Best Cabin Camping near Pendleton, SC

Several state parks near Pendleton, South Carolina offer cabin accommodations with varying levels of amenities. Mile Creek County Park features newly constructed cabins built in 2018 that include air conditioning, full kitchens with stoves and refrigerators, and screened porches. "The cabins are clean even if they are small and the weekdays usually have openings," notes one visitor. Devils Fork State Park, Oconee State Park, and Table Rock State Park all provide cabin options situated near lakes or mountain views, with most offering electricity, running water, and basic furnishings.

Options range from rustic cabins at Oconee State Park to more modern accommodations at Lake Hartwell State Park. The cabins at Oconee State Park include "air conditioning, 2 bedrooms, 1 full kitchen, 1 full bathroom, and a fire place," according to one camper who added that "there was a fire ring and picnic in front of the cabin where we made smores after dinner and a cute screened porch with rocking chairs." Most state park cabins require advance reservations, particularly during summer months and weekends. Pet policies vary by location, with Mile Creek Park prohibiting pets in cabins as of 2019, while other locations may allow them with additional fees.

Most cabins provide basic furniture and kitchen equipment, but guests typically need to bring their own bedding, towels, and toiletries. One visitor recommended stopping "at a Walmart in one of the towns before the park to stock up on food" when staying at cabin accommodations. Cooking facilities vary from basic fire rings outside to full kitchens with stoves and refrigerators in more developed units. Anderson-Lake Hartwell KOA offers cabin rentals with convenient access to their camp store for basic supplies, while more remote cabin locations require bringing all necessary provisions. Firewood is available for purchase at most park offices or from camp hosts, with several parks implementing restrictions on bringing outside firewood to prevent pest introduction.

Best Cabin Sites Near Pendleton, South Carolina (65)

    1. Mile Creek County Park

    26 Reviews
    Tamassee, SC
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (864) 868-2196

    $15 - $116 / night

    "This campground sets on a peninsula into Lake Keowee and offers gorgeous views of the lake and mountains in the distance.  While possible for big rigs, it can be a challenge in some areas. "

    "Mike creek is one of several parks located on Lake Keowee. We were really disappointed that they had closed off the primitive campsites to build new cabins, but the new cabins are very nice!"

    2. Tugaloo State Park Campground

    40 Reviews
    Fair Play, GA
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (706) 356-4362

    $27 - $230 / night

    "Tugaloo state Park: This Georgia State Park offers a multitude of activities from hiking, paddling, boating, fishing, swimming, putt putt, tennis/pickleball court and biking the park roads to name a few"

    "We were lakeside on a pull through that was a bit short for us. The site was amazing we could kayak up to our site. Pet friendly, family friendly. Power, Electric, gray water dumps near each site."

    3. Devils Fork State Park Campground

    51 Reviews
    Tamassee, SC
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (864) 944-2639

    "They are a short walk from the tent-camper parking area, a short walk from the two water spigots in the parking area, and a short walk from the restrooms."

    "The walk-in tent sites were excellent. All sites had table, fire ring, lantern hook, and a gravel tent pad in addition to paved site. Most of the sites were shaded."

    4. Table Rock State Park Campground

    55 Reviews
    Sunset, SC
    26 miles
    Website
    +1 (864) 878-9813

    "Table Rock State Park is a large park with at least three“campgrounds.” One is a primitive campground, and one is a traditional campground."

    "The alternatives #5 and #6 were close to the entrance and therefore exposed to the road, and #49 was next to the restrooms, but similar to #60, so stayed with #60."

    5. Oconee State Park Campground

    43 Reviews
    Tamassee, SC
    24 miles
    Website
    +1 (864) 638-5353

    "We spent 2 nights in one of the cabins in this beautiful state park during a road trip through South Carolina. And let me say, 2 nights was not enough! The cabin itself was very well kept."

    "What a lovely, relaxing park. There is an area for day-use people, with boat rentals, a small swimming area, and playgrounds (including mini golf!). "

    6. Lake Hartwell State Park Campground

    19 Reviews
    Fair Play, SC
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (864) 972-3352

    "Happening upon Lake Hartwell State Park, was a find! We were traveling light, heading to the Hendersonville, NC area for bagging waterfalls and cascades and some ridge hikes."

    "Lake Hartwell State Park was a welcome relief after staying at an overcrowded RV resort. There was more privacy and definitely more shade."

    7. Thousand Trails Carolina Landing

    15 Reviews
    Fair Play, SC
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 707-1477

    "There was trash in our fire ring and the picnic table at our site should probably be put out of its misery."

    "The only thing that sucked is that we had a very tight spot and did not have much is any room for a porch. The ground is not very level at all although some sites have a wood deck, ours didn't."

    8. Keowee-Toxaway State Park

    24 Reviews
    Sunset, SC
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (864) 868-2605

    $7 - $26 / night

    "There are 3 trailside primitive campsites that are on a peninsula overlooking Lake Keowee."

    "Our site was surrounded by trees, plenty of options for hammocking/pitching a tent. It does include a fire pit with a grill grate option."

    9. The Point at Lake Hartwell

    5 Reviews
    Townville, SC
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (864) 287-3223

    $47 - $97 / night

    "So as we were driving up the road leading to the campground this weekend my husband was like "this area looks familiar & I know you haven't booked us @ that raggedy campground we looked @ a year ago"

    "Fantastic owners, great rates, lakefront property, private boat dock, next door to a boat ramp, lake vibe restaurant with live bands, (seasonal), mere minutes from nearly anything one could want, delivery"

    10. Anderson-Lake Hartwell KOA

    5 Reviews
    Hartwell Lake, SC
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (864) 287-3161

    "Great KOA to stay at near Clemson University. It's not on Lake Hartwell, but it is near it. Be sure to check out the camping cabins."

    "My brother lives on the other side of Lake Hartwell (5 minute drive) and he took me out on his pontoon! What a BEAUTIFUL lake with many private islands to pull up onto."

Show More
Showing results 1-10 of 65 campgrounds

2025 Detourist Giveaway

Presented byToyota Trucks

Review Campgrounds. Win Prizes.

Enter to Win


Cabin Reviews near Pendleton, SC

714 Reviews of 65 Pendleton Campgrounds


  • Denise G.
    Sep. 10, 2019

    Paris Mountain State Park Campground

    Nice Place to Relax, Just out side the bustle of Suburbia.

    We had a great time staying here. Some of the sights were rather inclined, but they listed this on the website when booking(it's on a mountain after all). The areas between most of the sites was spacious, we were able to hang 2 hammocks to chill in. The Bathhouses had been remodeled and were kept clean while we were there. (There wasn't hand soap at the sinks that was a little weird for me).  The Large trash bins were located back down across from the Park Center, as was the play ground. It would have been more convenient for campers to have these things closer but were convenient for day use visitors. The park center is a gorgeous stone/log cabin type building with a long porch facing the Swimming area. There are Adirondack chairs on the porch, then between the porch and the lake are wooden lounge chairs and benches to relax on while taking a break from swimming or hanging out. There are miles of trails and streams to explore. We had a lovely time and plan to visit again soon.

  • Jessica S.
    Jul. 10, 2018

    Oconee State Park Campground

    Cute cabins in beautiful state park

    We spent 2 nights in one of the cabins in this beautiful state park during a road trip through South Carolina. And let me say, 2 nights was not enough! The cabin itself was very well kept. There was air conditioning, 2 bedrooms, 1 full kitchen, 1 full bathroom, and a fire place. We stopped at a Walmart in one of the towns before the park to stock up on food.

    There are multiple cabins scattered around the lake but they are a good distance apart from each other so you won't be disturbed by your neighbors. There was a fire ring and picnic in front of the cabin where we made smores after dinner and a cute screened porch with rocking chairs where we had coffee and breakfast on every morning. The cabin was right next to the small lake, which had a short trail going around it. We saw people fishing and I believe you can rent canoes as well in the park.

    You definitely need more than 2 days to explore this cute little park. There are multiple hiking trails near by and definitely a lot of wild life. But it was definitely a peaceful and quiet park perfect for a relaxing weekend away.

  • Lily H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jan. 19, 2023

    Black Rock Mountain State Park Campground

    Fantastic Group Campsite!

    The group campground was better than my field lab group could've imagined! The site included 4 shelters with bunks, a pit toilet and outdoor shower, a grill, fire pit, and a little cabin with electricity. The campsite was so secluded and private, yet not too far from the cabins up the mountain. The state park is amazing too. Cannot recommend highly enough!

  • Krystal S.
    Feb. 24, 2020

    Solitude Pointe Cabins & RV Park

    Absolutely love this place

    This is my favorite place for cabin camping! They are cozy, comfy cabins. The staff are the sweetest! Very helpful and gave us directions to all the waterfalls and hiking we could handle! Everything to cook and clean in the cabins is all provided! I wish I could give them 10 stars!

  • William S.
    Sep. 23, 2021

    Oconee State Park Campground

    Everything you want in a state park

    What a lovely, relaxing park. There is an area for day-use people, with boat rentals, a small swimming area, and playgrounds (including mini golf!). 

    As for camping, you have two options: a large drive-in section (each with electric and water), some near the lake, some more forested, and some in the middle on higher ground.

    Pro-tip: Site 18 has an amazing view, of the lake, and you can walk directly down and boat (but not swim) from the site. It's also on a "finger," so there's a tiny bit more solitude.

    For strictly tent camping, there's a walk-in only section with a dirt path leading two two campgrounds, one of which abuts another lake. 

    All campsites on both the drive-in and walk-in sections have a fire ring and picnic table. 

    The camp HQ/store has good wifi and there's a weak phone signal is available in most of the park (site 18 has no Verizon signal, but walk a bit towards camp and you'll pick up two bars of LTE). I found the camp store prices to be reasonable and they have firewood bundles for $5.99. If you arrive after the office closes at 5pm, you can go to a site and check in the next morning.

  • Dave V.
    Sep. 28, 2016

    Lake Hartwell State Park Campground

    Shoulder Season Sweetness!

    Camping and hiking in the fall when everyone else is either working or choosing to hunker down inside...is premeire!

    Happening upon Lake Hartwell State Park, was a find! We were traveling light, heading to the Hendersonville, NC area for bagging waterfalls and cascades and some ridge hikes. So we opted to rent one of their camper cabins. Spartan to be sure..its dry, solid and has a door. Oh, and it had a window AC unit...but it was plenty cool enough. Nearby were the showers and restroom facilities. For all practical purposes...we had the entire campground to ourselves. The park is clean, well-maintained and well staffed. The rangers were helpful in pointing us in the correct direction for dayhikes and local points of interest.

    The Stumphouse Tunnel was of particular interest and made for a great hike centered around pre Civil War era. Station Cove Falls were beautiful and the Oconee Station State Historic Site were delightful and well preserved. A military Outpost and Indian Trading Post from the late 1700's were awesome!

    Back to the campground. Our cabin rental was located on a pennisula and because the water levels of Lake Hartwell were down, we had plenty of beach area to comb. Lots of downfall was present for scavenging...so our campfires were splendid. The weather was fairly decent...and we enjoyed unseasonably warm days while we were there.

    I'd definitely like to revisit, under the same circumstances...but would bring a tent...and my canoe.

  • Courtney B.
    Aug. 1, 2020

    Devils Fork State Park Campground

    Loved it so much, we've planned another trip there!

    We had a wonderful time camping at Devil's Fork State Park. Our group took up rustic tent sites T1, T3, and T5. On the map, these sites seem not ideal, as they are not on the water. However, they are more isolated, more wooded (plenty of trees for hammocking), and seemingly larger than the other tent sites. They are a short walk from the tent-camper parking area, a short walk from the two water spigots in the parking area, and a short walk from the restrooms. The bonus is that, behind sites T1 and T3, is a jumping rock into a gorgeous cove of Lake Jocassee with beautiful blue-green water. It's a great place to enjoy kayaks, rafts, and other inflatables. 

    While site T13 books up quick because of its waterfront location on the point, the walk from the parking lot is no joke. 

    Notes about the rustic tent sites: They have been recently renovated. Each has a picnic table and a fire ring. Only 1 vehicle is allowed to park, per site, unless you pay for the extra vehicle and park in the overflow lot. There is no electricity, and two water spigots located in the parking area. The entire camping area (25 tent sites and 59 RV sites) share 2 restrooms (which were muddy and gross while we were there). No generators are allowed in the tent area. We did have a bear visit us multiple times in one night, putting teeth puncture marks in our cooler. And if the bear don't get ya, the raccoons will!

  • Lee D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jan. 1, 2023

    Tallulah Gorge State Park Campground

    Nice campground but too close to the highway

    General: Smallish (50-site) campground; all sites have water and electric with the pull-through sites considered premium. An interesting thing about Georgia state parks is that when you arrive and check in, you become eligible for a senior or military/veteran “rebate” which is not available when reserving. 

    Site Quality: Gravel driveways and most appeared level. The sites are spacious with foliage providing some separation between most sites. You would think by looking at the map that sites 12,18, and 20 would be most private/desirable, however, these sites are closest to Highway 441 and although you don’t see the highway through the trees, you will hear almost constant road noise (including engine braking from 18-wheelers) which does detract from the ambiance of camping. Each site has a large concrete picnic table, lantern hook, bbq grill, and fire ring. 

    Bathhouse: Two bathroom/shower houses in the loop. Reasonably clean. Shower stalls were private with benches and hooks and the water was warm. 

    Activities/Amenities: There is a playground in close proximity to the campsites. You can easily hike to the Interpretive Center (less than a mile) and from there, hike on several trails. I recommend the North and South Rim Trail Loop but there are around 1100 steps, and you do need to be in reasonably good shape. During peak autumn colors, this was a gorgeous hike! Note: you do need a permit if you plan to hike down into the gorge. We were told this is an extremely strenuous hike that takes 4-5 hours and only 100 permits are granted each day on the day you plan to hike. The Interpretive Center is open 8 am– 5 pm and the staff is very helpful. There is swimming in the summer, fishing, tennis, and spring/fall whitewater releases. There is also a gift shop with the usual t-shirts and souvenirs. There is a laundry room in the campground, however, several of the units were out of order. We didn’t use so cannot comment on the quality of the working units. 

    We spent two nights here and enjoyed hiking on the North Rim and South Rim trails, descending to the suspension bridge but not all the way to the floor of the gorge.

  • W
    Feb. 12, 2021

    Mile Creek County Park

    A hidden gem!

    This campground sets on a peninsula into Lake Keowee and offers gorgeous views of the lake and mountains in the distance.  While possible for big rigs, it can be a challenge in some areas.  The sites are mostly in the 30-35 foot range and most are back in, fairly level and offer 30/20 electric and water.  Picnic tables and fire rings are on the sites, but unfortunately most of the sites do not offer a lot of usable area around the site.  A few sites near the boat ramp are unparalleled in their view of the lake and mountains and reservation planning is a must if these are wanted.  Being far out in the country the cell service isn't so good and according to where you are even over the air TV is spotty.  A nice boat ramp and swimming beach are available, as are bath houses centrally located.  The camp store was closed due to Covid when we stayed, but there are kayak and canoe rentals.  The dump station was easily accessed and very clean. There are cabins, but we did not look at them.  All in all, this is a very nice campground for families or couples wanting a getaway.


Guide to Pendleton

Cabin camping near Pendleton, South Carolina offers a perfect blend of nature and comfort, making it an ideal getaway for families and outdoor enthusiasts alike.

Explore the Beauty of Lake Keowee

  • Enjoy stunning views and easy access to water activities at Mile Creek County Park, where each campsite boasts beautiful vistas of the lake.
  • Experience the tranquility of Keowee-Toxaway State Park, known for its picturesque landscapes and serene atmosphere.
  • Take advantage of the nearby swimming area and hiking trails at Oconee State Park Campground, perfect for a day of exploration.

Fun Activities for the Whole Family

Cabin Campers Appreciate These Amenities

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular cabin campsite near Pendleton, SC?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular cabin campground near Pendleton, SC is Mile Creek County Park with a 4.9-star rating from 26 reviews.

What is the best site to find cabin camping near Pendleton, SC?

TheDyrt.com has all 65 cabin camping locations near Pendleton, SC, with real photos and reviews from campers.