Best Tent Camping near Union, SC

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Best Tent Sites Near Union, SC (13)

    Camper-submitted photo from Brick House Campground (Sc) — Francis Marion And Sumter National Forests
    Camper-submitted photo from Brick House Campground (Sc) — Francis Marion And Sumter National Forests
    Camper-submitted photo from Brick House Campground (Sc) — Francis Marion And Sumter National Forests
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    Camper-submitted photo from Brick House Campground (Sc) — Francis Marion And Sumter National Forests

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

    16 Reviews
    45 Photos
    Kinards, South Carolina

    Overview

    Brick House Campground is located on SC Route 66, 3.5 miles east of I-26, situated in the heart of the Enoree Ranger District in Newberry County. The campground is surrounded by a mixed pine-hardwood forest with an elevation of approximately 550 feet. Long hot summers and mild winters are the norm for the Enoree Ranger District. Winter temperatures range from low 40's to upper 60's degrees and summer temperatures range from high 80's to high 90's. Wild azaleas are clumped by the old homesites and wildflowers and dogwoods dot the landscape. This site offers a great opportunity for all season camping. Ample hunting opportunities for wild turkey and whitetail deer are available in the surrounding general forest. The campground is located 51 miles north of Columbia and is 41 miles south of Spartanburg.

    Recreation

    Brick House offers a year-round primitive, single loop campground with 21 campsites. The small campground offers a primitive laid back setting that one can relax and enjoy in. Available by reservation only year round through recreation.gov.__ The 30 mile Buncombe Horse Trail offers a variety a loops which riders can choose between a short or all day ride. The trail is open to horses, hikers and mountain bikers. The 24 mile Enoree OHV Trail is a short 10 minute drive north of Brick House. The motorized trail is open to atvs, utvs, and dirt bikes that are 50 inches and less in width. Bring your own equipment. The trail has a user fee and is closed when trail conditions are too wet for riding.Call the "Call Before You Haul" hotline. The surrounding national forest lands are a great place for big game deer and turkey hunting along with other small game hunting. Hunting and fishing in South Carolina is regulated by the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources. Visit www.dnr.sc.gov for more about the SCDNR.

    Facilities

    Brick House offers a year-round primitive, single loop campground with 21 campsites. The small campground offers a primitive laid back setting that one can relax and enjoy in. Available by reservation only year round through recreation.gov.__ The 30 mile Buncombe Horse Trail offers a variety a loops which riders can choose between a short or all day ride. The trail is open to horses, hikers and mountain bikers. The 24 mile Enoree OHV Trail is a short 10 minute drive north of Brick House. The motorized trail is open to atvs, utvs, and dirt bikes that are 50 inches and less in width. Bring your own equipment. The trail has a user fee and is closed when trail conditions are too wet for riding.Call the "Call Before You Haul" hotline. The surrounding national forest lands are a great place for big game deer and turkey hunting along with other small game hunting. Hunting and fishing in South Carolina is regulated by the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources. Visit www.dnr.sc.gov for more about the SCDNR.

    Natural Features

    Over 700,000 acres of pine-hardwood forest with gently rolling terrain make up the Enoree Ranger District. Headleys Creek runs through the area a bit over half a mile away from the campground by road.__

    Nearby Attractions

    Enoree OHV Trail- 10 minutes up the road is a 24 mile designated trail for motorized atvs, utvs and dirt bikes that are 50 inches wide or less. Warning: the trail closes when trail conditions are too wet for riding. Use the Call Before You Haul hotline to check trail status. Newberry Opera House, Newberry, SC. https://www.newberryoperahouse.com/

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    $5 / night

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    2. Sedalia Campground

    4 Reviews
    16 Photos
    17 Saves
    Cross Anchor, South Carolina

    Sedalia Campground, Sumter National Forest, Enoree Ranger District. Sedalia is a primitive campground that has designated campsites in open areas surrounded by woods. Four single-family campsites and one group site are open year-round, fourteen day stay limit is in effect. Sedalia Campground, Seasonal Campsites; An additional camping loop is open for big game deer and turkey seasons which offers five more single family campsites and two group campsites from $5/night, $50/calendar month, $150/season for single family campsites and $10/night, $100/calendar month, and $300/big game deer season for the group campsites. Seasonal Camping Opportunities

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    3. Crowders Mountain State Park Campground

    15 Reviews
    23 Photos
    127 Saves
    Bessemer City, North Carolina

    Tent camping only - No RV spaces. All campsites at Crowders Mountain State Park are hike-in and primitive. Campground is accessed via a 1 mile trail starting from the visitor center.

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    4. Primitive Camping By the Creek

    4 Reviews
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    63 Saves
    Grover, North Carolina

    Primitive camping by the creek currently has 2 very private camp sites. Fire pits and wood is provided at each site. Picnic tables are also available. We are currently open 7 days a week, 12 months of the year. Each site is primitive and private - We have one potable water spigot, and a outhouse with working toilet, which is shared between the two campsites. No electricity (generates are allowed). Each site has a max, of 6 to 8 persons. Pets are allowed but must be on a leash at all times.

    Campers/small RV's/Vans are allowed, sites are level and drive through. Trash bins are provide at each site.

    We are located less than a 1/2 mile from Interstate 85, at exit 104. There are gas stations (with showers), convenient stores and restaurants close by.

    We are within 15 minutes drive to horse, bike, and hiking trails. Kings Mtn State Park, Kings Mtn National Park and Crowders Mtn State Park.

    If you have any question contact David @ 864-761-6297.

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    $30 / night

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      5. Poulous Loop Seasonal Camp

      1 Review
      2 Saves
      Union, South Carolina

      Poulous Loop offers a rustic camp setting ideal for exploring the area's hunting opportunities. The surrounding forest environment sustains abundant wildlife populations, making it one of the most desirable hunting areas in the state. During big-game and turkey seasons, the campground is open for hunters. From early January through late March groups can reserve the entire camp for events. Families, churches and clubs might like to reserve the camp for reunions, get togethers and campouts. Other recreation opportunities in the area include trail riding, birding and wildlife viewing, berry picking and photography. Nearby, try your hand at fishing the Broad River at the Woods Ferry Picnic Area. Click here for a printable guide.

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          8. Hippie Holler

          1 Review
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          14 Saves
          Bessemer City, North Carolina
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          $40 - $60 / night

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            Recent Tent Reviews in Union

            394 Reviews of 13 Union Campgrounds


            • RThe Dyrt PRO User
              Camper-submitted photo from Newberry / I-26 / Sumter NF KOA
              Dec. 15, 2024

              Newberry / I-26 / Sumter NF KOA

              Good travel through spot.

              I stayed at the campground for roughly a month or longer. The campground itself is well kept and clean. There is not much to do at the campground. Supplies can be picked up roughly 15 to 30 minutes away from the campground.

            • DThe Dyrt PRO User
              Camper-submitted photo from Newberry / I-26 / Sumter NF KOA
              Dec. 2, 2024

              Newberry / I-26 / Sumter NF KOA

              Very cute place in Kinard, SC

              Office was very friendly. They take you to your site which we always so appreciate. Hookups are modern, nice dog park, propane tank for easy fill ups. Fresh donuts anytime, pizza and chicken wings (bone in and bone out) til 6. Very clean and well maintained. Site was perfect for our 43’ Motorhome and dolly. Would definitely stay again.

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              Camper-submitted photo from Iron City Campground, Inc.
              Oct. 30, 2024

              Iron City Campground, Inc.

              Very nice family friendly camp

              The campground is well kept and clean. The owners are wonderful and all amenities are maintained in a like new state. They are constantly improving the campground and have family friendly activities for all. Halloween is a must see event in this camp with everyone decking out their sites.

              We are well traveled and have visited many campgrounds in various states. This is among the best we have ever experienced.

            • Davis
              Camper-submitted photo from McDowell Nature Preserve
              Oct. 26, 2024

              McDowell Nature Preserve

              It was very peaceful

              My husband and I stayed here for a few days at the beginning of October. It's very quiet and peaceful. What I didn't like was they had no activities like most other camp sites. They do have hiking trials and fishing until 8pm. The staff was friendly and very helpful but they leave at 4pm and you can't check in till 3pm. I guess there's good and bad like with all places.

            • Carol J.
              Camper-submitted photo from Kings Mountain — Kings Mountain State Park
              Sep. 19, 2024

              Kings Mountain — Kings Mountain State Park

              Disappointing

              I recently stayed for 3 nights with my popup in site#10.  The site is a good size for a tent or small camper only.  Overall we were surprised by the campground based on other reviews .  In my opinion The sites are close together, poorly maintained, and most are very small.  The Trading Post is nicely stocked, and open all day.  The bathrooms near my site were the best part…it was modern, clean and the showers were hot with good pressure.  But other than the bathrooms everything felt like it hadn’t been maintained at all. Won’t be coming back.

            • Don W.The Dyrt PRO User
              Camper-submitted photo from Primitive Camping By the Creek
              May. 28, 2024

              Primitive Camping By the Creek

              Close and secluded

              My daughter and I decided to camp at the last minute. This place was close to the interstate but still very secluded. Plenty of firewood and next to a creek. I highly recommend.

            • Olivia W.The Dyrt PRO User
              Camper-submitted photo from McDowell Nature Preserve
              May. 24, 2024

              McDowell Nature Preserve

              Safe Gated Campground

              Campground is guarded by two gates and I saw the police patrol around a few times after hours. The spots are very close to each other but that didn’t bother me. I chose spot D16 which is the only camping spot with a bit of an uphill ramp from the car to the camp spot. The rest lie flat. Didn’t help that I have a tent that attaches to my car so it made that difficult.

            • tina R.The Dyrt PRO User
              Camper-submitted photo from Springwood RV Park
              May. 23, 2024

              Springwood RV Park

              Great spot

              I love it!! There is some helicopters & a train that comes by, if it come while I'm asleep....I don't hear it.

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              Camper-submitted photo from Spacious Skies Peach Haven
              May. 13, 2024

              Spacious Skies Peach Haven

              Beautiful and Quiet

              I love this place, with nice wide sites and many with views of three ponds nestled in the woods. The place was squeaky clean and the bathhouse very well designed. There are fun and funky places to visit nearby. The spring wildflowers are starting to bloom and I remember the scent of honeysuckle everywhere. A great blue heron hangs out at the fishing ponds.

            • Tracie S.
              Camper-submitted photo from Lake Wateree State Park Campground
              May. 12, 2024

              Lake Wateree State Park Campground

              Our Favorite Getaway

              This is one of our favorite spots! We can boat, fish, ride our golf cart, hang out by the fire and just enjoy the moment. It also has wonderful handicap accommodations. Hands down one of our favorites!

            • Lisa S.The Dyrt PRO User
              Camper-submitted photo from Iron City Campground, Inc.
              May. 9, 2024

              Iron City Campground, Inc.

              They have added to already beautiful campground

              This is our favorite getaway from Charlotte, NC. Level lots, nice pool, enclosed dog lot, clean bathhouse, clean laundry room & activities. As of April 2024 they have added a nice playground. Lisa is the best host.

            • BThe Dyrt PRO User
              Camper-submitted photo from Paris Mountain State Park Campground
              May. 2, 2024

              Paris Mountain State Park Campground

              Beautiful Trailside Site

              I did a quick overnight here, as is custom when I travel for work, and it was spectacular. I stayed at Trailside Camp Site #2, which is one of their remote, primitive sites at the North Lake and all I can say is wow. The views were spectacular, and watching the full moon come up over the mountain was something I will never forget.

              The site itself was spartan, as is expected in a primitive site but it did have a fire ring and a picnic table. Site 2 is right on the lake, with plenty of dead wood to get a fire going. The hike in is about 2ish miles of moderately difficult trails, with some amazing views along the way, including a walk across the North Lake dam. The hike was well worth it though.

            • Rachel S.The Dyrt PRO User
              Camper-submitted photo from Alston Trailhead
              Apr. 24, 2024

              Alston Trailhead

              Nice free spot

              We enjoyed this free trailhead parking. No bathroom, and the train only woke us up once in the night. Only one other van there with us, so very quiet and peaceful. Lovely walk on the Palmetto trail in the morning. There are also “walk-in” campsites right behind the trailhead signs in the trees.

            • Lisa S.The Dyrt PRO User
              Camper-submitted photo from Iron City Campground, Inc.
              Apr. 8, 2024

              Iron City Campground, Inc.

              Getting better & better

              Our favorite for weekend getaway. Clean and well kept. Owners are fantastic. They have upgraded playground. Dog park is so nice to have on site.

            • Andrea H.
              Camper-submitted photo from Foothills Family Campground
              Apr. 8, 2024

              Foothills Family Campground

              My review.

              Foothills was great clean grounds friendly guest great views pleasant atmosphere and privacy when needed I defiantly will be back thanks everyone and staff.

            • Lucy P.The Dyrt PRO User
              Camper-submitted photo from McDowell Nature Preserve
              Mar. 24, 2024

              McDowell Nature Preserve

              Crowded but cool

              Took my gf here to one of the walk-in sites for her first time camping. I love that it's so close to the city but still so beautiful! It did feel like everyone was very close together, but otherwise the facilities were great.

            • Logan S.The Dyrt PRO User
              Camper-submitted photo from Newberry / I-26 / Sumter NF KOA
              Mar. 16, 2024

              Newberry / I-26 / Sumter NF KOA

              Very Friendly and Cozy Campground with Plenty to enjoy

              The owners and host are amazing at what they do! They’ve planned so much for this campground that our kids have had 5 days of things to do each day. We’ll definitely return and mark this as a favorite campground.

            • Mekyla Z.The Dyrt PRO User
              Camper-submitted photo from Iron City Campground, Inc.
              Feb. 12, 2024

              Iron City Campground, Inc.

              Great small campground

              We stayed for a month in January. Lisa was wonderful and very accommodating to us. Our site was very level and tucked back in the corner of the campground. If we are ever in the area again we would definitely stay here again.

            • Loretta A.
              Camper-submitted photo from Kings Mountain — Kings Mountain State Park
              Feb. 9, 2024

              Kings Mountain — Kings Mountain State Park

              Amazing place to stay

              My husband and I come out to camp at kings mountain state park often and we love it if we decide to go camping or to go out to walk some trails with our dog this is the place we always come to the park rangers are all nice respectful and the keep the place clean and help to make your stay amazing. They also answer any questions you may have about the park like things to do while you are there and to enjoy your stay.

            • Kristi D.The Dyrt PRO User
              Camper-submitted photo from Paris Mountain State Park Campground
              Dec. 16, 2023

              Paris Mountain State Park Campground

              Scenic campground close to greenvillesce

              Scenic campground, quiet, nice people. Free firewood was nice with a donation. Though $38 a night and more than the other state parks surrounding south Carolina such as NC, AL, GA, MS. Bathroom was clean and showers were nice. Level campspots!

            • @HomegrownRV 😎.The Dyrt PRO User
              Camper-submitted photo from McDowell Nature Preserve
              Nov. 24, 2023

              McDowell Nature Preserve

              Great visit and campground!

              This was a very nice/quiet campground. The sites were spacious and private. The campground itself is very wooded with lots of trees for shade. Our site was also pretty level.

              The campground is gated, and you are provided a code at check in. The park also has security and on site most of the time. The only negative is that the place to enter the gate code is on the opposite side from where you pull in, so you do have to get out of your vehicle to enter it each time.

              The bathrooms and laundry were very clean during our visit. The playground was a nice addition for our toddler too!

              We would definitely stay here again.

              Follow us on Tiktok and Instagram at @HomegrownRV for more reviews and videos of campgrounds!

            • BThe Dyrt PRO User
              Camper-submitted photo from Lake Wateree State Park Campground
              Nov. 1, 2023

              Lake Wateree State Park Campground

              Nice campground

              Nice campground right on the lake. The nicest shower house I have ever seen. This is the standard we base all other campgrounds. Staff and everyone around were super nice


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            Guide to Union

            Tent camping near Union, South Carolina, offers a blend of serene nature and accessible amenities, making it an ideal getaway for outdoor enthusiasts.

            Tent campers appreciate these amenities

            • At Sedalia Campground, campers can enjoy running water and a fire pit, perfect for a cozy evening under the stars.
            • Primitive Camping By the Creek provides a secluded experience with ample firewood and a picnic table, enhancing the camping experience.
            • For those looking for a budget-friendly option, Poulous Loop Seasonal Camp allows fires and pets, making it a great choice for families.

            Explore local attractions

            • The Palmetto Trail runs through Sedalia Campground, offering scenic hiking opportunities for those looking to explore the natural beauty of the area.
            • Nearby, WyldStay Greenville provides a unique camping experience close to urban amenities while still being surrounded by nature.
            • Herbert Seasonal Camp is located in the Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests, ideal for those interested in hunting and wildlife observation.

            Enjoy these local activities

            • Campers at Sedalia Campground often enjoy quiet evenings by the fire, making it a perfect spot for relaxation after a day of hiking.
            • The area around Primitive Camping By the Creek is great for fishing and exploring the nearby creek, providing a fun-filled day for families.
            • Rocky Branch Hunt Camp is popular among hunters, especially during the fall and spring seasons, making it a lively spot during hunting season.

            Frequently Asked Questions

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

              According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Union, SC is Brick House Campground (Sc) — Francis Marion And Sumter National Forests with a 4.1-star rating from 16 reviews.

            • What is the best site to find tent camping near Union, SC?

              TheDyrt.com has all 13 tent camping locations near Union, SC, with real photos and reviews from campers.