Best Glamping near McConnells, SC

Six Points @ Raven Micro Farm near McConnells houses a fully loaded glamping site with a Bell tent, thick Japanese cotton sleeping mat, linens, full-size propane grill, cookware, utensils, and dishware. The site requires a short hike to access, as the property features slightly hilly terrain. Carowinds Camp Wilderness Resort also offers glamping accommodations with amenities including electricity, water hookups, and access to clean bathrooms with showers. One guest shared, "This campground was recommended to me by a friend. After car camping for a few days, my son and I came here to a surprisingly comfortable cozy and AIR CONDITIONED cabin for 3 nights." Pine Ridge Campground provides additional glamping options with full hookups, picnic tables, and fire rings, creating a resort-style camping experience just a short drive from McConnells.

Hiking trails wind through several of the glamping properties, with McDowell Nature Preserve featuring lovely paths alongside Lake Wylie for glamping guests to explore. Cane Creek Park includes a lake with swimming areas, fishing opportunities, and kayak rentals for visitors seeking water-based activities during their luxury outdoor stay. A visitor noted, "We have stayed at Cane Creek 2x now and enjoy the park so much. Lake, hiking trails and nice wooded campsites with fire rings and close proximity to bath houses." Most glamping sites in the area remain open year-round, though swimming areas typically operate seasonally from Memorial Day through early fall. On-site camp stores at several locations provide firewood, ice, and basic supplies, while nearby towns offer additional shopping and dining options within a short drive.

Best Glamping Sites Near McConnells, South Carolina (16)

    1. Ebenezer Park Campground - TEMPORARILY CLOSED

    20 Reviews
    Rock Hill, SC
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (803) 366-6620

    "We live nearby so this is a nice little place to camp at. Nice sites, close to places to eat. Bathhouse was clean and well kept."

    "The bath house was clean. The men's side gave every appearance of being well maintained."

    2. McDowell Nature Preserve

    31 Reviews
    Lake Wylie, SC
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (980) 314-2267

    $15 - $33 / night

    "There are lovely trails, a large playground, nature center, the beautiful lake Wylie {no swimming, NC fishing license required}, geocaching, clean bathrooms and shower rooms, electric sites with large"

    "This campground is just minutes from Charlotte, but secluded from the city noise. Nice open spaces with shade. No views to speak of but several short trails and nice areas around Lake Wylie."

    3. Chester State Park Campground

    4 Reviews
    Chester, SC
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (803) 385-2680

    "When I checked in, the lady was nice enough to find a site with grass behind the gravel so I could set up my tent. She didn’t warn me that it was sloped."

    "Affordable, yet luxurious."

    4. Andrew Jackson State Park Campground

    21 Reviews
    Lancaster, SC
    24 miles
    Website
    +1 (803) 285-3344

    $40 - $50 / night

    "We stayed on site 16 right on the lake. Beautiful views. Our site was very steep, so took a lot to get level, but it was ok. The rangers we're very nice and helpful."

    "Campsite rates are very reasonable and all sites have electric and water and 3 sites also have sewer! Bathrooms and showers are clean and staff are friendly and helpful! We will be returning soon!"

    5. Carowinds Camp Wilderness Resort

    17 Reviews
    Pineville, NC
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (704) 588-2600

    "Staff at counter was very friendly and provided all the information needed. Site was level side to side and paved with asphalt only wide enough for the camper."

    "The sites are tight but there's shade and since we have to be close to the Charlotte airport it was perfect. Far enough not to have super loud plane noise but a very easy drive."

    6. Crowders Mountain State Park Campground

    15 Reviews
    Bessemer City, NC
    24 miles
    Website
    +1 (704) 853-5429

    $17 - $47 / night

    "See the camping info here: https://www.ncparks.gov/crowders-mountain-state-park/camping](https://www.ncparks.gov/crowders-mountain-state-park/camping)

    It isnt a rugged hike, but you must be prepapred"

    "We arrived late almost at sundown but they had an envelope waiting with instructions, a parking tag and a map. This is a hike in campground so we were in a hurry."

    7. Cane Creek Park

    29 Reviews
    Mineral Springs, NC
    31 miles
    Website
    +1 (704) 843-5909

    "Lake, hiking trails and nice wooded campsites with fire rings and close proximity to bath houses. Playground for kids, little store, friendly staff."

    "Campground has trails and fishing in walking distance.  It is always packed.  No alcohol permitted."

    8. Hippie Holler

    1 Review
    Bessemer City, NC
    24 miles

    $40 - $60 / night

    9. Eden in Lancaster SC

    2 Reviews
    Great Falls, SC
    27 miles
    +1 (704) 701-8608

    $40 - $110 / night

    "You’re about 10 minutes away from the town of Lancaster, South Carolina."

    "There's alot to do here and tons of other outdoor activities within a few minutes' drive, and there's a guide book that lists it all."

    10. Pine Ridge Campground

    12 Reviews
    Pauline, SC
    41 miles
    Website
    +1 (864) 576-0302

    $40 - $55 / night

    "After car camping for a few days, my son and I came here to a surprisingly comfortable cozy and AIR CONDITIONED (!) cabin for 3 nights. This place is so cute!"

    "Bath house clean and laundry facility great! We will definitely be back!"

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Glamping Reviews near McConnells, SC

166 Reviews of 16 McConnells Campgrounds


  • E
    May. 12, 2024

    6 Points @ Raven Micro Farm

    $69 Glamping, Hike to Site

    Six points @ Raven Micro Farm LLC is a fully loaded Glamping site. Equip with a Bell tent, thick Japanese cotton sleeping mat, linens, full-size propane grill, cookware, utensils, dishware, and more.

    This is a walk-in site, bring your hiking boots. The property is slightly hilly.

    Be advised that the site is private excluding when we are out doing farm chores or as the animals are rotated.

  • Myron C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 1, 2021

    Chester State Park Campground

    State Park with a Beautiful View of the Lake

    I gave this campground four stars, but only for RVs and travel trailers. I would not give it four stars for tent campers. Tent campers would have a hard time finding a suitable site that would not be too rocky. When I checked in, the lady was nice enough to find a site with grass behind the gravel so I could set up my tent. She didn’t warn me that it was sloped. With that said, it is a campground in a beautiful setting. The lake and the sitting area beside the lake are both beautiful. There is a paved walkway down to the lake to a sitting area and a dock. The bath house was air conditioned, almost too much. It is a shock to the system moving from the intense South Carolina heat into the bath house. However, it was a nice break from the heat. Be aware that when you take a shower, you may have to wait a few minutes for the hot water to start. When I first turned it on, I wondered if there was any hot water. Eventually it came, and it was HOT, so I had to adjust it quickly. Also, take your own hand soap with you. There are paper towels but no soap. There are several trails, and you can rent boats, peddle boats, canoes, and kayaks. There is also a disc golf course. If I had known beforehand, I would have taken my own discs. That’s my fault for not doing the research. My favorite part of this camping experience was waking up early in the morning and sitting by the lake. Unfortunately, I wasn’t able to capture a photo of the ducks taking off and flying in a perfect v-formation, but it was so peaceful there. Overall, this is a great campground to get away from civilization.

  • Jyll G.
    Aug. 12, 2021

    Pine Ridge Campground

    Clean, Safe, and Super Friendly!

    This campground was recommended to me by a friend. After car camping for a few days, my son and I came here to a surprisingly comfortable cozy and AIR CONDITIONED (!) cabin for 3 nights. This place is so cute! There is an acre of catch and release pond, a playground and jump pad for kids, a pool, some trails, several things to do. There is a coin operated laundry and a bathhouse that I have to say is beautifully kept and clean. The staff are very friendly and helpful. I will definitely stay here again on my way back and forth from Maine to Alabama.

  • Myron C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 31, 2021

    Sedalia Campground

    Primitive Camping Close to Hunting

    If you want to get away from civilization, this might be the place to camp. However, it is beside a road, but the road is not used very much since it is a national forest road. 

    I was glad to see that it had running water and one of the cleanest pit toilets I think I have ever seen. The Palmetto Trail runs through it, so if you are thru-hiking, this would be a good place to camp for the night. I was at campsite 5, which was the one farthest from the road, and I could tell it was the most popular. I picked up a small bag of trash left by previous campers before setting up. There are trash receptacles nearby, but alas, some people leave their trash at the campsite anyway. 

    There is a spacious grassy area in the middle of the campsites for whatever activities you want to engage in. There is also a large, separate grassy area for group camping. It includes a communal fire pit. 

    Overall, it is a great area for primitive camping and for dry camping if you are in a small RV.

  • Susan B.
    Oct. 23, 2022

    Sedalia Campground

    Great primitive camping

    Nice, quiet campground. Has fire pit and access to running water . No picnic tables and has vaulted toilets . But very nice place to get away from stress of life . Definitely will be back

  • Melissa  W.
    Jun. 1, 2019

    McDowell Nature Preserve

    Clean, lovely conveniently located

    I camped here with a women’s hiking group and was impressed.

    There are lovely trails, a large playground, nature center, the beautiful lake Wylie {no swimming, NC fishing license required}, geocaching, clean bathrooms and shower rooms, electric sites with large tent pads, good sized fire pit area, picnic table.. there’s even a loving gate with a code for a more secure camping experience..

    We could fit 3 tents in one pad AND had a hammocker camper too.

    If you are wanting some nature near the city, this is a good option - especially if you are checking out city things in Charlotte.

    You can hear traffic at night when camping here so bring ear plugs, headphones or a white noise fan if that bothers you.

    Pet friendly 🐾

    I saw both dogs and camping kitties

    There’s 56 camp sites: these include tent, RV hook ups and some primitive.

    There’s group camping at Copperhead Island.

    I highly recommend, especially for families with children, lots to do and a safe, secure feeling.

  • Eric W.
    Aug. 6, 2022

    Carowinds Camp Wilderness Resort

    Decent Campground

    We stayed 3 nights in a 31' travel trailer at site 80. Staff at counter was very friendly and provided all the information needed. Site was level side to side and paved with asphalt only wide enough for the camper. The hookups were standard location and heights no issues. Our steps come out to a large level dirt pad, not grass. Lots of trees providing shade which is nice. It had started raining after setup and the dirt quickly became mud. The bathhouse is close and clean, all tile. I wish there were curtains separating shower from dress area though. The shuttle to Carowinds was frequent and convenient. All in all, the campground was nice, we would stay again.

  • RThe Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 31, 2025

    Eden in Lancaster SC

    4.5 STARS Peaceful area.

    This is a nice place to stay for a peaceful and quiet getaway. It’s a good place to relax. The owner is very nice and accommodating to your needs. You’re about 10 minutes away from the town of Lancaster, South Carolina.

  • Pawsfuradventure T.
    Apr. 30, 2018

    Ebenezer Park Campground - TEMPORARILY CLOSED

    Meh

    Overall: 2.5-3

    Bathrooms: 2

    County park that offers 67 campsites. Offered bathroom with showers (2 locations only), water and electric hookup, sewer hookup, fire pit, picnic table, boat ramps, and playground. We had spot 9 which was an end spot that was roomy for our teardrop trailer (T@G XL). This spot was closer to the water but not in wooded area. Many spots were in an open field with the RVs on top of one another. Other spots were in more of a wooded area but they were close together.  

    Campground was good if you were into fishing. Many campers had their boats plus in early morning trucks were trailering their boats to place in the lake.  

    There were no trails to explore at the campground. Does offer swimming in the lake starting around Memorial Day. Not much else to do unless you were going to fish for bass or other fresh water fish.  

    Bathrooms: One set for campground (67 sites) and another by the marina. Very outdated, dingy, and dark. Women’s - stall was out of order, some didn’t lock, in evening - messy - papers and other garbage on floors. Showers were the darkest area of the bathroom - icky looking. Woman who had just used it said only the last one really worked. Mens - shower handle was broken, did have hot water but were icky and run down.  

    Overall - convenient for a stop over - near highway, good access to lake for fishing.


Guide to McConnells

Camping opportunities near McConnells, South Carolina provide access to the region's moderate elevation of approximately 660 feet and the Piedmont's rolling terrain. The area experiences humid subtropical climate with typically mild winters and hot summers, creating year-round camping possibilities. Several campgrounds within a 30-mile radius offer varying amenities from primitive tent sites to glamping accommodations.

What to do

Fishing at Lake Wylie: Ebenezer Park Campground provides direct lake access for anglers looking to catch bass and other freshwater fish. A visitor noted, "Family Friendly and good for people with boats," highlighting the park's dual appeal for water enthusiasts.

Hiking trail exploration: McDowell Nature Preserve offers multiple interconnected trails directly from the campground. As one camper described, "So awesome to have hiking trails that lead right out of the campground," making it convenient to explore without driving to trailheads.

Disc golf: Chester State Park Campground features a championship disc golf course along its lake perimeter. "Small cabins available, walk-in campsites and restrooms are clean and updated. Very nice trail along the lake perimeter and Championship Disc golf course," reported a recent visitor.

What campers like

Clean facilities: Cane Creek Park consistently receives praise for its maintenance standards. One reviewer stated, "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," reflecting the priority campers place on hygiene.

Holiday activities: Seasonal events make camping more engaging at several locations. A Cane Creek visitor shared, "Holidays usually have some activities for kids. The mini golf is free and a blast. The swim area is only open on Saturdays or you can drive to the day use area and be over there."

Private sites: McDowell Nature Preserve offers wooded campsites with good spacing. "Great, long woods wooded site! Reasonably priced. Gated. Great restrooms and showers," reported one camper who valued the sense of seclusion despite proximity to urban areas.

What you should know

Site leveling challenges: Some campgrounds have terrain issues affecting RV setup. At McDowell Nature Preserve, "There aren't many sites for RVs and some are not level - hard to get trailer level even with max leveling blocks," according to one RVer's experience.

Seasonal water access: Ebenezer Park Campground has undergone significant renovations to its waterfront areas. A camper noted, "They are doing construction right now redoing the boat docks, beach and playgrounds area. It will be very nice when done," indicating temporary limitations to water recreation.

Security measures: Multiple campgrounds implement safety protocols. At McDowell Nature Preserve, "The camp was patrolled regularly by the police and I felt very safe," observed a visitor, adding another layer of comfort for solo or family campers.

Tips for camping with families

Free recreation options: Chester State Park Campground offers complimentary activities. "The lake is breathtaking. There are tournaments through out the year, as well as boating, kayaking, & fishing," reported a family who appreciated the variety without additional costs.

Halloween camping: Special seasonal events create memorable experiences. A visitor to Ebenezer Park shared, "We went around Halloween and they had trick-or-treating around the park as well as prizes for the best decorated," making it an ideal time for families with children.

Playground access: Andrew Jackson State Park Campground provides educational and recreational opportunities. "The campground is nice to roam with a wonderful playground. Events are held at an amphitheater by the day use area," noted a camper who found multiple ways to keep children engaged.

Tips from RVers

Site selection assistance: Ebenezer Park staff can help with finding the most suitable spot. "Some sites are a little small and some are not very level but if you call the campground hosts and rangers are very helpful in helping you get on the right sight," advised an experienced RVer.

Full hookup availability: Pine Ridge Campground offers complete services for longer stays. "The sites have full hookup. We where at site 50 and it was completely shaded," reported a camper who appreciated both the utility connections and natural cover.

Transportation conveniences: Carowinds Camp Wilderness provides shuttle service for visitors wanting to access nearby attractions. A visitor noted, "You can purchase Carowinds tickets right here and ride a shuttle all day long to the park rather than fight traffic," eliminating parking hassles and additional transportation costs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular glamping campsite near McConnells, SC?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular glamping campground near McConnells, SC is Ebenezer Park Campground - TEMPORARILY CLOSED with a 3.9-star rating from 20 reviews.

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