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Best Campgrounds near Orangeburg, SC

349 Reviews

Campgrounds surrounding Orangeburg, South Carolina provide access to lake recreation and family-friendly environments for tent camping, RV parking, and cabin rentals. The region includes options like Sweetwater Lake Campground, just one mile from Interstate 26, and the highly-rated Outside Inn Campground with full hookup sites and animal attractions. Santee State Park's Cypress View Campground offers waterfront sites along Lake Marion, while Black Pearl Farms provides more rustic camping experiences with riverside access. Several properties feature both tent and RV sites with varying levels of amenities and natural settings.

Most campgrounds in the area remain open year-round, with moderate temperatures making camping possible in all seasons, though summer humidity can be intense. Full hookup sites with water, electric, and sewer connections are common at established campgrounds like Outside Inn and Santee Lakes KOA. Sites at Sweetwater Lake Campground feature lakefront views with water and electric hookups, though some visitors note the bathrooms could use improvement. Several state park options provide more extensive facilities with shower houses and dump stations. As one camper noted, "The sites are well placed throughout the Campground. They have established trails throughout the woods."

Water access emerges as a significant draw for camping in this region, with Lake Marion and various rivers providing recreational opportunities. Cypress View Campground at Santee State Park features boat docks, a launching ramp, and a fishing pier, making it popular with anglers and boaters. According to visitor feedback, "This campground has a beautiful lake with boat dock. A nice little bait shop with firewood for sale." Many campgrounds have spacious sites that accommodate both tents and RVs, though layout and privacy vary considerably between locations. Family-owned campgrounds like Outside Inn and Sweetwater Lake offer unique experiences with rescue animals, nature trails, and community fire rings. Site spacing appears adequate at most locations, with several reviews mentioning the quiet atmosphere, particularly at state park campgrounds during weekdays.

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Best Camping Sites Near Orangeburg, South Carolina (76)

    1. Cypress View Campground — Santee State Park

    45 Reviews
    Elloree, SC
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (803) 854-2408

    "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."

    "We were at site 46, which is near the entrance and the camp host. Short walk to the bathhouse directly behind."

    2. Sweetwater Lake Campground

    6 Reviews
    St. Matthews, SC
    10 miles
    +1 (803) 874-3547

    "Sweetwater Lake Campground is a small RV campground. There is electric and water hookup and a dump station. Lots are decent size and fairly level on grass or gravel."

    "They allowed me to pitch my tent close to the lake, far away from the RVs."

    3. Longleaf Campground — Congaree National Park

    29 Reviews
    Gadsden, SC
    24 miles

    $15 - $25 / night

    "Having been on the road for about three months before coming to Congaree, we were happy to arrive to such a quiet and tucked-away campground."

    "We were at site 7, it took about 250 steps from the parking lot to our site. All sites have lots of shade. The campground is next to a pond that gets rather loud at night."

    4. Outside Inn Campground

    6 Reviews
    Elloree, SC
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (803) 974-8585

    $40 - $60 / night

    "New hookups, easy access and being right next to the farm animals was very fun! The rooster was pretty expressive overnight too!"

    "There is a great trail walk and lots of animals bunnies, pigs, donkeys, chickens, goats and a guinea fowl! I would certainly come back. We stayed in a pull thru #16 which was level."

    5. Santee Lakes KOA

    27 Reviews
    Santee, SC
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (803) 478-2262

    "This 25 acre campground is tucked in on the North side of Lake Marion in SC. Great staff friendly and helpful. I'll will be back"

    "This is a picturesque campground just across Lake Marion from Santee SC with water views and beautiful sunsets."

    6. Poinsett State Park Campground

    41 Reviews
    Wedgefield, SC
    29 miles
    Website
    +1 (803) 494-8177

    "It looks nothing like South Carolina as you enter the gates. After half a dozen ups and downs and right turns you find yourself in a clearing and a large parking lot, a lake and a ranger station."

    "We recently visited South Carolina and after spending the weekend visiting nearby Congaree National Park, we opted to stay at Poinsett State Park for 4 nights in our Mercedes Sprinter campervan."

    7. River Bottom Farms Family Campground

    7 Reviews
    Pelion, SC
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (803) 568-4182

    "The sites in the back, where we were, back up to a field with ponds and a trail. Nice sized and shady. The staff couldn't have been more helpful and accommodating. Very laid back."

    8. Black Pearl Farms

    3 Reviews
    Ehrhardt, SC
    20 miles
    +1 (845) 234-2903

    $36 - $56 / night

    "CAUTION:  The directions provided by The Dyrt to this location are incorrect.  It is not located on Sand Hill. "

    9. River Oaks Campground

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    Orangeburg, SC
    3 miles
    +1 (803) 535-6565

    10. Colleton State Park Campground

    20 Reviews
    Canadys, SC
    33 miles
    Website
    +1 (843) 538-8206

    $25 - $45 / night

    "The cell and WiFi worked great for full time remote work and locationally Colleton is about 1 hour between Charleston, Savannah, and Congaree National Park."

    "AC kept us cool in the heat of the summer but we were still close to our friends in tents and campers... nice tree coverage and close (quick drive) to the Edisto river/beach."

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  • Rocky The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 10, 2025

    Big Rig Friendly RV Resort

    Home Away From Home

    We are newbies at this life and spent our first winter here. We are from Nova Scotia Canada and were just astonished at how everyone treated use like a long lost friend had returned home. The amenities were great and the temp was very comfortable. At the site we made a new friend the railway engineer who past by every day and whistled every time as we waved back. That was great as we only have one train for all of Canada (no joke). Our  pooch "Henry the Hound" also made friends and was a hit with everyone he met. We had thought about other resorts before we saw this one but being here once we have decided to make this our winter home from now on. Fuel, groceries, beverages, service stations hardware stores and mini malls are just a 10 min drive away and for those who want home delivery of groceries they are phone call away for a very nominal price. This is a must stay place.

    Rocky/Cathie

  • Joel R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 5, 2025

    Barnyard RV Park

    No animals at the Barnyard.

    This is a nice, clean, open campground and RV park. Sites are big enough for most RVs. Mostly level, Some have cement pads. 30/50 amp, full hookups. Some Shade. Showers and bathrooms were clean and very nice. Good water pressure. My wife in was disappointed there were no animals.

  • RAYMOND The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 19, 2025

    Santee Lakes KOA

    Needs Work

    We stay here twice both times were just OK. The pool is crowded and murky, suggesting it good us a good cleaning. We stay for 4th of July weekend and can only describe the experience as a free for all. With camper literally on top of each other and spreading into the next camp site. Our neighbor’s site consisted of a RV, a large six-person tent and a pick-up truck tent parked half on our site. We ventured down to the lake swimming area and doing doughnuts near or on top of the swim boundary line most of the day. To recap– can’t swim in the dirty pool and can’t swim in the lake. In fairness the KOA as made some improvement since our stay but not enough for us to go back.

  • Bobbie S.
    Aug. 5, 2025

    Pine Acres Campground and RV Park

    Not a bad stay.

    Spent three weeks here for my husband's work. Many full time renter's. My neighbors were wonderful people. The office manager, Tammy, was absolutely amazing! There was no openings at any campground in the area and she was able to work it out for us to be able to move in. They are working on adding a lower area for more sites. Sadly, there are no trees down there. The current sites are pretty close together. I would not be able to open my awning all the way if I wanted to. This is a great spot for someone here working and needs a place. Not really a family vacation spot. It is quite busy within the park, people coming and going a lot. It's off a very busy road, noise pollution is a factor. I came to the conclusion that the owner is pretty focused on adding the new sites (makes sense, that's how you afford upgrades). That being said, fixing VERY large potholes seems like something you could easily keep up with. You are able to receive mail here. They have a bathhouse/bathrooms, laundry room and dumpsters.

  • Clean Slate D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 1, 2025

    Sesquicentennial State Park Campground

    Beautiful campground

    Well spaced sites with good amenities. Set in the woods, making it easy to forget you're in Columbia! Quiet, lots of birds in the spring. Easy drive to Congaree, which we highly recommend.

  • J
    Jul. 19, 2025

    Bells Marina & Resort

    Perfect stop on i95

    Our road stop off I-95 at Bells Marina was an absolute gem! This lakeside campsite, perfectly nestled on the water, delivered stunning views and a peaceful atmosphere that made our getaway unforgettable. The newly paved, smooth road leading to the campsite—conveniently accessible from I-95—made our arrival effortless and stress-free. The well-stocked on-site store was a lifesaver, with their phenomenal pizza being the perfect quick and delicious meal after a long drive. Anglers in our group raved about the new fish cleaning station, a fantastic addition for preparing fresh catches with ease. With Food Lion just a 10-minute drive away, grabbing extra supplies was a breeze. The quiet, picturesque setting provided a rejuvenating escape from the road. Bells Marina is a must-visit for anyone seeking a convenient and exceptional lakeside camping experience!

  • Wilma K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 1, 2025

    New Green Acres RV Park

    Nice campgrounds

    Nice, a bit rustic. Mostly drive through and all very long. FHU, all grass and gravel sites with lots of shade. Has a pool but currently being repaired. Animal friendly, nice dog park.

  • Veronica S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 20, 2025

    Longleaf Campground — Congaree National Park

    Quiet, wildlife, pines

    After losing several nights of sleep at our previous campground, this one was a huge relief. Sites were spread out, but also the vibe was less “party all night” and more “sleep and then explore the park during the day.) Exactly my kind of vibe!

    The first night got a lot of rain and storms and several of the campers from sites farther back left saying they were flooded out. Our site did have some water during the storm but it was gone by morning. The tent pad stayed fully drained.

    The fireflies were very pretty and interesting. We saw other wildlife around the campground too. A lizard during a walk during the day. Many frogs during the rain at night.

    The vault toilet was disgusting, covered in splattered poop and very smelly. I sometimes drove to the visitor center to use the flush toilet and sink there. I never did figure out where the spigot was at the visitor center, but I didn’t ask anyone (was going to fill up the morning we left, but they weren’t open/staffed yet).

    We had Verizon service. Enough to use Google image search to look up plants, animals, and mushrooms we had found.

Guide to Orangeburg

Camping near Orangeburg, South Carolina offers access to diverse ecosystems ranging from sandhills to river lowlands across sites between 100-350 feet in elevation. Winter camping remains popular with temperatures rarely dropping below freezing, while spring visitors might encounter vibrant seasonal wildlife including synchronous fireflies at certain locations. Campgrounds in this region cater to various needs with sites ranging from rustic walk-ins to full-service RV hookups.

What to do

Riverside paddling and fishing: Black Pearl Farms provides direct Edisto River access for water activities. As one camper noted, "Beautiful, well maintained site beside the Edisto river, just as advertised! Private, peaceful, just what we were looking for."

Wildlife viewing and hiking: Longleaf Campground at Congaree National Park offers unique natural encounters. "The fireflies were very pretty and interesting. We saw other wildlife around the campground too. A lizard during a walk during the day. Many frogs during the rain at night," shares a visitor who experienced the diverse ecosystem.

Farm animal interactions: Campers at Outside Inn Campground can enjoy time with rescue animals. A recent guest mentioned, "One of the main attractions are the animals: cows, ducks, chickens, goats, a donkey, turkeys and roosters." Another camper highlighted, "Small RV park which also has a lot of animal's. There is a great trail walk and lots of animals bunnies, pigs, donkeys, chickens, goats and a guinea fowl!"

What campers like

Secluded tent sites: Tent campers find privacy at Longleaf Campground where sites are set back from parking. "About 300 feet from the parking lot so easy to walk into and make trips back to the car or motorcycle in my case. It's lowlands so it floods easily in heavy rains," one visitor observed about the walk-in setup.

Lakefront camping: Sweetwater Lake Campground receives praise for its water views. "All sites face the lake. Cute as it can be," noted one reviewer. Another mentioned, "There is a nice size lake and all spots face it. There are fire pits and hammocks."

Clean facilities: Many campers highlight facility maintenance at Poinsett State Park. One visitor specifically mentioned, "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."

What you should know

Site flooding concerns: Low-lying areas around Orangeburg can flood during heavy rains. A Longleaf Campground visitor warned, "The first night got a lot of rain and storms and several of the campers from sites farther back left saying they were flooded out."

Unpredictable seasonal insects: Bugs can be intense, particularly in summer. A Poinsett State Park camper cautioned, "July? Hottest month of the year? South Carolina? The bugs were massive. I probably could have been carried away by some of the horseflies I saw."

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular campground near Orangeburg, SC?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Orangeburg, SC is Cypress View Campground — Santee State Park with a 4.2-star rating from 45 reviews.

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