Myrtle Beach State Park Campground

The first thing is that the sites were SUPER close together which kinda ruined the “camping vibes” if that makes sense because of how packed it was. I will say the site I stayed at was pushed back in a corner so that was nice. Over all it was a really nice stay + the water was really warm and enjoyable to swim in and there was a lot to do in Myrtle which also made it really fun.

Myrtle Beach State Park Campground is nice. Overall it is quiet and has clean grounds, restrooms and showers.

If you are a local resident you can get a nice discount. During winter months you can even ride horseback on the beach. (You need reservations) There are nice walking trails, a great fishing pier and a nice store in the campground and on the pier.

Myrtle Beach, SC: Beach Access (Scale 1- bad, 5-Very good

(70 yr olds in 17’ trailer with a desire for a campsite that has at least some visual privacy - after the trailer is in the spot.)

Overall Rating: 3 Usage during visit: 85% a few days before Thanksgiving. Site Privacy: Many sites have little to no privacy. Most of the best sites are along the perimeter. Our site, 155, is close to the beach access.
Site Spacing: Close Site surface: Sand Reservations: Yes Campground Noise: Not bad along the perimeter. Road Noise: None.
Through Traffic in campground: No Electric Hookup: Yes Sewer Hookup: No Dump Station: Yes Laundry: Yes Potable Water Available: At sites. Bathroom: Yes. Flush toilets Showers: Double curtain showers.
Pull Throughs: Available. Cell Service (AT&T): 1-2 bars Setting: Under many mature deciduous trees. Weather: Warm. Mid to upper 60s Bugs: None this time of year.
Host: Plenty of volunteers around.
Rig size: Large rigs will fit in many sites. Sites: Circle 1 and 2 are pretty congested for the most part. The best chance of a good site is the perimeter sites. Among the best sites are: 188, 190, 191, 194, 196, 294 , 298, 302, 304, 307, 319, 323, 331*, 332333,334*, 336*.,237*, 240*, 241. I liked the sites near the beach access. They are not all great sites, but better than the congested area: 152,153, 154,155 (our site which was very nice), 73,64,16,17,18,19.

I think Myrtle Beach State Park is very nice it's very clean the employees are very nice and sweet and they're very good at telling people what to do and where to go

Very deep site surrounded by trees. Sandy dirt, pretty level. Full hookups, sewer cap is guide high, so slinky run needs to be raised about twice as high as normal.

We camped there in September 2022 in our Super C Dynamax DX3. We sere stunned by the beauty of the Park and the Atlantic coast. The campground has a lot of advantages: heavily wooded, full hook-ups, nice facilities, friendly staff. However, the campground has a big problems with dressage system, which makes their dirt packed sites, muddy and unpleasant. We happened to camp there during a big rain and our site was flooded. Check our video about it. YouTube Summertime RV Rovers- RV Campgrounds in Myrtle Beach We camped at Myrtle Beach State Park in a Motorhome.

Myrtle Beach SP

Arrived in time to take a walk on the beach with my dogs before dark. Beach is off limits to dogs and bikes May 1 - Labor Day 10 am - 5 pm. We visited in October so no restrictions. Unfortunately some pet owners still haven’t figured out that they need to police their dogs poop from the beach :(

The campground was very close to the beach which was nice and the area is generally shaded. Surprisingly the sites are actually not tiny like in some other locations. You have a break between most sites of foliage which also helps keep the noise down. My site was on the edge of the campground with a sand dune right beside, the mosquitoes were still very active even in the 50 degree ranges. The WiFi and signal is lacking but you can go to the campground store area and pick it up….mostly, lol. The showerhouses were well maintained, no heat when I visited (maybe not on yet?)and I had crappy water pressure when trying to get any warm/hot water.

The one down side that I experienced is the proximity of the airport. It didn’t keep me up at night but the campground is on the edge of the incoming flights and you can definitely hear the out going flights. Sorta background noise after you get used to it.

Nice pavilions near the beach for large groups, reserve ahead. The trails are pretty well maintained. Wear shoes due to the copperhead population, save the flip flops for the beach. AND watch out for sand burs! Especially if you have your furry friends along. We stayed off the “grass” areas after we found the first patch and had no more problem with them.

Nice sized camp spaces. Clean bathrooms. Lovely scenery.

Nice campground. Bathhouse, camping store. Friendly staff. They don't bother you. Mosquitos were not a problem which I'd a huge plus! No animals either. Sites are small and very close together.

We stayed at Myrtle Beach State Park in a travel trailer. Our site was spacious and was fairly separated from others by trees and brush, in typical state park fashion. Our site had full hookups, which was also a plus. We weren’t there in summer, but we could see how getting to the beach isn’t super convenient. We could also see where the beach might be crowded during peak times.

We also visited Myrtle Beach proper a couple times. We had lunch one day and explored the city. On another day, we attempted to go for an early dinner but returned to the park because the area (the main road) seemed sketchy. It wasn’t dark but there was activity that made us nervous.

Clean shaded sites. Clean laundry, bathrooms, showers, everything. At the best beach in Myrtle Beach. Don't bother goin into town it is filthy. Everything you need is right here Loved it.

Stayed in Site 212 which had FHU and close to the comfort station. All in all the sit was great. Level gravel ground, good water pressure, steady electrical (50A). The walk to the beach is about 1/4 mile. Lots of shade. My only complaint (if yuo call it a complaint) is the picnic table needs to be replaced. It has seen better days and could use a new one. The site was faily big with enough privacy that you didnt feel like you were on top of each other. Bathrooms were clean. Would definitely stay here again!

We'd never been to South Carolina before and had no idea what to expect. We were thoroughly smitten with the coast and the city of Myrtle Beach, but we really loved camping in the state park. Everything was clean, manicured, raked, and private. You can see your neighbor's camper, but usually behind some trees. We now understand the words"Carolina pines" better. They are tall, straight as an arrow, and beautiful. There are millions of them in this park. Our site was level with easy access. It was long enough for our truck and fifth wheel. It was surprising how secluded everything was, yet the city is really closeby. People were friendly. There was a bunch of kids riding bikes, having fun. Lots of parents enjoying cooking out with friends. The park was super quiet at night though. All of the staff seemed cheerful and like they enjoy their jobs. Every camper seemed good about picking up after their dogs, which was really nice. We haven't found that everywhere. The only negative I would give this place is that arrival is a bit confusing, especially with a big rig. It wasn't real clear how far back in the woods we were going to go before we came upon the check-in building. Then, it wasn't real clear that we needed to go around the circle of the little parking lot in order to come up alongside the check-in building. Luckily, we did it right, but there needs to be more signage out there spelling it out in detail along the way. When you're pulling a 40'+ fifth wheel with a big truck, you can't just turn around anywhere. We were afraid we were going the wrong way a couple of times. That can be anxiety-inducing.

A great state park. The staff are extremely friendly and helpful. The park is well kept. My wife and I camped in site 001 for president’s day weekend. We liked how there is plenty of tree coverage but a short walk and you’re on the beach.

The facilities are nice and clean. While there were many visitors and campers it didn’t feel crowded at all. It’s away from all the hustle and bustle of the main strip but it’s only a short drive if you want to visit all that. The Myrtle airport is literally right next to the park so there are the planes coming and going but it’s not that bad and much of the time we didn’t even notice them.

If you can, visit the Crazy Mason Milkshake Bar. There are 2 of them at Myrtle but one is only a few minutes from the park. Some horse owners were there and you could ride the horses on the beach, for a few we assume, we didn’t ride them. Not sure if they’re there everyday or only certain times. They showed up in the morning.

Overall a great experience and we would definitely visit again.

This park on the beach offers you the feel of a park in the woods but only steps away from the beach. Large sites, full hook ups and great people. Super friendly staff.

We arrived later in the day, check in and set up were a breeze. Completely surrounded by nature with fun trails from the woods to the beach. The beach was only a short walk from our campsite. The sunrises and sunsets were some of the most beautiful I’ve experienced. Our pups and us enjoyed our stay and everyone was friendly from the staff to the campers.

Full campground through the weekend emptying afterwards. They say it will be pretty empty till Christmas/ New Years. Then, empty for a while. Many sites are not private, but there are some which are - listed below. Main thing in choosing a site is choose the outside of the outside loop. Beach is nice. There is maybe a couple miles of beach between hotels. We liked that dogs are allowed this time of year. Sculptured Oak trail is recommended . The other of the two trails, Youpon, is closed. Looks to be some interactive activities for children. Call them for more details. My favorite sites, no order: 74 155. 154. 245 331 332 336. 334. 33. 298. 296. 295! Okay. 215. 144. 186 188 190. 192 194 196. 294. 298 302. 16 63 64 (these two very good for dual camping)

It was a little bit more noisy but we went during the busy season in Myrtle beach. Overall was very clean and nice! Very enjoyable!

Beautiful campground, a few steps from the beach. Nice people everywhere, very clean common spaces, I highly recommend a visit here.

Every camping adventure has a mix of upsides and downsides, right?  So I would describe my experience here at Myrtle Beach State Park as being a case of these two extremities. On the one hand, for camping purists who are looking to truly 'get away from it all' and find a nice stretch of hidden oasis to call home in the midst of nature for a few days, you will be disappointed by not being able to find any semblance of privacy in this RV parking lot. 

That said, there are a few campsite spots that might offer a few more trees or underbrush to provide for some much needed isolation, but you would be hard pressed to escape this overcrowded campground. Every campsite is connected to the main thoroughfare that itself resembles a smaller-scale stream of rush hour traffic from F150's, golf carts and RV's (and you thought you were here to escape the sounds and sites of the overcrowded nearby beach town?!). 

Apart from the sheer overpopulation, the bathrooms and shower areas are just mediocre (at best). If you can get past these two obstacles, then Myrtle Beach State Park may just be for you!  A short walk from the campground is an amazing walkway that leads you straight to the beautiful beaches that Myrtle Beach is known for, complete with it's own lifeguard (although strangely, there are plenty of signs that indicate that there are no lifeguards on duty), who when not saving lives, will offer to rent you a chair and umbrella. 

From this beachhead you'll be able to see the Myrtle Beach fishing pier and it's twin pier here in the state park, jutting out into the Atlantic ocean, offering the perfect promenade for catching a wide number of fish (flounder seemed to be the most prolific). Attached to this pier is a fantastic shop that seems to have it all (trash, trinkets, bait, snacks, etc.) complete with patio umbrellas and benches, making for a nice seaside picnic outing (along with nice, well-kept bathrooms). Nearby is a fantastic playground for the kids, which looked recently built when I was there. 

Dotted around the entire shaded state park grounds are well situated picnic tables and cabin-sized shelters that can be booked in advance. The on-site amenities also boast outdoor recreational areas that feature built-in games such as horse shoes and a bocce ball court (yes folks, you read that right, a bocce ball court in a state park!) as well as an engaging nature center that is designed to educate all on the surrounding environment and its wildlife habitat. Add to this an on-site laundry facility (yes, you read that right… again), amazingly well-kept grounds and very decent roads to drive on, there are certainly some perks offered here at Myrtle Beach State Park that this experienced camper has never come across before. 

One quick bonus alert: if the overcrowded campgrounds scare you off (and honestly, you should give real, good hard thought to this), there are 7-8 cabins that can be booked, which offer up a great deal of privacy (all but one from my view) and may deliver on those expectations of (almost) getting away from it all!  Last tip?  Be sure to get here to this State Park early - they shut down access once the maximum quote is hit!

Happy Camping!

It's important to understand that this is a wooded area and is not beachfront.

You're pretty close to the ocean about a mile or so but if you're in a traditional RV or a Winnebago unless you have a golf cart or a scooter it will be hard for you to get places they're also aren't very many delivery options to the park but if you have a way to drive around this is a good place and it's $22 a night

We love camping here, its clean, quiet except for days and weekends people coming in for birthday parties, reunions but its really not bad they don't come into the actual rv, tent, camping area..we've been there 3 times now and its our go to quick vacation spot..we did however make reservations highly recommended. Don't expect to just drive up and get a spot won't work..the sites are all relatively nice, we drive the park to see what spots are good for next time, they also show on the website. Anyway we like it there..

Nice park with good bald eagle viewing. Some seasons there will be drum circles under the full moon. It is usually very packed and noisy. A lot of day use traffic will travel into the camping area, keep stuff locked up. You can easily vet into town due to the close proximity but the short trip can take an hour during the spring or fall motorcycle rally- the Harley dealership is across the street.

I really liked the park. it was clean and bathrooms were clean.

campground is close to beach, which is the big draw. there are a lot of activities in the area that makes the park attractive to visit.

on the downside it is crowded and the sites are close together.

there were no issues with bugs, which is a plus being near water.

the park allows golf carts, which was the first I've seen at state parks.

We had a tent site here for the weekend and were overrun with our neighbors children. No one was governing the curfews or the maximum allowed per campsite. There was literally a family of almost 50 people in two tent sites next to us. And they were there with the people on the other side of us. So we were just wedged in between them. We were woken up every morning to their children trying to unzip our tent. 

You need to stay at least 2 nights otherwise they won't you camp.

Had a great time

Nice park with a good layout. Short walk from camping area to the beach. Boardwalk for fishing. Can be crowded.

Took the kids here during spring break for many years in a row. Nice ⛱ beach, they loved it!

We have been camping at this SP for several years now and we always enjoy it.

Access to the beach, camp store, and grocery all within a short golf cart ride. It’s also convenient to all local attractions. Many dislike being next door to the airport but we enjoy watching the planes and our 1 year old daughter loves it. There is even a nice runway viewing area a short drive out of the park.

It gets a little crowded in the summer months as expected but the staff is always helpful and very friendly.

Tons of good and spacious sites for bigger rigs and decent privacy between sites. Haven’t used the bathhouses in a couple of years but they used to be well maintained and clean and I don’t imagine that would change. We like the convenience of the large laundry mat and it is also kept clean.

Already have our reservations for next year and can’t wait to be back!