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Foster Creek RV Park and Villas in Goose Creek houses luxury glamping accommodations with climate-controlled spaces, full hookups, and picnic tables. James Island County Park Campground, approximately 30 minutes from Goose Creek, features upscale glamping campsites in a wooded setting with water views. According to a camper, "The campground was clean and the sites were nicely separated by trees and shrubs. Bath houses were immaculate." Both locations offer fire rings, showers, and toilet facilities, creating comfortable outdoor stays while maintaining a connection to nature. Edisto Beach State Park Campground, slightly further away, provides premium glamping cabins with convenient beach access.
The glamping sites within these parks connect visitors to numerous outdoor activities including hiking, biking, fishing, and water recreation. Mount Pleasant-Charleston KOA features kayak and paddleboard rentals plus a dedicated dog park with a swimming beach for pets. One visitor noted, "There is a pool. They offer bike rental, along with kayak/paddle boat rentals. There's a great dog park our pups loved." Seasonal considerations affect availability, with James Island County Park hosting their Festival of Lights during winter months, transforming the grounds with holiday lighting displays sponsored by Charleston businesses. Most glamping accommodations require advance reservations, with sites typically booking several months ahead during peak summer and fall seasons.
Best Glamping Campgrounds near Goose Creek (15)
1. Campground at James Island County Park
"The bath house was recently remodeled and now has air conditioning. I found it to be one of the nicest bath facilities we have ever used."
"There is a camp store which is well stocked and stays open till 8pm. The predominance of this campground is RV sites. The sites are well maintained and with enough space between each site."
27 Sites AvailableAvailable this weekend
from $38 - $219 / night
2. Mount Pleasant-Charleston KOA
"Lots of walking areas and pet spots. Super close to everything you could ever need, but deep enough into the woods to feel that break away from the noise of the road."
"The staff is friendly and helpful. The grounds are very well maintained. There are activities offered including a wagon ride through a plantation. There is a pool."
Check Availabilityfrom $68 - $300 / night
3. Foster Creek RV Park and Villas
"IF you meet the qualifications to stay (military affiliated), this is REALLY close to the Navy Nuke School!"
4. FamCamp Joint Base Charleston S.C
"I'm an Army Veteran and recently stay at the FAMP CAMP Located on the Joint Base Air Force Base located in Charleston S.C. "
5. Givhans Ferry State Park Campground
"The bathroom and water source is nearby, as well as a pavilion/shelter. There are three sections, with multiple areas for camping in each one. Each has 2-3 tables and a fire ring. "
"It's definitely a small park, and its big draw is its location on the Edisto River, with lovely river-tubing to boot. We stayed in the tent sites, which have water and electricity at each site."
7 Sites AvailableAvailable this weekend
6. Edisto Beach State Park Campground
"It's South Carolina in the summer, so there are mosquitoes."
"Some sites are full sun, and as it was around 100 degrees every day, that could be a problem for some. It’s right on the edge of the town so it’s easy to walk or bicycle around."
1 Site AvailableAvailable this weekend
7. Buck Hall Recreation Area
"The boat launch is walking distance from the campground and has a nice picnic area adjacent to it. We watched a pods of pelicans and dolphins come through the area, as well as many other sea birds."
"28 a night for Electricity; $18 for tent sites.
Mostly middle age & older campers; primarily boaters/fishermen as there is a boat ramp at this site."
Check AvailabilityCampground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $20 - $45 / night
8. Cypress View Campground — Santee State Park
"They have the usual amenities like fire pit, and picnic table with bench. Our was private, but the sites in the middle are not. The bathhouse was very clean with nice hot showers."
"Our only complaint was lots of smoke from campfires and grills. Would stay again."
74 Sites AvailableAvailable this weekend
9. Santee Lakes KOA
"This is a picturesque campground just across Lake Marion from Santee SC with water views and beautiful sunsets."
"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."
10. Honey Hill Campground
"You drive in and there's multiple campsites for your tent, Car or RV. There's a large clean toilet cabin (not a basic privy).
It's next to a tall tower.
Fire area with picnic table."
Drive Time
- 14 min from Charleston, SC
- 1 hr 27 min from Sumter, SC
- 1 hr 40 min from Florence, SC
- 1 hr 58 min from Hilton Head Island, SC
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Glamping Reviews near Goose Creek, SC
303 Reviews of 15 Goose Creek Campgrounds
paul Z.
GuideEdisto Beach State Park Campground
Great place to camp
We love the Live oaks campground in Edisto Beach State Park. Level sites with plenty of privacy. We are in site 120 this trip and we have stayed in sites 118 and 122 on previous trips. these sites back onto the salt marsh which gives you some incredible scenery just behind the site
Stacey R.GuideBuck Hall Recreation Area
Great location for Shrimping
Most campers are here to go out shrimping. It’s a beautiful, small campground with level sites, some shade, electric and water hookups and tent sites right along the water. The bathroom could use an update but it was very clean and the shower was roomy and hot enough. A dump station is available. I understand the park will close after shrimp season (mid November..?) for updates. I lucked out on a first come, first serve site for the night. I’d definitely stay here again.
Natalie T.
TravelerMount Pleasant-Charleston KOA
One of the best!
We were traveling with two large dogs and looking for a pet friendly site. This is a people friendly site so many game playing areas swimming pool and clean manicured lawns with a lake view on some sites.
- BBarbara S.Guide
Campground at James Island County Park
Busy but fun!
We stayed here while attending the Highwater Music Festival. We brought our bikes, but it’s not safe to ride out if the campground to the festival or the beach, so we drove them to a spot outside of the grounds and then ride from there.
So much to do inside this campground and park! It was very busy, but we didn’t feel it was too loud - still plenty of opportunity to enjoy nature.
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 .
- LLisa W.Guide
Edisto Beach State Park Campground
Beach Campground -- It Doesn't Get Much Better Than This!
This is our absolute favorite campsite of all time! It is very private and secluded, but right around the corner from the beach. It is for tents and small campers only, as we barely had enough room to get our pop up backed up in the site with the truck. The site slopes up, evens out, and then slopes right back down to the fire ring and picnic table. Our pop up is a 10-foot box and it was just enough room to get it on the level spot without sloping one way or the other. It was also just wide enough for our awning to be set out with a little room to walk around. Once situated, there is plenty of room at the picnic table and fire ring to sit around and park bikes, etc.
There is plenty of shade and you can hear the waves crashing on the beach. The site also has water and electric hookups, but we try to bring our own water since you can still taste the salt. It is so relaxing!
This is on the Beach Campground and the only problem we noticed it is that the outdoor shower for washing off sand from the beach has low visibility because it is on the road side of the bathhouse and not the beach side. The result is people clogging up the showers with sand because they don't even see the outdoor shower in some cases.
The park has some amazing nature trails to bike and hike as well as a nice educational nature center.
We always enjoy our stay here and will definitely continue to book here as long as we can.
Cheryl D.ScoutThe Lakeshore Campground — Santee State Park
Beautiful
Great spot. Beautiful views. Lots of shade. Spot 57 would be hard to park in with a trailer due to having to climb the embankment a bit.
Guide to Goose Creek
Campers visiting Goose Creek, South Carolina can access several campgrounds within a 30-minute drive. This coastal region maintains mild temperatures throughout fall and winter, with summer highs often exceeding 90°F with significant humidity. The surrounding Francis Marion National Forest offers primitive camping options while nearby state parks provide more developed facilities within proximity to both freshwater lakes and Atlantic beaches.
What to do
Kayaking and paddleboarding on Lake Marion: At Santee Lakes KOA, visitors can enjoy direct water access with convenient boat launches. "Nice campground on the water. Worth the upgrade to the lake front sites," notes camper John K. The campground features a dedicated swimming area and dock access for water recreation.
Hiking the Palmetto Trail: The trail section near Buck Hall Recreation Area offers shaded hiking through maritime forest. "Hiking a section of the Palmetto Trail is a good option for a day out of the sun due to the heavy maritime forest canopy," shares Eric K. This trail segment provides wildlife viewing opportunities with minimal elevation changes.
Rock climbing and adventure courses: The Outdoor Zone at James Island County Park features extensive climbing facilities. "Situated just north of where your RV is anchored is the Outdoor Zone featuring a 50 foot climbing wall, obstacle challenge course, 1K sq ft bouldering wall and slackline," explains Stuart K. The park also includes an 18-hole disc golf course for additional recreation options.
What campers like
Well-separated campsites: Campers appreciate the natural buffers between sites at many local campgrounds. At Edisto Beach State Park, visitors enjoy the privacy: "Amy and I have camped at the Live Oak section of the park multiple times. We love it. Trails for bike rides or walks. Close to beach. Great staff. Private campsites," says Kevin A.
Dog-friendly facilities: Mount Pleasant-Charleston KOA offers exceptional amenities for pets. "There are waste bags scattered throughout the park and a huge dog park. (But it's quite far from the campers)," notes Carlyne F. The campground includes a one-mile loop trail perfect for walking dogs.
Proximity to Charleston: Multiple campgrounds serve as convenient bases for exploring the historic city. "Near downtown Charleston. Easy to get in and out. Reasonable rates. Near everything around Charleston," reports J Terrell M. Most campgrounds are within 15-30 minutes of downtown attractions, making day trips practical.
What you should know
Military-only access: Foster Creek RV Park and Villas is restricted to military personnel. "Would be great but as stated you must qualify to stay," explains Barbara P. Visitors should verify eligibility requirements before planning a stay at this campground.
Variable bathroom quality: Bathroom conditions can differ significantly between campgrounds. "Bathrooms nasty. Rough roads. Nice lake," reports Jenny P. about Santee State Park, while Buck Hall Recreation Area campers note: "The only reason I am not giving this campground 5 stars is that the bathrooms were pretty gross."
Seasonal crowds: Many campgrounds become extremely busy during peak fishing and holiday periods. "It's super crowded. Apparently all the fishermen drag their families in along with their boats," observes Ken W. Advance reservations are essential during summer months and holiday weekends.
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