Best Tent Camping near Taylors, SC

Recent Tent Reviews near Taylors, South Carolina

1158 Reviews of 38 Taylors Campgrounds

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  Tracy S.

  Scout

  

  Jul. 31, 2019

  Lazy J Campground

  We love this place

  Good people run this place. Bath houses are very clean. We have tent camped and now taken our RV. Tent sites right on the river. You can tube down and get out right at your site. Three Falls waterfall is just up the road. You can get tubes at the office. Chickens and horses on site. Playground and lots of fun. Sites are wooded and quaint. Roads are a little narrow, but passable. One of our favorite sites.

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  Kirsten J.

  Legend

  

  Oct. 16, 2018

  Lazy J Campground

  Rural campground on a creek

  This campground is located in Rosman NC, west of Brevard. We camped here as a base camp for day hikes in the area. It is very wooded, in a valley with a creek running alongside the tent camping sites. The scenery is gorgeous and horses and chickens were sweet. The tent sites are small, smaller than average park campsites. We woke to the smell of our neighbor smoking and coughing throughout the night.

  The facilities are good, nice hot water in sinks and showers. Clean bathrooms etc. We also had a spigot and plug near our campsite if we needed them. The people were extremely friendly and kind.

  We like for our kids to be able to run, play and explore while camping and this was not the site for that. Across the creek is a busy road which was not busy during the night, but had constant travel during the day.

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  Myron C.

  Legend

  

  Sep. 1, 2020

  Keowee-Toxaway State Park

  Good State Park Campground for Water Activities

  My favorite part of staying at this park was not actually camping, although I always love camping. My favorite part was hiking the trails, especially the Natural Bridge/Palmetto Trail. It is a loop trail, but you can opt to get on a longer trail along the loop. The hike seems easy at first, especially going down to the“natural bridge.” However, when you hike down, you have to hike up, and there were sections on the return that were steep. Along the way, not only do you see the natural bridge, but there is a small waterfall as well. As far as camping, there are RV sites and tent sites. I chose tent camping this time, and there was a large gravel pad. The sites seemed a little too close for me, but at least they were not on top of each other. The day that I went, the other tent sites were all reserved as far as I could tell. I found that surprising for a Tuesday night. Unfortunately, with so many people camping that close together, you never really get to sleep early since some people are up late talking. Nevertheless, once the talking died down, I went to sleep listening to the tree frogs. The bath house is a short walk away and is AIR CONDITIONED!!! Since I went in July, this was important. I was hoping to get in some canoeing, but there were strong thunderstorms and rain. As a matter of fact, I waited for a break so I could put up my tent. There is a camp store, and I enjoyed looking at the relief map in the visitor’s center. It also has displays in the visitor’s center with local history. There is also a boat ramp a short drive away from the campground. Even though I didn’t get to take full advantage of it, it is a lot better than many of the boat ramps I have seen. The biggest attraction for this park, other than the hiking trails, is obviously its access to Lake Keowee. Overall, it is a pretty good place to camp. I’m not fond of how close the sites were, but it’s a lot better than many campgrounds I have been to.

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  Myron C.

  Legend

  

  Jul. 31, 2020

  Table Rock State Park Campground

  State Park with Beautiful Views

  Table Rock State Park is a large park with at least three“campgrounds.” One is a primitive campground, and one is a traditional campground. I did not get to explore the third campground, but I believe it is a traditional campground as well. The site I stayed at, site 56, was level, except for the approach; however, the pad was rough gravel. I put down two tarps under my tent to help eliminate the roughness inside the tent. The site was shaded and wasn’t too close to my camping neighbors, but the biggest problem was dealing with the ants—big black ants, small black ants, and other tiny ants. There was no lantern pole, but there was a fire pit and a picnic table. The bath house was only a short walking distance away. There is no lack of things to do, and the trail system is extraordinary. The main attraction, I would guess, is Table Rock Mountain, but there are other things to do. There is a swimming beach and a diving platform. Beside the beach are picnic tables, including a picnic shelter with a standing grill. The visitors center/store was well stocked with souvenirs and supplies, and there is a laundry next to it. Sometime during the night when I had to go to the restroom, I discovered that there was not water. The next morning, I turned on the faucet at my campsite, and it sputtered out brown water at first and then it came out clear. I said that to say this. There was a problem and they dealt with it quickly. That impressed me. The heat and humidity was almost unbearable, but nothing can be done about that during the summer. If you camp in a tent during the summer, make sure to take and extension cord and a fan. Overall, this is a great place to camp during vacation, but the cost is a little more than I expected to pay for a tent site. Costwise, I’m not sure I would want to pay that much for camping for a whole week. It rivals the national campground franchises. However, if cost doesn’t concern you, it really is a good place to camp.

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  Jenny C.

  Scout

  

  Sep. 4, 2018

  North Mills River

  Great place to tent camp!

  Great place to go tent camping. There are large flat grassy areas are available with places to build a fire . There is also a clean flowing river right beside the tent camping sites. I thoroughly enjoy bringing my dog and spending time here. Know that there are fees for parking and camping.

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  Anna R.

  Ranger

  

  Jul. 16, 2018

  Creekside Mountain Camping

  Nice amenities

  This is a good family option with a pool, store, and laundry. The tent sites are removed enough that you can feel private if you need to. Snag a tent site by the creek and enjoy fishing and hopping in the clear water. My son spent hours hopping along the rocks in the creek.

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  Chelsea Y.

  Traveler

  

  Sep. 4, 2016

  Asheville East KOA

  Asheville East KOA

  Very friendly staff! We tent camped and had a wonderful experience! No complaints on this campsite at all.

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  cam M.

  Traveler

  

  Oct. 25, 2021

  Ash Grove

  Wonderful Campground

  Tent camping comfort with mulched level sites…WiFi available…Owners live onsite,and always available…clean restrooms,hot shower…

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  Zack F.

  Scout

  

  Sep. 9, 2020

  Hickory Nut Falls Family Campground

  Great Family Owned Campground

  This is a great family owned camp ground everyone is very friendly but would love to see larger tent camping sites

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  Padget M.

  Guide

  

  May. 30, 2020

  Twin Lakes at Lake Hartwell

  Private and great view. Very peaceful

  Tent camped here at Twin Lakes in June 2018. Very private (site 12) and beautiful view of Lake Hartwell. Staff was friendly and bathrooms/showers were clean.

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  Courtney B.

  Ranger

  

  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!

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  Myron C.

  Legend

  

  Mar. 6, 2021

  Cherry Hill Campground

  Basic Campground but Make Reservations First

  The first time I went, I did not have reservations, but there is a camp host. I went to the camp host site to get a site, but s/he was not there. I looked around the campground and there were only three or four campsites taken. After driving and sightseeing, I came back about an hour later. Nobody was still at the host site. I did some more sightseeing and came back about another hour later. No success. The only way I was able to get a site was by reservation. Eventually, I got a site, but the process of having to reserve online ahead of time is frustrating, especially since I was told by a park ranger at another South Carolina State Park that even if you don’t have reservations you can show up if sites are available. 

  The campsite I was at had a level tent pad, which was gravel. There was a picnic table and a freeze hydrant for water. I checked the hydrant before deciding since the freeze hydrant on my last camping trip did not work. Parking was about fifty feet away since I stayed at the tent site area. Another option would have been to stay at one of the regular tent/RV sites closer to the bath room. The tent/RV sites are level and have fire pits, but I wanted a little more scenic view than having to see the bath house from my campsite. 

  There were very few campers this time, so it was quiet at the campground. However, I did hear some road noise until late evening since the tent sites are closer to the road. Since it is pretty far from any major town or city, it got really dark at night, so this was really nice for watching stars. '

  The bath house had the basic needs—toilet, wash basin, and shower. The floor was concrete, and the toilet was stainless steel with no removable lid. I thought that was strange for a men’s bathroom. 

  Overall, it was a pleasant stay once I was able to actually get a site.

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  Alfredo B.

  Traveler

  

  Aug. 25, 2021

  Devils Fork State Park Campground

  Tent camping

  Excellent tent camping for family. I came with my pregnant wife, my 10 month old baby, my brother and my sister in law. It was such a great experience, amazing place. Definitely worth the experience.

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  Katie C.

  Scout

  

  Mar. 27, 2024

  Bent River Equestrian

  Quiet & beautiful

  I tent camped overnight as it was half way to my destination. I got there just in time to see a beautiful sunset and say hello to the horses. The host is fantastic. I would definitely stay again.

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  Renee B.

  Guide

  

  May. 22, 2018

  Catawba Falls Campground

  Awesome creekside tent camping!

  Really cute campground just a short jaunt to the beautiful multi-level Catawba Falls hike in the Pisgah National Forest. We stayed in a tent site VERY close to a rushing creek of cool water. The sound definitely helped put me to sleep!

  The tent sites all have a tent pad, camp ring, trash can, and picnic table provided. This site had a bit more privacy than others we saw and was on the other side of the property from the RV area, which also included a playground, bathrooms, showers, and small store. There are also small tiny cabins to rent out which is great if you had a large group and not everyone was down for roughin' it. Some tent sites were also close to shared pavilions which were very nice to use during the rainy weekend we experienced! We appreciated the hot showers since we were outside hiking all day but wanted to hit up some sights in Asheville that evening without looking too worn out.

  The people who run the camp were extremely nice and helpful -- we arrived later than expected in a downpour thunderstorm and they were able to accommodate us and transfer us and our bags from the car to the site via golf cart.

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  Lois S.

  Scout

  

  Apr. 8, 2018

  Mount Pisgah Campground

  Mountain living

  The tent sites are small and right on top of each other but lots of bushes make you forget that. Beautiful country right off the Blue Ridge Parkway.

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  Anthony B.

  Guide

  

  Apr. 18, 2024

  Catawba Falls Campground

  Creekside Camping

  Beautiful RV sites in wooded area along Catawba Creek. Old Fort, NC and Falls nearby. Nice bathhouse, pump-out nearby. Diverse tent camping also available. Don’t let full time rv’s scare you. New RV site down from the entrance.

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  Lyric E.

  Scout

  

  May. 17, 2022

  Catawba Falls Campground

  Catawba falls

  Amazing ground very nice folks, tent site was on the river. Clean showers with hot water. Laundry room is a bit dirty but functional, shop is great. 5 stars

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  Kristen B.

  Scout

  

  Aug. 6, 2020

  Chau Ram County Park

  Not for tent camping

  Neat area, but too much gravel on the sites for tent camping. The spots were also too close together that there was no privacy in the campsite. I wish the camping was better because the river and trails are so worth the visit!

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  Richard B.

  Scout

  

  Aug. 6, 2021

  Wilson's Riverfront RV Park

  Standard

  This is a basic campground on the French broad river in Asheville nc. The tent site is nice. The noise off the highway is pretty annoying but if you need a cheap simple spot to pitch a tent go for it.

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  Robert B.

  Scout

  

  Aug. 2, 2019

  Hitching Post Campground

  Father/Son weekend

  My son and I stayed here for the weekend. He wanted to tent camp. It was late fall and it was pretty chilly. We fished, cooked over the fire, just hung out, and enjoyed each others time together. Very peaceful and guiet. We'll definitely go back.

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  Matthew T.

  Scout

  

  Jun. 8, 2019

  Devils Fork State Park Campground

  Favorite Park in the upstate!

  The park is very nice with a lot of good sized camp sites and tent sites closer to the lake. The lake is beautiful and clear. I highly recommend visiting and staying for a while.

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  John R.

  Scout

  

  Jun. 23, 2023

  Kamp Gigi

  very nice place to stay

  The ease of setting up on a tent camping deck and a nice place to sit around campfire made for a relaxing stay. Parkway close by make for a nice ride with fantastic views. A great new place to stay. I plan on going back when I can.

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  Candis C.

  Traveler

  

  Apr. 10, 2018

  Mile Creek County Park

  County Camping @ It’s Best!

  This is our second year to camp here and the new management shows! Campsites are cleaner, new rustic tent sites are being developed and gone are the old grandfathered in long term RVs taking up primo sites season long!

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  Cindyellen R.

  Scout

  

  Sep. 16, 2022

  Paris Mountain State Park Campground

  Excellent hiking/camping spot

  This is our fav state park. It has pull thru and back in sites, and a lot of tent sites. The ada site is NOT flat and a trip hazard. The hiking trails are beautiful. There's mountain biking trails also on the weekend.

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  Katie L.

  Scout

  

  Feb. 26, 2023

  Brick House Campground (Sc) — Francis Marion And Sumter National Forests

  Weekend trip

  Great spot for a quick weekend away without needing to travel too far. For tent camping the spaces are large and pit toilets very clean. The only negative part of this campground is how close of proximity all sites are. very popular spot and more people than we had expected after reading other reviews! Definitely will come back though!

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  Amanda K.

  Traveler

  

  Jul. 18, 2017

  Asheville East KOA

  Blue Ridge Bliss

  After two days traveling along the glorious Blue Ridge Parkway, we settled in quite late at this KOA. Despite the torrential downpour, we had a lovely tent site, guarded by a canopy of trees that kept us dry as it rained all night long.