" while other campgrounds may have limited service.
Limited pull-through availability: Some parks primarily offer back-in sites. A Foster Creek visitor noted "No pull thru sites. Must back in," which requires more maneuvering skill.
Consider distances to attractions: Travel time to downtown varies significantly between campgrounds. Tiny Town RV Campground is "in a great location for exploring Summerville or Charleston, or for spending the day at one of the many nearby beaches" while Mount Pleasant-Charleston KOA is "Only 15 minutes from downtown Charleston and 10 minutes from Shem creek."
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to stay at RV campgrounds in Charleston?
How much does it cost to stay at RV campgrounds in Charleston?
RV camping costs in Charleston vary by location, season, and amenities. Tiny Town RV Campground offers full hookups at competitive rates, while county and state parks like Buck Hall Recreation Area typically range from $25-45 per night for basic sites. Premium locations with extensive amenities can cost $50-80+ nightly. Many campgrounds offer weekly rates at a discount. Expect higher prices during peak tourist seasons (spring and fall) and lower rates during summer's heat and humidity or winter's off-season.
What are the best RV parks in Charleston, SC?
What are the best RV parks in Charleston, SC?
Campground at James Island County Park stands out with well-maintained grounds, full RV hookups, and convenient access to Charleston. The park offers spacious sites with picnic tables and fire rings in a peaceful setting. Another excellent option is Mount Pleasant-Charleston KOA, featuring friendly staff, well-maintained grounds, and activities including wagon rides through a plantation. Despite being near Highway 17, it remains surprisingly quiet and offers a large catch-and-release fishing lake.
What amenities are available at Charleston RV parks?
What amenities are available at Charleston RV parks?
Charleston RV parks offer a range of amenities to enhance your stay. Short Stay Navy Outdoor Moncks Corner provides WiFi, a well-stocked camp store, and access to Lake Moultrie with swimming beaches. Many parks like Hunting Island State Park Campground feature spacious sites with full hookups (water, electric, sewer), fire rings, and picnic tables. Common amenities across Charleston-area RV parks include modern bathhouses, laundry facilities, dump stations, pet-friendly policies, and recreational facilities such as fishing areas, swimming pools, and hiking trails.
When is the best time of year for RV camping in Charleston?
When is the best time of year for RV camping in Charleston?
The ideal seasons for RV camping in Charleston are spring (March-May) and fall (September-November) when temperatures are mild, humidity is lower, and outdoor activities are most enjoyable. Lake Aire RV Park and other campgrounds are less crowded during these shoulder seasons while still offering full services. Winter (December-February) offers the benefit of mild temperatures (40s-60s°F) and minimal crowds, making it perfect for exploring Charleston's historic sites. Summer (June-August) brings high heat, humidity, and afternoon thunderstorms, though coastal campgrounds like Ladson RV Park provide cooling breezes to make conditions more comfortable.
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