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Great camping ground, perfect for a last minute night with my four legged friend! Very nice welcome center, trails and facilities.
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Poinsett State Park Campground permits pets throughout its camping areas with sites featuring picnic tables, fire rings, and water hookups. Campers can select from drive-in or walk-in sites with tent, RV, and cabin accommodations available year-round. The campground maintains clean bathroom facilities with showers that are regularly serviced, though hot water can be limited during busy periods. Nearby Santee Lakes KOA and Falcons Nest FamCamp also welcome pets with the added benefit of full hookup sites for RVs. Palmetto Shores RV Resort provides pet-friendly glamping options alongside traditional camping. Most pet-friendly sites require dogs to remain leashed at all times, with several campers noting that park hosts strictly enforce this policy at Poinsett State Park.
The hiking trail network at Poinsett State Park offers extensive pet exercise options with well-marked paths suitable for dogs on leashes. Many trails connect directly to campsites, with site 30 featuring a private trail access point ideal for morning walks with pets. The park includes a pond where visitors can rent paddleboats and observe local wildlife including turtles and small alligators from a safe distance. Dogs should be closely monitored during summer months when ticks and biting insects become more prevalent. Cellular service can be limited or non-existent in camping sections, which may impact emergency veterinary access. The campground's remote location means no nearby stores or services, requiring visitors to bring all necessary pet supplies. Most campers find the secluded atmosphere worth the drive despite the rough access roads leading to the park entrance.
Best Dog-Friendly Campgrounds near Pinewood (51)
1. Cypress View Campground — Santee State Park
"There were not too many people camping during our visit, but it could be that not many people want to stand the South Carolina heat! Either way, it made the visit quiet."
"Lake Marion is a great place for boating, kayaking, and fishing. Camp sites are mostly level and have water and a variety of electrical hookup options."
79 Sites AvailableAvailable this weekend
2. Santee Lakes KOA
"Very nice lake and swimming area. Nice pool, pet friendly."
"No need to drive around and find your spot. Not only that but they bring you the best route to park your RV in your site. They deliver firewood and pizza. The pizza was excellent."
3. Palmetto Shores RV Resort
"The dogs loved the dog park and I appreciated having bags to pick up after them. We had trash pickup and sites were easily navigable. Big park with a nice views of the water."
"Our sites were right next to the highway, I will say though we did tune the noise out the longer we stayed (and drank)."
Check Availabilityfrom $48 - $55 / night
4. The Lakeshore Campground — Santee State Park
"It was a super spacious site with more than enough room for us to spread out and park our cars away from the site."
"Peaceful, quiet place remarkably close to I-95."
5. Outside Inn Campground
"This was our second visit to Outside Inn Campground and both times we stayed in the camper they offer as a rental."
"Unbelievable place to stay—from getting to feed the animals, the walking trails, the playground, Outside Inn is family friendly and our kids always have a blast!"
Check Availabilityfrom $42 - $70 / night
6. Taw Caw Campground and Marina
"This is a great location, tucked away beautiful serene views and pretty well maintained. Bath house is clean with clean showers."
"The only drawback is the proximity to the fishing dock and cleaning station. The traffic is heavy at times with multiple golf carts invading your site. The other drawback is the noise at night."
7. Falcons Nest FamCamp
"Must have access to Shaw afb to stay. 20 per night. No long term prices. No stay limit."
Check Availabilityfrom $20 / night
8. Backwoods Spirits
from $25 / night
9. Bells Marina & Resort
"This lakeside campsite, perfectly nestled on the water, delivered stunning views and a peaceful atmosphere that made our getaway unforgettable."
"I am on the lake and get to kayak or fish whenever I want. Lastly, this is a historical site. It is located in Eutawville."
Check Availabilityfrom $75 - $999 / night
10. Elliotts Landing and Campground, LLC
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Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Pinewood, SC
381 Reviews of 51 Pinewood Campgrounds
- BBrandi M.Traveler
Outside Inn Campground
Such a gem & so much fun! Farm animals galore! As you pull in, you are greeted by some friendly feathered friends (chickens galore) & and an adorable barn with all the other farm friends. Camp host is the sweetest; she is the icing on the cake!
- MMorgan B.
ScoutJolly Acres RV Park & Storage
Very quiet campground. The campers and staff are all very nice. Will definitely come back!
- SSherri B.
GuideOutside Inn Campground
Fabulous farm
Close to I95 & I26. Great stopover when passing through. Family owned farm and campground combined. Easy check in. Clean and private bathhouse.
Stuart K.
LegendTaylor's Landing
Off The Beaten Path
You’ll find this hidden campground VERY far off the beaten trail (and trust me, this trail is as beaten up a road as you’ll find just about anywhere in South Carolina, so you'll want to drive down the lane here SLOW) on the easternmost side of Lake Marion off Ferguson Landing in southeastern part of the great Palmetto State. Given its direct access to Lake Marion, the place gets high marks for its location, but lower marks for overall upkeep and the basic downtrodden nature of the place. You’ll be impressed by the shallow water access and boat launch here, where you’ll have to maneuver around scores of submerged Cypress trees, which makes for quite the enchanting entry to Lake Marion, which if you weren’t aware, offers up 315 miles of shoreline, spans 110,000 square acres or 174 square miles and is the largest lake in South Carolina.
That said, IMHO Taylor’s Landing could use a serious bit of refurbishment and grooming, including the grounds themselves, which were quite overgrown when we stopped by. There is a general store of sorts on-site that sells sundries, ice and most camping needs as well as providing propane tanks for sale. Overall, this place is built more for the RV’ing crowd, although they do offer a few places for tent campers, but don’t offer much in terms of amenities. There was a communal dog area that was pretty worn down right near the area designated for tent camping, which given that most of the dog owners didn’t take their dogs for a walk, the smell emanating from this area was enough for us to decide not to camp here for the night. The entire CG is wide open without any benefit of shade or privacy between sites, although the perimeter has a nice treeline.
Insider’s tip? Here’s a few: (1) If you are a history buff, then you’ll be lured nearby to discover the Sunken Ghost Town of Ferguson, which was once a Congaree Indian Village, which we could access with our kayaks to explore; (2) There is a sandy beachhead that you’ll discover on one of the few trails you’ll come across here at Taylor’s Landing; (3) From an entertainment standpoint, this CG does offer up some interesting creative options during different times of the year – when we were there during the latter part of October, they offered up a ‘Trail of Terror’ for Halloween; (4) If you want to get your hike on, right nearby is Santee Cooper Nature Trail, which makes for some relative easy-to-modest hiking; (5) There’s nothing out in these parts, so if you want to grab a bite to eat, you’ll need to head back to Eutawville where there’s a few mom & pop joints like Tricia’s Café, Sweatman’s BBQ and Casters at Bells; (6) The fishing dock here is solid and offers great opportunity to reel in largemouth bass, catfish, striped bass, crappie and panfish like bluegill; and (7) The best asset here at Taylor's Landing is the fairly EZ to access boat launch that will have you in Lake Marion in no time flat, whether you have a motorized boat or a simple kayak or canoe.
Overall, Taylor's Landing could be a nice place, just in dire need of some upgrades and overall maintenance.
Happy Camping!
- sstephen H.Scout
Weston Lake Recreation Area
Fort Jackson, SC
This is a restricted use Army Travel Camp managed through MWR. It is open only to those holding military ID cards.
- Thomas B.
RangerBlack Pearl Farms
Pleasant Farm Stay
Mike was proactive wirg communication and extremely easy to work with. Clear instructions and a unique assortment of goodies in the farm store. We enjoyed exploring the land too!
RennScoutTaw Caw Campground and Marina
Great getaway on the lake
This is a great location, tucked away beautiful serene views and pretty well maintained. Bath house is clean with clean showers. It seems like most of the occupants are long term and everyone including the staff is very friendly. The waters are great for boating, fishing, and swimming. Tons of beautiful birds in this area. The site i got does not have sewage hookup but they can come by and pump out your tanks upon request.
GREGG H.ScoutOutside Inn Campground
Excellent stop for overnight
Staff very friendly. Clean bathroom and showers. Farm animals around property and free eggs when available.
Guide to Pinewood
Poinsett State Park is situated in the Sandhills region of South Carolina, with terrain that transitions between the Midlands and Coastal Plain. The park features a unique mix of mountain and coastal plain plants due to its location at 300 feet elevation. Weather conditions vary seasonally with humid summers reaching 90°F+ and mild winters rarely dropping below freezing. The park covers 1,000 acres with hiking and biking trails that connect to the surrounding Manchester State Forest.
What to do
Mountain biking trails: Several campgrounds provide access to biking networks, with Poinsett State Park offering dedicated mountain biking paths. "This is a good place to stay to mountain bike, there are two trails in Poinsett and Manchester State Forest is nearby," notes Jodi B. from Poinsett State Park Campground.
Fishing opportunities: Lake Marion offers excellent fishing access at multiple locations. "Great place to stay to fish boat or explore the lake. Bathroom were cleaned. There's a little store on site. Boat ramp fuel and marina on site. Fishing pier to fish off," reports Briggs B. from Taw Caw Campground.
Nature trails: Wooded hiking paths range from easy to moderate difficulty. "The hiking trails that we went on were good, but it was too warm to do a lot of hiking. Instead, we visited the park office for ice cream!" shares Trina W. about her experience at Poinsett State Park.
What campers like
Lake access: Multiple campgrounds offer direct water access. "Bring your boat, Kayak or canoe and beach it at your campsite. Not all sites are water front so reserve them while they last," advises Raymond from Taw Caw Campground about the pet-friendly options.
Secluded sites: Some campgrounds offer more private camping spots. "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," reports Alisa H. about Santee Lakes KOA.
Clean facilities: Many campgrounds maintain well-serviced restrooms. "The bathrooms were well kept, and cleaned every morning while we were there. Our neighbors were super friendly and helpful with all the camper questions we had!" shares Katherine about her stay at The Lakeshore Campground.
What you should know
Seasonal considerations: Summer brings intense heat and insects to the area. "I prefer to stay at Poinsett State Park in the fall, winter, or spring as it is located in the sandhills and it can be pretty hot and buggy in the summer," advises Jodi B.
Road conditions: Some access roads present challenges. "The park road is very narrow and uneven with lots of large pot holes. The road to the campground is a little better, but also very narrow," warns Jason F. about Poinsett State Park.
Campsite sizing: Sites vary considerably in size and setup. "Long RVs and trailers may have trouble with the trees and turns of the campground," notes Lindsey M. from Outside Inn Campground.
Tips for camping with families
Animal encounters: Some campgrounds feature farm animals for children. "Small RV park which also has a lot of animals. There is a great trail walk and lots of animals bunnies, pigs, donkeys, chickens, goats and a guinea fowl!" shares Rosie G. about Outside Inn Campground.
Playground access: Several dog-friendly campgrounds near Pinewood have play areas. "There was boat access, a playground, nature trails and everyone was so friendly!" reports Jessie N. about her family's stay at Santee State Park.
Swimming options: Lakes provide swimming opportunities during warm months. "The lake access had a beach area that the kids (3 and 1) loved to play at and there was no rocks around that area or dangerous drop offs," explains Katherine about The Lakeshore Campground.
Tips from RVers
Site selection: Choose sites based on your rig size and needs. "We were right on the lake. Easy park to walk and explore," shares Mary G. about Santee State Park Campground.
Utility hookups: RV sites offer varying levels of services. "For our first time camping in our RV the staff was very friendly and helpful. The crew escorted us to our campsite, made sure we where happy. This was done with anyone who came in to camp," notes Georgia R. about Santee Lakes KOA.
Delivery services: Some campgrounds offer convenient services for RVers. "They deliver firewood and pizza. The pizza was excellent. Customer service is outstanding! My dogs are loving it!" states stefny A. about the pet-friendly amenities at Santee Lakes KOA.
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