20 campgrounds with availability next weekend
Several cabin campgrounds near Westminster, South Carolina provide lakeside accommodations with varying levels of amenities. Lake Hartwell State Park offers cabins with lake views, while Oconee State Park features rustic cabins scattered around a small lake with good distance between units. Most locations provide air conditioning, full kitchens, and bathrooms in their cabin rentals. Devils Fork State Park and Mile Creek County Park both offer cabin options with access to Lake Keowee. "The cabin itself was very well kept. There was air conditioning, 2 bedrooms, 1 full kitchen, 1 full bathroom, and a fire place," noted one visitor about Oconee State Park's accommodations.
Rustic and deluxe cabins are both available, depending on the location. Mile Creek County Park added new cabins in October 2018 that sleep either 4 or 8 people and cost just over $100 per night. Many state park cabins require advance reservations, especially during summer months and weekends. Pet policies vary significantly between properties—Mile Creek County Park does not allow pets in their cabins, while other locations may permit them with restrictions. A recent review noted, "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!"
Most cabins include beds but require visitors to bring their own linens, towels, and toiletries. Kitchen facilities typically include refrigerators, stoves, and basic cookware. State parks like Tugaloo and Oconee maintain camp stores where basic supplies can be purchased. According to one visitor, "Everything to cook and clean in the cabins is all provided!" However, this varies by location, so checking with the specific campground before arrival is recommended. Some cabins feature screened porches with rocking chairs, fire rings, and picnic tables outside for additional amenities.
"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."
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from $27 - $265 / night
"Site Quality: Gravel driveways and most appeared level. The sites are spacious with foliage providing some separation between most sites."
"We enjoyed our time at Tallulah State Park. The gorge and trails were incredible. The campground is conveniently located right next to the entrance to the visitors center."
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from $36 - $45 / night
"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!). "
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"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."
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"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."
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"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!"
Available next weekend
from $15 - $116 / night
"The site included 4 shelters with bunks, a pit toilet and outdoor shower, a grill, fire pit, and a little cabin with electricity."
"It was tucked away down its own little gated road and had 4 open shelters and 1 cabin with electricity. There was also a pit toilet and shower (no hot water)."
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from $20 - $255 / night
"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."
"All the sites are near the river which provides great opportunities for tubing and fishing as well as the peaceful sound of the rapids. My family really enjoyed our stay here. "
"Campground is pet friendly, but I wouldn't recommend unless you're RV camping. (In fact, this campground is more geared for RV camping.)"
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"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."
GuideSites are not level. Thousand trails is currently not investing. Any money in improving the sites. Half of the sites in the park are going back to nature. The roads are falling apart and the inclines are not big rig friendly.
ScoutWhatever person or group of persons designed the campground were clueless as to how to develop a campground. Sites are packed in the most preposterous configuration to have tents, trailers motorhomes all jammed together nearly touching each other with zero privacy. Come for the hikes and views of the gorge but come with the lowest expectations for the campground and you’ll be fine
ScoutWalk to trail sites, clean bathrooms, sites close together…water and electric at site. Sites are sloped gravel.
TravelerStayed 1 week in site 12. Great small campground, clean and quiet. Jojo was a great host and 5pm happy hour gathering was fun. Will DEFINITELY return. Its a great spot for launching adventures.
GuideThis is our first time coming here. We booked online, which was simple The campground is very well kept. The sites aren’t any closer together than your average campground. It seems to me that the owners are conscientious about keeping everyone spaced out so you don’t have anyone right on top of you. (The campground was not full during our visit) The only con to this place is you don’t get to pick your site. It’s assigned to you. I will said that I asked specifically for a shady spot & they obliged me. (Very nice owners) Not all of the sites are level but hey, that’s was risers are for 🤷🏻♀️ We didn’t have any issues after a couple of well placed risers. Even though the highway is close you don’t notice the traffic noise. It’s very quiet at night. When you arrive & get checked in, someone escorts you to your site & helps get you backed in. They will pick up, fill & return your propane tanks. You just have to leave your tank @ the edge of your camp site. If you leave your trash at the edge of your site they pick it up for you. They will also deliver firewood as well as a fire pit if you don’t have one.
TravelerWe camped next to the fishing pier, the site was a bit uneven and I had to do some creative engineering to get my 26' rig level. It has been very quiet during the week. By the way, we have great T-Mobile service.
ScoutThis was a really lovely campground. We were greeted by Jojo and escorted to our spot by Daegan who helped us get our camper situated. The campground was clean and tidy, and had firewood and ice available for purchase. The happy hour at 5 is a great way to meet your fellow campers. Nearby there are restaurants and a few shops. The location is very close to several waterfall hikes.
RangerWe stayed on site #25 in early August but due to the elevation the weather was mild.
There were plenty of activities to keep us busy at the park and the staff was friendly and helpful.
One thing that surprised us and worth mentioning is that even though the park is massive, the campground appears to have been an afterthought as it, and the sites are generally very small. It would be nice to see them expand it and make the changes to increase the size of sites.
Also, as we have seen at other parks kids on e-bikes is becoming a real problem and safety concern. Young children, many not wearing helmets, continually racing around the campground with no regard for speed limits or traffic signs. It is a recipe for an injury or an unfortunate fatality.
Hopefully parks will begin addressing this issue.
GuideWe have been to this location several times and never had a bad experience. The staff are wonderful. The grounds are well maintained. The environment is beautiful. Kids are safe and there is a lot for everyone to do.
Cabins near Westminster, South Carolina range from rustic to modern accommodations, with several options situated along Lakes Hartwell, Keowee, and Jocassee. The area sits at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains with elevations between 900-1,200 feet, creating moderate temperatures that average 50-85°F from spring through fall. Winter cabin camping is possible with nighttime temperatures rarely dropping below 30°F, though occasional ice storms can affect access to more remote locations.
Hiking to waterfalls: Several state parks near Westminster offer waterfall trails within a 30-minute drive. At Keowee-Toxaway State Park, visitors can access nearby Twin Falls. "Well worth the trip, an easy drive and hike in to this spectacular waterfall," notes a camper who stayed in July.
Lake activities: Lakes surrounding Westminster provide multiple water recreation options. Lake Hartwell State Park features swimming areas and boat access. "The lake is absolutely beautiful and a blast to swim in," reports one tent camper who used the walk-in sites.
Mountain biking: Forest trails within a short drive offer various difficulty levels. "We also learned this is some really amazing mountain biking 25 minutes away in the Clemson Experimental Forest... the Isaqueena Trail system. Ranges from easy/intermediate to advanced when you get to the lower waterfall area in the southern part of the forest," shares a reviewer from Mile Creek County Park.
Lakefront cabin sites: Cabins with direct lake views are consistently rated highest by visitors. Devils Fork State Park offers premium cabin locations. "Beautifully located on Lake Jocassee! Camp sites paved, wooded and nicely spaced. The lake is gorgeous," mentions one reviewer.
Water clarity: Lakes in the Westminster area are known for exceptional water visibility. "Water is so clear. Site is so clean," notes a family who visited Devils Fork State Park. Another camper at Mile Creek Park emphasized, "We had kids with us age 14 and down to 5 yrs old. You need water shoes for swimming in the lake as it is rocky, but it has a perfect shallow end for little ones."
Privacy between units: Tugaloo State Park offers good separation between cabin sites. "Lots of mature trees make shade an easily accessible feature. Water, power and cable at the sites with grey water dumps very numerous," explains a five-star reviewer.
Reservation timing: Peak season cabins require booking months in advance. "We booked our trip in February so we got all the spots we wanted," notes a Mile Creek visitor who secured lakeside cabins.
Cabin amenities: Most cabin rentals include basic kitchen equipment but may require guests to bring specific items. "Cabins feature screened porches with rocking chairs," reports a visitor to Tallulah Gorge State Park.
Accessibility challenges: Some cabin locations involve steep terrain. "Getting to the campsites is pretty tight but once you are parked, it is just beautiful overlooking the lake," explains a Tugaloo State Park visitor. At Black Rock Mountain State Park, a camper warns, "The road is a steep grade up to the campground."
Cell service variability: Connectivity varies significantly between parks. "If you need to get ahold of someone though you'll have to drive 10 to 15 minutes into town," advises an Oconee State Park visitor regarding the poor reception.
Beach access: Prioritize cabins with direct swimming access for children. "So much for family's to do here. We stopped by to check it out on our way to another site and wished they had a spot available," reports a visitor to Devils Fork State Park, adding "We will be booking this for another time."
Playgrounds and activities: Some parks offer organized children's programs. Black Rock Mountain State Park provides family-friendly options: "The ranger led activities have always been enjoyed by my kids," shares a tent camper.
Cabin layout options: Family sizes determine optimal cabin selection. At Mile Creek County Park, "new cabins added in October 2018 sleep either 4 or 8 people," allowing for various family configurations.
Wildlife encounters: Prepare children for possible wildlife sightings. "There were warning signs for bears, but we saw no trace of them," reports a camper at Oconee State Park, though they noted finding suspicious baggies at their site.
Site leveling challenges: Many cabin areas share parking with RV sections that require leveling blocks. "Sites were large and spacious. We were in site #8 right on the lake. Water, electric and cable TV connections. No sites with sewer, but dump station has two receptacles so there was no wait to dump tanks on way out," notes a visitor to Tugaloo State Park.
Seasonal considerations: Fall and spring offer less crowded conditions than summer. "We stopped by to check it out on our way to another site and wished they had a spot available," reports a family who visited Devils Fork State Park during peak season when no vacancies were available.
Power reliability: Electrical infrastructure varies between parks. "Twice in one week this campground experienced a complete and total power outage each of which lasted for hours," warns a visitor to Keowee-Toxaway State Park, suggesting backup power options may be necessary.
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