Reservations are available year-round at Oak Plantation Campground, which sits along heavily trafficked US Highway 17 in Charleston, South Carolina. Getting in is straightforward enough, but turning left out of the entrance onto the highway is widely flagged as a headache. Multiple reviewers recommend exiting right and looping around behind the campground to avoid the traffic congestion. The entrance itself features aggressive speed bumps, so slow down before pulling in. Full hookup sites with electric, water, and sewer connections accommodate RVs up to 80 feet, and two dump stations serve the property.
The sites themselves are a strong point. Both paved and grass options are available, and the campground assigns spots rather than letting guests self-select, which allows staff to spread campers out. Reviews consistently note that even during busy periods, sites are not crowded together. Large, mature oaks draped in Spanish moss shade much of the property, giving it a look that fits the broader Charleston landscape. Ant activity is a recurring mention, particularly after rain, and several campers suggest spraying around any ground contact points before settling in.
Amenities include showers, a small pool, a dog run, laundry, and WiFi that reviewers describe as reliable. Sean N. sums up the facilities as "older but kept very clean," which tracks with the general consensus. A food truck has operated on-site at various times, and campers using the property as a base for Charleston have noted that a rideshare into downtown runs roughly $20 each way.
One honest caveat worth noting: recent reviews mention that deferred maintenance has become more visible, with the pool in particular drawing complaints about cleanliness during extended stays. The office building is dated, and the grounds show some wear. Rates run around $70 per night with a discount card. Lake Aire RV Park is another option in the area for those comparing nearby alternatives.
Oak Plantation works best for RV travelers who want full hookups, reasonable site spacing, and a workable base for exploring camping near Johns Island and the greater Charleston area, and who are not expecting polished or recently updated facilities.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsOak Plantation Campground is located in South Carolina near Johns Island
Directions
Directions traveling I-95 North: Take Charleston Exit #33 onto Highway 17 North. Stay on Highway 17 North for approximately one hour and watch for the stoplight intersection at Highway 17 and Main Road. Oak Plantation Campground is a half a block after this intersection on the left. Please stop at the office near the entrance to check in upon arrival.
Address
3540 Savannah Hwy
Charleston, SC 29455
Coordinates
32.80300966 N
80.10711118 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 7/29/26- Verizon5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 10 usersLast on 7/29/26
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 7/29/26
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 7/29/26
- Verizon5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 10 usersLast on 7/29/26
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 7/29/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Cabins
Features
For Campers
- Market
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- WiFi
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Contact
General Info
Reservations
Drive Time
- 15 min from Charleston, SC
- 1 hr 34 min from Savannah, GA
- 1 hr 35 min from Hilton Head Island, SC
- 1 hr 40 min from Sumter, SC
