Best Cabin Camping near Columbia, SC
Poinsett State Park offers fully furnished cabins approximately 45 minutes from Columbia, with rustic accommodations featuring multiple bedrooms that can sleep up to 12 people. The cabins provide modern amenities including fully stocked kitchens, linens, towels, and both indoor and outdoor cooking options. Some cabins include fireplaces and screened-in porches for additional comfort during cooler months. At Santee State Park, cabin rentals are available on the water, accessed via a boardwalk across Lake Marion. Weston Lake Recreation Area on Fort Jackson military base provides cabin options with proximity to water recreation opportunities. "The one bedroom cabins were secluded, rustic and completely charming," noted one visitor about the Poinsett State Park accommodations.
Rustic cabin options range from one-bedroom units ideal for couples to larger family-sized accommodations that can house extended groups. Most cabins require advance reservations, particularly during peak summer and fall seasons when water activities are popular. Pet policies vary by location, with several campgrounds including Weston Lake and Poinsett State Park allowing pets in designated cabin areas. Rosewood Farm and Agripark offers more private cabin experiences with just one rental unit available. A camper who stayed in one of the larger Poinsett cabins mentioned, "The big one had two bedroom which could sleep two in one and 3 or 4 in the other. Plus, there is an alcove with bunk beds and chairs and a couch to make a total of 11 or 12 easily."
Amenity levels differ significantly between rustic and deluxe cabin options. While some provide full kitchen facilities with cookware and dishware, others offer minimal cooking equipment. Most cabins include air conditioning for the hot South Carolina summers, though winter heating options vary. Visitors should confirm bedding arrangements before arrival, as some locations require guests to bring their own linens and towels despite beds being provided. The Santee Lakes KOA features cabin rentals with more resort-style amenities including access to a swimming pool and lake swimming area. Little Cedar Creek Campground maintains cabin rentals open year-round with full hookups and shower facilities nearby. Prices Bridge Glampsite offers more secluded cabin options with fire rings and picnic tables but more limited amenities and no electric hookups.
