Cabins near Conway, South Carolina offer a blend of inland tranquility and beach accessibility. Located approximately 15 miles from Myrtle Beach, Conway sits along the Waccamaw River with coastal plains and pine forests creating distinct camping environments. Summer temperatures regularly exceed 90°F with high humidity, while fall brings milder temperatures and fewer crowds at cabin rentals.
What to do
Fishing opportunities: The ponds at Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park at Daddy Joe's are popular but require patience. According to Blair F., "The ponds are overfished and difficult to catch fish so make sure to use finesse."
Beachfront access: Many campgrounds provide direct beach entry with on-site amenities. At Pirateland Family Camping Resort, Dr. David P. noted, "There are quite a few campgrounds in the area to choose from and this is among the best... If you bring a kayak, there are some great salt marsh areas to check out as well."
Winter activities: Several cabin rentals operate year-round with seasonal programming. One visitor at Ocean Lakes Family Campground shared, "We will be spending New Years week there and understand that it is completely full! This has become our go to beach resort."
Nature exploration: For wildlife viewing, Huntington Beach State Park Campground provides opportunities to spot local fauna. Theresa M. recommends, "Do not miss saying hi to the wildlife on your way in. The egrets, herons, and gators are a beautiful sight heading to the camp sites and beaches."
What campers like
Beach proximity with seclusion: Cabin accommodations at Barefoot RV Resort offer access to both beaches and commercial areas. One camper noted, "You could walk to grocery store, liquor store, restaurants, the beach, and barefoot landing. You could drive a gulf cart to all these places too."
Concrete pads: Many campers appreciate level surfaces at their cabin sites. Josh D. observed at Barefoot RV Resort, "All concrete sites with 20, 30, and 50 amp service. Gated and safe. As soon as a camper pulls out, they pressure wash every site as needed."
Maintenance standards: Cleanliness ranks high in positive reviews. At Myrtle Beach Travel Park, Jerry W. highlighted, "Their bath houses are modern and clean, they allow pets and even have an activity director who plans family oriented adventure."
Site options: Cabins with different locations within the same property offer varying experiences. Becky V. from Apache Family Campground shared, "We decided to move to a different site that gave is some more room and not sandwiched in between other campers. It wasn't at the beach area - but we did not mind the walk."
What you should know
Reservation requirements: Off-season availability differs significantly from peak season. According to Deb P., "We have stayed at Carolina Pines 4 times with the last time being for a month. It was a wonderful experience with the staff providing activities, especially on the weekends."
Noise considerations: Some campgrounds have defined quiet hours. Samantha O. reported at Ocean Lakes, "Noise times are 7am-11pm. The good thing about this is at 11pm everything is quiet. No one is on the roads. All golf carts go away and people settle down for the night."
Golf cart regulations: Many campgrounds have specific rules about golf carts. At Huntington Beach State Park Campground, site restrictions differ from private campgrounds, with more focus on natural settings rather than amenity access.
Bath facility conditions: Quality and availability of shower facilities vary between properties. One visitor noted, "The bathhouse was acceptable, not really new, basic but clean with lots of hot water. A few blocks from the beach, but they have a shuttle (in-season) and golf carts to rent."
Tips for camping with families
Activity scheduling: Some resorts require reservations for amenities. Rose K. from Myrtle Beach Travel Park explained, "We were required to reserve pool time and arcade time. The beach area is great as well as the store and funnel cake stand."
Age-appropriate options: Different sections of water parks cater to specific ages. At Sun Outdoors Myrtle Beach, Michele P. observed, "It has indoor pools, outdoor pools, waterslide, putt putt, bowling alley, and an arcade... Great place for kids to ride their bikes and splash in the water park."
Safety considerations: Beach areas with lifeguards provide additional security for families with children. Jonah J. noted at Pirateland, "We had a great time staying at site 726 on the beach. So convenient to everything. Bath houses were clean. Plenty of family fun activities. Kids on bicycles and scooters did scare me a bit riding around with all the traffic."
Accommodation sizing: Cabin layouts vary significantly between properties. One camper reported, "Two of my children and their families are renting the tiny houses that are available for rent. My husband and I will be in our camper it will be the hub for the family gatherings."
Tips from RVers
Check-in procedures: Some properties offer advanced check-in options. One camper mentioned, "We did pre check in before we arrived and they set all our paperwork in the mail. This was great bc all we had to do was place the tag on our mirror and drive in."
Site selection strategies: Corner or end sites often provide more space. Cynthia D. from Myrtle Beach Travel Park advised, "Our campsite was perfect. It was under the trees and spacious. However we were on the main road and there was a constant flow of RV traffic the entire time."
Seasonal considerations: Weather impacts can affect site conditions. One visitor at Myrtle Beach KOA cautioned, "We happened to be there after a period of heavy rain and there were large puddles and some sites partially flooded, so there might be some drainage issues."
Hookup verification: Ensure connections work properly before setting up. Ransom J. warned about one property, "We had one of the ancient spots with shared power pole that we had to use converter to use the remaining 50amp. Feel sorry if you were a class A rig and needed the 50 and only had 40 left."
