Table Rock State Park and nearby camping areas offer diverse options for outdoor enthusiasts near Slater, South Carolina. The Blue Ridge Mountains foothills range from 1,100 to 3,400 feet elevation in this region, providing moderate temperatures even during summer months. Campers experience notable temperature drops after sunset year-round, with evening temperatures typically 15-20 degrees cooler than daytime highs.
What to do
Fishing opportunities: Lake Powhatan offers accessible fishing within a serene natural setting. "Great campground hosts, park is super clean and quiet. Has a great beach and lots of hiking and mountain bike trails," notes a visitor to Lake Powhatan.
Tent camping adventures: Remote tent sites at Adventure Village provide seclusion and views. "The tent sites are well spaced apart and at higher elevation than the RV section. But, if you're going to camp here, you better have a 4WD/AWD vehicle with some clearance," warns a camper at Adventure Village and Lodgings.
Mountain biking trails: Explore extensive trail networks connecting various campgrounds. "We kayaked in our inflatables a short way across the lake to our primitive camping site which included nearby firewood that we could collect and use in a provided firepit area," explains a visitor to Keowee-Toxaway State Park.
What campers like
Private camping spaces: Davidson River Campground offers well-designed sites that balance community with privacy. "I'd give it 4.75 stars if I could. It gets 5 stars for large sites with decent enough privacy, access to hiking and mountain biking, strict rule enforcement," shares a reviewer at Pisgah National Forest Davidson River Campground.
Year-round accessibility: North Mills River remains open even during winter months with reduced services. "Just a stone's throw from the bustle of Asheville, yet secluded enough to forget it all, this little gem is conveniently located at the entrance to Pisgah National Forest," explains a visitor to North Mills River.
Stream-side camping: Many campsites feature water access for ambient sounds and recreation. "We had a large double site with 2 tent pads and enough room for our friend's RV. The campground is right on the Davidson River with a number of hiking & biking trail heads and plenty of spots to get into the river for tubing, fishing and swimming," reports a Davidson River visitor.
What you should know
Limited connectivity: Cell signal varies widely between campgrounds. "No Verizon service. The park is close to waterfalls and Walmart is about 15 mins away," notes an Adventure Village camper.
Weather variability: Rain patterns in the region can be unpredictable. "It rained the whole time! However we will be back to properly check this block because it was a beautiful area," shares an Adventure Village reviewer.
Bear awareness: Proper food storage is essential at all campgrounds. "During our visit, our hosts spent the good part of one morning chasing a bear away due to someone leaving trash on their site," warns a Davidson River camper.
Yurt camping options: Yak Eco Camp offers yurt camping near Slater, South Carolina with modern amenities. "The tents were spacious, blending rustic charm with modern conveniences– a true testament to the thoughtful attention to detail," shares a visitor to Yak Eco Camp.
Tips for camping with families
Kid-friendly activities: Travelers Rest KOA offers unique playground features. "What is really unique about this KOA is that there is a nature trail through the woods. That is something I don't recall seeing at any other KOA, and it was a pleasant surprise. I wish my grandson had been with us. He would have loved the fire truck playground," notes a visitor to Travelers Rest-North Greenville KOA.
Cabin options: Oconee State Park has comfortable cabin accommodations. "We spent 2 nights in one of the cabins in this beautiful state park during a road trip through South Carolina. The cabin itself was very well kept. There was air conditioning, 2 bedrooms, 1 full kitchen, 1 full bathroom, and a fire place," shares an Oconee visitor.
Swimming areas: Look for designated swimming spots with gentle shorelines. "The park has good to excellent facilities and is well maintained. In the park, you can swim, hike, camp, fish and kayak," explains a Table Rock visitor.
Tips from RVers
Limited hookup availability: Many campgrounds offer electric-only sites. "This is a decent campground with a small RV loop and a handful of sites with water and electric... well if the electric actually worked. 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.
Site leveling challenges: Be prepared with leveling equipment at most campgrounds. "Site was not fully level, so we had to pull out the wheel levelers and go up about 4 inches on one side," notes an Adventure Village camper.
Campground access considerations: Some roads require specific driving skills. "Depending on which side of street your site is the exit is up a curved hill. We used 4 wheel drive with a 36 foot fifth wheel. It wasn't a problem," shares an Adventure Village reviewer.
