RV parks near North Augusta, South Carolina provide convenient camping for visitors exploring the Savannah River region. Located where South Carolina meets Georgia, the area features moderate year-round temperatures with hot summers reaching 90°F and mild winters rarely dropping below freezing. Most campgrounds in the region operate throughout the year, with peak visitation occurring during spring Masters Tournament season.
What to do
Fishing opportunities: Pointes West Army Resort offers access to Clarks Hill Lake where visitors can fish year-round. "My wife and I have stayed here three times in both early spring and mid-autumn. Two of those times we had the place to ourselves. Sites L, M, and N are all on a little peninsula that sticks out into Clarks Hill Lake," notes Jason L.
Water recreation: The shoreline access at nearby lakes provides swimming during summer months. One visitor at Pointes West mentioned, "Our dogs loved the water, and the view during sunset was great."
Local exploration: The area offers various historic sites within 30 minutes of most campgrounds. "Congaree National Park and Fort Jackson are nearby. Columbia is a neighboring city. They have a large flea market next door," reports Scott M. from Barnyard RV Park.
What campers like
Quiet atmosphere: Many RV parks in the region provide peaceful settings away from highway noise. At Carolina Hill Mobile Home and RV Park, one camper reported, "Zero road noise, large sites, shade trees and laundry room. If you walk around the park four times, you have walked a mile."
Cleanliness: Well-maintained facilities rank high among visitor preferences. "This is a clean well-cared RV park that is a nice place to stay but a bit of a no-frills park," notes a camper about Heritage RV Park. Another visitor at Lake Thurmond RV Park stated, "This campground is very quiet and right near the water. I enjoyed it and would stay again."
Location convenience: RV travelers appreciate proximity to major highways for easy access. "Located behind the flea market... Large pull through sites... Easy access to bathrooms and showers... Big rig friendly," mentions one Barnyard RV Park visitor.
What you should know
Seasonal considerations: Spring brings increased occupancy during Masters Tournament weeks (early April). "We made our reservation via the river pass site; easy to book and quickly confirmed," noted one visitor at Aiken RV Park.
Site surfaces: Ground conditions vary across North Augusta area campgrounds. "Still being upgraded, so newish pad was still soft but pretty level. Sewer pipes stick out a good 6 or 8 inches," reported one camper at Lake Thurmond RV Park. Others mentioned, "The sites are mostly gravel with areas of dirt, but mine was level."
Wi-Fi performance: Internet access varies significantly between locations. One Lake Thurmond visitor documented specific speeds: "I was right under a WiFi antennae, and managed a 4.5meg download and 4.48 upload." They further detailed cellular carrier performance: "Verizon: 44.9dn, 1.88 up" and "T-mobile mifi: no 4g nor 5G service."
Tips for camping with families
Activity options: Some campgrounds offer recreation beyond camping. "Very clean facility, awesome cope course," mentions David H. about Pointes West Army Resort's activities.
Space considerations: Family-friendly sites require adequate space for multiple people. "Park is made up of mostly permanent RVs and are packed in pretty tight," observed one visitor at Boss RV Park, suggesting families might prefer other options with larger sites.
Weather readiness: Summer thunderstorms occur frequently in the region. "We decided to camp out for the 4th instead of going to watch fireworks... However, throughout the day people showed up by the carloads to just hang out and party. Luckily, a light rain brought that to an end," reported one Pointes West camper.
Tips from RVers
Road conditions: Access roads to campgrounds generally accommodate large vehicles. "We were able to park our 44 ft. Fifth wheel with ease with little assistance from a park host," notes a Pointes West Army Resort visitor.
Hookup details: Most parks offer full connections, but setup varies. "Electric posts are new but have a meter right below plugs, so surge suppressor gets to hang sideways," observed a Lake Thurmond camper.
Site selection: Experienced RVers recommend requesting specific sites when possible. "I would choose the sites farther from the road next time as traffic is pretty high in this road," advised an Aiken RV Park visitor who stayed near the entrance.
