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    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.

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      1. Weston Lake Recreation Area

      3.8(6)7mi from ColumbiaRVs, Tents, Cabins

      "I was stationed at Jackson from’07-‘09 and the only thing that has really changed is the dam is being worked on so you can only observe the lake, no swimming, boating, anything on the lake until repairs"

      "Very nice concrete pads; large sites with fire pit, grill, and picnic table. Gravel roads have washed out areas but not terrible. Very open and quiet. Several long-term residents."

      from $33 - $35 / night

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      2. Dreher Island State Park Campground

      4.6(49)27mi from Columbia106 sitesRVs, Tents, Cabins

      "My bf and I rented a camper cabin-electricity, heat, air, bunkbeds + full bed…secluded from the rest of the park, located on its own loop, separate showers(2) + 3 stalls + changing room in the public restrooms"

      "I loved how Dreher Island State Park in South Carolina gave our family the best of both safety and fun, with shaded, roomy sites that included picnic tables, fire rings and well-kept bathhouses that made"

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      3. Poinsett State Park Campground

      4.1(43)27mi from Columbia56 sitesRVs, Tents, Cabins

      "You can go all out camping with no extras or enjoy nature in a luxurious cabin. The big one had two bedroom which could sleep two in one & 3 or 4 in the other."

      "The park was probably 80% full, but didn’t seem crowded. All the spaces were spread out and the sites were level."

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      4. Woodsmoke Family Campground

      3.3(4)20mi from ColumbiaRVs, Tents, Cabins
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      5. Little Cedar Creek Campground

      5.0(1)18mi from ColumbiaRVs, Tents, Cabins

      "Nice site with trees and picnic table"

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      6. Cypress View Campground — Santee State Park

      4.2(45)42mi from Columbia147 sitesRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "Every campsite is a short walk from the lake, and the campground is closer to the store than Lakeshore Campground."

      "The state park has 2 different campgrounds. We decided for the Lakeshore one. It's pretty big with over 100 campsites. They have the usual amenities like fire pit, and picnic table with bench."

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      7. Santee Lakes KOA

      4.4(31)46mi from ColumbiaRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "Very nice lake and swimming area. Nice pool, pet friendly."

      "Water pressure to RV was weak, not sure we had 50 amp electric voltage, cause our battery level was down to 1/3 in am. It was very hot, ran two AC’s, and have electric fridge."

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      8. Military Park Shaw AFB Wateree Recreation Area and FamCamp

      4.3(3)27mi from ColumbiaRVs, Tents, Cabins

      "Had tons of fun and the park was really clean. Bath houses were nice and had hot water. T mobile service doesn’t work at all, but they have Wi-Fi hotspots for rent for $5 per day."

      "The lakeside tent area provided beautiful scenery with access to restrooms and showers. It wasn’t too crowded as it was military members only and you can’t beat the price for a lakeside spot."

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      9. Rosewood Farm and Agripark

      5.0(1)31mi from Columbia1 siteCabins

      "This super cute cabin is nestled beside a small pond at the bottom of a hill and surrounded by trees. Book your stay and leave them some love."

      from $80 / night

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      10. Cedar Pond Campground

      3.7(3)33mi from ColumbiaRVs, Tents, Cabins

      "Rustic with everything you need and nothing you don’t. Owners super friendly and even helped us park"

      from $35 / night

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    • Julia R.
      Feb. 6, 2022

      Dreher Island State Park Campground

      Camper Cabins R Great!

      My bf and I rented a camper cabin-electricity, heat, air, bunkbeds + full bed…secluded from the rest of the park, located on its own loop, separate showers(2) + 3 stalls + changing room in the public restrooms…AND IT WAS ALL VERY CLEAN! Very helpful and friendly park rangers available, but not “in your face” 😉 We had a wonderful time! Kayaking, paddle boarding(both mine) and brought our boat to put in at their small, but efficient, Marina! Beautifully well kept grounds…but left to age untrained on ginormously stellar Lake Murray, South Carolina(Mid-state) I would HIGHLY recommend a visit/stay to this family, pet, everyone friendly State Park!!!

    • D
      Jun. 18, 2018

      Poinsett State Park Campground

      Luxury or backwoods & in between

      The pond is good for all ages, but don't expect to be dragging a big boat here. You can rent a canoe or a row boat or bring your own. There is some sediment in the pond, but it is still enjoyable.

      You can go all out camping with no extras or enjoy nature in a luxurious cabin. The big one had two bedroom which could sleep two in one & 3 or 4 in the other. Plus, there is an alcove with bunk beds & chairs & a couch to make a total of 11 or 12 easily. It is fully stocked included linens & towels. Cook in or out. There is even a fireplace & screened in porch

      And I haven't even touched on the trails. So much to do or relax & enjoy the peace.

    • Keith K.
      Apr. 24, 2025

      Chester State Park Campground

      Small clean campground

      Stayed 1 night, sites are close to each other. Small cabins available, walk-in campsites and restrooms are clean and updated. Very nice trail along the lake perimeter and Championship Disc golf course.

    • Myron C.The Dyrt Pro User
      May. 31, 2021

      Cypress View Campground — Santee State Park

      Cypress View Campground

      This is one of the two campgrounds at Santee State Park, and it is as different from the other as night and day. Unlike the dirt roads at Lakeshore Campground(the other campground in the park) the roads in Cypress View are paved. The sites are gravel, and many of them are pull-through sites. Although tent camping is allowed in Cypress View, I would feel out of place since most of the campers are RVs. However, our teardrop camper fits right in. Cypress View is a much smaller campground than Lakeshore Campground, but the amenities are the same. Every campsite is a short walk from the lake, and the campground is closer to the store than Lakeshore Campground. Unlike Lakeshore Campground, Cypress View Campground’s sites are much closer together, so there is not as much privacy. The campground is quiet, other than the noise from the highway.   That may be one reason to be in an RV or a travel trailer--to cut out some of the noise at night.

      Close to the campground, there is a tennis court, a boat launch, Fisheagle Tours, a picnic shelter, kayak rentals, hiking trails, and more. It is conveniently located to most of the state park’s attractions without having to drive so far. Cypress View Campground is also close to the main office and the boat dock. 

      If you had rather stay in a cabin, there are cabin rentals on the water. They are accessed by way of a boardwalk across the water. The bath house is modern and has hot showers. It is centrally located so that it isn’t that far of a walk from any of the campsites. 

      Overall, I do recommend this campground, especially if you are in a travel trailer or an RV. If you are tent camper, you would probably better enjoy being at the other campground in the park.

    • Maria Mercedes M.The Dyrt Pro User
      Sep. 27, 2025

      Dreher Island State Park Campground

      Family Adventures on Lake Murray

      I loved how Dreher Island State Park in South Carolina gave our family the best of both safety and fun, with shaded, roomy sites that included picnic tables, fire rings and well-kept bathhouses that made camping easy with kids. The campground sits right on Lake Murray, so the kids spent hours swimming, skipping rocks and spotting herons, while short hiking trails gave them just enough adventure without wearing them out. With boat ramps, fishing spots and wide-open lake views, it felt like a true escape, yet I had peace of mind knowing everything was family-friendly and close by when we needed it. Evenings ended around the campfire with tired, happy kids and a beautiful lakeside sunset.  I would highly recommend this place!

    • Katrin M.
      Nov. 3, 2024

      Cypress View Campground — Santee State Park

      Big campground on the lake

      We camped here over the weekend with the pups. The state park has 2 different campgrounds. We decided for the Lakeshore one. It's pretty big with over 100 campsites. They have the usual amenities like fire pit, and picnic table with bench. Our was private, but the sites in the middle are not. The bathhouse was very clean with nice hot showers. The park has several trails, a visitor center, cabins on the water, at least 2 boat ramps with a bait shop. There are no trash cans near the campsites, there is one big dumpster at the entrance of the campground. It's about 1.30h to Folly Beach. We would definitely camp here again.

    • Stuart K.The Dyrt Pro User
      Jul. 1, 2023

      Dreher Island State Park Campground

      Lakeside Island Camping Paradise

      In my never-ending quest to discover the most perfect campground haven, after a rather intense amount of research, I landed on Dreher Island smack dab in the very center of South Carolina, where my daughter and I spent this past Labor Day weekend – our annual daughter & daddy camping trip – along with another very good family friends of ours. And while we’ve camped out in South Carolina before – and have been very pleasantly delighted by what the great Palmetto State has been able to offer us, we were in store for a real treat here at Dreher Island. 

      To begin with, Dreher sets amongst a number of islands in the midst of one of South Carolina’s most pristine and largest (50,000 acres) natural waterparks – Lake Murray. If you are looking for a campground destination that has a tremendous amount to offer, than look no further than Dreher Island. First of all, you’re on a proper island, so here’s what that means – nearly every single campsite here has either direct lake access or, at a minimum, a brilliant lakeview. One bit of warning would be that while the view is impeccable, the winds can be strong, and as we found out one hard, rainy and windy night, if you are camping here with a tent, you’ll want to stake your abode down with as many lines as you quite possibly can. Ultimately, we tied our cabin tent down with more than 20 lines around our makeshift abode and we still felt a howling wind each night that had us think at times that we were reshooting the tornado scene in ‘The Wizard of Oz!’ 

      As for amenities, there’s a ton: from the marina that this SP manages, where there’s a solid mini-mart (that has you covered on just about every front, from snacks and firewood to boat rentals (book WAY in advance if you want to rent anything!), ice, T-shirts and bait ... but you will want to note that there is NOT much in the way of actual groceries here) to picnic shelters and recreation pavilions, both hiking and biking trails as well as some of the most amazing water to canoe and kayak on as well as an amazing tackle loaner program – that’s right! You don’t even have to bring your own fishing pole and gear– the State of SC has this amazing program where they’ll lend you whatever you need. 

      Of course, all of the campsites come equipped with a fire ring and pull-down BBQ grill, nice level back-in paved sites (unfortunately, despite being tent campers, we only had a single slot to choose from, which was an RV site, so we pitched directly on top of the pavement – not ideal, but not the end of the world either). Each campsite has solid space, although there’s not a ton of privacy offered between campsites (really the only downside to our whole experience). The bathroom / shower facilities were just OK, but fairly clean and just a short hike from our campsite. 

      The greatest point to highlight about Dreher Island is the impeccable way in which the good rangers here take spartan great care of this magnificent campground jewel. But of course, Murray Lake itself is the real draw and she does not disappoint. My daughter and I, as well as the family who joined us, spent 90% of our time on the lake swimming, paddle-boarding, kayaking and enjoying one of the best lakes we’ve ever experienced. 

      Other amenities that you’ll appreciate: tons of shoreline for boat fishing opportunities  and what you will normally catch will include: largemouth and stripers, catfish, bream, crappie and yellow perch.  You should note however that you will need a proper SC state fishing license to catch any fish.  Other plus-ups include: playgrounds for the kids, complimentary WiFi (only near the park store though). 

      A couple insider’s tips? Here’s a few: (1) If you need anything at all, it’s just a 15 minute drive to the nearby quaint town of Chapin, where there’s a Lowes, Publix, Food Lion and Walgreen’s, Dollar General, Ace, etc.;(2) When/ if you get tired of cooking campside, then there’s a few great options (also in Chapin), where we dined at Chophouse, which was supremely awesome (side note: we were incredibly welcomed to this smart, upmarket restaurant despite showing up in our camping gear); (3) Looking for a nice spot for some late night suds? Lazy Creek Taphouse has you covered and has an outstanding outdoor vibe that will be sure to leave you with a memorable ‘Low Country’ backyard memory; and (4) if you are wanting to know the absolute best camping spot while at Dreher Island, while there are only 15 sites for tent campers, I recommend one of two places: the lakefront views of T-4 through T-7, where there’s 4 platforms perfectly set-up for large tents and that have easy access to the restrooms and showers just behind them … and T-11 through T-14, which are nothing except ‘pure tent camping bliss’ with simply fantastic, unobstructed views of Lake Murray. 

      Happy Camping!

    • Susan C.
      Jul. 15, 2019

      Dreher Island State Park Campground

      Island Time!!!

      Easy drive into park. Most sites gravel with a blacktop driveway. They are all good size. Tent sites all have tent pads. Clean bath house. Boat ramp. Sites on the water make it great to keep your boat or kayak at your site. Fun, family park. Great fishing. The camper cabins are great. If you need a bed and air or heat, it’s the way to go.

    • Matt C.
      Oct. 30, 2021

      Poinsett State Park Campground

      Nice state park

      We tent camped for the weekend in mid October. The park was probably 80% full, but didn’t seem crowded. All the spaces were spread out and the sites were level. We stayed at site 30, so it was a close walk to the bathhouse, with plenty of space, picnic table, and fire ring. The bathhouse was in fair condition, but the hot water was limited. The mens bathroom definitely needed to be cleaned. There were lots of trails, a pond, and a park for thing to do. T-mobile service barely worked. Check out our review https://youtu.be/pL1zgad0rN0

    Guide to Columbia

    Cabin rentals near Columbia, South Carolina provide varied accommodation options within an hour's drive of the state capital. The region features diverse landscapes from lakefront properties to forested retreats, with summer temperatures typically reaching the 90s and high humidity. Winter camping season offers milder conditions and fewer insects at cabin locations.

    What to do

    Hiking opportunities: Poinsett State Park offers extensive trail systems for various skill levels. "This is a good place to stay to mountain bike, there are two trails in Poinsett and Manchester State Forest is nearby," notes one visitor about the Poinsett State Park Campground.

    Water recreation: Lake Marion provides boating and fishing opportunities at Santee State Park cabins. "This is a great campground for anyone who enjoys watersports. Lake Marion is a great place for boating, kayaking, and fishing," explains a camper at Cypress View Campground.

    Military history: Fort Jackson offers unique cabin stays with proximity to military facilities. "You may hear firing range training going on in the distance. You should expect this and it should not be seen as negative, you're on a military campground," mentions a reviewer at Weston Lake Recreation Area.

    What campers like

    Lakefront views: Many cabins offer direct water access. "We stayed at tent site 3. Site was level and clean with water and electric, fire ring, and a picnic table for $10 per night," shares a camper about Wateree Military recreation area.

    Convenience services: Some locations offer food delivery and amenities. "They deliver firewood and pizza. The pizza was excellent. Customer service is outstanding," notes a visitor at Santee Lakes KOA.

    Wildlife viewing: Cabin areas often feature natural habitats. "We saw the ranger drive by about twice a day," reports a camper about park supervision at Cypress View Campground, where wildlife sightings are common.

    What you should know

    Accessibility concerns: Some cabin locations have challenging access roads. "It's not easy to get in here with anything bigger than a full size pickup. The park road is very narrow and uneven with lots of large pot holes," warns a camper about Poinsett State Park.

    Military base requirements: Cabins on military installations have specific rules. "You need to be either active or retired Military, which I was not. My Father was the Commander at Fort Jackson for 8+ years and he sponsored me so I could stay," explains a visitor at Weston Lake.

    Seasonal conditions: Summer heat affects cabin comfort levels. "I prefer to stay at Poinsett State Park in the fall, winter, or spring as it is located in the sandhills and it can be pretty hot and buggy in the summer," advises a regular visitor.

    Tips for camping with families

    Playground access: Several cabin locations feature children's recreation areas. "There was boat access, a playground, nature trails and everyone was so friendly!" mentions a visitor about Santee Lakes KOA.

    Educational opportunities: Military cabins offer unique learning experiences. "This was my family's first time tent camping in the cold weather and it wasn't that bad. The lakeside tent area provided beautiful scenery with access to restrooms and showers," shares a family who stayed at Wateree Military recreation area.

    Budget options: Several cabin locations offer affordable alternatives. "There are also primitive tent sites as well for $5 per night. Lots of RV spots too!" notes a visitor about budget-friendly options at Weston Lake Recreation Area.

    Tips from RVers

    Site selection: Cabins near Columbia vary significantly in size and layout. "Very nice concrete pads; large sites with fire pit, grill, and picnic table. Gravel roads have washed out areas but not terrible," mentions a visitor about Little Cedar Creek Campground, which offers both RV sites and cabins.

    Utilities and hookups: Verify available connections before booking. "The campground was nice, the RV spaces had nice concrete pads and nice cabins. The roads had some serious potholes and the campground doesn't seem to be on a regular maintenance schedule but it was clean," reports an RV camper about facilities at Weston Lake Recreation Area.

    Cabin alternatives: Some locations offer unique glamping options. "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," notes a visitor about Prices Bridge Glampsite cabins.

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