Reveille at 0700 and taps in the evening mark the rhythm of daily life at Military Park Joint Base Charleston Outdoor Recreation Center, a FAMCAMP on an active Air Force base where military ID is required for entry. The campground sits adjacent to the base golf course and outdoor recreation center, with access to disc golf, soccer golf, a climbing wall, and an archery range. Paved, level sites with full hookups accommodate RVs up to 25 feet, and the layout gives each site enough room to set up comfortably without crowding neighbors.
Cleanliness is the detail reviewers mention most consistently. "The host cleans the patios after each RV pulls out," notes Cindy A., and multiple campers confirm the bathhouse stays well-maintained. A playground and covered shelter with grills sit adjacent to the sites, and an open field nearby works well for dogs. Two things to plan around: the base speakers that broadcast reveille and retreat are genuinely loud, and the active flight line means jet noise throughout the day.
Beyond the fence, downtown Charleston is accessible from both the west and east gates. Campers have used the base as a staging point for visits to Fort Sumter, the USS Yorktown, and Fort Moultrie, and the North Charleston Park Circle area adds restaurants and breweries within easy reach. Those researching campgrounds near North Charleston will find this FAMCAMP among the more affordable full-hookup options in the region, with rates that reviewers consistently compare favorably to commercial RV parks. Reservations can be made through Outdoor Rec at 843-963-1732.
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Map & DirectionsMilitary Park Joint Base Charleston Outdoor Recreation Center is located in South Carolina near North Charleston
Directions
Going south on I-26 take exit 209 for Ashley Phosphate Rd. At the end of the ramp turn right onto Ashley Phosphate Rd. Go about 1/2 mile and make a left turn onto Stall Rd. Go to the end of Stall Rd and turn right on Midland Park Rd. ---- ALTERNATE ROUTE: Going south on I-26 to the Aviation exit (exit 211) and turn right. ---- BOTH: Go over the tracks and turn right onto Perimeter Rd. Stay on Perimeter until you get to the X-ray machine in the right. Stop for the red light and wait until directed to proceed. Go to the second street on the right for the FamCamp.
Address
101 Scarton Lane
Charleston, SC 29401
Coordinates
32.90887698 N
80.05713028 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 8/6/26- Verizon5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 8 usersLast on 8/6/26
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 8/6/26
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 8/6/26
- Verizon5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 8 usersLast on 8/6/26
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 8/6/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Market
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- WiFi
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- 30 Amp Hookups
Drive Time
- 8 min from Charleston, SC
- 1 hr 25 min from Sumter, SC
- 1 hr 46 min from Myrtle Beach, SC
- 1 hr 52 min from Hilton Head Island, SC
