Best Tent Camping near Clinton, SC
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Best Tent Sites Near Clinton, SC (14)
1. Brick House Campground (Sc) — Francis Marion And Sumter National Forests
Kinards, South Carolina16 Reviews•45 PhotosOverview
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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$5 / night
2. Sedalia Campground
Cross Anchor, South Carolina4 Reviews•16 Photos•17 SavesSedalia Campground, Sumter National Forest, Enoree Ranger District. Sedalia is a primitive campground that has designated campsites in open areas surrounded by woods. Four single-family campsites and one group site are open year-round, fourteen day stay limit is in effect. Sedalia Campground, Seasonal Campsites; An additional camping loop is open for big game deer and turkey seasons which offers five more single family campsites and two group campsites from $5/night, $50/calendar month, $150/season for single family campsites and $10/night, $100/calendar month, and $300/big game deer season for the group campsites. Seasonal Camping Opportunities
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4. COE Hartwell Lake Poplar Springs
Be the first to review!Laurens, South Carolina•1 Photo•2 SavesOverview
Poplar Springs Recreation Area is a 24 acre site with moderate slopes with relatively dense stands of pines and mixed hardwoods. The site presently offers day use and boat launching facilities, but is primarily used for boat launching and is one of the more popular launch sites in this area of Hartwell Lake. Facilities include 1 volunteer host campsite, 20 picnic sites, 1 standard picnic shelter with water and electric service, 1 two lane boat ramp, 1 courtesy dock, 2 comfort stations, and associated paved roads and parking areas throughout.
Recreation
Boating and water sports top the list of popular activities. A boat ramp is available year-round for visitors' convenience.
Facilities
Facilities include 1 volunteer host campsite, 20 picnic sites, 1 standard picnic shelter with water and electric service, 1 two lane boat ramp, 1 courtesy dock, 2 comfort stations, and associated paved roads and parking areas throughout.
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
Nearby Tugaloo State Park offers swimming, boating and hiking, including the Crow Tree and Muscadine trails, which showcase beautiful blooms on oak, walnut, mulberry and cherry trees during the spring and summer months.
Charges & Cancellations
A $10 service fee will apply if you change or cancel a reservation more than 14 days in advance of arrival date. If you cancel a reservation within 14 days of your scheduled arrival date, you will forfeit the reservation fee.
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$75 / night
5. Fell Hunt Camp
Abbeville, South Carolina1 Review•3 Photos•4 SavesThe surrounding forest environment sustains abundant wildlife, resulting in some of the most desirable upstate hunting areas. The camp also serves as the trailhead for the 26.7 mile Long Cane Horse Trail. Click here for a printable guide and vicinity map.
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$5 - $150 / night
7. Poulous Loop Seasonal Camp
Union, South Carolina1 Review•2 SavesPoulous Loop offers a rustic camp setting ideal for exploring the area's hunting opportunities. The surrounding forest environment sustains abundant wildlife populations, making it one of the most desirable hunting areas in the state. During big-game and turkey seasons, the campground is open for hunters. From early January through late March groups can reserve the entire camp for events. Families, churches and clubs might like to reserve the camp for reunions, get togethers and campouts. Other recreation opportunities in the area include trail riding, birding and wildlife viewing, berry picking and photography. Nearby, try your hand at fishing the Broad River at the Woods Ferry Picnic Area. Click here for a printable guide.
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8. WyldStay Greenville
Be the first to review!Fountain Inn, South Carolina•190 Photos•1 Save- Reservable
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Recent Tent Reviews in Clinton
216 Reviews of 14 Clinton Campgrounds
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Brick House Campground (Sc) — Francis Marion And Sumter National Forests
Primitive camping with a pit toilet.
This is a great temporary stop. I was there for two days. It has a pit toilet. This is a federal campsite. Rangers check the campsite every day and night. Great place to camp.
- RRobert D.Guide
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.
- DDouglas T.
RangerNewberry / 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.
- TThe W.
Scout
Iron City Campground, Inc.
Very nice family friendly camp
The campground is well kept and clean. The owners are wonderful and all amenities are maintained in a like new state. They are constantly improving the campground and have family friendly activities for all. Halloween is a must see event in this camp with everyone decking out their sites.
We are well traveled and have visited many campgrounds in various states. This is among the best we have ever experienced.
tina R.Scout
Springwood RV Park
Great spot
I love it!! There is some helicopters & a train that comes by, if it come while I'm asleep....I don't hear it.
- AAnn B.Guide
Spacious Skies Peach Haven
Beautiful and Quiet
I love this place, with nice wide sites and many with views of three ponds nestled in the woods. The place was squeaky clean and the bathhouse very well designed. There are fun and funky places to visit nearby. The spring wildflowers are starting to bloom and I remember the scent of honeysuckle everywhere. A great blue heron hangs out at the fishing ponds.
Lisa S.GuideIron City Campground, Inc.
They have added to already beautiful campground
This is our favorite getaway from Charlotte, NC. Level lots, nice pool, enclosed dog lot, clean bathhouse, clean laundry room & activities. As of April 2024 they have added a nice playground. Lisa is the best host.
- BBryan M.
Traveler
Paris Mountain State Park Campground
Beautiful Trailside Site
I did a quick overnight here, as is custom when I travel for work, and it was spectacular. I stayed at Trailside Camp Site #2, which is one of their remote, primitive sites at the North Lake and all I can say is wow. The views were spectacular, and watching the full moon come up over the mountain was something I will never forget.
The site itself was spartan, as is expected in a primitive site but it did have a fire ring and a picnic table. Site 2 is right on the lake, with plenty of dead wood to get a fire going. The hike in is about 2ish miles of moderately difficult trails, with some amazing views along the way, including a walk across the North Lake dam. The hike was well worth it though.
Rachel S.Ranger
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.
- Lisa S.Guide
Iron City Campground, Inc.
Getting better & better
Our favorite for weekend getaway. Clean and well kept. Owners are fantastic. They have upgraded playground. Dog park is so nice to have on site.
- EElie D.Traveler
Pine Ridge Campground
Relaxing and serene atmosphere.
Excellent management. Clean park.
Logan S.RangerNewberry / 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.
Mekyla Z.TravelerIron City Campground, Inc.
Great small campground
We stayed for a month in January. Lisa was wonderful and very accommodating to us. Our site was very level and tucked back in the corner of the campground. If we are ever in the area again we would definitely stay here again.
Jacob L.ScoutBrick House Campground (Sc) — Francis Marion And Sumter National Forests
Site 16
Spent new years at site 16 and it was a little damp due to a heavy rain but a great site. Mostly away from everyone and was right next to a 9 mile loop hiking trail. Had a great stay in our roof top tent and will be back
- Kristi D.
LegendParis Mountain State Park Campground
Scenic campground close to greenvillesce
Scenic campground, quiet, nice people. Free firewood was nice with a donation. Though $38 a night and more than the other state parks surrounding south Carolina such as NC, AL, GA, MS. Bathroom was clean and showers were nice. Level campspots!
- BBrian B.Guide
Baker Creek
Beautiful lakeside views
Rough roads, poor shower house, undeveloped sites. But man, what a view
- TTrevor F.Scout
Paris Mountain State Park Campground
Tent site 24
Nice relaxing camping spot. The tent pad on site 24 was kinda small but all the others looked plenty large enough. Was not expecting the campground to be sold out this time of year so I would definitely recommend reserving a spot far in advance. The price was a little expensive but there’s a lot to do in the state park.
- Mike W.Scout
Brick House Campground (Sc) — Francis Marion And Sumter National Forests
Cheap primitive camp
Nice and remote. As usual, your experience will vary greatly depending on your neighbors. We had a nice night here (great place to stop on your way to the mountains).
- IIsabel B.Scout
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.TravelerAlston 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.TravelerWoodsmoke 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
- KKaren C.Scout
Iron City Campground, Inc.
Wonderful Campground. Even Better People!
Very neat and well-kept. Fun for kids: Pool with splash mushroom; playground. Tho the rain made our site a bit muddy, our gravel, pull-thru was very level. While we were only here for one night during our return home, even a short visit shows that without a doubt the biggest value at ICC is the expert knowledge, generous helpfulness, and unsurpassing kindness of the owners. Lisa is a gem!
- Addison C.Traveler
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.Guide
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.
Greg S.RangerIron City Campground, Inc.
4.3 stars
The owner is fantastic- very helpful and friendly. We had a great site, but others along the road were less private. My boys and I loved the pool- Ideal for young children and adults alike. We had it to ourselves! There is also a nice new playground that is good for ages 10 and under. The broad river greenway is 15 minutes away and was beautiful. The campground was extremely quiet throughout our stay. There is one short trail behind the pond that is being built. A day or two here is just right.
- MMatthew J.Scout
Croft State Park Campground
Good state park with below average camping
Park is very large and some of the wooded areas have been meticulously cleaned. Lake access from campsite is steep with views significantly affected by trees. Bathhouse is clean and well maintained. Staff is professional and courteous. Site #37 felt significantly sloped to me for our setup.
- MMatt M.Scout
Kaleidoscope Farm
Nice quiet site close to town
Site and hosts were nice. It was easily accessible(made it in a lowered mustang). The site was pretty clean and had firewood cut and ready to go for is.
Not far from the roadway so not quiet and isolated if that’s what you were looking for. We weren’t and the quick in and out was perfect.
Guide to Clinton
Tent camping near Clinton, South Carolina, offers a chance to immerse yourself in nature while enjoying a variety of amenities and activities. With several well-reviewed options nearby, campers can find the perfect spot to unwind.
Tent campers like these nearby activities
- Enjoy the tranquility of nature at Sedalia Campground, where you can hike along the Palmetto Trail and experience the beauty of the national forest.
- For those who love cycling, Sedalia Campground provides access to quiet roads perfect for road biking and scenic trail riding.
- If you're into hunting, Fell Hunt Camp is a popular spot during the fall and spring seasons, attracting many outdoor enthusiasts.
Tent campers appreciate these amenities
- Sedalia Campground features running water and a communal fire pit, making it a comfortable choice for primitive camping.
- At Fell Hunt Camp, campers can enjoy well water that is both refreshing and delicious, perfect for staying hydrated during your stay.
- Poulous Loop Seasonal Camp allows pets, making it a great option for those who want to bring their furry friends along for the adventure.
Explore these unique features
- Sedalia Campground is big rig friendly, accommodating larger RVs alongside tent camping, which is ideal for mixed groups.
- The spacious grassy area at Sedalia Campground provides ample space for group activities and games, enhancing the camping experience.
- Fell Hunt Camp offers a unique setting with campsites arranged in a circle, fostering a sense of community among campers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is the most popular tent campsite near Clinton, SC?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Clinton, SC is Brick House Campground (Sc) — Francis Marion And Sumter National Forests with a 4.1-star rating from 16 reviews.
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