Best Tent Camping near Laurens, SC

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Best Tent Sites Near Laurens, SC (18)

    Camper-submitted photo from Sedalia Campground
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    1. Sedalia Campground

    4 Reviews
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    Cross Anchor, South Carolina

    Sedalia Campground, Sumter National Forest, Enoree Ranger District. Sedalia is a primitive campground that has designated campsites in open areas surrounded by woods. Four single-family campsites and one group site are open year-round, fourteen day stay limit is in effect. Sedalia Campground, Seasonal Campsites; An additional camping loop is open for big game deer and turkey seasons which offers five more single family campsites and two group campsites from $5/night, $50/calendar month, $150/season for single family campsites and $10/night, $100/calendar month, and $300/big game deer season for the group campsites. Seasonal Camping Opportunities

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    2. Fell Hunt Camp

    1 Review
    3 Photos
    4 Saves
    Abbeville, South Carolina

    The surrounding forest environment sustains abundant wildlife, resulting in some of the most desirable upstate hunting areas. The camp also serves as the trailhead for the 26.7 mile Long Cane Horse Trail. Click here for a printable guide and vicinity map.

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    $5 - $150 / night

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    3. COE Hartwell Lake Poplar Springs

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    Laurens, South Carolina

    Overview

    Poplar Springs Recreation Area is a 24 acre site with moderate slopes with relatively dense stands of pines and mixed hardwoods. The site presently offers day use and boat launching facilities, but is primarily used for boat launching and is one of the more popular launch sites in this area of Hartwell Lake. Facilities include 1 volunteer host campsite, 20 picnic sites, 1 standard picnic shelter with water and electric service, 1 two lane boat ramp, 1 courtesy dock, 2 comfort stations, and associated paved roads and parking areas throughout.

    Recreation

    Boating and water sports top the list of popular activities. A boat ramp is available year-round for visitors' convenience.

    Facilities

    Facilities include 1 volunteer host campsite, 20 picnic sites, 1 standard picnic shelter with water and electric service, 1 two lane boat ramp, 1 courtesy dock, 2 comfort stations, and associated paved roads and parking areas throughout.

    Natural Features

    Hartwell Lake is a man-made lake bordering Georgia and South Carolina on the Savannah, Tugaloo and Seneca Rivers. The dam and lake area boasts 8 campgrounds and 11 day-use facilities that are operated by the US Army Corps of Engineers. The Hartwell Project was originally authorized for hydro-power, flood control, and navigation. Later, recreation, water quality, water supply and fish and wildlife management were added. Surrounding vegetation allows for plenty of shade, and the 962 miles of shoreline provide numerous swimming beaches, picnic areas and boat ramps.

    Nearby Attractions

    Nearby Tugaloo State Park offers swimming, boating and hiking, including the Crow Tree and Muscadine trails, which showcase beautiful blooms on oak, walnut, mulberry and cherry trees during the spring and summer months.

    Charges & Cancellations

    A $10 service fee will apply if you change or cancel a reservation more than 14 days in advance of arrival date. If you cancel a reservation within 14 days of your scheduled arrival date, you will forfeit the reservation fee.

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    $75 / night

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      6. Denver Downs Farm

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      7 Saves
      Pendleton, South Carolina

      Sleep under the stars here at Denver Downs Farm! Set up your tent or camper in secluded area on the treelined side of our 140 acre field. Take a hike to the top of the hill and take in panoramic views of sunsets and the surrounding blue ridge mountains. There are loads of scenic trails to hike and waterfalls to visit just 20 -30 minutes drive away. We’re just 1 mile from Lake Hartwell and 20 miles from Lake Keowee so access to water sports are readily available. There are many restaurants within 1 mile of our farm. You are in the country- but close to “everything” – we are 1 mile off of Interstate 85. Clemson University is 11 miles up Clemson Boulevard. We host special events year round including our annual Fall Festival and fantastic concerts. Get tickets to those events and stay for the weekend!

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      $30 / night

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      7. Leroys Ferry

      4 Reviews
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      Lincolnton, Georgia
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      $10 / night

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        8. Poulous Loop Seasonal Camp

        1 Review
        2 Saves
        Union, South Carolina

        Poulous 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.

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          Recent Tent Reviews in Laurens

          365 Reviews of 18 Laurens Campgrounds


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            Camper-submitted photo from Iron City Campground, Inc.
            Oct. 30, 2024

            Iron City Campground, Inc.

            Very nice family friendly camp

            The campground is well kept and clean. The owners are wonderful and all amenities are maintained in a like new state. They are constantly improving the campground and have family friendly activities for all. Halloween is a must see event in this camp with everyone decking out their sites.

            We are well traveled and have visited many campgrounds in various states. This is among the best we have ever experienced.

          • Alexandra E.The Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Sadlers Creek State Park Campground
            Oct. 18, 2024

            Sadlers Creek State Park Campground

            Amazing views and nice campground

            Very good spot near the lake. Awesome views and good signal at least for Verizon. Water pressure was a bit inconsistent so watch out for any issues that may cause

          • Cindy S.The Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Twin Lakes at Lake Hartwell
            Sep. 24, 2024

            Twin Lakes at Lake Hartwell

            Beautiful Lakeview Sites

            Campsite surround the lake. Sites are plenty big and lead to the lake. Campground was very peaceful. We had a small walk to bathroom with showers.

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            Camper-submitted photo from Coneross Park Campground
            Jul. 30, 2024

            Coneross Park Campground

            Beautiful scenic park

            We stayed at site 28, which wasnt waterfront but had a small view of the water past other sites. The sites are all good sized. Ours fit our camper and large truck, and still had room for three tents on the pad. The layout looks massive but its easy walking. The beach is a five minute walk. There are two beaches and multiple playgrounds, and the paved roads make for fun bike riding. The heavy foliage makes everything private. Theres no sewer hookups because its an old Corp of Engineers park, but the dump stations are modern and nice. The bathhouses were old and grubby and could use some upgrades. We didnt shower but did use the toilets occasionally to conserve on black water space. But I did peak at the showers. Theyre push-button jail-style. Bring bikes, swimming gear, and any watercraft you have and youll have a great time.

          • Frank P.
            Camper-submitted photo from Broken Oak Organics
            Jul. 26, 2024

            Broken Oak Organics

            Great Host, numerous nearby mountain hike trails

            Secure, tidy, private, stream side and cozy spot with on site grown fresh vegetables.  Nearby locally owned eateries.  Plentiful asphalt plus off road bicycling.  2024 shower and bathroom.

          • Jon W.
            Camper-submitted photo from Broken Oak Organics
            Jul. 15, 2024

            Broken Oak Organics

            Great family getaway

            Easy access to the site and the beautiful river. Nice level site with a Mountain View. My family enjoyed the huge lawn for yard games, and the river was beautiful! Shallow enough for the kids play, with some nice spots to catch 

            Brown and rainbow trout. Bathroom and shower was really nice and clean. Fire pit was steps away overlooking the river. Fair price for all the amenities. Kayak rentals were even available.

          • Jay J.
            Camper-submitted photo from The Point at Lake Hartwell
            Jul. 9, 2024

            The Point at Lake Hartwell

            Great place to go, friendly staff

            Eenjoyed staying there, staff was awesome and really did a great job keeping the guest happy. The 4th of July events was awesome and was a full day of contest and ended with a DJ kicking the tunes. Recommend to all to give them a try!

          • Amanda A.
            Camper-submitted photo from The Point at Lake Hartwell
            Jul. 7, 2024

            The Point at Lake Hartwell

            Quiet but lacking

            Stayed over 4th of July weekend. Couldn’t believe how quiet it was for a holiday. There isn’t anything around at all. They offer a pool but no other activities (they did have some 4th activities but it was all seasonal). It backs to the lake so if you have a boat it’s nice. But when we went on the lake we saw many other campgrounds that looked nicer. There is one dumpster that we had to walk to to throw trash away. No pick up or closer locations. Not level sites. Mostly seasonal which is fine but not a great place or easy to get in/out of if transient. Other campgrounds closer to Clemson. No town nearby at all.

          • tina R.The Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Springwood RV Park
            May. 23, 2024

            Springwood RV Park

            Great spot

            I love it!! There is some helicopters & a train that comes by, if it come while I'm asleep....I don't hear it.

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            Camper-submitted photo from Spacious Skies Peach Haven
            May. 13, 2024

            Spacious Skies Peach Haven

            Beautiful and Quiet

            I love this place, with nice wide sites and many with views of three ponds nestled in the woods. The place was squeaky clean and the bathhouse very well designed. There are fun and funky places to visit nearby. The spring wildflowers are starting to bloom and I remember the scent of honeysuckle everywhere. A great blue heron hangs out at the fishing ponds.

          • Lisa S.The Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Iron City Campground, Inc.
            May. 9, 2024

            Iron City Campground, Inc.

            They have added to already beautiful campground

            This is our favorite getaway from Charlotte, NC. Level lots, nice pool, enclosed dog lot, clean bathhouse, clean laundry room & activities. As of April 2024 they have added a nice playground. Lisa is the best host.

          • BThe Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Paris Mountain State Park Campground
            May. 2, 2024

            Paris Mountain State Park Campground

            Beautiful Trailside Site

            I did a quick overnight here, as is custom when I travel for work, and it was spectacular. I stayed at Trailside Camp Site #2, which is one of their remote, primitive sites at the North Lake and all I can say is wow. The views were spectacular, and watching the full moon come up over the mountain was something I will never forget.

            The site itself was spartan, as is expected in a primitive site but it did have a fire ring and a picnic table. Site 2 is right on the lake, with plenty of dead wood to get a fire going. The hike in is about 2ish miles of moderately difficult trails, with some amazing views along the way, including a walk across the North Lake dam. The hike was well worth it though.

          • Rachel S.The Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Alston Trailhead
            Apr. 24, 2024

            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.

          • Lisa S.The Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Iron City Campground, Inc.
            Apr. 8, 2024

            Iron City Campground, Inc.

            Getting better & better

            Our favorite for weekend getaway. Clean and well kept. Owners are fantastic. They have upgraded playground. Dog park is so nice to have on site.

          • Steven O.
            Camper-submitted photo from Springfield - Hartwell Lake
            Apr. 8, 2024

            Springfield - Hartwell Lake

            Great experience at springfield

            We had a great experience. Space was easy to get the camper backed into and spaces were far enough apart for small kids to have room to play without bothering other campers. Only concern was the spot we chose was on an exposed point on the lake and was very windy. Would probably be great on a 90 degree summer day but was very cold when the temps dropped into the 40s on our last day.

          • Andrea H.
            Camper-submitted photo from Foothills Family Campground
            Apr. 8, 2024

            Foothills Family Campground

            My review.

            Foothills was great clean grounds friendly guest great views pleasant atmosphere and privacy when needed I defiantly will be back thanks everyone and staff.

          • Logan S.The Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Newberry / I-26 / Sumter NF KOA
            Mar. 16, 2024

            Newberry / I-26 / Sumter NF KOA

            Very Friendly and Cozy Campground with Plenty to enjoy

            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. We’ll definitely return and mark this as a favorite campground.

          • Mekyla Z.The Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Iron City Campground, Inc.
            Feb. 12, 2024

            Iron City Campground, Inc.

            Great small campground

            We stayed for a month in January. Lisa was wonderful and very accommodating to us. Our site was very level and tucked back in the corner of the campground. If we are ever in the area again we would definitely stay here again.

          • David F.The Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Watsadler
            Jan. 16, 2024

            Watsadler

            January Winter campsite

            Long with plenty of space for 37' Trailer & two cars in drive. Concrete parking pad and for.pinic table and fire pit. Lake access but has stone riprap at this site so no shore to land boat. Water down maybe 3 to 4' at winter level rock sand dirt shore line.

            Short drive to Hartwell to shop or eat

          • Kristi D.The Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Paris Mountain State Park Campground
            Dec. 16, 2023

            Paris Mountain State Park Campground

            Scenic campground close to greenvillesce

            Scenic campground, quiet, nice people. Free firewood was nice with a donation. Though $38 a night and more than the other state parks surrounding south Carolina such as NC, AL, GA, MS. Bathroom was clean and showers were nice. Level campspots!

          • BThe Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Baker Creek
            Nov. 1, 2023

            Baker Creek

            Beautiful lakeside views

            Rough roads, poor shower house, undeveloped sites. But man, what a view

          • NThe Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Baker Creek State Park Campground
            Oct. 21, 2023

            Baker Creek State Park Campground

            Great campground

            This is our first time here and it was great other than I wish the site we picked was better. We r tent campers and the site was rather uneven and not much room. But the other sites from what I seen are great. A good mix of tent and rvs where here. Easy access to the lake for fishing. We stayed at site 17 might be better if we had a small pull behind for this site but oh well we made the best of it and enjoyed our trip.

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            Camper-submitted photo from Paris Mountain State Park Campground
            Oct. 18, 2023

            Paris Mountain State Park Campground

            Tent site 24

            Nice relaxing camping spot. The tent pad on site 24 was kinda small but all the others looked plenty large enough. Was not expecting the campground to be sold out this time of year so I would definitely recommend reserving a spot far in advance. The price was a little expensive but there’s a lot to do in the state park.



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