RV parks near Simpsonville, South Carolina provide convenient access to both the Blue Ridge Mountains and Lake Hartwell, with elevations ranging from 900 to 1,100 feet above sea level. The region experiences humid subtropical climate with approximately 50 inches of annual rainfall, making spring and fall the most comfortable camping seasons. Most campgrounds in this area offer varying degrees of tree cover, with some sites featuring open grassy areas rather than traditional gravel pads.
What to do
Lake activities at Thousand Trails Carolina Landing: Located on Lake Hartwell, this campground offers water recreation opportunities including fishing, boating, and swimming. "The campground itself is gorgeous, heavily wooded and lots of hills. It has great access to Lake Hartwell, and lots of sites," notes a visitor to Thousand Trails Carolina Landing.
Mini-golf and recreation: Several RV parks maintain on-site mini-golf courses, though conditions vary seasonally. "The mini-golf needs some love, but it's in pretty good condition considering some that we've seen other places," mentions a camper who stayed at Carolina Landing.
Local exploration: Camping near Simpsonville provides access to multiple nearby towns within 30-minute drives. "The closest town is cute not very much to do but just enough. The main city Greenville isn't very far and it's a very nice downtown area," writes a reviewer of Fireside RV Park.
What campers like
Peaceful settings: Despite proximity to transportation routes, many campers appreciate the relative quiet at certain parks. "Very quiet at night. Our pull-thru site was right next to the office and was very level. Our site had a picnic table," shares a visitor at Springwood RV Park.
Dog-friendly facilities: Several RV parks near Simpsonville provide dedicated pet areas. "Spacious dog park, fresh gravel in the spots, fire pit area with string lights," notes a camper at GSP RV Park, adding that the park is "centrally located near downtown Greer and a short drive from Greenville and Travelers Rest."
Grass sites: Unlike many RV parks with gravel pads, some locations feature grass parking surfaces. "The grass is very nice instead of dirt or gravel pad next to you," reports a guest at Fireside RV Park, who appreciated this alternative to standard site surfaces.
What you should know
Site leveling challenges: RV campers should come prepared for potentially uneven sites at some parks. "Our site—A5—was super unlevel. I felt unsafe with our fifth wheel's two left tires up in the air after auto-leveling," cautions a visitor to Thousand Trails Carolina Landing.
Seasonal population differences: Many Simpsonville area RV parks host both overnight and long-term residents. "There seemed to be quite a few long term campers but the place was clean," notes a camper at Fireside RV Park about the mix of guests.
Limited bathroom facilities: Some parks focus primarily on self-contained RVs with limited shared amenities. "The campsite only has laundry service, no additional bathrooms or showers. The Wi-Fi is ok, but it drops out a lot," explains a reviewer of Fireside RV Park.
Tips for camping with families
Pool availability: When traveling with children, check pool operating hours as they vary significantly by park and season. "Our hope was to spend some late afternoon time at the pool, but that didn't work out," shares a visitor to Carolina Landing RV Resort, noting restricted hours.
Playground conditions: Family-oriented campers should verify playground status before booking. "We had our grandson with us and the playground was closed off," reports a Carolina Landing camper, highlighting the importance of confirming amenity availability.
Kids' activities: Several parks offer recreational opportunities specifically for children. "We saw a few people playing basketball a couple of times, and lots of kids rode their bikes occasionally," notes a Carolina Landing visitor about informal activity options.
Tips from RVers
Navigation challenges: Many RV parks in the Simpsonville area have tight internal roads requiring careful maneuvering. "Every turn is tight. This place is full of big rigs, however, it is not conducive to them," warns a visitor to The Point at Lake Hartwell.
Sewer connection placement: Some RV parks have unusual utility configurations requiring extra equipment. "The sewer outlet at our site was placed in the back of our site and I needed a hose about 35' long to reach it," reports a camper at Cunningham RV Park.
Wi-Fi quality: Internet availability varies widely between parks, even within the same property. "We are under a WiFi pole and have good signal and usable internet. It was actually worth paying for," notes a camper at Thousand Trails Carolina Landing, indicating the inconsistent coverage throughout many Simpsonville area RV parks.
