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Very quiet campground. The campers and staff are all very nice. Will definitely come back!
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Oak Plantation Campground offers spacious sites for pet owners, with a mix of pull-through and back-in options that provide ample room between neighbors. Dogs are welcome throughout the 200-acre property, and the campground maintains a clean, dedicated dog run area where pets can exercise off-leash. All accommodation types—tents, RVs, and cabins—accept pets with proper supervision. Leashed pets are permitted at nearby James Island County Park and Lake Aire RV Park as well, both offering shaded camping areas under oak trees. Pet owners should note that most campgrounds in the area require pets to be leashed at all times outside designated pet areas, with standard leash length restrictions of six feet. The bathhouses are regularly cleaned and the grounds are well-maintained, creating a comfortable environment for both campers and their four-legged companions.
The Charleston area provides numerous pet-friendly outdoor activities within a short drive of Johns Island campgrounds. Edisto Beach State Park Campground, located approximately 30 minutes from Johns Island, allows pets in most camping areas though not on the designated swimming beaches. Many local trails accommodate leashed dogs, including those at James Island County Park with its extensive network of walking paths. Campers with pets should be aware of the prevalent ant populations at several campgrounds in warmer months—a detail mentioned by multiple visitors who recommend preventative spraying around RV contact points. The high traffic on Highway 17 near Oak Plantation makes right turns safer when departing with pets. Mount Pleasant-Charleston KOA offers 130 pet-friendly sites year-round with convenient access to veterinary services in nearby Charleston, making it a reliable option for extended stays with animals.
Best Dog-Friendly Campgrounds near Johns Island (54)
1. Campground at James Island County Park
"When making reservations at James Island County Park we had modest expectations, but we were going to tour Charleston most of the time, so we decided anything close to the city would be good enough."
"The park does allow pets and has a dog park with a beach; it seems like the pups were having a marvelous time playing chase on the beach.This is a County Park with trails for walking or leisure biking."
from $38 - $219 / night
Check Availability2. Lake Aire RV Park
"The location was close to John’s Island and 25 minutes from downtown Charleston. Hassle free camping at its best."
"I called day of visit decided to stay 2 night Very helpful staff Was given lots of information about area which was great as we had our dog and they mentioned several dog friendly parks We we’re camping"
3. Oak Plantation Campground
"There’s a small pool, dog park, pasture with cows, and a play area. My favorite feature was the recycling area! Almost no RV parks provide recycling, so the fact that this park does is really nice."
"Beautiful location! Easy spots to get in and out of, not on top of each other. Great WiFi. Super pleasant and helpful staff. Clean bathrooms, Nice dog run, great food truck."
4. Charleston KOA
"Nice dog park. Had a 30lb propane tank filled at what I would consider a decent price. There were other amenities, but we didn't use them. A little bit of a noisy area, but we've been in worse."
"This KOA is located 30-45 minutes from the city, if you have to be closer to the north area for family or just cause Charleston has limited availability for RV’s , this is the place."
5. Military Park Joint Base Charleston Outdoor Recreation Center
"The campground is located near the golf course and outdoor recreation center, providing close access to golfing, soccer golf, disc golf, a climbing wall, and archery range."
"The campground is well kept with under 100 slots, it has an adjacent park, tennis and basketball courts. Next to both a frisbee and a nice golf course."
from $23 / night
Check Availability6. Mount Pleasant-Charleston KOA
"They even have a dog park that has access to the lake, so your water dogs can take a swim without the worry of alligators!!!"
"Close to mount p shopping. There’s an on site dog park that dogs can swing in the lake as well. There’s also frisbee golf on site."
from $68 - $300 / night
Check Availability7. Remleys Point Public Boat Launch
"Traveling just me and my dog and the boat ramp parking lot felt private and safe. It’s in beautiful neighborhood and you can park right up by the water."
8. 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. "
9. Foster Creek RV Park and Villas
"IF you meet the qualifications to stay (military affiliated), this is REALLY close to the Navy Nuke School!"
10. Ladson RV Park
Drive Time
- 15 min from Charleston, SC
- 1 hr 34 min from Savannah, GA
- 1 hr 35 min from Hilton Head Island, SC
- 1 hr 40 min from Sumter, SC
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Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Johns Island, SC
537 Reviews of 54 Johns Island 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
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Josh J.ScoutHalfway Creek Primitive Camping - TEMPORARILY CLOSED
Can’t camp in this location
No camping signs all over the place and the old sites are now fenced off
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.
Stuart K.
LegendTaylor's Landing
Off The Beaten Path
You’ll find this hidden campground VERY far off the beaten trail (and trust me, this trail is as beaten up a road as you’ll find just about anywhere in South Carolina, so you'll want to drive down the lane here SLOW) on the easternmost side of Lake Marion off Ferguson Landing in southeastern part of the great Palmetto State. Given its direct access to Lake Marion, the place gets high marks for its location, but lower marks for overall upkeep and the basic downtrodden nature of the place. You’ll be impressed by the shallow water access and boat launch here, where you’ll have to maneuver around scores of submerged Cypress trees, which makes for quite the enchanting entry to Lake Marion, which if you weren’t aware, offers up 315 miles of shoreline, spans 110,000 square acres or 174 square miles and is the largest lake in South Carolina.
That said, IMHO Taylor’s Landing could use a serious bit of refurbishment and grooming, including the grounds themselves, which were quite overgrown when we stopped by. There is a general store of sorts on-site that sells sundries, ice and most camping needs as well as providing propane tanks for sale. Overall, this place is built more for the RV’ing crowd, although they do offer a few places for tent campers, but don’t offer much in terms of amenities. There was a communal dog area that was pretty worn down right near the area designated for tent camping, which given that most of the dog owners didn’t take their dogs for a walk, the smell emanating from this area was enough for us to decide not to camp here for the night. The entire CG is wide open without any benefit of shade or privacy between sites, although the perimeter has a nice treeline.
Insider’s tip? Here’s a few: (1) If you are a history buff, then you’ll be lured nearby to discover the Sunken Ghost Town of Ferguson, which was once a Congaree Indian Village, which we could access with our kayaks to explore; (2) There is a sandy beachhead that you’ll discover on one of the few trails you’ll come across here at Taylor’s Landing; (3) From an entertainment standpoint, this CG does offer up some interesting creative options during different times of the year – when we were there during the latter part of October, they offered up a ‘Trail of Terror’ for Halloween; (4) If you want to get your hike on, right nearby is Santee Cooper Nature Trail, which makes for some relative easy-to-modest hiking; (5) There’s nothing out in these parts, so if you want to grab a bite to eat, you’ll need to head back to Eutawville where there’s a few mom & pop joints like Tricia’s Café, Sweatman’s BBQ and Casters at Bells; (6) The fishing dock here is solid and offers great opportunity to reel in largemouth bass, catfish, striped bass, crappie and panfish like bluegill; and (7) The best asset here at Taylor's Landing is the fairly EZ to access boat launch that will have you in Lake Marion in no time flat, whether you have a motorized boat or a simple kayak or canoe.
Overall, Taylor's Landing could be a nice place, just in dire need of some upgrades and overall maintenance.
Happy Camping!
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.
- mmari S.Guide
Remleys Point Public Boat Launch
No overnight here
Beautiful site at boat ramp but singns everywhere no camping no overnight
- RRichard B.Guide
Thousand Trails The Oaks at Point South
Good location
Nice staff, within an hour to Charleston and Savanna.
- 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.
Guide to Johns Island
Johns Island camping options span across 200+ acres of coastal South Carolina terrain, situated approximately 15-30 minutes from downtown Charleston depending on traffic conditions. The area experiences significant seasonal variation with summer temperatures often reaching 90°F with high humidity, while winter camping sees more moderate 50-70°F days. Most campsites maintain connections to natural settings with oak and palmetto vegetation typical of the coastal plain ecosystem.
What to Do
Lighthouse climbing at Edisto Beach: Travel approximately 30 minutes from Johns Island to Edisto Beach State Park Campground where visitors can explore a historic lighthouse. "We hiked along the beach to the lighthouse. Beautiful views from the top of the lighthouse. We hiked one of the many trails back to camp," shares Erin.
Disc golf adventures: Just north of Johns Island at James Island County Park, campers find an 18-hole disc golf course for recreational play. "West of this Outdoor Zone is an 18-hole disc golf course and back towards the center of the park is a Splash Zone Waterpark," notes Stuart K. in his review.
Kayak rental options: Multiple campgrounds offer water vessel rentals. "The park there is really nice though and nice trail that takes you to the dock and marsh... You can rent bikes, kayaks, sup, and pedal boats," explains Chrissy R. about recreation options at James Island County Park.
Climbing wall challenges: For families seeking adventure beyond hiking, James Island County Park offers unique vertical challenges. "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," according to Stuart K.
What Campers Like
Spacious sites: Visitors to Oak Plantation Campground appreciate the generous spacing between sites. "The sites are large and are not on top of each other," reports Caroline S., while Taylor D. notes "even though there were a fair amount of guests, they spread everyone out so I had no immediate neighbors."
Natural shade coverage: Many campers value the mature tree canopy at Oak Plantation. "Large park with paved and grass sites... Lovely, large oaks with gray moss provide that quintessential Charleston/Savannah setting," describes Taylor D. Sean N. adds, "Huge oaks covered in Spanish moss and well shaded."
Clean facilities: Attentive maintenance stands out at Mount Pleasant-Charleston KOA. "Very clean, beautiful park. Staff was great and friendly also," writes ljohnson65737. Another camper notes, "The bathhouse area was clean. The park offered fishing, kayak/canoe/paddle boat and paddle board rentals."
Water recreation options: Campers frequently mention the multiple water activity choices. "There's a beautiful lake that allows catch and release fishing. Some tent sites and cabin sites are right along the water and offer nice views," according to Carlyne F. at Mount Pleasant-Charleston KOA.
What You Should Know
Airport noise proximity: Some campgrounds experience aviation noise due to their location. "The campground is near an active military and civilian flight-line, so expect aircraft noise," warns Corby M. about Joint Base Charleston.
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