Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Pelion, SC

Searching for a campsite that allows pets near Pelion? Finding pet-friendly campgrounds in South Carolina is easier than ever. These scenic and easy-to-reach Pelion campsites are perfect for camping with dogs.

Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near Pelion, SC (44)

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    1. Sesquicentennial State Park Campground

    28 Reviews
    75 Photos
    122 Saves
    State Park, South Carolina

    Camping Information: Each site is packed sand and has individual water and 30 amp electrical hookups. 17 sites accommodate RV's up to 35 feet, others up to 30 feet. 14 sites are pull through. The campground is convenient to restroom facilities with hot showers. Nine sites are newly-improved. Amenities include: a large, level parking area, a campfire ring with grill and a lantern hook. Four sites are equipped with tent pads. These pads provide a sand surface and can accommodate tents up to 10 x 10 ft. Loop 1 is closed seasonally. Loop 2 is open year round. Primitive Group Area: A primitive group camping area is ideal for organized groups up to 50 people. (An organized group is defined as a group that holds regular meetings and has a lead officer or elected/appointed officials.) Central water is available. Walking distant to restrooms. Showers not available. Reservations are accepted. To make a primitive group camping reservation, contact the park directly. Minimum rate is $11-13.50 which allows up to 10 campers. The rate increases by $5-6.25 increments for each additional five campers up to a total of fifty campers.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
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    2. Aiken State Park Campground

    14 Reviews
    29 Photos
    37 Saves
    Windsor, South Carolina

    Set along the South Edisto River, Aiken State Park is a haven for fishing, canoeing and kayaking.

    A scenic 1.7-mile canoe and kayak trail winds its way down the south fork of the Edisto River, attracting paddlers from across the region.

    Aiken State Park has a history as notable as its natural beauty. During the Great Depression, the park was built by two Civilian Conservation Corps companies, one of which was an African-American detachment of the C.C.C. Their work has withstood the test of time and can still be seen in some of the remaining structures and interpretive signage.

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    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $28 - $32 / night

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    3. Poinsett State Park Campground

    39 Reviews
    118 Photos
    88 Saves
    Wedgefield, South Carolina

    In the High Hills of Santee, where the South Carolina Sandhills of the Midlands region meet the coastal plain region, you’ll find Poinsett State Park. Called the "mountains of the midlands," this mixed ecosystem yields a high degree of biodiversity and some of the most unique natural sightings in the park system, especially along the Palmetto trail which winds through the Manchester State Forest.

    The High Hills of Santee are dotted with the hiking and biking trails that wind through the park–some of which connect to the Palmetto Trail that leads hikers through the Manchester State Forest. Poinsett’s 10-acre lake makes for a serene setting, and can be used for fishing and johnboat rentals. The park also offers campsites, a fishing pond, a coquina bathhouse built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s, pre-revolutionary grist mill ruins and rustic cabins.

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    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
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    6. Big Rig Friendly RV Resort

    5 Reviews
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    8 Saves
    Cayce, South Carolina

    Columbia’s finest and most convenient RV Resort. Located only 3 miles from I-26, I-77 minutes from I-20, Downtown Columbia, the University of South Carolina and Lake Murray. Full hookups, full amenities, and large pull-thru sites. Open all year. Shaded sites with large yards.

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    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
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      9. Sandy Oak RV Park

      3 Reviews
      3 Saves
      Aiken, South Carolina

      With a love for camping, we took our passion a step further and turned it into a reality when we opened Sandy Oak RV Park.

      We are a husband/wife team in the process of build our campground and make it an amazing place to stay/visit.

      Sit back and enjoy a campfire while gazing at the beautiful night sky filled with stars.

      All sites are available with full hook up.

      Bath/shower house & laundry house are open.

      More amenities coming soon.

      While the campground is still a work in progress, we would like to say 'Thank you' for giving us the opportunity to have a warm and friendly place for you to call 'Your home away from home'.

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      • Fires
      • Electric Hookups
      • Phone Service
      • Reservable
      • ADA Access
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        10. Edmund RV Park

        1 Review
        5 Saves
        Pelion, South Carolina
        • Pets
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      Recent Dog-Friendly Reviews in Pelion

      231 Reviews of 44 Pelion Campgrounds


      • Katrin M.
        Camper-submitted photo from Cypress View Campground — Santee State Park
        Nov. 3, 2024

        Cypress View Campground — Santee State Park

        Big campground on the lake

        We camped here over the weekend with the pups. The state park has 2 different campgrounds. We decided for the Lakeshore one. It's pretty big with over 100 campsites. They have the usual amenities like fire pit, and picnic table with bench. Our was private, but the sites in the middle are not. The bathhouse was very clean with nice hot showers. The park has several trails, a visitor center, cabins on the water, at least 2 boat ramps with a bait shop. There are no trash cans near the campsites, there is one big dumpster at the entrance of the campground. It's about 1.30h to Folly Beach. We would definitely camp here again.

      • B
        Camper-submitted photo from Big Rig Friendly RV Resort
        Oct. 26, 2024

        Big Rig Friendly RV Resort

        Beautiful and spacious

        Great location! This RV Resort has great amenities and staff along with their location! Awesome gym and club house plus beautiful pool! Staff are very friendly and welcoming! Check them out!

      • LThe Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Big Rig Friendly RV Resort
        Oct. 26, 2024

        Big Rig Friendly RV Resort

        Great campground!

        We found this campground while traveling through Columbia SC and made a late evening reservation. We were able to reserve online and even pick our camping spot. It has full hookups and we were able to find the spot easily even in the dark. The owner called to make sure we had no questions and to explain where to pick up our packet. She was very nice and made us feel welcomed. It appears that they are a new campground and will have even more amenities soon. It was also very quiet. We will definitely be staying here on our subsequent trips through SC. I highly recommend this campground!

      • NThe Dyrt PRO User
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        Oct. 4, 2024

        Sandy Oak RV Park

        5 ⭐️ Hospitality— Great RV Park

        We called with very short notice looking for an overnight site. Though the campground was booked, the owners so graciously allowed us to park in the overflow parking which included water & electric. We even arrived at 10pm, and they were waiting at the gate for us! We were so pleased with the owner’s generosity and hospitality. We will definitely be back to take advantage of the swimming pond, paddle boats, fishing & playground!

      • Bill W.
        Camper-submitted photo from Sumter National Forest Lick Fork Lake Recreation Area
        Jun. 15, 2024

        Sumter National Forest Lick Fork Lake Recreation Area

        "roughing it" in a small secluded campground.

        I spent a great couple of days here mid-week in mid-June. There was one other occupied campsite (out of 9) the first night and I had the whole place to myself the second. No showers, no wi-fi or cell sevice, no dump station, no electricity, and a common water spigot-just what I wanted. No reservations either. 

        There were people who came to fish in the pond (more of a pond than a lake) and I had a nice swim.. There are two trails. A short one (about a mile) around the pond and a longer 5.6 mile loop. Great trail.

        Be sure to check the website for problems beforehand.   The water was out when I was there (actually it was restored just as I pulled out!!!).

        So all in all, I great place if you want a rough campsite with few others around.

      • Joy K.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Outside Inn Campground
        May. 25, 2024

        Outside Inn Campground

        Perfect overnight stay

        This was the perfect place to stop for an overnight stay to break up the drive to FL. Our full hook-up site was almost perfectly level with a fire ring and picnic table. We stayed in a back-in site, which we were grateful for since they are all in the shade. Our grandson loved feeding the goats and donkey so make sure you bring some fruit and/or veggies. Claire was very communicative prior to our arrival and even stopped by our site after we settled in to see if we needed anything. They are expanding by adding a bathhouse and possibly more sites in the future. They have weekly movie nights and a couple of corn hole boards. I believe there's a walking trail as well but we didn't have a chance to check it out since we were in and out so quickly. If we had to list a con, I guess the only thing would be the bugs....but that's typical of the south in the summer so we were already prepared. We will definitely be stopping by again for a longer stay.

      • tThe Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Outside Inn Campground
        May. 18, 2024

        Outside Inn Campground

        Serene

        Country setting in a great little RV park that is just getting started. Full hook-ups. Easy access and parking. Owners were very hospitable and available. Sweet animals and love the farm feel. Definitely plan to stay again.

      • AThe Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Poinsett State Park Campground
        May. 11, 2024

        Poinsett State Park Campground

        Great camp site!

        We stayed here for our son’s first birthday, in campsite 30! It was beautiful and we felt like we had plenty of privacy. Our site had a trail attached to the back of it which was really nice for hiking and it was perfect distance from the bathroom! On the topic of the bathroom, the toilets were CLEAN! And I mean we were there for 24 hours and the bathroom was cleaned at least twice. Really nice, they might look a little scary on the outside though but don’t mind that any bit.

        For people that love hammocks, site 29 (right next to ours) has a bunch of perfect hammock trees. If we go again we will try to stay in that spot! Great place to stay.

      • EThe Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Sandy Oak RV Park
        May. 3, 2024

        Sandy Oak RV Park

        Quick stop for the night

        Needed a quick stop and contacted them last minute. They had a pull thru spot and were great at accommodating us. Shower, bathroom and laundry. Wow!

      • RThe Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Outside Inn Campground
        Apr. 30, 2024

        Outside Inn Campground

        Fun and relaxing!

        Had a one night stay. New hookups, easy access and being right next to the farm animals was very fun! The rooster was pretty expressive overnight too!

      • 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.

      • kevin C.
        Camper-submitted photo from Karen's Escape
        Mar. 28, 2024

        Karen's Escape

        Super great spot!

        Very flat wide open lot within minutes to the Aiken horse park and downtown. My only recommendation is to have it better marked so guests know exactly where it is upon arrival. Maybe a tiny little sign?

      • TThe Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Cypress View Campground — Santee State Park
        Mar. 13, 2024

        Cypress View Campground — Santee State Park

        Small and peaceful under the pines

        We stopped heading south and north along I-95 to and from Florida.  Very easy off and on I-95.  Plenty of available spaces in off-season.  The campground is small and quiet.  Camp Host was very helpful. Sites were spaced reasonably far apart but there is no privacy between.  Not all sites have a water view, but most appeared fairly level. Not all sites have sewer access.  Our only complaint was lots of smoke from campfires and grills. Would stay again.

      • Nicole C.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Big Rig Friendly RV Resort
        Jan. 30, 2024

        Big Rig Friendly RV Resort

        Really nice place

        This place was well thought out when it was being built, lots of space, great level sites, nice dog park. Fitness center and laundry are new and nice.

      • Lynn M.
        Camper-submitted photo from Outside Inn Campground
        Jan. 16, 2024

        Outside Inn Campground

        Awesome Place to Camp

        Our stay at Outside Inn Campground was truly awesome! The sites are very nice, easy access, and they also have"buddy sites" for when you are traveling with others. The owners (Chris& Clair), their daughters (Macy and Caroline), and the varous animals were great! We definitely recommend every RVer add this place to their list!

      • Kristen S.
        Camper-submitted photo from Cypress View Campground — Santee State Park
        Dec. 7, 2023

        Cypress View Campground — Santee State Park

        Peaceful, good trails

        We were at site 46, which is near the entrance and the camp host. Short walk to the bathhouse directly behind. Site has good trees for a hammock and near a path down to the lake for fishing/picnic/swimming. Beware there is a sharp drop off across from the site, so make sure whoever is backing in has a spotter out front.

      • Ed C.
        Camper-submitted photo from Outside Inn Campground
        Nov. 26, 2023

        Outside Inn Campground

        A great place to Camp for a night or longer.

        My family spent 8 days at Outside Inn Campground in Santee SC. This Campground is now our Campground #1.

        This is a new Campground that was developed with the Campers in mind. 

        The owners are hands-on in the operation and customer service, not necessarily in that order. 

        The sites are well placed throughout the Campground. They have established trails throughout the woods.

        On of the main attractions are the animals: cows, ducks, chickens,  goats, a donkey, turkeys and roosters.

      • Christina M.
        Camper-submitted photo from Christina's Paradise
        Oct. 20, 2023

        Christina's Paradise

        New listing!

        Ashley here with The Dyrt. We're so happy to welcome Christina to our platform. Check out her property and come back here to leave some love.

      • Jake C.The Dyrt ADMIN User
        Camper-submitted photo from Prices Bridge Glampsite
        Oct. 13, 2023

        Prices Bridge Glampsite

        Glamping in the Trees

        Jake from the Dyrt here! This is a unique experience for those looking to camp a little higher off the ground and enjoy the huge deck looking out into the forest.  Check them out and leave a review about your stay on the Dyrt!

      • IThe Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Alston Trailhead
        Oct. 8, 2023

        Alston Trailhead

        Amazing site, minus the train

        This site is awesome. The scenery is beautiful and it is super easy to access. You can hear coyotes howling at night.

        The only problem is the train. It woke us up at least 4 times last night. You can see the train from your campsite.

        Everything else was perfect for us though!

      • Will C.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Alston Trailhead
        Sep. 29, 2023

        Alston Trailhead

        Stay at TrailHead

        Beautiful place! Unfortunately no space for us to drive our bus to a camp spot but plenty of room in parking lot. Just a nice little spot to stop before hitting the road again.

      • T.  D.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Woodsmoke Family Campground
        Sep. 19, 2023

        Woodsmoke Family Campground

        Overnight Stop

        Ok for overnight stop but wouldn't be a travel destination. Most sites seem to be long term or permanent sites. Very close to neighbor site, with fire pit being extremely close. Water, Sewer, Power, WiFi

      • KThe Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Black Pearl Farms
        Sep. 12, 2023

        Black Pearl Farms

        Rustic

        CAUTION:  The directions provided by The Dyrt to this location are incorrect.  It is not located on Sand Hill.  So please use Google Maps to find the location or you will be down a long dirt road with no place to turn around.

        Black Pearl Farms fit most of our expectations.  However, I did make some poor assumptions regarding the information.  We were in spot 3 which had "access to power and water".  Which was true, but not what I assumed.  The site was a few yards away from a wash area to get water from and there was a 12 volt power cord outside to plug into.

        Our dog loved having the space to roam around and the camping spots were in a wooded area behind the farm.  We stayed in number 3, but if we return our preference would be for number 2.

        Anyway, it was a nice spot once we arrived.

      • Dallas W.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Barnyard RV Park
        Jul. 15, 2023

        Barnyard RV Park

        Great place to camp in Lexington area

        Located behind the flea market Dirt sites : lots of water flowing through during rainy weather Water,electric and sewer at sites Large pull through sites Easy access to bathrooms and showers Friendly staff at front office Good weekly deals Big rig friendly Used several occasions now

      • Addison C.
        Camper-submitted photo from Alston Trailhead
        Jul. 13, 2023

        Alston Trailhead

        Amazing camp site

        There are several camp areas, fire pits and picnic tables at the beginning of the trail with a big gravel parking lot



      Guide to Pelion

      Explore the best options for pets-allowed camping near Pelion, South Carolina, where you and your furry friends can enjoy the great outdoors together.

      Dog owners appreciate spacious sites and friendly amenities

      Pet-friendly campgrounds include fun activities

      • At Big Rig Friendly RV Resort, enjoy a beautiful pool and clubhouse while your pet explores the spacious grounds.
      • Cedar Pond Campground provides a peaceful setting with a lovely pond, ideal for leisurely walks with your dog.
      • Sandy Oak RV Park features a swimming pond and playground, ensuring plenty of activities for the whole family, including your four-legged friends.

      Tips for camping with dogs near Pelion

      • Always check the specific pet policies at Christina's Paradise to ensure a smooth stay with your pet.
      • Bring along essentials like water bowls and leashes when visiting Mr Z's RV Park to keep your pet comfortable and safe.
      • Consider visiting Crunchy Acres for a unique experience where you can meet farm animals and enjoy a family-friendly atmosphere.

      Frequently Asked Questions

      • Which is the most popular dog-friendly campsite near Pelion, SC?

        According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular dog-friendly campground near Pelion, SC is Sesquicentennial State Park Campground with a 4.3-star rating from 28 reviews.

      • What is the best site to find dog-friendly camping near Pelion, SC?

        TheDyrt.com has all 44 dog-friendly camping locations near Pelion, SC, with real photos and reviews from campers.