Cabins near Laurens, South Carolina range from basic to well-appointed accommodations within an hour's drive. Located in the Piedmont region with elevations between 400-800 feet, these cabin rentals offer respite from summer temperatures that regularly exceed 90°F between June and September. Winter overnight temperatures can drop below freezing, making heated cabin options particularly valuable during colder months.
What to do
Water activities at Chester State Park: Rent kayaks, canoes, or pedal boats on the 160-acre lake. "There is a paved walkway down to the lake to a sitting area and a dock," notes one visitor to Chester State Park Campground. The park offers easy water access without requiring personal watercraft.
Disc golf course: Play the championship-level course at Chester State Park. "Small cabins available, walk-in campsites and restrooms are clean and updated. Very nice trail along the lake perimeter and Championship Disc golf course," reports Keith K. The course offers challenging play for both beginners and experienced disc golfers.
Family recreation: Enjoy organized activities at Newberry / I-26 / Sumter NF KOA. "The owners and host are amazing at what they do! They've planned so much for this campground that our kids have had 5 days of things to do each day," shares Logan S. Activities include scavenger hunts and scheduled events throughout the week.
What campers like
Updated facilities: Many parks have renovated their common areas. "Beautiful state park campsite on the water. Clean. Newly renovated community areas. Great rentals and goods to purchase from the Ranger Station," explains Christopher B. about Chester State Park.
Onsite amenities: Parks like Spacious Skies Peach Haven offer extensive recreation options. "Awesome playground for all ages of children, two dog parks, ponds, level sites, etc. We stayed in March so the pool was not open but looking forward to visiting again soon," mentions Ashley S. These features reduce the need for off-site entertainment.
Creekside settings: Natural water features enhance the camping experience. "There is a small creek running beside the campground, and I believe most of the sites run along the creek," describes Myron C. about Travelers Rest-North Greenville KOA, adding that "what is really unique about this KOA is that there is a nature trail through the woods."
What you should know
Tent camping limitations: Not all cabin campgrounds accommodate tent campers. At Travelers Rest-North Greenville KOA, "tents are not allowed. There are cabins, and the remaining sites have RV hookups," according to Myron C.
Reservation requirements: Book well in advance, especially for holiday weekends. "We were originally told we would pay $750 a month for a site, which is higher than anyone in the area, but decided we would pay because of the amenities," explains Laura E. about her experience at Spacious Skies Peach Haven.
Campsite variability: Site terrain differs significantly between parks. At Paris Mountain State Park Campground, "some of the sites needed a little rehab and weren't very flat," mentions Matt R. Paris Mountain's mountainside setting creates natural slopes at many sites.
Tips for camping with families
Cabin amenities: Check specific features before booking. "Office was very friendly. They take you to your site which we always so appreciate. Hookups are modern, nice dog park, propane tank for easy fill ups," notes Douglas T. about Newberry/I-26/Sumter NF KOA.
Playground access: Select campgrounds with appropriate play equipment. "Awesome playground for all ages of children, two dog parks, ponds, level sites," reports Ashley S. about Spacious Skies Peach Haven, making it suitable for children of varying ages.
Pool availability: Swimming options provide summer heat relief. At Richard B Russell State Park Campground, "the beach is nice and was never crowded. We hiked and biked the trails. They are well maintained," according to Jennifer K., though she cautions, "we will def be back, just not in the heat of summer."
Tips from RVers
Site leveling requirements: Prepare for terrain challenges at certain parks. "Nice, large sites but very unlevel due to mountain side. Would not stay again because we were so unlevel our refrigerator wouldn't work," explains Cindy R. about Paris Mountain State Park.
Pull-through availability: Ask about site types when making reservations. "Our site (#79) was perfectly level as were most others (but not all). Water, electric, and cable hook-ups were well placed at the site and worked fine," notes Nancy W. about Spacious Skies Peach Haven, adding that "the park is big rig friendly and the roads are easily navigable."
Electrical service variations: Confirm amperage before arrival. At Anderson-Lake Hartwell KOA, "our site was very level, no leveling needed," according to Angela S., though she notes the campground is overall "nothing special" for RVers seeking premium amenities.
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