Established Camping
Poinsett State Park Campground
Poinsett State Park Campground, near Wedgefield, South Carolina, is a solid choice for those looking to enjoy the great outdoors year-round. With a mix of tent sites, RV spots, and cozy cabins, it caters to a variety of camping styles, making it easy to find the right fit for your group.
The campground is known for its clean facilities, including well-maintained bathrooms and showers, which visitors appreciate after a day of hiking or exploring. Many campers have enjoyed the spacious sites, complete with picnic tables and fire rings, perfect for evening gatherings. One visitor noted, “The campsite was perfect! Had a picnic table, fire ring, and plenty of space.”
For those who love to hike, the park offers numerous trails that wind through scenic landscapes, and there’s a lovely lake right by the visitor center where you can rent paddleboats. Wildlife sightings, including cranes and turtles, add to the charm of the area. Just be prepared for some pesky bugs, especially in the warmer months.
While the campground provides a peaceful retreat, some campers have mentioned that the roads leading in could use some work, and cell service is spotty. However, the friendly staff and the chance to disconnect from the hustle and bustle make Poinsett State Park Campground a worthwhile destination for a weekend escape or a longer stay.
Description
State Park
In the High Hills of Santee, where the South Carolina Sandhills of the Midlands region meet the coastal plain region, you’ll find Poinsett State Park. Called the "mountains of the midlands," this mixed ecosystem yields a high degree of biodiversity and some of the most unique natural sightings in the park system, especially along the Palmetto trail which winds through the Manchester State Forest.
The High Hills of Santee are dotted with the hiking and biking trails that wind through the park–some of which connect to the Palmetto Trail that leads hikers through the Manchester State Forest. Poinsett’s 10-acre lake makes for a serene setting, and can be used for fishing and johnboat rentals. The park also offers campsites, a fishing pond, a coquina bathhouse built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s, pre-revolutionary grist mill ruins and rustic cabins.
Location
Poinsett State Park Campground is located in South Carolina
Directions
From I-95: Take exit 119 (Manning exit) onto Hwy 261 towards Columbia until you see signs for Poinsett. From Columbia: Take Hwy 378/76 toward Sumter. After crossing over the Wateree River proceed to the top of the hill and turn right onto Hwy 261 toward Wedgefield. Continue on Hwy 261 until you see signs for Poinsett. Park will be on the right. From I-20: Take exit 98 (Camden exit) onto Hwy 521 South toward Sumter. Go 2 mi on Hwy 521 to Hwy 261, bear right and follow the road for approximately 35 miles.
Address
6660 Poinsett Park Rd
Wedgefield, SC 29168
Coordinates
33.80469659642133 N
80.54794623221206 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Stay Connected
- WiFiAvailable
- VerizonAvailable
- AT&TUnknown
- T-MobileUnknown
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Cabins
Features
For Campers
- Market
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- 30 Amp Hookups