Best RV Parks & Resorts near Elgin, SC
RV parks near Elgin provide several full hookup options with varying amenities and site sizes. Wateree Lake RV Park & Marina offers water, sewer, and electric hookups with concrete pads suitable for large RVs. Columbia Camden RV Park in nearby Lugoff features year-round access with full hookups and trash service. Big Rig Friendly RV Resort lives up to its name with spacious pull-through sites, 50-amp service, and concrete pads designed for larger motorhomes and fifth wheels. Sesquicentennial State Park Campground, located within 20 miles of Elgin, accommodates RVs with 30-amp hookups, water, and sewer connections, though some sites present leveling challenges. "Most sites are very uneven. If you have a large camper/RV it may be tough to get your rig level. Site #21 worked well for our 40 foot fifth wheel."
Most RV sites throughout the area include picnic tables and fire rings with varying regulations on fires and generator use. While cellular service is generally reliable at parks closer to Columbia, reception may diminish at more remote locations. Dump stations are available at most parks, though Pumphouse Road RV Park and Broad River Campground provide full sewer hookups directly at sites. According to one visitor, Big Rig Friendly RV Resort offers "beautiful large sites with pool, pickle ball courts, full gym, large clubhouse with meeting room." RVers with pets should note that most parks are pet-friendly, though specific restrictions may apply. Summer months bring higher demand, especially at lakeside parks like Wateree where the combination of shade and water access appeals to travelers seeking relief from South Carolina heat. Winter remains mild enough for comfortable year-round camping at most locations.
