Top Free Dispersed Camping near Long Creek, SC

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Best Dispersed Sites Near Long Creek, SC (42)

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63 Reviews of 42 Long Creek Campgrounds


  • Darwin R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Indian Grave Gap Campsite
    Nov. 1, 2024

    Indian Grave Gap Campsite

    ADV Bike Motocamping

    If you’re anywhere near Helen, GA on an ADV Bike, this summit is for you. There are three routes up the mountain so you never have to double back. There are more primitive sites at the top of the mountain (not where the Dyrt pin was dropped) on both sides of the fork. Suitable for tents and hammocks. There is one site that would support a large group or even a camper (or two) if you can get them up the steep rocky hunting trail. Sites were mostly clean with rock fire pits.

  • LThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Soggy Boot Campground
    Oct. 19, 2024

    Soggy Boot Campground

    good camp sites

    the directions get you to the general area fine. the campsites are hard to find in the dark - we ended up just stopping at the first clearing from a fork on the gravel road we saw to set up a tent. road is very bumpy, there’s a stream near some of the spots , we looked for a fire ring where we stopped in the morning and didn’t see one.

  • Gillian S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Indian Grave Gap Campsite
    Oct. 13, 2024

    Indian Grave Gap Campsite

    Good for Big Groups

    Three campsites in the immediate area. Two are on one side of the road. You have to cross thru one to get to the other. All three have creek access. We picked the single on the other side. Not a lot of flat ground options. Each site is huge. We decided to spread out but that meant having to do a lot of walking back and forth for stuff. You can pull your car into the site easily. It’s about a mile from the High Shoals Trailhead. Both waterfalls are lovely. One has a nice swimming hole. The closest town is Hiawasee. Had a grocery and an outfitters if you need supplies. There’s only two sit down restaurants—one had an hour wait; the other had run out of food.

  • C
    Camper-submitted photo from Black Balsam Knob - Dispersed Camping
    Aug. 15, 2024

    Black Balsam Knob - Dispersed Camping

    10/10

    I actually cannot stop thinking about my weekend camp here. So beautiful and lots of places to camp. Not a hard hike in either. A lot of day hikers through out the day. Lots of flies bc of dog poop but it’s worth it.

  • CThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Mountain Rest Mountain Top
    Aug. 12, 2024

    Mountain Rest Mountain Top

    Hilltop camping with hiking trails

    Great spot with room to turn around. Shaded and at trailhead of a trail down to creek and near a second trail to a waterfall. Had a few people during the day but evenings were totally quiet. A bit of extra vehicle clearance is helpful...slow and steady gets you to a great spot. No services here but good dispersed spot.

  • Dylan S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from 475b
    Jun. 2, 2024

    475b

    Isolated spot for car camping or tent camping

    Road is a little rough but not terrible. 3-4 spots to park around this hairpin with 3 camping spots lotuses in the middle. Little runoff creates a creek that is nice to listen to but only deep enough to get feet in.

  • Forrest S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from 475b
    May. 23, 2024

    475b

    Several walk up sites with easy access

    This is a great first-come-first-serve location with several sites.

  • BThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Falls Creek
    Nov. 16, 2023

    Falls Creek

    Nice secluded spot

    There is room for two vehicles and multiple tent spots. Very secluded and fairly level. Overall a great spot. If it had an epic view I would have it at 5 stars. River is about .6 mile hike away and the road is not bad getting in. Basically 2 track forest road.

  • N
    Camper-submitted photo from Upper Cove Creek - UCC1 Dispersed
    Jul. 20, 2023

    Upper Cove Creek - UCC1 Dispersed

    Very Dispersed

    It was a great site, although there are only a few campsites on the road to it. We ended up driving to the top and someone already claimed it, so we had to go back down to a less convenient spot. The campsites are very secluded and quiet.

  • Dai C.
    Camper-submitted photo from Upper Cove Creek - UCC1 Dispersed
    Jul. 1, 2023

    Upper Cove Creek - UCC1 Dispersed

    Gorgeous group camping area

    Beautiful free group camping area with large parkinglot. All dirt roads back here. Beautiful waterfall (whaleback falls I think?) just a quick 15 minute walk across the river and up the trail (follow Daniel ridge trail loop from parking lot). Not much free fall action for nature bathers, though there is enough water flow to lean in and get all that grease out of your hair! Big boulders to climb on at the base of the falls.. be careful as wet rocks are slippery. Serene and gorgeous forest all around you.

    Zero phone connection whatsoever (T Mobile 5g / LTE). Greater earth love connection a thousandfold. Highly recommend.

    <3

  • a
    Camper-submitted photo from Upper Cove Creek - UCC1 Dispersed
    Jul. 1, 2023

    Upper Cove Creek - UCC1 Dispersed

    Roadish side/semi primitive

    I love Pigah. It doesn't seem to matter what season! With that said:

    • remote- you have to want to get up here but it's really easy to do once you drive it a few times.

    *clearly marked spots. I am actually located at ucc-2. ** The Dead End spot.

    *Creek is located very close nearby. But not on the clear spots for tents.

    *Not for big rigs, RVs, etc. It's a tent or as I use the tree tent.

  • CThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Soggy Boot Campground
    Mar. 15, 2023

    Soggy Boot Campground

    Beautiful clearing

    I went with my girlfriend and dog and had a blast. Is a little confusing to find but just when you question if you’re heading to the right place, you’re greeted with a fork and small trail down to a massive clearing. You could easily fit 8 cars around the area. There’s a very flat area, a fire pit, and creek surrounded by forest and mountains. Will definitely be coming back to this location.

  • J
    Camper-submitted photo from Black Balsam Knob - Dispersed Camping
    Feb. 17, 2023

    Black Balsam Knob - Dispersed Camping

    The wind is no joke

    The sunset was breathtaking and the hike was very fun but if you are camping overnight, expect wind gusts that are capable of snapping tent poles. There is very little wind coverage at the top of the mountain.

  • Ethan B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Blackwell Bridge
    Jan. 21, 2023

    Blackwell Bridge

    Peaceful ish

    Couple things to know you don't need 4wd to get to the campsite. I do want to say though that the road down to the spot is a little wonky so be prepare for bumpy road. I will like to say there is a road literally 300 feet next to the campsite doesnt seem that busy but you might get a car once every 45 mins. Other wise the campsite is nice there was a good bit of trash thrown around. I tried cleaning up the best I can but be aware pls clean up after yourself. There are two campsite on opposite side of the road if the main one is taken. One of the nice things is if you have a tent you can get right next to the water definitely say beautiful area. Will go back.

  • Ethan B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Blue Ridge Roadside Campsites
    Jan. 20, 2023

    Blue Ridge Roadside Campsites

    Snowy wonderland

    I saw the campsite it's a beautiful campsite but someone was already there I decide to camp at the top. The cords where I camped at the time they had roads closed off due to weather. If you take the parkway rd up to the Beech Gap you can park to the side of the road just be aware it's not a designated campsite so be respectful of the area. Woke up to beautiful views.

  • Claire K.
    Camper-submitted photo from Blue Ridge Roadside Campsites
    Jun. 21, 2022

    Blue Ridge Roadside Campsites

    Love the stream and not bad sites

    I stayed two nights during Labor day weekend so might of been a bit more busy that weekend. Seems to be about 5 sites. 3 on the water and two more towards the road. you have to cross the river to access the other two and the terrain is a bit bumpy so many more hammock camping there. At night it’s a bit more peaceful than during the day since there isn’t any people parking to hike then. Even if people are camping near you the stream creates a nice sound barrier so you don’t really hear them. Very nice to fall asleep to the sound of the stream. I stayed for 2 nights and my stuff wasn’t messed with when i was gone hiking even though there’s a lot of foot traffic during the day. I will be returning to camp here again. Absolutely no cell service though. Some pictures included are photos from a nearby hiking spot at waterrock knob

  • matt E.
    Camper-submitted photo from Black Balsam Knob - Dispersed Camping
    May. 14, 2022

    Black Balsam Knob - Dispersed Camping

    Great camping spot!

    Lots of places to set up camp. We set up below the mountain, but there are spots at the top as well. The clouds are amazing you are basically in them or above them. Definitely worth the trip!

    Also recommend checking out skinny dipping falls it is about 5 miles away and about a mile round trip. Lots of fun and cool rocks to climb on. 

  • K
    Camper-submitted photo from Blue Valley Dispersed Camping
    Oct. 17, 2021

    Blue Valley Dispersed Camping

    We love it here

    We have camped at 3 sites at this campground and have loved all of them. We were very secluded and there was very little traffic on the dirt road. Love hearing all the wonderful sounds of nature and nothing else. Wonderful creek/river by every campsite we went to. Some have picnic tables but all have fire rings and lantern posts. There's only about 10-15 sites that you can actually drive up to but I'm sure there's more if you hike in.

  • William S.
    Camper-submitted photo from Albert Mountain Firetower Dispersed Campsite
    Sep. 25, 2021

    Albert Mountain Firetower Dispersed Campsite

    This one's for the hikers

    You can access this campsite by various means, but do your research and save yourself as many steps, because make no mistake, this is a serious hiking trail (a mile to a mile and a half, depending on route) up to the Fire Tower. 

    Part of the Appalachian Train, once you park your car or hike in, you'll make your way uphill over crude-cut rocks, tree roots, and muddy, narrow paths. Hiking poles are strongly recommended. The path down is just as treacherous as the path up, as moisture from the mountain drips down over craggy footholds. 

    While the path is popular with hikers, anyone camping should consider using a very small pack, especially since some of the trails have nothing but a chasm on one side. 

    Once you make it to the Fire Tower, however, all is forgiven. The site from the bottom is breathtaking, and you can see, well, forever. Heading up the tower (the very top is closed to visitors and mothballed), you get an almost full 360º panorama of the surrounding valleys and mountains. 

    The camp site itself is very rustic, no amenities other than a rock fire ring, and does not face the vistas. There's a weak LTE signal at the top, but be prepared to lose your signal along the way.

    Side note: I came through the Coweeta Hydrological Laboratory, which has numerous signs posted that you cannot camp there. However, it's part of the larger National Forest and it's not exactly clear where camping begins to be allowed, as there were several rustic sites along the trail at the upper end.

    If you do come driving through the Coweeta Hydrological Laboratory path, be prepared for narrow, steep gravel lanes. And keep in mind that if you do park your car on one of the (few) spaces available, you're going to be very far from it, and the site didn't appear to be patrolled in any way.

  • William S.
    Camper-submitted photo from Blackwell Bridge
    Sep. 23, 2021

    Blackwell Bridge

    Primitive site with rough access

    This camping site is unmarked and almost literally under a bridge. There's a pull-off to either side of the structure, which quickly goes from asphalt to a very uneven dirt road which had been graveled long ago, snaking down to the river. My small car had difficulty getting down it and the drop-off from the asphalt is abrupt.

    When I visited, it had rained heavily so both the road and the site were wet and muddy. The camping site itself is open, with no designated tent sites, but there is a fire ring made of rock and a few stumps and rocks to sit on.

    On the plus side, there's a sign posted that the river is open trout fishing all year, with no lure or size restrictions. 

    There appeared to be another trail on the other side of the bridge, but I didn't travel that as I wasn't sure my car could handle the mud road.



Guide to Long Creek

Camping near Long Creek, South Carolina, offers a mix of beautiful scenery and outdoor activities. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an adventure-filled getaway, there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from.

What to do:

  • Hiking: Explore the stunning trails at Tallulah Gorge State Park Campground. One reviewer mentioned, "Nice trails with beautiful scenery, the hike to the base of the Gorge is strenuous with LOTS of stair steps back up but if you can do it certainly worth it."
  • Fishing and Swimming: Enjoy the clear waters at Devils Fork State Park Campground. A visitor shared, "The lake was beautiful, staff was friendly, sites were nice and spacious, bathrooms were mostly clean."
  • Picnicking: Many campgrounds, like Oconee State Park Campground, have picnic areas. One camper noted, "Great family vacation. Paddle boats and a beach. Dog friendly. Clean bathhouses."

What campers like:

  • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate well-maintained restrooms and showers. At Black Rock Mountain State Park Campground, one reviewer said, "The comfort station was clean and well-appointed and there was never a wait for facilities."
  • Scenic Views: Many campgrounds offer breathtaking views. A visitor at Mile Creek County Park mentioned, "Beautiful sunrise and sunset! The park is well maintained with a friendly staff."
  • Friendly Staff: Campers often highlight the helpfulness of the staff. At Tugaloo State Park Campground, one camper noted, "Camp host was very friendly."

What you should know:

  • Site Proximity: Some campgrounds have sites that are closer together than others. A camper at Tallulah Gorge State Park Campground mentioned, "The sites are a little closer to each other than what I'm used to."
  • Limited Amenities: Not all campgrounds have extensive amenities. A visitor at Unicoi State Park & Lodge expressed frustration, saying, "I tried to make a camping reservation at Unicoi, but not paying $75 a night for a campsite."
  • Wildlife: Be prepared for wildlife encounters. One camper at Raven Cliff Falls warned, "We were visited by a bear two of the nights."

Tips for camping with families:

  • Kid-Friendly Activities: Look for campgrounds with playgrounds and swimming areas. At Table Rock State Park Campground, a reviewer said, "Absolutely amazing hikes. Especially for kids."
  • Plan for Comfort: Bring extra blankets and layers, especially for cooler nights. A family at Black Rock Mountain State Park Campground noted, "Even though we only stayed for one night and were not prepared in any way shape or form to be cold at night - we had a great time."
  • Engage in Nature: Encourage kids to explore nature. One camper at Oconee State Park Campground shared, "The nature is beautiful! Can't go wrong with this campground!"

Tips from RVers:

  • Check Site Size: Make sure your RV fits the site. A visitor at Tugaloo State Park Campground advised, "Roads were a little narrow for larger rigs but look to be well maintained."
  • Use Reservations: Many campgrounds fill up quickly, especially during peak seasons. A camper at Mile Creek County Park mentioned, "It's crowded. Reserve way in advance."
  • Be Prepared for Terrain: Some campgrounds have steep or hilly roads. A reviewer at Devils Fork State Park Campground noted, "The camp sites are far enough apart and have enough trees coverage/ shading to give you some privacy."

Camping near Long Creek, South Carolina, has something for everyone, whether you're a family looking for fun or an RVer seeking adventure.

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