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GuideOutside Inn Campground
Fabulous farm
Close to I95 & I26. Great stopover when passing through. Family owned farm and campground combined. Easy check in. Clean and private bathhouse.
Camping near Eastover, SC
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Camping options near Eastover, South Carolina range from primitive sites to full-service campgrounds with RV hookups. Congaree National Park's Longleaf Campground offers a primitive camping experience with walk-in tent sites located just minutes from the parking area. Several developed campgrounds surround the area, including Poinsett State Park Campground, which provides tent camping, RV sites with hookups, and cabin accommodations within a forested setting.
The South Carolina summer heat and humidity significantly affect camping comfort, particularly in Congaree's lowland areas. "Definitely bring a wagon for packing your stuff in and prepare to be eaten alive by deer flies everywhere you go! The heat in June is also pretty bad," noted one camper at Longleaf Campground. Seasonal flooding is common in this region, particularly at Congaree National Park where trails and camping areas may become submerged after heavy rains. Most developed campgrounds in the area remain open year-round, though spring and fall offer more comfortable temperatures. Cell service varies throughout the region, with limited connectivity in more remote areas of Congaree National Park.
Campers frequently mention wildlife viewing opportunities as a highlight of the Eastover area, particularly at Congaree National Park. The park's ancient trees and diverse ecosystem draw nature enthusiasts seeking a unique experience. "There is a symphony of bird sounds!" mentioned one visitor to Congaree. For those seeking more amenities, nearby state parks and private campgrounds offer electric hookups, showers, and potable water. Several reviews note the remarkable synchronous firefly display at Congaree during late May, which attracts significant visitor numbers. Campgrounds with water access, such as Santee State Park's Cypress View Campground, provide opportunities for fishing, boating, and paddling. Most developed campgrounds in the region require reservations, especially during peak seasons and special events like the firefly viewing period.
Best Campgrounds near Eastover (77)
1. Poinsett State Park Campground
"It looks nothing like South Carolina as you enter the gates. After half a dozen ups and downs and right turns you find yourself in a clearing and a large parking lot, a lake and a ranger station."
"We recently visited South Carolina and after spending the weekend visiting nearby Congaree National Park, we opted to stay at Poinsett State Park for 4 nights in our Mercedes Sprinter campervan."
2. Longleaf Campground — Congaree National Park
"Having been on the road for about three months before coming to Congaree, we were happy to arrive to such a quiet and tucked-away campground."
"We were at site 7, it took about 250 steps from the parking lot to our site. All sites have lots of shade. The campground is next to a pond that gets rather loud at night."
from $15 - $25 / night
Check Availability3. Sesquicentennial State Park Campground
"The site was level with a gravel drive and parking area. Lots of pines all around but the site was clear enough for easy parking. No sewer hookups."
"The park is in Columbia SC, and is a great choice for families who may want to do things outside the park. The park is super close to the Riverbanks Zoo."
4. Cypress View Campground — Santee State Park
"There were not too many people camping during our visit, but it could be that not many people want to stand the South Carolina heat! Either way, it made the visit quiet."
"We were at site 46, which is near the entrance and the camp host. Short walk to the bathhouse directly behind."
5. Weston Lake Recreation Area
"Lake views. Boat rental available. Summer time swim beach. Spacious sites. No laundry at campground. Closest is about 3 miles away. Entrance road is really rough."
"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"
from $33 - $35 / night
Check Availability6. Santee Lakes KOA
"This 25 acre campground is tucked in on the North side of Lake Marion in SC. Great staff friendly and helpful. I'll will be back"
"This is a picturesque campground just across Lake Marion from Santee SC with water views and beautiful sunsets."
7. Falcons Nest FamCamp
"Must have access to Shaw afb to stay. 20 per night. No long term prices. No stay limit."
from $20 / night
Check Availability8. Sharolyn Motel & Campground
9. Sweetwater Lake Campground
"Sweetwater Lake Campground is a small RV campground. There is electric and water hookup and a dump station. Lots are decent size and fairly level on grass or gravel."
"They allowed me to pitch my tent close to the lake, far away from the RVs."
10. Big Rig Friendly RV Resort
"Great location! This RV Resort has great amenities and staff along with their location! Awesome gym and club house plus beautiful pool! Staff are very friendly and welcoming! Check them out!"
Drive Time
- 25 min from Columbia, SC
- 25 min from Sumter, SC
- 1 hr 7 min from Florence, SC
- 1 hr 30 min from Charleston, SC
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Recent Reviews near Eastover, SC
397 Reviews of 77 Eastover Campgrounds
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!
- sstephen H.
ScoutWeston Lake Recreation Area
Fort Jackson, SC
This is a restricted use Army Travel Camp managed through MWR. It is open only to those holding military ID cards.
Thomas B.
RangerBlack Pearl Farms
Pleasant Farm Stay
Mike was proactive wirg communication and extremely easy to work with. Clear instructions and a unique assortment of goodies in the farm store. We enjoyed exploring the land too!
RennScoutTaw Caw Campground and Marina
Great getaway on the lake
This is a great location, tucked away beautiful serene views and pretty well maintained. Bath house is clean with clean showers. It seems like most of the occupants are long term and everyone including the staff is very friendly. The waters are great for boating, fishing, and swimming. Tons of beautiful birds in this area. The site i got does not have sewage hookup but they can come by and pump out your tanks upon request.
GREGG H.ScoutOutside Inn Campground
Excellent stop for overnight
Staff very friendly. Clean bathroom and showers. Farm animals around property and free eggs when available.
Wendi R.ScoutBroad River Campgound
Things you should know
When I moved here in October 2025 Tom and Jen were helpful. The lot however hadn’t been cleaned in quite some time. The dead leaves and pine needles were at least 2 inches thick and I was left to clean them by myself. The amenities are far below substandard and barely work. If you need to shower at the office pray the hot water is working before going. It doesn’t work more than it works. There are always campground wide water and electric issues. The mail carrier delivers all mail to the office and they distribute to mailboxes when they feel like it unless Jen has something against you then she brags to other people in the campground how she is shredding your mail. I moved out in July 2026 and had paid my rent a week early but found a place to move the day after paying and they refused to reimburse the rent. They also raised the 6 times as well as forced all residents to pay for WiFi that was very inadequate to watch tv with so you pay for their WiFi as well as a second WiFi that actually works. I am not telling you to not move or camp here just want you to be informed of what you’ll be dealing with.
Gail G.GuideSantee Lakes KOA
quick stopover
Check in was easy, folks 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. Still trying to figure out why, when plugged into power, our battery level is lower then when we plugged into pole.
- Jane C.Scout
Santee Lakes KOA
Santee Koa
Great service .Tent camp here every year .
Guide to Eastover
Campsites near Eastover, South Carolina sit in the state's Midland region where sandy hills transition to coastal plains. The area spans elevations from approximately 100-250 feet above sea level, creating diverse camping environments from riverside bottomlands to pine-covered hills. Summer temperatures regularly exceed 90°F with high humidity, while winter nights can drop below freezing between December and February.
What to do
Lake activities at Cypress View: Cypress View Campground at Santee State Park offers water-based recreation on Lake Marion. "This is a great campground for anyone who enjoys watersports. Lake Marion is a great place for boating, kayaking, and fishing," notes a camper. The park maintains boat launches and fishing areas accessible to all campground visitors.
Mountain biking on sandhills terrain: The unique topography around Eastover creates distinctive trail systems. "This is a good place to stay to mountain bike, there are two trails in Poinsett and Manchester State Forest is nearby," reports one visitor at Poinsett State Park Campground. Some trails show damage from past flooding events but remain navigable.
Hiking opportunities: The region features multiple trail networks ranging from paved pathways to wilderness routes. "Poinsett State Park has some of the best hiking and biking trails in the Palmetto State. You could spend multiple days camping here and have a chance to hike different trails every day," according to a recent visitor. Most trails are best hiked in cooler morning hours during summer months.
What campers like
Military campground access: Weston Lake Recreation Area provides camping for military personnel and sponsors on Fort Jackson. "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," notes one visitor. The recreation area offers discounted rates for active and retired military.
Off-the-beaten-path locations: Some smaller campgrounds offer quieter alternatives to larger parks. "Sweetwater Lake Campground is a small RV campground. There is electric and water hookup and a dump station. Lots are decent size and fairly level on grass or gravel," writes one camper. These smaller operations often feature unique amenities like rescue animal viewing areas.
Proximity to Congaree National Park: Multiple campgrounds serve as bases for exploring the national park. "About 31 RV sites. Onboard Ft. Jackson. Lake views. Boat rental available. Summer time swim beach. Spacious sites," reports a camper at Weston Lake. Campers often note that many campgrounds within 45 minutes of Congaree provide convenient access.
What you should know
Access challenges: Some roads leading to campgrounds have deteriorated conditions. "The park road is very narrow and uneven with lots of large pot holes. The road to the campground is a little better, but also very narrow," notes a visitor at Poinsett State Park. Large RVs may require careful navigation on certain access routes.
Wildlife interactions: The lowland ecosystem around Eastover supports diverse wildlife that regularly enters campgrounds. "The property has a nice size lake and all spots face it. There are fire pits and hammocks. The best and most fun part about this campground are the rescue donkeys," explains a camper at Sweetwater Lake Campground. Insect activity increases substantially in warm months.
Site spacing considerations: Sesquicentennial State Park Campground features varied campsite layouts. "All campsites can probably see the lake a little. Downside is that it's super crowded. Apparently all the fishermen drag their families in along with their boats," observes one visitor. Proximity to urban Columbia makes this park busier than more remote options.
Tips for camping with families
Splash zones for kids: Several campgrounds maintain dedicated water recreation areas. "Nice park but gets super crowded. The sites we had you could definitely have more than 6 people to a site and many sites did just that. Never far to a bathroom and easy access to the water," explains a visitor at Santee Lakes KOA. Swimming areas provide relief during hot summer days.
Camp amenities for children: Recreational facilities vary substantially between parks. "We stayed here for our son's first birthday, in campsite 30! It was beautiful and we felt like we had plenty of privacy. Our site had a trail attached to the back of it which was really nice for hiking," reports a family at Poinsett State Park. Many sites feature nearby playground equipment.
Educational opportunities: Congaree National Park offers Junior Ranger programs through the main visitor center. "Ten site campground, all walk in. Sites 1 and 2 fairly short distance to walk. Campsites are spacious and clean. Pit toilets and solar powered device charger available in parking lot. Easy distance to access visitor center and main trails," notes a visitor at Longleaf Campground.
Tips from RVers
Leveling requirements: Campground terrain varies significantly across the region. "This was a timely escape for us just as COVID was spreading in the states. Unfortunately this prevented us from being able to rent kayaks. But the hiking was great! The camp sites were on the smaller side but opened up to a large field area where the kids and dog could run around and play," reports a camper at Poinsett State Park.
Site selection for larger rigs: Some campgrounds have limited spaces for extended vehicles. "We camped here for Mother's Day weekend. Our camper is 29 ft, with no slide outs and just an awning. There was no way to extend our awning, because the trees were too close. A slide out wouldn't have been able to open out," advises a visitor about specific sites at Poinsett. Tree placement often restricts awning or slide deployment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is the most popular campground near Eastover, SC?
Which is the most popular campground near Eastover, SC?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Eastover, SC is Poinsett State Park Campground with a 4.1-star rating from 43 reviews.
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