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Camping opportunities near Pelzer, South Carolina include established campgrounds with a range of amenities and natural settings. Paris Mountain State Park Campground, located in Greenville, provides tent, RV, and cabin accommodations with access to hiking trails and lake activities. Lake Hartwell forms a significant recreation area with multiple campgrounds including Twin Lakes and Oconee Point, offering waterfront sites and boat access. Most campgrounds in the region feature electric hookups, water access, and fire rings, with many providing shower facilities and dump stations.
Road conditions throughout the area generally allow for standard vehicle access, though some lakeside sites may have steeper terrain. Reservations are strongly recommended, particularly for weekend stays and during summer months when waterfront sites fill quickly. "This state park is located in a beautiful part of South Carolina. There are a range of fun hiking trails. The cabins are rustic, but with all the amenities you need for a trip to the mountains," noted one visitor about Oconee State Park. The region experiences mild winters and hot, humid summers, making spring and fall particularly popular for camping. Most campgrounds remain open year-round, though services may be limited during winter months.
Lakefront camping represents a significant draw in the Pelzer area, with several campgrounds offering direct water access. Mile Creek County Park receives consistently high ratings, with one camper describing it as "a string of 3 islands connect by narrow straights and surrounded by water. It's hard to get a spot here without great views of Lake Keowee and the Blueridge Mountains." Table Rock State Park Campground provides mountain views and hiking opportunities, while Devils Fork State Park features what one visitor called "the Caribbean of South Carolina" with clear waters and excellent boating opportunities. The mixed-use campgrounds throughout the region accommodate various camping styles, from primitive tent sites to full-hookup RV areas, with many offering cabin rentals for those seeking additional comfort.
"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!"
"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."
"arrived around 2 - had live music at 7 so went to get drinks & dinner. had the MOST incredible time."
from $25 / night
Check Availability"Most, but not all, sites have lake views. During the time of our visit, only one area was open for camping (sites 25-58). "
"Very close to grocery store and dining. Fantastic water views and warm lake water. Boats in the distance, and we had our own private swimming spot with steps into the water."
from $36 - $76 / night
Check Availability"The cabins have all of the amenities that you need for a week of hiking, biking, and exploring the South Carolina mountains. It's close to Caesar's Head or Dupont Forest."
"South Carolina SPs currently have a ban on bringing in firewood, forcing me to buy some at the camp store, leading to my only criticism: The wood was still very green and required significant work to get"
"Having lived in South Carolina most my life, I haven't seen it all.. but have seen a lot of it. Mile Creek Campground is a string of 3 islands connect by narrow straights and surrounded by water."
"We mainly confined our time to our site and Lake Keowee, so this review is only commenting on those observations and not other areas or accommodations within the park."
from $15 - $116 / night
Check Availability"The lake is amazing and it is called the Caribbean of South Carolina for a reason."
"There are few places in the southeast that are as beautiful as the crystal-clear waters of Lake Jocassee!"
"Hartwell Lake is a man-made lake bordering Georgia and South Carolina on the Savannah, Tugaloo and Seneca Rivers."
"Many sites have a tent pad, are very level packed gravel/sand and well situated with very few having very close neighbors. "
from $36 - $76 / night
Check Availability"Wow, Oconee Point in South Carolina is one of my favorite camping spots for me. I absolutely love this place, and have been coming here ever since I was little."
"We had an excellent weekend stay at site 16, lovely lake view of Hartwell, power and water hookups only."
from $38 - $76 / night
Check Availability"Awesome views over lake Hartwell. Nice sized sites, could be a little more level. Needed to slightly block up rear of out class A to get level."
"Close proximity to bathhouse. Wind was a big deal our first day. Temps dropped the weekend we camped and the wind coming off the lake made it much colder."
TravelerStayed 1 week in site 12. Great small campground, clean and quiet. Jojo was a great host and 5pm happy hour gathering was fun. Will DEFINITELY return. Its a great spot for launching adventures.
ScoutThis park was built several years ago by Millenium Motorcoach Company, and is just an incredible place! The sites are all privately owned, and rentals are managed by the resort, for the owners and renters alike. We have travelled for many years in our motorcoach, and have enjoyed accommodations like this seldom. You just want to stay and never leave!
RangerWe stayed here because it was right between Brevard and Hendersonville. It’s a small park with full hook ups, a picnic table, and a fire ring. A new bath house on site with laundry. The bath house was clean but I went in on arrival and no TP was available at 3PM, so not sure how often they service the bathrooms. We later found out the office is only open a couple days a week, and I’m not even sure which days. I did not see a host sign either so that leaves me to wonder how often also. The majority of the people seem to live there which gives the park a different vibe. No friendly hellos and no one out grilling or around a campfire. The sites were pretty level, and a decent size. No shade to speak of, and there is not much area to actually walk a dog. They have 2 fenced areas that are dog parks that were nice but not terribly large. One day, one tenant put his dog inside the dog area and left him there for a bit to just bark. I’m sure the owner was close by but was not inside the fence area. They advertise that the Ecrusta Trailbis directly behind the park. It is… but it hasn’t been updated yet in the project of making it extremely useable. It has large rocks currently covering the trail and my Labrador was very uncomfortable walking on it. There is an Ingles across the street which was very convenient. And the location is good. If you are looking for a clean convenient stop with full hook ups this will be a great find. But I don’t think we will visit again as we are outdoorsy people
TravelerWe camped next to the fishing pier, the site was a bit uneven and I had to do some creative engineering to get my 26' rig level. It has been very quiet during the week. By the way, we have great T-Mobile service.
ScoutThis was a really lovely campground. We were greeted by Jojo and escorted to our spot by Daegan who helped us get our camper situated. The campground was clean and tidy, and had firewood and ice available for purchase. The happy hour at 5 is a great way to meet your fellow campers. Nearby there are restaurants and a few shops. The location is very close to several waterfall hikes.
ScoutThis camping park is very well maintained, clean quiet and just beautiful. Even the restrooms are air-conditioned in the summertime.
ScoutThis rv park is limited in some ways. There's a club house that's more like a small child's play room, and the play ground has a basketball hoop but no court. However it does offer a small laundry room. The bath house is great! Always clean and stocked, it has good AC/heat, a big spacious shower, hooks for towels and a little table to put your shower stuff on. My least favorite about the park is that pretty much ALL of the sites are under constant sun until it drops behind the trees in the evening which makes the RV super hard to keep cool during the day
RangerThe campground is VERY remote with challenging access. We have a 4x4 pickup and still not sure how comfortable we would be attempting to take our 21' travel trailer to it.
I'll estimate that the access road is a very rough 4-5 miles and while it starts out as paved the road becomes packed dirt (red clay) and quickly narrows and winds through the hills at a sometimes steep incline. The opportunities to pull over should someone approach from the other direction are few and would mean a lengthy backup for someone. Not sure I would recommend the road in a passenger vehicle.
The campsites we visited were nice and well trimmed, many were creekfront and there were bear-proof trash receptacles and vault toilets. Each site also had a picnic table, fire ring, and lantern pole.
During our visit it was peaceful and mostly empty.
GuideI had avoided KOA in the past as I heard not great things about it, but I have to rethink my position after this visit. The staff really seemed to care about the facilities and take great care of them.!
Lake Hartwell dominates the camping landscape near Pelzer, South Carolina, with its 962 miles of shoreline creating diverse waterfront camping opportunities. Campgrounds in this region sit at elevations between 660-1,200 feet, with most featuring graveled pads and partial shade. The area receives approximately 50 inches of rainfall annually, creating lush surroundings and occasional seasonal flooding that affects lower campsites.
Kayaking on Lake Keowee: Several campsites near Pelzer provide direct lake access for paddling. Mile Creek County Park offers exceptional kayaking with mountain views. "Great hiking trails and easy access campsites. Mountain lake was a little small for kayaking, but we had fun," notes a visitor at Paris Mountain State Park Campground.
Mountain biking: The Clemson Experimental Forest features the Isaqueena Trail system 25 minutes from some lakeside campgrounds. "We learned this is some really amazing mountain biking 25 minutes away in the Clemson Experimental Forest... the Isaqueena Trail system. Ranges from easy/intermediate to advanced when you get to the lower waterfall area in the southern part of the forest," explains a camper at Mile Creek County Park.
Swimming in clear waters: Lake Keowee offers excellent swimming opportunities with clean, clear water. "The bathhouses are nice and have hot water and are heated. Everyone we have met has been very nice. Lots of family's and lots of people with fur babies," shares a visitor about Mile Creek County Park.
Spacious waterfront sites: Many campsites near Pelzer feature direct water access. "Oconee Point is a Core of Engineers campground with HUGE sites and almost all are lake front. Super clean and peaceful. Three dump sites for RVs. Electricity and water at every site," says a camper at Oconee Point.
Privacy between sites: Some campgrounds offer more secluded spots. "We loved our stay at this campground. It was one that once we got settled we wished we were staying longer! The road through the park back to the campground is pretty narrow at some points," shares a visitor at Paris Mountain State Park Campground.
Local breweries with camping: For those seeking something different, Golden Grove Farm and Brew combines camping with craft beer. "Really cool spot to go camping. The brewery was awesome and they were very friendly. I'm definitely coming back here sometime 10/10," reports a camper at Golden Grove Farm and Brew.
Uneven terrain at some sites: Several campgrounds in the mountainous areas have challenging terrain. "Liked the campground. No amenities per day except bathroom/showers. Nice large sites but very unlevel due to mountain side. Would not stay again because we were so unlevel our refrigerator wouldn't work," warns a camper at Paris Mountain State Park Campground.
Lake levels fluctuate: Water access can change throughout the season. "We stayed lakefront on hartwell. Had a very large point all to ourselves. The site was super clean, had a fire pit, grill, full service hook-up. Plenty of parking, and the site was situated in a dead end cul-de-sac," notes a visitor at Oconee Point.
Seasonal noise levels: Some campgrounds experience higher noise levels during peak seasons. "This is a very popular destination. So, the campground was pretty loud and crowded at night until the lights out call. The lake views with the mountains in the background are perfect," shares a camper at Devils Fork State Park Campground.
Look for shallow swimming areas: Some lakefront sites offer kid-friendly water access. "You need water shoes for swimming in the lake as it is rocky, but it has a perfect shallow end for little ones and very deep for kayaking and stuff like that," advises a camper at Mile Creek County Park.
Consider hilliness for biking: Some campgrounds have challenging terrain for young cyclists. "Bath houses were conveniently located. Lots of hills so it was a little hard for the little kids to get around on bikes," notes a visitor at Mile Creek County Park.
Playgrounds and beach access: Several parks offer family-friendly amenities. "This is a beautiful park, with lots to do, and in close proximity to the endless supply of activities that can be found in the Greenville area," says a camper at Paris Mountain State Park Campground.
Road access challenges: Some campgrounds have narrow access roads. "The road through the park back to the campground is pretty narrow at some points - we don't know how we would have managed if we had met another RV! We have a 31' Class A and we managed fine, but I did hear some people with larger trailers having a harder time," cautions a visitor at Paris Mountain State Park.
Site leveling concerns: Many campgrounds in this region require leveling blocks. "Most, but not all, sites have lake views. We picked site 42 out of a handful of available sites, all seemingly equal. Apon arrival we discovered sites 42 and 43 are very cozy with each other," shares an RVer at Twin Lakes at Lake Hartwell.
Site selection strategy: Research specific sites before booking. "I would recommend this park with the caveat of doing site research ahead of time," advises a Twin Lakes visitor who recommends checking the campground map before making reservations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What camping is available near Pelzer, SC?
According to TheDyrt.com, Pelzer, SC offers a wide range of camping options, with 230 campgrounds and RV parks near Pelzer, SC and 13 free dispersed camping spots.
Which is the most popular campground near Pelzer, SC?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Pelzer, SC is Paris Mountain State Park Campground with a 4.2-star rating from 39 reviews.
Where can I find free dispersed camping near Pelzer, SC?
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 13 free dispersed camping spots near Pelzer, SC.
What parks are near Pelzer, SC?
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 19 parks near Pelzer, SC that allow camping, notably Hartwell Lake and Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests.
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