Top Tent Camping near Summerton, SC

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Best Tent Sites Near Summerton, SC (3)

    Camper-submitted photo from Longleaf Campground — Congaree National Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Longleaf Campground — Congaree National Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Longleaf Campground — Congaree National Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Longleaf Campground — Congaree National Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Longleaf Campground — Congaree National Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Longleaf Campground — Congaree National Park

    1. Longleaf Campground — Congaree National Park

    27 Reviews
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    2 Saves

    Overview

    This campground is located just off the park entrance road, approximately __ mile before the Harry Hampton Visitor Center, in a mixed pine/hardwood upland forest. This campground is located at a higher elevation than the floodplain and is not subject to the flooding events that occur regularly in other parts of the park.__

    Recreation

    Campers with reservations at the Longleaf Campground have easy access to the park___s 27 miles of hiking trails. Campers can reach the Harry Hampton Visitor Center by car or by hiking on the Longleaf Trail. At the visitor center you can access the Boardwalk and find information on other trails to plan your trip into the old-growth forest of Congaree National Park. Those who would like to explore and experience Congaree via canoe or kayak can launch from one of the park's two landings, located between 5-10 minutes by car from the campground.__

    Facilities

    Campers with reservations at the Longleaf Campground have easy access to the park___s 27 miles of hiking trails. Campers can reach the Harry Hampton Visitor Center by car or by hiking on the Longleaf Trail. At the visitor center you can access the Boardwalk and find information on other trails to plan your trip into the old-growth forest of Congaree National Park. Those who would like to explore and experience Congaree via canoe or kayak can launch from one of the park's two landings, located between 5-10 minutes by car from the campground.__

    Natural Features

    Located in a mixed pine/hardwood upland forest, campsites are surrounded by pines and other trees. Campsites are generally in shade for large parts of the day. An open field in the middle of the campground is available for use by campers throughout the day, and this location offers campers excellent opportunities for observing wildlife such as birds, butterflies, and the occasional southern fox squirrel.__

    Nearby Attractions

    Congaree National Park is located near many attractions including state parks, forests and parks. The city of Columbia is a short drive from the park and offers access to many attractions including museums, city parks and shopping.

    • Reservable
    • Tents
    • Group

    $25 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Francis Marion National Forest
    Camper-submitted photo from Francis Marion National Forest
    Camper-submitted photo from Francis Marion National Forest
    Camper-submitted photo from Francis Marion National Forest

    2. Francis Marion National Forest

    6 Reviews
    4 Photos
    47 Saves

    All sites are open with the exception of the following: Buck Hall Campground - closed while work is still underway on the water system. Reservations have been canceled through Feb. 7 in anticipation to re-open Wambaw Cycle Trail - closed until the trail can be assessed for hazards. Anticipate opening later this week. Boggy Head Rifle Range - closed. The site was used and abused heavily during the shutdown. Users ignored the site inappropriately and left trash. It is closed until the site can be thoroughly cleaned. Note: Please mark your calendar for Sat., Feb. 2 for the annual Francis Marion National Forest annual cleanup. If you would like to volunteer meet at the Huger Recreation Area at 9 a.m.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • Tents
    Camper-submitted photo from Bluff Hike In Campground — Congaree National Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Bluff Hike In Campground — Congaree National Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Bluff Hike In Campground — Congaree National Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Bluff Hike In Campground — Congaree National Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Bluff Hike In Campground — Congaree National Park

    3. Bluff Hike In Campground — Congaree National Park

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    Overview

    This is a hike-in campground that is located at the intersection of the Bluff and Firefly Trails, approximately 1 mile from both the Harry Hampton Visitor Center and the Longleaf Campground. It is surrounded by a mixed pine/hardwood upland forest. This campground is located at a higher elevation than the floodplain and is not subject to the flooding events that occur regularly in other parts of the park.

    Recreation

    Campers with reservations at the Bluff Campground have easy access to the park___s 27 miles of hiking trails. Campers can reach the Harry Hampton Visitor Center, boardwalk, and other hiking trails via either the Firefly or Bluff Trails. At the visitor center you find information on other trails to plan your trip into the old-growth forest of Congaree National Park. Those who would like to explore and experience Congaree via canoe or kayak can launch from one of the park's two landings, located between 5-10 minutes by car from the visitor center.

    Facilities

    Campers with reservations at the Bluff Campground have easy access to the park___s 27 miles of hiking trails. Campers can reach the Harry Hampton Visitor Center, boardwalk, and other hiking trails via either the Firefly or Bluff Trails. At the visitor center you find information on other trails to plan your trip into the old-growth forest of Congaree National Park. Those who would like to explore and experience Congaree via canoe or kayak can launch from one of the park's two landings, located between 5-10 minutes by car from the visitor center.

    Natural Features

    Campsites are located on the edges of an open, grassy clearing in the mixed pine/hardwood forest, and is adjacent to an area currently undergoing restoration to a longleaf pine grassland/savanna. Depending on the time of day, sites may be the sun during the morning or afternoon/evening hours. This location offers opportunities to observe wildlife such as birds, butterflies, and other wildlife.

    contact_info

    For facility specific information, please call (803) 647-3970.

    Nearby Attractions

    Congaree National Park is located near many attractions including state parks, forests and parks. The city of Columbia is a short drive from the park and offers access to many attractions including museums, city parks and shopping.

    • Reservable
    • Tents

    $10 / night


Recent Tent Reviews In Summerton

308 Reviews of 3 Summerton Campgrounds


  • GThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Eagle's RV Campground
    Sep. 3, 2024

    Eagle's RV Campground

    No frills

    Overnight stop, kinda tight getting off the 2 lane road into the entrance. Not too far from 95. Traffic was noisy as we had a spot right up front. Works for an overnight but nothing more.

  • AThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Poinsett State Park
    May. 11, 2024

    Poinsett State Park

    Great camp site!

    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. Really nice, they might look a little scary on the outside though but don’t mind that any bit.

    For people that love hammocks, site 29 (right next to ours) has a bunch of perfect hammock trees. If we go again we will try to stay in that spot! Great place to stay.

  • g
    Camper-submitted photo from Foster Creek RV Park and Villas
    Apr. 17, 2024

    Foster Creek RV Park and Villas

    Cheap place to stay - temper your expectations

    Ok.... So it was only $35 per night, so keep that in mind! IF you meet the qualifications to stay (military affiliated), this is REALLY close to the Navy Nuke School! Yes - the camp hosts are salty, as are some of the long term residents (like the people in the first spot on the right), but... It's $35! Spots are flat, full power and water, bathrooms MAY now be under construction, and the lady you book with in building across from the bowling alley is super sweet! 😁

  • TThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Santee State Park--Lakeshore Campground
    Mar. 13, 2024

    Santee State Park--Lakeshore Campground

    Small and peaceful under the pines

    We stopped heading south and north along I-95 to and from Florida.  Very easy off and on I-95.  Plenty of available spaces in off-season.  The campground is small and quiet.  Camp Host was very helpful. Sites were spaced reasonably far apart but there is no privacy between.  Not all sites have a water view, but most appeared fairly level. Not all sites have sewer access.  Our only complaint was lots of smoke from campfires and grills. Would stay again.

  • Kristen S.
    Camper-submitted photo from Santee State Park--Lakeshore Campground
    Dec. 7, 2023

    Santee State Park--Lakeshore Campground

    Peaceful, good trails

    We were at site 46, which is near the entrance and the camp host. Short walk to the bathhouse directly behind. Site has good trees for a hammock and near a path down to the lake for fishing/picnic/swimming. Beware there is a sharp drop off across from the site, so make sure whoever is backing in has a spotter out front.

  • AThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Jolly Acres RV Park & Storage
    Oct. 27, 2023

    Jolly Acres RV Park & Storage

    Very quaint little campground.

    Stopped on the way to Maggie Valley NC. Nice half way spot from Fl. Full hookups available. Our 35 ft rv fit perfect in the spot. They are dirt/sand sites. The camp store wasn’t opened when we were there for the 1 night. Right beside a cow farm to look at. A fishing pond is available but the water was super murky. Everyone was friendly. Fire pit available. Would recommend. Super cool playground with an awesome swing. See video. 😊

  • Victoria F.
    Camper-submitted photo from Country Lane
    Oct. 23, 2023

    Country Lane

    Family friendly!

    I am the owner of this property and we adore it here! Come meet our family, sit by the fire, enjoy a nice quiet time with lots of space for your kids or furbabies to run! We are fenced in on all sides and surrounded by woods! There is a public landfill 1/2 mile away and there is a Dollar General 1/2 mile away!

  • Jake C.The Dyrt ADMIN User
    Camper-submitted photo from Country Lane
    Oct. 13, 2023

    Country Lane

    Local Convenient Overnight Spot

    Jake from the Dyrt here! Country Lane is a great local spot with a convenient location for an overnight stay.  Check them out and leave a review about your stay on the Dyrt!

  • Luke A.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Angels Landing Campground
    Sep. 18, 2023

    Angels Landing Campground

    Spectacular Location

    Super friendly staff, great location, waterfront camping and I can bring my boat. We had a great time. The problem is all the annual residents don’t follow their own rules. No one is supposed to drive trough the campsites, people were driving trough and walking through our campsite at all hours.

  • p
    Camper-submitted photo from Charleston KOA
    Sep. 16, 2023

    Charleston KOA

    1 Nighter

    Quick 1 night stay Aug 31, 2023. Fast check in. Nice info packet upon arrival. They even had a free kitchen trash bag in it. They pick up trash at your site. Paved, not completely level, but close. Had enough room to stay hooked up to 36' 5th wheel, plus park a car sideways in front of truck. Just like all KOA's the place is well maintained and spotless restrooms. All employees kind and happy looking. Nice dog park. Had a 30lb propane tank filled at what I would consider a decent price. There were other amenities, but we didn't use them. A little bit of a noisy area, but we've been in worse. Would stay again.

  • KThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Black Pearl Farms
    Sep. 12, 2023

    Black Pearl Farms

    Rustic

    CAUTION:  The directions provided by The Dyrt to this location are incorrect.  It is not located on Sand Hill.  So please use Google Maps to find the location or you will be down a long dirt road with no place to turn around.

    Black Pearl Farms fit most of our expectations.  However, I did make some poor assumptions regarding the information.  We were in spot 3 which had "access to power and water".  Which was true, but not what I assumed.  The site was a few yards away from a wash area to get water from and there was a 12 volt power cord outside to plug into.

    Our dog loved having the space to roam around and the camping spots were in a wooded area behind the farm.  We stayed in number 3, but if we return our preference would be for number 2.

    Anyway, it was a nice spot once we arrived.

  • K
    Camper-submitted photo from Santee Lakes KOA
    Jul. 2, 2023

    Santee Lakes KOA

    Nice, no frills, stop over campsite

    We stopped here for a night on our way back to Florida. We were on C5 which was a very large pull through and relatively level. We did not even have to bring out our leveling blocks, the auto leveler was able to handle it well. Power was stable and water pressure was good. Only things we did not like is that every site was just dirt and there was not much shade at our site.

  • Mark B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from RV's Acres (he's the dog)
    Jun. 27, 2023

    RV's Acres (he's the dog)

    A little off the beaten path, but well worth the effort.

    Several 30amp sites with on-site water & plenty of space for more dispersed type off-grid camping.  I've been staying here for 3 or 4 years and every time it's been a very pleasant experience.  The last time I was here (4 days ago) 2 does & a fawn came lopping /walking through the property. There is a beautiful private pond on property and the owner does allow catch/release.

    In summary, I highly recommend this campground. It's well worth the short drive off the Interstate.

    RV - the owner prefers chicken jerky treats broken up very small.

  • Jack M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Jolly Acres RV Park & Storage
    Jun. 6, 2023

    Jolly Acres RV Park & Storage

    Peaceful and quiet

    A very peaceful and friendly atmosphere in a country setting. The owners are very friendly and well mannered country people. Everyone that we met were polite and liked sharing. It does have a fishing pond and the guest are welcome to use it. I would recommend everyone that comes through St. George to visit this lovely place whether it’s one night to rest, a few days to get away, stop in. Pet friendly and has a playground for the kids to play .

  • DThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Givhans Ferry State Park
    May. 29, 2023

    Givhans Ferry State Park

    Nice but no cell coverage

    Nice campsite, full hookups, enjoyed the lightning bugs, great place to enjoy camping and getting away from electronics since no cell phone signal for T-Mobile and no wifi in campground, definitely need to wear your bug repellent

  • S
    Camper-submitted photo from Sesquicentennial State Park
    May. 21, 2023

    Sesquicentennial State Park

    Cute park convenient to Columbia

    We stayed in loop 2 at site 48 for 2 nights at the end of April. Chose this campground because we had an event in Columbia that we had to attend on our way back from a trip to Florida so we needed a place to stay for a few nights. The site was level with a gravel drive and parking area. Lots of pines all around but the site was clear enough for easy parking. No sewer hookups. There was water but we had some trouble getting the pressure just right. Really good tv signal since the campground is right outside of the city. Only a 20-30 minute drive down the highway. The part of town you go through to get there is a bit rundown (not bad by any means but you wouldn’t know there was a park nearby). The park itself it quite lovely. There’s a small lake that rents paddle boats and kayaks. A nice camp store. Cute park and splash pad. I actually wish we could have stayed longer. We have family nearby and will probably stay here next time we visit. I would recommend visiting if you want a quiet low key getaway.

  • K
    Camper-submitted photo from Foster Creek RV Park and Villas
    May. 16, 2023

    Foster Creek RV Park and Villas

    Dilapidated

    We were here in 2018 and park was great. Not so much now. Several sites are out of commission and the grounds are in bad need of maintenance. No bathrooms,showers,laundry,wifi,cable, and Verizon is sketchy. Host is not very helpful. The place is pretty quiet though with only a few rv'ers staying. Pads are cement and level but close together. Can't recommend staying here even for half the money.

  • J
    Camper-submitted photo from Black Pearl Farms
    Apr. 17, 2023

    Black Pearl Farms

    Amazing riverside camping

    Beautiful, well maintained site beside the Edisto river, just as advertised! Private, peaceful, just what we were looking for.

  • Ljupka S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Angels Landing Campground
    Mar. 15, 2023

    Angels Landing Campground

    Avoid this place- rundown and terrible management

    I'm not sure why the reviews of this place were good. The only positive thing was the serving staff at the restaurant. I'm traveling in a van. So why would I pay upwards of 60 per night for a place with no showers and terrible bathrooms. It took me two days to find the large dumpster which is placed in a weird area. The sites are not cleaned up and it's far away from any amenity like a grocery store. It seems they decided to turn a marina into a campground and are not doing a good job maintaining it. When I complained of no hot water and low water pressure the manager kept blaming it on me that I should have reported it earlier. He was so rude and didn't even offer a partial refund. Absolutely horrible place. I'm forced to leave early with no refund.

  • HThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Lynches River County Park
    Mar. 8, 2023

    Lynches River County Park

    Relaxing stop along our route

    What a gem of a little campground. Stopped here 2 nights driving from NC to LA. I was the only person here those 2 nights. This place feels off grid with the convenience of hookups. Despite being small, it was very clean, everything worked as expected. Archery range, trails, nature center. Would come back here just to stay!

    Decent cell coverage. I stayed in site 1, there was a big clearing where I dropped the starlink - had great connection the entire visit.



Guide to Summerton

Camping near Summerton, South Carolina, offers a mix of peaceful nature and fun activities. Whether you're looking for a quiet getaway or a family adventure, there are several campgrounds to choose from.

What to do:

What campers like:

  • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate the cleanliness of the facilities. A visitor at Colleton State Park Campground said, "Bathrooms are cleaned regularly and showers are HOT!"
  • Spacious Sites: Many campgrounds offer roomy sites. A reviewer at Santee Lakes KOA mentioned, "Open lots under the pines," which provides a nice atmosphere for camping.
  • Friendly Staff: Campers often highlight the helpfulness of the staff. One camper at Mount Pleasant-Charleston KOA said, "All employees kind and happy looking."

What you should know:

  • Limited Cell Service: If you rely on your phone, be prepared for spotty service. A visitor at Givhans Ferry State Park Campground mentioned, "No cell phone signal for T-Mobile and no wifi in campground."
  • Mosquitoes in Summer: Be ready for bugs, especially in warmer months. One camper at Poinsett State Park Campground warned, "There were lots of mosquitoes, ants, bugs etc."
  • Noise from Nearby Areas: Some campgrounds are close to roads or other noisy areas. A visitor at Charleston KOA noted, "The park is a little noisy with planes and faint traffic."

Tips for camping with families:

  • Choose Family-Friendly Campgrounds: Look for campgrounds with amenities for kids. At Lake Aire RV Park, a camper said, "They have two really nice playgrounds for the kids."
  • Plan for Activities: Make sure to have activities planned. A family at Sesquicentennial State Park Campground enjoyed the "many trails to hike on and many beautiful sites close to town."
  • Pack Bug Spray: Protect your family from bugs. A visitor at Givhans Ferry State Park Campground reminded others to "definitely need to wear your bug repellent."

Tips from RVers:

  • Check Site Size: Make sure your RV fits the site. A camper at Santee Lakes KOA mentioned, "We did not even have to bring out our leveling blocks."
  • Be Prepared for Tight Roads: Some campgrounds have narrow roads. A visitor at Mount Pleasant-Charleston KOA noted, "Roads are very tight!!!"
  • Look for Full Hookups: If you need full hookups, check ahead. A camper at Colleton State Park Campground appreciated that "every site is full hook up."

Camping near Summerton, South Carolina, has something for everyone, from families to RVers. Just remember to plan ahead and enjoy the great outdoors!

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Which is the most popular tent campsite near Summerton, SC?

    According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Summerton, SC is Longleaf Campground — Congaree National Park with a 3.9-star rating from 27 reviews.

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