Water views greet campers at Palmetto Shores RV Resort, a full-hookup park on Lake Marion in Summerton, South Carolina, where sites accommodate rigs up to 75 feet. The resort draws RVers year-round with electric, water, and sewer connections, and boat-in access makes it a workable base for anyone arriving by water. Site spacing is generally generous, though reviewers flag one consistent variable: sites near the highway carry noticeable road noise, so requesting a site away from that edge is worth the extra effort at booking.
The amenities list runs long. A pool with a lazy river, a lake beach, a dog park with waste bags provided, a playground, and on-site restaurant give the property a resort-style footprint. Trash pickup runs regularly, and most reviewers describe the grounds as well-maintained. The bathhouse is a weaker point, with at least one reviewer noting rust and grime in the shower stalls and outdated fixtures, a gap that stands out given the $48-$55 nightly rate.
Danielle S. notes "beautiful sunrises and sunsets over the water during nice weather," which aligns with the water-facing views multiple reviewers mention. The park sits in a cluster of campgrounds along Lake Marion, and options like Santee Lakes Campground are close by for campers who want to compare before committing. Those open to a state park setting can also look at The Lakeshore Campground at Santee State Park for a different experience on the same lake.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsPalmetto Shores RV Resort is located in South Carolina near Santee
RV ParkDirections
From I-95 South: Take exit 102, turn left at the stop sign, go under the over pass, take the first (and only) road on the left, and we will be the second building on the right. From I-95 North: Take exit 102, take the first road to your right (Road 400 AKA Dingle Pond Road), and we will be the second building on the right.
Address
5215 Dingle Pond Rd
Summerton, SC 29148
Coordinates
33.51818741 N
80.43113975 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 7/1/26
VerizonLTEGood CoverageVerified by 12 usersLast on 8/22/26
AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 8/22/26
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 7/1/26
- VerizonLTEGood CoverageVerified by 12 usersLast on 8/22/26
- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 8/22/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Cabins
- Tent Cabin
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
Drive Time
- 38 min from Sumter, SC
- 51 min from Florence, SC
- 55 min from Charleston, SC
- 1 hr 2 min from Columbia, SC
