RV camping near Pawleys Island, South Carolina provides access to both coastal and inland waterway experiences within a 30-mile radius. The region sits at the northern end of South Carolina's Grand Strand with summer temperatures frequently exceeding 90°F from June through August. Water quality varies between campgrounds, with those along the Intracoastal Waterway offering fishing opportunities but sometimes requiring additional filtration for drinking water.
What to do
Fishing on private lakes: Big Cypress Lake RV Park offers private lake access included in your stay fee. "The lake has a walking path maintained by the landowners... fishing on the lake (which is private to the RV park)" is included in the camping rates, according to reviewer Kevin G.
Boat watching on the Intracoastal: North Myrtle Beach RV Resort and Dry Dock Marina provides waterfront viewing opportunities. "You are right on the Intercoastal waterway and can watch the boats travel up and down," notes reviewer Deb P., who appreciated the marina location.
Water activities for kids: Carolina Pines RV Resort features extensive water recreation options. "There are 4 pools and a water park for the kids. During the summer weekends they provide pool service for drinks which is really nice," says reviewer Deb P., highlighting the family-friendly amenities.
Try wine tasting: CarrollWoods RV Park at Grapefull Sisters Vineyard combines camping with wine experiences. "If you visit, you must get one of their wine floats," recommends Nancy C., adding a unique adult activity option to the camping experience.
What campers like
Concrete pads with fire pits: Hideaway RV Park offers well-constructed sites with outdoor amenities. "All concrete pads with a picnic table and fire pit. Some sites are kinda close together, but doable," reports Tammy K., who also noted daily trash collection service.
Easy beach access options: Carolina Pines RV Resort provides transportation to their private beach area. "The resort also has a beach house directly on the beach with shuttle service," says Deb P., making beach trips more convenient without moving your RV.
Dog-friendly facilities: North Myrtle Beach RV Resort and Dry Dock Marina includes pet amenities that campers appreciate. "The dog park is small and definitely geared towards smaller dogs. It has a cute agility type course set up," explains Ariel F., providing insight for pet owners.
Well-maintained bathhouses: Willow Tree RV Resort receives praise for their clean facilities. "They have a beautiful bathroom/shower house" with "8 individual doors to full individual bathrooms of toilet sink and shower which were kept very clean," according to Ramona K., noting the attention to cleanliness.
What you should know
Variable site spacing: Carolina Pines RV Resort has mixed reviews about site proximity. "The sites are all flat but there is not much space between the sites. If you're used to camping in a state campground with trees and space between the sites, this is not the place for you," cautions Michele P.
Seasonal flooding concerns: Hideaway RV Park may have weather-related issues. "It's prone to flooding in the winter season and you may need to move sites," warns Candy H., providing important seasonal planning information.
Internet connectivity varies: North Myrtle Beach RV Resort offers good connectivity for remote workers. "We both work from home on hot spots and our Verizon connection was great," shares Ariel F., which contrasts with other area parks where service can be inconsistent.
Reservation requirements: Big Cypress Lake RV Park requires advance booking. "Reservations are required to stay in this RV park. There are nightly and monthly rates," explains Kevin G., noting that planning ahead is essential.
Tips for camping with families
Water park access: Carolina Pines RV Resort offers extensive water recreation. "A huge water park, mini golf, bowling ally and so much more. Would highly recommend. I've never had a campground have me speechless," shares Chris H., emphasizing the extensive kid-friendly options.
Accessible pool facilities: Hideaway RV Park includes specialized water features. "Has a nice pool which is handicap accessible! We liked that the pool hasn't really deep!" notes Michael D., important for families with mobility concerns.
Weekend activities: Hideaway RV Park schedules regular events. "They offer fun activities on Friday and Saturday," mentions Tammy K., providing structured recreation options for families.
Holiday programming: Willow Tree RV Resort creates special seasonal events. "The campground did an excellent job adding activities for kids and adults. Booked for next Memorial Day before leaving," shares Thomas C., suggesting the value of holiday weekend stays.
Tips from RVers
Site leveling considerations: Briarcliffe RV Resort requires preparation for uneven sites. "Our site was concrete but in no way level, we had to use our leveling blocks to keep our auto leveling system from lifting wheels on our class c," warns Kyle D., providing practical setup advice.
Big rig accommodation: Barefoot RV Resort handles larger vehicles well. "Resort is close to Little River which has good restaurants. Easy drive into N. Myrtle Beach. Very clean bath houses," notes Deb P., mentioning both the big rig access and the surrounding area amenities.
Wi-Fi reliability issues: CarrollWoods RV Park has connectivity limitations. "I wish businesses would not promote poor quality products as 'free'. I probably could access their WiFi no more than for 3 times in all the time I was there and would last no more than 10 minutes," shares Nancy C., highlighting technology concerns for those needing internet access.
Hookup quality: Willow Tree RV Resort provides reliable connections. "Hook ups are new and convenient. Not one thing that we didn't like," states deb K., addressing an important practical concern for RVers.
