Best Cabin Camping near Seneca, SC

State parks and private campgrounds around Seneca, South Carolina provide rustic cabin rentals with varying levels of amenities. Oconee State Park offers well-maintained cabins with air conditioning, two bedrooms, full kitchens, bathrooms, and fireplaces. The cabins are positioned with good spacing between them for privacy, many featuring screened porches with rocking chairs where guests can enjoy morning coffee. Lake Hartwell State Park provides more basic "camper cabins" with window AC units but shared bathhouse facilities. Devils Fork State Park and Mile Creek County Park also offer cabin accommodations with lake views. "The cabin itself was very well kept," notes one Oconee State Park visitor. "There was a fire ring and picnic table in front of the cabin where we made smores after dinner."

Cabin sizes range from small units sleeping 2-4 people to larger family accommodations housing up to 8 guests. Mile Creek County Park's newer cabins, built in 2018, come in two sizes and cost approximately $100 per night. Most state park cabins are pet-friendly, though Mile Creek County Park prohibits pets in their cabin rentals. Reservations are essential, particularly for lakefront cabins which book quickly during summer months and holidays. The Anderson-Lake Hartwell KOA offers camping cabins as a more economical option for those seeking cabin accommodations without full amenities. Thousand Trails Carolina Landing includes cabin rentals among their heavily wooded sites, though the terrain features significant hills which can make access challenging in some areas.

Most cabin rentals provide basic furniture and appliances but require guests to bring their own linens, towels, and bedding. As one visitor to Bald Mountain Camping Resort noted, "You must bring ALL your own linens (towels, bedding, and so forth)." Kitchen equipment varies significantly between locations - state park cabins typically include cookware and utensils, while more rustic options may only provide minimal cooking facilities. Firewood is generally available for purchase at campground offices or camp stores. Visitors planning extended stays should consider stocking up on groceries before arrival, as one Oconee State Park guest mentioned, "We stopped at a Walmart in one of the towns before the park to stock up on food." Many cabins include outdoor fire rings and picnic tables for cooking and dining in addition to indoor kitchen facilities.

Best Cabin Sites Near Seneca, South Carolina (80)

    1. Tugaloo State Park Campground

    41 Reviews
    Fair Play, SC
    14 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."

    2. Oconee State Park Campground

    43 Reviews
    Tamassee, SC
    15 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!). "

    3. Devils Fork State Park Campground

    52 Reviews
    Tamassee, SC
    19 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. Mile Creek County Park

    26 Reviews
    Tamassee, SC
    13 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!"

    5. Lake Hartwell State Park Campground

    19 Reviews
    Fair Play, SC
    13 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."

    6. Tallulah Gorge State Park Campground

    67 Reviews
    Tallulah Falls, GA
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (706) 754-7981

    $36 - $45 / 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."

    7. Thousand Trails Carolina Landing

    15 Reviews
    Fair Play, SC
    12 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

    25 Reviews
    Sunset, SC
    18 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. Table Rock State Park Campground

    55 Reviews
    Sunset, SC
    28 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."

    10. The Point at Lake Hartwell

    5 Reviews
    Townville, SC
    10 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"

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Cabin Reviews near Seneca, SC

874 Reviews of 80 Seneca 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!

  • T
    May. 14, 2022

    Bald Mountain Camping Resort

    Very nice campground

    We stayed in Lakefront Cabin C09 across from the lake. The campground was very quiet with no road noises and such, and we had a beautiful view of the mountains surrounding the campground. There is firewood available onsite very reasonably priced, and the cabins came with a grill and firepit. There is a ball field onsite, miniature golf, a game room and a lake with paddle boats. There are multiple hiking trails, a ropes course and rafting available nearby in less than 30 minutes. And, of course, Helen is not far if that's your thing.

    The one downside is that when they advertise that the lakeside cabins sleep 4, that might be a bit charitable. The cabins (at least ours) have 1 double bed and persons 3 & 4 would have to sleep on a fold out futon. Also, you must bring ALL your own linens (towels, bedding, and so forth.)

    Overall, a lovely place. We would stay there again.

  • 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.


Guide to Seneca

The Seneca area sits along the eastern edge of Lake Hartwell near the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, with elevations ranging from 700 to 1,100 feet. Winter cabin camping temperatures typically range from 30°F to 55°F, while summer brings 70°F to 90°F days with moderate humidity. Nestled between three major lakes, the region's camping cabins offer varied access points to water recreation throughout the year.

What to do

Waterfall hiking trails: Several parks with cabin accommodations provide access to spectacular waterfall hikes. At Table Rock State Park, "There are many waterfalls in the area and many places to hike. There are a couple of small towns not far away and Greenville isn't a long drive. If you like to hike there are two strenuous hikes in the park from 4-8 miles long and steep climbs that offer breathtaking views."

Lake paddling adventures: Devils Fork State Park sits along Lake Jocassee with rental options for exploring the water. "Jocassee state park in Devils Fork is awesome for the family! Lots of water activities. The area is clean. We had an awesome stay!" The crystal clear water makes this lake particularly special for kayaking.

Winter recreation: The mountain elevations near Seneca provide year-round outdoor activities. One visitor to Tugaloo State Park noted, "Really enjoyed the lakefront campsites. We stayed at site 7 which is a pull through. We had camper and extra car with boat and kayak and fit with a little extra room. Able to kayak right from campsite."

What campers like

Cabin spacing and privacy: Several campgrounds prioritize privacy between their cabin units. At Lake Hartwell State Park, "The cabins are nice, but small and no plumbing. If you're used to tent camping then the cabins are one step above that. Bonus is the air conditioning. Great view in Cabins 1 and 2. Gentle slope to a nice beach as well for those two cabins."

Year-round cabin accessibility: Many parks maintain cabin access through all seasons. "We stayed at Oconee State Park Oct. 28th-31st in a Cabin. For 90% of the stay, we had a wonderful time in the Cabin and walking/viewing the Lake, etc." While this visitor had some pest issues, most cabins are well-maintained throughout the year.

Lake views and water access: Proximity to water is a major selling point for cabin rentals in the area. A visitor at Mile Creek County Park shared, "Each campsite has wonderful views of the water. There is a playground by the entrance and near the farthest campsites as well. We enjoyed our stay."

What you should know

Reservation timing: Peak season cabins book rapidly, especially lakefront units. At Keowee-Toxaway State Park, "There are 3 trailside primitive campsites that are on a peninsula overlooking Lake Keowee. Although only one of them is considered on the shore, they are all within walking distance (down a little hill) from the shore."

Cabin supplies needed: Most cabins require guests to bring specific items. "You must bring ALL your own linens (towels, bedding, and so forth)" is common advice for cabin rentals, and grocery planning is essential since most locations are 15-30 minutes from major stores.

Seasonal variations: Weather impacts facilities and accessibility. "We love the upstate, so we went to see the nearby twin falls. Well worth the trip, an easy drive and hike in to this spectacular waterfall." Fall and spring provide moderate temperatures, while summer cabins may require advance booking 4-6 months ahead.

Tips for camping with families

Playground access: Multiple parks feature child-friendly amenities. In the Clemson/Seneca area, "There are a lot of activities for campers such as mini golf, a swimming pool, a basketball court, a volleyball court, and a playground" at many locations with cabin rentals.

Multi-generation accommodations: Cabin layouts vary to accommodate different family needs. "We booked our trip in February so we got all the spots we wanted. We had 5 spots in a culdesac surrounded by the lake on all sides. The only regret we had was that we didn't stay longer! Bath houses were conveniently located."

Water safety considerations: The Point at Lake Hartwell provides specific amenities for families with children: "They offer a pool but no other activities (they did have some 4th activities but it was all seasonal). It backs to the lake so if you have a boat it's nice."

Tips from RVers

Site terrain challenges: Several cabin campgrounds have challenging terrain for larger vehicles. Carolina Landing has "great access to Lake Hartwell, and lots of sites. The sites are very close together throughout most of the park. The park also has lots of hills which can be a challenge for some RVs. There are also some very tight turns on these hills."

Cabin alternatives: For RVers needing more space than standard cabins provide, "The cabins are nice, but small and no plumbing. If you're used to tent camping then the cabins are one step above that." Many parks offer combination options where RVers can book both cabins and RV sites for larger groups.

Utility considerations: When comparing cabins to RV camping, note the varying amenities. "We were in our teardrop camper with an air conditioner. This is a huge campground, and we were hoping to get ice at the camp store. The only problem is that there is NO camp store, which is again strange for such a large RV park."

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