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Places to Camp near Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests

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Are you in need of a campground near Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests, SC? Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests is an adventure-filled destination for those who love the outdoorsy camper lifestyle. But it's also great for those who prefer to spend time near the city, exploring and sightseeing. Search nearby campsites and find top-rated spots from other campers.

Best Camping Sites Near Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests, SC (77)

  1. Camper-submitted photo from Dreher Island State Park Campground

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    Dreher Island State Park Campground

    43 Reviews
    213 Photos
    272 Saves
    Chapin, South Carolina
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • Standard (Tent/RV)
  2. Camper-submitted photo from Lake Greenwood State Park Campground

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    Lake Greenwood State Park Campground

    19 Reviews
    36 Photos
    82 Saves
    Ninety Six, South Carolina

    The camping area provides easy access to the shoreline of Lake Greenwood. 125 paved sites may be used by both RVs and tents. Each site has water and electrical hook-ups and a picnic table. Many paved sites accommodate RVs up to 40 feet. All sites are convenient to hot showers and restrooms.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
  3. Camper-submitted photo from Brick House Campground

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    Brick House Campground

    15 Reviews
    44 Photos
    78 Saves
    Kinards, South Carolina

    Brick House offers year-round access to 21 campsites campground. All sites have some shade throughout the day. The campground has a gravel road and parking spurs that all vehicles need to be parked on. Campsite parking spurs are level and vary in size and grade. Not all sites can accommodate all vehicles. All sites have a picnic table, fire ring, and a lantern post. Up to two horses per campsite are allowed but need to be highlined or kept in portable corrals. Two, double vault toilet buildings are centrally located at each end of the campground. There is no water, no electrical hookups, and no dump station available. Cell coverage can be spotty. Pets are welcome but must be leashed at all times within the campground.

    Campsites: 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15, and 16 are for reservation only year round through recreation.gov. and have a 14 day stay limit within 30 rolling days.

    Campsites 5, 7, 9, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, and 21 are on a first-come, first-serve basis during fall big game deer and spring turkey seasons. These sites are extended stay sites during this time and campers can stay longer than the 14 day stay limit. Campers choose an open site and return to the kiosk and pay with a smart phone and the scan and pay system. Outside of hunting season these sites are available by reservation only.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • RVs

    $5 / night

  4. Camper-submitted photo from Hamilton Branch State Park Campground

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    Hamilton Branch State Park Campground

    36 Reviews
    115 Photos
    87 Saves
    Modoc, South Carolina

    This recreation area is part of J. Strom Thurmond Lake

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
  5. Camper-submitted photo from Newberry / I-26 / Sumter NF KOA

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    Newberry / I-26 / Sumter NF KOA

    4 Reviews
    10 Photos
    15 Saves
    Kinards, South Carolina
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
  6. Camper-submitted photo from Croft State Park Campground

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    Croft State Park Campground

    25 Reviews
    81 Photos
    72 Saves
    White Stone, South Carolina

    Once an army training base, Croft State Park covers more than 7,000 acres of rolling, wooded terrain just a few miles from downtown Spartanburg. The park offers over 20 miles of biking and hiking trails, a playground, picnicking and camping, as well as fishing and boating in one of two lakes.

    Horseback riding in South Carolina state parks is widely popular, and Croft is known around the region for its equestrian facilities. The park regularly hosts shows in its arena and boasts more than 20 miles of equestrian trails.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
  7. Camper-submitted photo from Elijah Clark State Park Campground

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    Elijah Clark State Park Campground

    28 Reviews
    112 Photos
    92 Saves
    Lincolnton, Georgia

    This recreation area is part of J. Strom Thurmond Lake

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $20 - $225 / night

  8. Camper-submitted photo from Sesquicentennial State Park Campground

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    Sesquicentennial State Park Campground

    28 Reviews
    75 Photos
    109 Saves
    State Park, South Carolina

    Camping Information: Each site is packed sand and has individual water and 30 amp electrical hookups. 17 sites accommodate RV's up to 35 feet, others up to 30 feet. 14 sites are pull through. The campground is convenient to restroom facilities with hot showers.

    Nine sites are newly-improved. Amenities include: a large, level parking area, a campfire ring with grill and a lantern hook.

    Four sites are equipped with tent pads. These pads provide a sand surface and can accommodate tents up to 10 x 10 ft.

    Loop 1 is closed seasonally. Loop 2 is open year round.

    Primitive Group Area: A primitive group camping area is ideal for organized groups up to 50 people. (An organized group is defined as a group that holds regular meetings and has a lead officer or elected/appointed officials.) Central water is available. Walking distant to restrooms. Showers not available.

    Reservations are accepted. To make a primitive group camping reservation, contact the park directly. Minimum rate is $11-13.50 which allows up to 10 campers. The rate increases by $5-6.25 increments for each additional five campers up to a total of fifty campers.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
  9. Camper-submitted photo from Alston Trailhead

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    Alston Trailhead

    4 Reviews
    5 Photos
    67 Saves
    Chapin, South Carolina

    The Alston trailhead park provides parking, picnicking, camping, and canoe access on the Broad River. 3 night maximum for camping.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • RVs
    • Tents
    • Group
  10. Camper-submitted photo from Lake Greenwood Motorcoach Resort

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    Lake Greenwood Motorcoach Resort

    2 Reviews
    5 Photos
    6 Saves
    Ninety Six, South Carolina

    Lake Greenwood Motorcoach Resort is a year-round community located in the Lakelands Region in upstate South Carolina. Situated on lakefront land and just a day’s drive away from almost anywhere on the East Coast, this can be your home base or home away from home for you and your Class A or Super C motorcoach.

    Lake Greenwood Motorcoach Resort is everything you’ve worked for and deserve. Relaxation. Friends. Swimming. Serenity. Boating. Fishing. Social Activities. Luxury! The wonder of awakening to a stunning sunrise and enjoying glowing sunsets over Lake Greenwood’s 11,400 acres of water is always invigorating.

    • Pets
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • RVs

    $63 - $98 / night


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