Best Tent Camping near Lancaster, SC
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Best Tent Sites Near Lancaster, SC (9)
1. Crowders Mountain State Park Campground
15 Reviews•23 Photos•128 SavesBessemer City, North CarolinaTent camping only - No RV spaces. All campsites at Crowders Mountain State Park are hike-in and primitive. Campground is accessed via a 1 mile trail starting from the visitor center.
- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
2. Carolina Sandhills National Wildlife Refuge, Permitted Camping
2 Reviews•17 Photos•7 SavesPatrick, South CarolinaCamping is restricted to youth organizations involved in outdoor skills development or learning. A Special Use Permit is required. Each group/organization will complete a service project determined by the refuge manager or provide a copy of research/species list of the organization is a class group. A fire ring is provided, however if the refuge is under fire danger/drought conditions, open fires will be prohibited.
Any other recreational group or research activity not specifically mentioned above may require a Special Use Permit. Please contact the refuge manager for more information or to apply for a Special Use Permit. Email us at carolinasandhills@fws.gov. All provisions of Title 50 Code of Federal Regulations apply.
- Pets
- Fires
- Reservable
- Tents
- Group
- Dispersed
3. Blythewood Acres
1 Review•8 Photos•4 SavesBlythewood, South Carolina5 min from downtown Blythewood and exit 27 on I-77
Water/Sewer/Power (20/30/50 pedestals) provided.
Daily/Weekly/Monthly rates available
Rural land in Blythewood down long driveway with locked gate. Circle drive, water connection from on-site well & septic dump station are available.
- Electric Hookups
- Reservable
- Tents
- Trash
- Picnic Table
$45 - $55 / night
4. Yates Family Camping
3 Reviews•20 SavesHarrisburg, North Carolina- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- ADA Access
- Tents
5. Hippie Holler
1 Review•10 Photos•14 SavesBessemer City, North Carolina- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Tents
- Group
$40 - $60 / night
6. Poulous Loop Seasonal Camp
1 Review•3 SavesUnion, South CarolinaPoulous Loop offers a rustic camp setting ideal for exploring the area's hunting opportunities. The surrounding forest environment sustains abundant wildlife populations, making it one of the most desirable hunting areas in the state. During big-game and turkey seasons, the campground is open for hunters. From early January through late March groups can reserve the entire camp for events. Families, churches and clubs might like to reserve the camp for reunions, get togethers and campouts. Other recreation opportunities in the area include trail riding, birding and wildlife viewing, berry picking and photography. Nearby, try your hand at fishing the Broad River at the Woods Ferry Picnic Area. Click here for a printable guide.
- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- ADA Access
- Tents
- Group
Recent Tent Reviews in Lancaster
304 Reviews of 9 Lancaster Campgrounds
Joe R.
Legend
Woodsmoke Family Campground
Decent for the price
We booked one night on a pass through via Campspot. We didn’t encounter any humans from check in to check out, but had no issue finding the site. Decent little place with what appears to be mostly full timers. It was quiet. To date, our most unlevel site we have found.
- RRobert D.
Guide
Cane Creek Park
Great place !
I stayed here for nine days. The campground is clean and well-maintained. The bathhouse is in good shape and clean. I will come back when I’m in this area.
Davis
Scout
McDowell Nature Preserve
It was very peaceful
My husband and I stayed here for a few days at the beginning of October. It's very quiet and peaceful. What I didn't like was they had no activities like most other camp sites. They do have hiking trials and fishing until 8pm. The staff was friendly and very helpful but they leave at 4pm and you can't check in till 3pm. I guess there's good and bad like with all places.
- cchris A.Scout
Cane Creek Park
Great spot for families
Awesome spot for families and multiple night stays. Family environment comes with more noise but as long as you are expecting it you won’t be disappointed.
Carol J.Guide
Kings Mountain — Kings Mountain State Park
Disappointing
I recently stayed for 3 nights with my popup in site#10. The site is a good size for a tent or small camper only. Overall we were surprised by the campground based on other reviews . In my opinion The sites are close together, poorly maintained, and most are very small. The Trading Post is nicely stocked, and open all day. The bathrooms near my site were the best part…it was modern, clean and the showers were hot with good pressure. But other than the bathrooms everything felt like it hadn’t been maintained at all. Won’t be coming back.
Raul G.Guide
Lucky Farms Under the Stars
Lucky Farms Under the Stars
Nice little campsite. The host is very communicative. Nice open field with great nestled area for campfires.
Deanna L.Scout
Elmore RV Park
Good for staying close to city
I lived here for two years on a long term spot. If short term you will be In a small gravel lot. There are no amenities, no shower houses. No frills.
- Olivia W.
TravelerMcDowell Nature Preserve
Safe Gated Campground
Campground is guarded by two gates and I saw the police patrol around a few times after hours. The spots are very close to each other but that didn’t bother me. I chose spot D16 which is the only camping spot with a bit of an uphill ramp from the car to the camp spot. The rest lie flat. Didn’t help that I have a tent that attaches to my car so it made that difficult.
Tracie S.Traveler
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!
- EEmily C.Traveler
Ebenezer Park Campground
Closed for a year
Tried to camp here, but it’s closed for the next year.
Rachel S.
Ranger
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.
Chris C.TravelerCane Creek Park
Great place
Larger camp ground than expected. Enjoyed our stay.
Lucy P.RangerMcDowell Nature Preserve
Crowded but cool
Took my gf here to one of the walk-in sites for her first time camping. I love that it's so close to the city but still so beautiful! It did feel like everyone was very close together, but otherwise the facilities were great.
Loretta A.ScoutKings Mountain — Kings Mountain State Park
Amazing place to stay
My husband and I come out to camp at kings mountain state park often and we love it if we decide to go camping or to go out to walk some trails with our dog this is the place we always come to the park rangers are all nice respectful and the keep the place clean and help to make your stay amazing. They also answer any questions you may have about the park like things to do while you are there and to enjoy your stay.
@HomegrownRV 😎.RangerMcDowell Nature Preserve
Great visit and campground!
This was a very nice/quiet campground. The sites were spacious and private. The campground itself is very wooded with lots of trees for shade. Our site was also pretty level.
The campground is gated, and you are provided a code at check in. The park also has security and on site most of the time. The only negative is that the place to enter the gate code is on the opposite side from where you pull in, so you do have to get out of your vehicle to enter it each time.
The bathrooms and laundry were very clean during our visit. The playground was a nice addition for our toddler too!
We would definitely stay here again.
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- BBrian B.Guide
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
Karen S.TravelerKings Mountain — Kings Mountain State Park
needs some TLC
1st thing was i received an email telling me to check in at trading post and had the wrong address. we arrived as well as 2 other campers at the wrong address and then had to drive a mile or so to turn around. The trading post check in is in the campground!! The park is very pretty with all the trees, but the campsites themselves are very unlevel and laid out very awkwardly. The electric and water are in odd spots on each site. Luckily we were on one of the rare fairly level sites. The road into the campground is narrow, hilly and windy. We were able to do it in our 32 foot class A, but luckily no one was coming the other direction. This would be a very nice park if they spent some money on the individual campsites.
- IIsabel B.Scout
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!
Will C.TravelerAlston 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.
T. D.TravelerWoodsmoke 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
- ppaulGuide
Charlotte-Fort Mill KOA
Nice short stay
We are full timers and stayed here 2 nights. Although people complain about KOA prices, we use them because we know what to expect. As expected everything was well maintained. Restrooms were spotless. Every employee we encountered was friendly and helpful. I reserved a back in space and when we arrived were told they had upgraded us to a pull through site at no extra charge. Site was large enough for 36' fifth wheel, truck, and our car fit behind rig. We could have fit a couple more vehicles if we had them. In addition there is a fuel station out front. Had to unhook, but their diesel prices were even cheaper than I could get with my Open Roads discount card. Only problem was that it is a bit of a noisy area-ambulances obviously dispatch from right down the road. Some plane noise, but we've had worse. Thank you for providing above what we expect from KOA.
- Addison C.Traveler
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
Damon O.Guide
Chester State Park Campground
Favorite State Park in SC
While this is a smaller park, it has a ton to offer. Rv and primitive sites, bathrooms with hot showers, playground for the kiddos, a lake with rental kayaks and paddleboats, and the camp host was super friendly. Easily my favorite state park in SC so far.
- KKevin P.Traveler
Andrew Jackson State Park Campground
Great little campground
Small but well maintain, friendly staffs. Site seem too closed to each others
- MMatt M.Scout
Kaleidoscope Farm
Nice quiet site close to town
Site and hosts were nice. It was easily accessible(made it in a lowered mustang). The site was pretty clean and had firewood cut and ready to go for is.
Not far from the roadway so not quiet and isolated if that’s what you were looking for. We weren’t and the quick in and out was perfect.
- CCandice H.Traveler
Chester State Park Campground
Nice Park
Went for a group camping event. Would definitely recommend it for that. Nice amount of space. Nice lake without heavy motorized boat traffic.
- jjohn H.Guide
Chester State Park Campground
Great little state park
Was surprised how nice, clean, and well maintained this park was considering the small town near it is not doing well at all.
Guide to Lancaster
Tent camping near Lancaster, South Carolina offers a variety of unique experiences, from wildlife preserves to well-equipped RV parks. Whether you're looking for a serene escape or a place to enjoy outdoor activities, there's something for everyone.
Tent campers appreciate these amenities
- At Carolina Sandhills National Wildlife Refuge, visitors can enjoy drinking water, picnic tables, and the option to have campfires, making it a comfortable spot for nature lovers.
- Crowders Mountain State Park Campground provides essential amenities like showers, toilets, and electric hookups, ensuring a pleasant stay for tent campers.
- For those seeking a more rustic experience, Poulous Loop Seasonal Camp allows campfires and pets, although it lacks drinking water facilities.
Tent campers should check out unique activities
- The Carolina Sandhills National Wildlife Refuge offers opportunities for wildlife watching, hiking, and participating in environmental education programs, making it ideal for families and groups.
- At Crowders Mountain State Park Campground, campers can explore various hiking trails, including a challenging trek to the mountain's summit for breathtaking views.
- Hippie Holler is perfect for those looking for a peaceful retreat, with a focus on relaxation and enjoying nature away from the hustle and bustle.
Some prices for tent camping range from $1 to $30
- Camping at Poulous Loop Seasonal Camp has seen a price increase to $30 per night, reflecting its primitive nature and limited amenities.
- The Carolina Sandhills National Wildlife Refuge offers free camping for groups involved in service learning projects, making it an economical choice for educational trips.
- While Yates Family Camping has mixed reviews, it provides essential hookups for a reasonable price, catering to those who want basic amenities while camping.
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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Lancaster, SC is Crowders Mountain State Park Campground with a 4.5-star rating from 15 reviews.
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