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ScoutCampground at James Island County Park
Great location. Great facilities
Best Cabin Campgrounds in South Carolina
South Carolina cabin campgrounds range from rustic log structures to fully equipped lakeside and coastal retreats, with options spanning the entire state. Whether you prefer a basic cabin with air conditioning or a full-kitchen cabin campground near the water, South Carolina offers cabin camping suited to families, couples, and solo campers alike. At Santee State Park, cabins include full kitchens, bathrooms, and climate control systems, while Devils Fork State Park provides lakeside cabin options with similar comforts. A visitor commented that "the cabins are nice, but small and no plumbing. If you're used to tent camping then the cabins are one step above that. Bonus is the air conditioning." Many cabins include furnished living spaces, multiple bedrooms, and outdoor picnic areas with fire rings, allowing for extended family stays in natural settings.
Rustic and deluxe cabins are both available, depending on the location. Oconee State Park and Table Rock State Park feature traditional log cabin structures with modest furnishings, while coastal options at Edisto Beach and Huntington Beach State Parks provide more modern accommodations. Reservations are essential, particularly during summer months when cabins are in high demand. A camper wrote, "We stayed at Oconee State Park in a Cabin. For 90% of the stay, we had a wonderful time in the Cabin and walking/viewing the Lake." Most parks maintain pet-friendly cabin policies with additional cleaning fees, though restrictions apply to certain premium units.
Most cabins include beds but require visitors to bring their own linens, towels, and toiletries. Cooking facilities vary widely - from full kitchens with refrigerators, stoves and microwaves in premium cabins to simple countertops with mini-refrigerators in basic units. On-site camp stores at locations like Pirateland Family Camping Resort and Ocean Lakes Family Campground provide essential supplies and groceries, while more remote cabin locations require advance shopping. Campground bathhouses supplement cabin facilities, particularly in locations with more rustic accommodations that lack private bathrooms or showers.
Best Cabin Campgrounds in South Carolina (88)
1. Myrtle Beach State Park Campground
103 ReviewsMyrtle Beach, SCWebsite+1 (843) 238-5325"A refuge from the commercial feel of Myrtle Beach, but only minutes away from major attractions, shopping, and event venues."
"This State Park is in one of the best locations we’ve seen. Nestled in a huge wooded setting, set back from the beach."
2. Edisto Beach State Park Campground
69 ReviewsEdisto Island, SCWebsite+1 (843) 869-2156"It is very private and secluded, but right around the corner from the beach."
"Sites are wooded and private. They all have picnic tables and fire rings. Some of them are beachside, others are Marshside but they are all pretty wooded and private."
3. Hunting Island State Park Campground
65 ReviewsEdisto Island, SCWebsite+1 (843) 838-2011"All rustic sites are car friendly but you must keep car on paved area. You have great and easy car access to some nice and easy ocean and marsh trails."
"Lined with spikey palmetto trees, towering long leaf pines, and live oak dripping with Spanish moss, the biking and walking trails makes you feel like you’ve stepped into a tropical paradise."
4. Campground at James Island County Park
63 ReviewsFolly Beach, SCWebsite+1 (843) 795-4386$43 - $269 / night
"This RV Campground is basically the expanse of 2 lateral football fields with an east and west side, dissected on the east side by 3 simple short lanes and a restroom / shower / laundry facility located"
"Perfectly situated near folly beach! Awesome trails. Pet friendly ,great fishing. Clean restrooms."
5. Table Rock State Park Campground
57 ReviewsSunset, SCWebsite+1 (864) 878-9813"Table Rock SP offers many camp sites, to include trailer, tent and cabins."
"Table Rock State Park is a large park with at least three“campgrounds.” One is a primitive campground, and one is a traditional campground."
6. Devils Fork State Park Campground
52 ReviewsTamassee, SCWebsite+1 (864) 944-2639"They are a short walk from the tent-camper parking area, a short walk from the two water spigots in the parking area, and a short walk from the restrooms."
"The walk-in tent sites were excellent. All sites had table, fire ring, lantern hook, and a gravel tent pad in addition to paved site. Most of the sites were shaded."
7. Ocean Lakes Family Campground
53 ReviewsJamestown, SCWebsite+1 (843) 238-5636"Kid and pet friendly. Wish it had a dog park. Very large camp store, large laundry facility and water park. Very fairly price considering the he amenities. We’ll be back."
"Sites are reasonably spaced and the campground is next to the beach. Small store, ice cream parlor, and pizza restaurant that will deliver to your site."
8. Pirateland Family Camping Resort
53 ReviewsJamestown, SCWebsite+1 (843) 238-5155"Very nice park! We had ocean front spot site 695. Spot was sandy and looked a little sketchy to back into, looks as if someone got stuck."
"The park was huge, seemed like a thousand spaces. Would be very overwhelming in the summer time. There were also permanent homes. Each campsite had decent room and a pavilion with the picnic table."
9. Dreher Island State Park Campground
49 ReviewsChapin, SCWebsite+1 (803) 364-4152"My bf and I rented a camper cabin-electricity, heat, air, bunkbeds + full bed…secluded from the rest of the park, located on its own loop, separate showers(2) + 3 stalls + changing room in the public restrooms"
"I loved how Dreher Island State Park in South Carolina gave our family the best of both safety and fun, with shaded, roomy sites that included picnic tables, fire rings and well-kept bathhouses that made"
10. Oconee State Park Campground
45 ReviewsTamassee, SCWebsite+1 (864) 638-5353"We spent 2 nights in one of the cabins in this beautiful state park during a road trip through South Carolina. And let me say, 2 nights was not enough! The cabin itself was very well kept."
"What a lovely, relaxing park. There is an area for day-use people, with boat rentals, a small swimming area, and playgrounds (including mini golf!). "
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Cabin Reviews in South Carolina
1282 Reviews of 88 South Carolina Campgrounds
Joe C.
GuideThousand Trails Carolina Landing
Sites are not level. Thousand trails is currently not investing. Any money in improving the sites. Half of the sites in the park are going back to nature. The roads are falling apart and the inclines are not big rig friendly.
paul Z.GuideEdisto Beach State Park Campground
Great place to camp
We love the Live oaks campground in Edisto Beach State Park. Level sites with plenty of privacy. We are in site 120 this trip and we have stayed in sites 118 and 122 on previous trips. these sites back onto the salt marsh which gives you some incredible scenery just behind the site
Stuart K.
LegendHickory Knob
Lakeside Retreat with a Touch of Southern Charm
Hickory Knob SP CG is tucked along the shores of Lake Thurmond in South Carolina’s rolling countryside, where the pine trees stand tall, the crickets sing backup, and life slows to a more reasonable pace. It’s the only South Carolina SP with a full resort feel – which means campers get the perks of a golf course, lodge, and restaurant nearby, without losing that back-to-nature atmosphere that makes pitching a tent or leveling out an RV worth the trouble. First impressions? Think peaceful lake views with just enough activity around to keep things lively but never hectic.
The campground itself offers a mix of RV and tent sites, with electric and water hookups for the comfort crowd and wooded, shaded spaces for the purists. Campsites are fairly roomy, with picnic tables, fire rings, and enough tree cover to keep your morning coffee shaded until you’re good and ready to face the day. Bathhouses are clean and well-kept ... nothing spa-like, but not the kind where you walk out wondering if you need a tetanus shot either. Navigation is straightforward, though larger rigs should take it slow on the curves. And here’s a bonus: campers can stroll over to the resort-style amenities like a swimming pool, tennis courts and even the on-site restaurant if they’re tired of hot dogs and s’mores.
The surrounding fun is where Hickory Knob shines. Lake Thurmond offers ample space for boating, fishing, kayaking and swimming, with more shoreline than your GPS can keep track of. The park itself has miles of hiking and biking trails that snake through pine forest and offer glimpses of deer, wild turkeys, and the occasional heron. For the golfers in the crowd, the 18-hole course is the centerpiece here – where else can you balance your day between kayaking coves in the morning and working on your short game in the afternoon? The nearby town of McCormick provides groceries, a few dining options and that small-town charm that feels refreshingly unhurried.
Insider Tips: (1) The waterfront campsites are the gems with west-facing spots for those Technicolor sunsets (but you'll want to book early if you can, because everyone has the same idea, right?); (2) Don’t feel like cooking? Head on over to the Hickory Knob Lodge restaurant, which while nothing fancy, this joint has solid Southern comfort food that tastes even better after a day outdoors; (3) Kayakers should launch near the group lodge cove where it’s calmer water with prime birdwatching opportunities; (4) If you like a side of nostalgia with your dessert, swing by Michelle’s in McCormick for classic Southern diner plates and pie that’ll make you rethink diets; (5) Want a 'higher' perspective? Sites further inland sit at slightly higher elevation, meaning more shade, although fewer lake views, but less wind off the water, so choose based on your style of camping comfort.
Happy Camping!
Sydney D.
TravelerLittle Pee Dee State Park Campground
BEDBUG INFESTED CABIN
***BEDBUGS BEDBUGS BEDBUGS!!!! Went to bed at 10:30pm, woke up with my arms and shoulders burning from being bit an hour later. We checked the mattress when we arrived at 8:00 and didn’t see anything. They are CLIMBING OUT OF THE WALLS. We called and spoke to the park ranger on site after leaving 2 voicemails already with no call back, she acted and responded with no concern or with no intent to have the problem corrected before the next family comes in to stay. As far as bringing your camper, little pee Dee is amazing. We rented the cabin on site for 9/18/26-9/20/26. We brought our own linens, brand new in the package. Completely useless now. With all of our clothing and towels also.
- Sydney D.Traveler
Little Pee Dee State Park Campground
BEDBUG INFESTED CABIN
BEDBUGS BEDBUGS BEDBUGS!!!! Went to bed at 10:30pm, woke up with my arms and shoulders burning from being bit an hour later. We checked the mattress when we arrived at 8:00 and didn’t see anything. They are CLIMBING OUT OF THE WALLS. We called and spoke to the park ranger on site after leaving 2 voicemails already with no call back, she acted and responded with no concern or with no intent to have the problem corrected before the next family comes in to stay. As far as bringing your camper, little pee Dee is amazing. We rented the cabin on site for 9/18/26-9/20/26. We brought our own linens, brand new in the package. Completely useless now. With all of our clothing and towels also.
- Richard W.Traveler
Oconee State Park Campground
On the pond
We camped next to the fishing pier, the site was a bit uneven and I had to do some creative engineering to get my 26' rig level. It has been very quiet during the week. By the way, we have great T-Mobile service.
Natalie T.TravelerMount Pleasant-Charleston KOA
One of the best!
We were traveling with two large dogs and looking for a pet friendly site. This is a people friendly site so many game playing areas swimming pool and clean manicured lawns with a lake view on some sites.
- sstephen H.Scout
Weston Lake Recreation Area
Fort Jackson, SC
This is a restricted use Army Travel Camp managed through MWR. It is open only to those holding military ID cards.
Guide to South Carolina
Cabin camping in South Carolina offers a unique blend of nature and comfort, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the great outdoors while enjoying the cozy amenities of a cabin.
Explore the Scenic Beauty of Edisto Beach State Park
- Experience the charm of the Edisto Beach State Park Campground, where cabin campers can enjoy spacious, shaded sites just a short walk from the beach.
- The campground features well-maintained trails for walking and biking, perfect for exploring the natural beauty of the area.
- Enjoy the convenience of nearby dining options, including Seacow Eatery and Coots, making it easy to savor local flavors during your stay.
Cabin Campers Appreciate These Amenities
- At Table Rock State Park Campground, visitors can take advantage of electric hookups and clean shower facilities, ensuring a comfortable stay.
- The campground offers reservable sites with picnic tables and fire pits, ideal for family gatherings and evening campfires.
- With access to drinking water and sanitary dump stations, this campground is well-equipped for a hassle-free cabin camping experience.
Enjoy Outdoor Activities at Mistletoe State Park
- The Mistletoe State Park Campground is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts, featuring numerous fishing spots and places to launch kayaks.
- Campers can explore the park's scenic trails, perfect for hiking and biking, while enjoying the tranquility of nature.
- With clean facilities and friendly staff, this campground provides a welcoming atmosphere for families and groups looking to enjoy a weekend getaway.
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