3 campgrounds with availability this weekend
James Island County Park houses safari tents and premium canvas accommodations for travelers seeking upscale outdoor experiences near Charleston. These fully-furnished glamping sites feature comfortable beds with linens, electricity, climate control systems, and private outdoor seating areas surrounded by mature palmettos and oak trees draped with Spanish moss. One guest shared, "This is one of the best 'all around' campgrounds we have visited. Sites are spacious and clean," highlighting the park's exceptional attention to comfort and detail. Edisto Beach State Park also offers luxury glamping options with full amenities including private bathrooms, kitchenettes, and covered porches overlooking scenic marsh views, positioned just minutes from pristine beaches.
The 643-acre James Island County Park surrounds glamping guests with exceptional recreational offerings including miles of paved walking and cycling paths, fishing ponds, boat rentals, and a climbing wall for adventure seekers. According to a camper, "We love staying at the James Island County Park. They have wonderful playgrounds for kids, tons of trails for exercise, and an excellent water park for all day water fun." Glamping campsites near Hollywood provide an ideal basecamp for exploring Charleston's historic district (15 minutes away), Folly Beach (20 minutes), and Mount Pleasant attractions. Most safari tents and canvas cabins include complimentary WiFi, access to clean shower facilities, and proximity to the park's renowned dog park with lake access. Reservations should be secured well in advance, particularly during peak spring and fall seasons when glamping units fill quickly.
"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."
Available this weekend
from $38 - $219 / night
"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."
Available this weekend
"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."
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"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."
"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."
from $68 - $300 / night
"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. "
"IF you meet the qualifications to stay (military affiliated), this is REALLY close to the Navy Nuke School!"
"Loud highway noise, but tolerable. Tall trees everywhere. Very pretty! No rock or concrete pad to park on so be prepared to level your RV. Bathrooms/showers are clean and large. Pleasant staff."
"Quiet even tho close to I95.
We will be back when we head up from FL. Price very reasonable. Walk to Cracker Barrel."
"The gravel kept the camper clean; the deck with bench, table and chairs, gas fire pit was super nice; the grill with picnic table were awesome. The plot abuts the grassy area but wasn’t too buggy."
"There are a couple large pods you can walk around, nice pool and a dog run. Staff very nice. Put the bag of trash out in the morning and it is picked up for you."
"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."
Campground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $20 - $45 / night
TravelerFriendliest and most helpful hosts I've ever met. Stayed 1 night on a return trip from FL to ME. Ordered pizza that was delivered to our site (delicious) eating leftovers all the way home. I was at the dump station finishing up and ready to go when one of the crew asked if that was my water filter still at the site. Saved me the cost of filter, regulator, and quick disconnects. One more minute and I'd have been gone. Thanks for chasing me down.
ScoutGreat location. Great facilities
GuideWe 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
GuideMost 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.
TravelerWe 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.
GuideWe 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.
GuideThis 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.
GuideThere are actually TWO bases here - the air base and the weapons station. We stayed at the air base but also visited the weapons station for some recreation.
Air base: close to downtown Charleston; great price for the amenities provided ($45 per night for full hookups - electric, water, and sewer); power/water pedestal was nice; shower and laundry facilities on site; all sites fairly level and mostly shady; playground, sand volleyball, golf, and indoor climbing wall within walking distance; beautiful trees, etc. All the normal base amenities, including bowling alley (check out galactic bowling if you have kids).
Staff was helpful. Camp host was… vigilant, but not super considerate with his leaf blowing pollen plumes around breakfasters.
Did not have pool. Fine.
DOES NOT HAVE FIRE RINGS. Or a grill. That was a disappointment. You can BRING a fire ring. But of course no open burning.
Also, the sites are a smidge close together. But not overly so. Ask for a perimeter site and not a middle pull through if you're looking for a little extra green space between. (Not sure if they'll honor that or not.)
The weapons station also has an RV park. (Forgot to look and see if they have fire rings.) If you are a trail runner or hiker or similar, this is the one you want to go to. There's an excellent trail system right off the RV park. The air base did not. They have plenty of sidewalks to run but no trails. However, if you're there to see Charleston, you want to stay at the air base. The weapons station is further away from downtown.
As other reviewers have said, these options are both on military bases and require an ID to access.
TravelerWe stayed here for a week to attend a wedding. The place was well kept, nice and clean. 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.
James Island County Park offers numerous camping and glamping options near Hollywood, South Carolina, located 12 miles southeast of Charleston. The area features coastal plains with elevations generally below 20 feet above sea level, creating a subtropical climate with hot, humid summers and mild winters. Winter temperatures rarely drop below freezing, making year-round camping viable with proper preparation for seasonal insect activity.
Kayaking and water activities: Mount Pleasant-Charleston KOA provides rental equipment for exploring the park's lake. According to one visitor, "We stayed here for a week in the summer and loved it. Our site was very close to the lake and we had a great view. The park offered fishing, kayak/canoe/paddle boat and paddle board rentals."
Biking on paved trails: Edisto Beach State Park features excellent paths for cyclists. As one camper noted, "We camped here during the winter and had fun. This campsite is perfect for riding bikes around."
Fishing opportunities: Buck Hall Recreation Area provides access to the Intracoastal Waterway. A visitor shared, "There is really nice boat landing and fishing/crabbing pier in the campground. We had a blast kayaking around and had some awesome dolphin encounters."
Climbing and adventure activities: Several parks offer unique outdoor challenges for visitors seeking glamping close to Hollywood, South Carolina. One camper at James Island described, "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 that will have you and your brood enjoying these backwoods in no time."
Spacious sites: Visitors appreciate the generous spacing between campsites at Point South KOA. One reviewer mentioned, "Our site was located close to the bathrooms and showers, which were very clean, and the gravel surfaces were even and looked well-kept. In fact, we saw the staff promptly re-leveling the sites after folks checked out."
Beach proximity: Edisto Beach State Park provides convenient ocean access. A camper shared, "We had a magical time at Edisto. The Beach campground was just steps from the ocean. Opt for sites 1-12 or 50-75. Bathrooms were great. Shelling was incredible-especially if you walk towards the inlet around low tide."
Clean facilities: Givhans Ferry State Park maintains well-kept amenities. According to a visitor, "The tent camping area is awesome and has a great layout with lockable chuck boxes on each site along with power and water. There are several large fields to let the kids run wild."
Wildlife viewing: Buck Hall Recreation Area offers opportunities to observe local fauna. One visitor noted, "We had some awesome dolphin encounters. The historic town of McClellanville is super cute and I definitely recommend a seafood dinner at TW Graham's! The nearby Sewee Visitor Center has red wolves and is free to visit."
Seasonal considerations: Winter travelers should note holiday light shows may impact some parks. At James Island, one camper observed, "So I stayed during November and December... they have a light show through the park. The traffic was incredible at night."
Reservation timing: Popular parks fill quickly during peak seasons. Planning ahead for luxury glamping near Hollywood, South Carolina is essential.
Insect preparedness: Coastal camping requires insect protection. A Buck Hall visitor advised, "Don't forget your bug-spray, mosquitos are aggressive here."
Cell coverage limitations: Service varies significantly between campgrounds. A Givhans Ferry guest warned, "Be prepared for almost zero cell service."
Site flooding concerns: Some areas experience drainage issues during heavy rains. One James Island camper noted, "We had 2 days of heavy rain and some sites flooded, but everything drained well."
Playground access: James Island County Park offers excellent facilities for children. A camper shared, "Pretty fantastic place for families. Awesome trails, huge playground, water park, fishing, rock climbing walls, and very close to folly Beach, which is gorgeous."
Kid-friendly fishing spots: Rocks Pond Campground provides specialized fishing areas for young anglers. One visitor explained, "The place is perfect for kids - there's lots of places to go fishing, whether you are on a boat and want to venture further out, or don't want to leave land and just cast your line from one of the many points they have at this campground - there's a fishing pier, a dedicated fish pond and even a smaller pond that is just for the kiddos."
Educational opportunities: Buck Hall Recreation Area offers learning experiences nearby. A visitor recommended, "The nearby Sewee Visitor Center has red wolves and is free to visit. They also have RV parking! We enjoyed this, but if you have kids I think it would be a must do! You can call ahead and find out when they will be feeding the wolves."
Varied activity options: Mount Pleasant-Charleston KOA provides multiple recreation choices. One family noted, "We had a great site and was surprised how much room for a KOA. Our fave was the wagon ride to the plantation next door."
Optimal site selection: At New Green Acres RV Park, positioning matters for comfort. A camper advised, "This park has really really long spaces. It's great for when towing a long trailer too but be mindful that there is a whole pile of trees. So when making reservations make sure you let them know you need something long but also easily accessible too."
Hookup availability: Services vary between campgrounds, affecting luxury glamping options near Hollywood, South Carolina. One camper at Buck Hall noted, "All the spaces had water and electric. The showers were nice and tidy and the water pressure in the showers was great."
Noise considerations: Highway proximity affects some stays. A visitor to New Green Acres observed, "This is just off 95, so it's not quiet. It is green instead of gravel, so that's nice. Lots of trees and all pull thru spaces."
Dump station locations: Plan for service point locations. At Edisto Beach State Park, a camper noted, "Only negative dump site is a mile up main road."
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