Top Dog Friendly Camping near Gadsden, SC

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Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near Gadsden, SC (46)

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256 Reviews of 46 Gadsden Campgrounds


  • Camper-submitted photo from Outside Inn Campground
    May 25, 2024

    Outside Inn Campground

    Perfect overnight stay

    This was the perfect place to stop for an overnight stay to break up the drive to FL. Our full hook-up site was almost perfectly level with a fire ring and picnic table. We stayed in a back-in site, which we were grateful for since they are all in the shade. Our grandson loved feeding the goats and donkey so make sure you bring some fruit and/or veggies. Claire was very communicative prior to our arrival and even stopped by our site after we settled in to see if we needed anything. They are expanding by adding a bathhouse and possibly more sites in the future. They have weekly movie nights and a couple of corn hole boards. I believe there's a walking trail as well but we didn't have a chance to check it out since we were in and out so quickly. If we had to list a con, I guess the only thing would be the bugs....but that's typical of the south in the summer so we were already prepared. We will definitely be stopping by again for a longer stay.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Outside Inn Campground
    May 18, 2024

    Outside Inn Campground

    Serene

    Country setting in a great little RV park that is just getting started. Full hook-ups. Easy access and parking. Owners were very hospitable and available. Sweet animals and love the farm feel. Definitely plan to stay again.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Lake Wateree State Park Campground
    May 12, 2024

    Lake Wateree State Park Campground

    Our Favorite Getaway

    This is one of our favorite spots! We can boat, fish, ride our golf cart, hang out by the fire and just enjoy the moment. It also has wonderful handicap accommodations. Hands down one of our favorites!

  • Camper-submitted photo from Poinsett State Park Campground
    May 11, 2024

    Poinsett State Park Campground

    Great camp site!

    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 and it was perfect distance from the bathroom! On the topic of the bathroom, the toilets were CLEAN! And I mean we were there for 24 hours and the bathroom was cleaned at least twice. Really nice, they might look a little scary on the outside though but don’t mind that any bit.

    For people that love hammocks, site 29 (right next to ours) has a bunch of perfect hammock trees. If we go again we will try to stay in that spot! Great place to stay.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Wateree Lake RV Park & Marina
    May 4, 2024

    Wateree Lake RV Park & Marina

    Just Right

    This location has 2 RV lots. Riverside is heavily wooded which provides a ton of shade on the hot summer days. Taylor Creek is newer with less trees providing lots of open space and great for Solar regeneration. Both sites are very clean and well maintained. Just a short walk to the lake.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Sandy Oak RV Park
    May 3, 2024

    Sandy Oak RV Park

    Quick stop for the night

    Needed a quick stop and contacted them last minute. They had a pull thru spot and were great at accommodating us. Shower, bathroom and laundry. Wow!

  • Camper-submitted photo from Outside Inn Campground
    April 30, 2024

    Outside Inn Campground

    Fun and relaxing!

    Had a one night stay. New hookups, easy access and being right next to the farm animals was very fun! The rooster was pretty expressive overnight too!

  • Camper-submitted photo from Alston Trailhead
    April 24, 2024

    Alston Trailhead

    Nice free spot

    We enjoyed this free trailhead parking. No bathroom, and the train only woke us up once in the night. Only one other van there with us, so very quiet and peaceful. Lovely walk on the Palmetto trail in the morning. There are also “walk-in” campsites right behind the trailhead signs in the trees.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Cypress View Campground — Santee State Park
    March 13, 2024

    Cypress View Campground — Santee State Park

    Small and peaceful under the pines

    We stopped heading south and north along I-95 to and from Florida.  Very easy off and on I-95.  Plenty of available spaces in off-season.  The campground is small and quiet.  Camp Host was very helpful. Sites were spaced reasonably far apart but there is no privacy between.  Not all sites have a water view, but most appeared fairly level. Not all sites have sewer access.  Our only complaint was lots of smoke from campfires and grills. Would stay again.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Big Rig Friendly RV Resort
    January 30, 2024

    Big Rig Friendly RV Resort

    Really nice place

    This place was well thought out when it was being built, lots of space, great level sites, nice dog park. Fitness center and laundry are new and nice.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Outside Inn Campground
    January 16, 2024

    Outside Inn Campground

    Awesome Place to Camp

    Our stay at Outside Inn Campground was truly awesome! The sites are very nice, easy access, and they also have"buddy sites" for when you are traveling with others. The owners (Chris& Clair), their daughters (Macy and Caroline), and the varous animals were great! We definitely recommend every RVer add this place to their list!

  • Camper-submitted photo from Cypress View Campground — Santee State Park
    December 7, 2023

    Cypress View Campground — Santee State Park

    Peaceful, good trails

    We were at site 46, which is near the entrance and the camp host. Short walk to the bathhouse directly behind. Site has good trees for a hammock and near a path down to the lake for fishing/picnic/swimming. Beware there is a sharp drop off across from the site, so make sure whoever is backing in has a spotter out front.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Outside Inn Campground
    November 26, 2023

    Outside Inn Campground

    A great place to Camp for a night or longer.

    My family spent 8 days at Outside Inn Campground in Santee SC. This Campground is now our Campground #1.

    This is a new Campground that was developed with the Campers in mind. 

    The owners are hands-on in the operation and customer service, not necessarily in that order. 

    The sites are well placed throughout the Campground. They have established trails throughout the woods.

    On of the main attractions are the animals: cows, ducks, chickens,  goats, a donkey, turkeys and roosters.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Lake Wateree State Park Campground
    November 1, 2023

    Lake Wateree State Park Campground

    Nice campground

    Nice campground right on the lake. The nicest shower house I have ever seen. This is the standard we base all other campgrounds. Staff and everyone around were super nice

  • Camper-submitted photo from Jolly Acres RV Park & Storage
    October 27, 2023

    Jolly Acres RV Park & Storage

    Very quaint little campground.

    Stopped on the way to Maggie Valley NC. Nice half way spot from Fl. Full hookups available. Our 35 ft rv fit perfect in the spot. They are dirt/sand sites. The camp store wasn’t opened when we were there for the 1 night. Right beside a cow farm to look at. A fishing pond is available but the water was super murky. Everyone was friendly. Fire pit available. Would recommend. Super cool playground with an awesome swing. See video. 😊

  • Camper-submitted photo from Alston Trailhead
    October 8, 2023

    Alston Trailhead

    Amazing site, minus the train

    This site is awesome. The scenery is beautiful and it is super easy to access. You can hear coyotes howling at night.

    The only problem is the train. It woke us up at least 4 times last night. You can see the train from your campsite.

    Everything else was perfect for us though!

  • Camper-submitted photo from Alston Trailhead
    September 29, 2023

    Alston Trailhead

    Stay at TrailHead

    Beautiful place! Unfortunately no space for us to drive our bus to a camp spot but plenty of room in parking lot. Just a nice little spot to stop before hitting the road again.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Woodsmoke Family Campground
    September 19, 2023

    Woodsmoke Family Campground

    Overnight Stop

    Ok for overnight stop but wouldn't be a travel destination. Most sites seem to be long term or permanent sites. Very close to neighbor site, with fire pit being extremely close. Water, Sewer, Power, WiFi

  • Camper-submitted photo from Alston Trailhead
    July 13, 2023

    Alston Trailhead

    Amazing camp site

    There are several camp areas, fire pits and picnic tables at the beginning of the trail with a big gravel parking lot

  • Camper-submitted photo from Santee Lakes KOA
    July 2, 2023

    Santee Lakes KOA

    Nice, no frills, stop over campsite

    We stopped here for a night on our way back to Florida. We were on C5 which was a very large pull through and relatively level. We did not even have to bring out our leveling blocks, the auto leveler was able to handle it well. Power was stable and water pressure was good. Only things we did not like is that every site was just dirt and there was not much shade at our site.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Jolly Acres RV Park & Storage
    June 6, 2023

    Jolly Acres RV Park & Storage

    Peaceful and quiet

    A very peaceful and friendly atmosphere in a country setting. The owners are very friendly and well mannered country people. Everyone that we met were polite and liked sharing. It does have a fishing pond and the guest are welcome to use it. I would recommend everyone that comes through St. George to visit this lovely place whether it’s one night to rest, a few days to get away, stop in. Pet friendly and has a playground for the kids to play .

  • Camper-submitted photo from Sesquicentennial State Park Campground
    May 21, 2023

    Sesquicentennial State Park Campground

    Cute park convenient to Columbia

    We stayed in loop 2 at site 48 for 2 nights at the end of April. Chose this campground because we had an event in Columbia that we had to attend on our way back from a trip to Florida so we needed a place to stay for a few nights. 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. There was water but we had some trouble getting the pressure just right. Really good tv signal since the campground is right outside of the city. Only a 20-30 minute drive down the highway. The part of town you go through to get there is a bit rundown (not bad by any means but you wouldn’t know there was a park nearby). The park itself it quite lovely. There’s a small lake that rents paddle boats and kayaks. A nice camp store. Cute park and splash pad. I actually wish we could have stayed longer. We have family nearby and will probably stay here next time we visit. I would recommend visiting if you want a quiet low key getaway.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Sandy Oak RV Park
    February 20, 2023

    Sandy Oak RV Park

    Absolutely one of the greatest rv parks

    Sandy Oaks is a wonderful park to stay in, whether overnight or extended stay.. friendly and knowledgeable owners who are very welcoming. Couldn't ask for better security. Would definitely recommend!!



Guide to Gadsden

Camping near Gadsden, South Carolina, offers a mix of beautiful landscapes and fun activities for everyone. Whether you're looking to pitch a tent or park your RV, there are several campgrounds that cater to different needs.

What to do:

  • Fishing and Boating: Lake Murray is a great spot for fishing and boating. One visitor at Dreher Island State Park Campground mentioned, "We spent 90% of our time on the lake swimming, paddle-boarding, kayaking, and enjoying one of the best lakes we’ve ever experienced."
  • Hiking: Explore the trails at Poinsett State Park Campground. A camper shared, "There are plenty of hiking trails and a beautiful lake right in front of the visitor center."
  • Wildlife Watching: At Longleaf Campground — Congaree National Park, one reviewer noted, "Great for a day adventure, or exercise," highlighting the area's natural beauty and wildlife.

What campers like:

  • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate the cleanliness of the restrooms and showers. A visitor at Lake Wateree State Park Campground said, "The nicest shower house I have ever seen. This is the standard we base all other campgrounds."
  • Friendly Staff: Many campers mention the helpfulness of the park rangers. One camper at Colleton State Park Campground remarked, "The rangers are very helpful and the camp host was terrific."
  • Scenic Views: Campers love the beautiful surroundings. A review for Cypress View Campground — Santee State Park highlighted, "Nice campground. Campground has hiking/biking trails. Lake views from our site."

What you should know:

  • Limited Amenities: Some campgrounds, like Givhans Ferry State Park Campground, have limited amenities. A camper noted, "There is nothing to do at the park or anywhere close by."
  • Cell Service: Expect limited or no cell service in some areas. One visitor at Aiken State Park Campground mentioned, "Absolutely no cell service at campsite."
  • Privacy Concerns: Some sites can be close together, which might affect privacy. A camper at Santee Lakes KOA said, "Very crowded and was a one-night stop for many RVs!!"

Tips for camping with families:

  • Choose Family-Friendly Sites: Look for campgrounds with amenities for kids. At Sesquicentennial State Park Campground, one reviewer mentioned, "Cute park and splash pad."
  • Plan Activities: Bring along games and outdoor toys. A family at Dreher Island State Park Campground enjoyed watching kids swim and play, saying, "It seems that everyone had a kayak, a raft, a boat, or some kind of flotation device."
  • Pack Snacks: Keep snacks handy for the kids. A camper at Cypress View Campground noted, "The campground is small and quiet," making it a perfect spot for family bonding.

Tips from RVers:

  • Check Site Sizes: Make sure your RV fits the site. A reviewer at Lake Wateree State Park Campground said, "Site #1 on the lake. Level paved driveway lots of shade."
  • Bring Leveling Blocks: Some sites may not be perfectly level. A camper at Santee Lakes KOA mentioned, "We did not even have to bring out our leveling blocks."
  • Plan for Tight Roads: Be cautious of tight roads in some campgrounds. A visitor at Givhans Ferry State Park Campground noted, "The sites are not level and the ground is almost sandy."

Camping around Gadsden, SC, offers a variety of experiences, from serene lakes to family-friendly parks. Whether you're tent camping or RVing, there's something for everyone!

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Which is the most popular dog-friendly campsite near Gadsden, SC?

    According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular dog-friendly campground near Gadsden, SC is Poinsett State Park Campground with a 4.1-star rating from 39 reviews.

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