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Places to Camp in South Carolina

2,216 Reviews

With four distinct geographical environments, South Carolina offers a wide variety of terrain, natural history, and climate in one relatively small state. With the option to drive from the mountains to the Atlantic coast in a few hours, camping in South Carolina is a great choice for those who want variety without a ton of travel time.

The state’s far northwest corner is home to mountains that rise above the foothills, appearing blue against the horizon. The Blue Ridge, arguably the most famous stretch of the Appalachians, provide a welcome respite from the hot South Carolina summers. In autumn, The Blue Ridge Mountains draw visitors from around the country to take in the breathtaking fall displays of color across the mountainsides. And no matter what season, camping in South Carolina would not be complete without a trip to iconic Table Rock or Sassafras Mountain – the highest point in the SC Blue Ridge Mountains.

A few hours south of the Blue Ridge, campers can set sail on Lake Murray, enjoy world-renowned fishing, or enjoy beach-front camping at Dreher Island State Park. The lake, a reservoir for the entire midlands area of the state, covers roughly 50000 acres and has 500 miles of shoreline. Lake Murray, which is a prime spot for fishing, has hosted 3 national fishing tournaments in the last 15 years and is home to several species of bass, crappie, bream, and other sport fishing favorites.

The stunning South Carolina coast is less than 3 hours from state capitol, Columbia, and boasts more than 200 miles of Atlantic coastline beauty. With more campgrounds up and down the coast than you can shake a stick at, trust The Dyrt to help you find the best camping in South Carolina!

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Best Camping Sites in South Carolina (337)

  1. Camper-submitted photo from Myrtle Beach State Park Campground

    1.

    Myrtle Beach State Park Campground

    92 Reviews
    367 Photos
    507 Saves
    Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

    The main campground provides individual water and electrical hookups. The overflow campground is for tents only, does not provide electricity and has central water.

    Many sites accommodate RVs up to 40 feet, others up to 30 feet. There are also plenty of sites to accommodate smaller units including tents. All sites are convenient to hot showers, restrooms and laundromat facilities. All sites have complimentary wi-fi access. The campground is located approximately 300 yards from the beach.

    The Ranger Station (store/registration located at the campground entrance) includes limited grocery items, camping supplies, souvenirs, drinks, snacks, and firewood. Store hours: April - Sept. 8am-9:30pm; March, Oct. and Nov. 8am-8pm; Dec.-Feb. limited hours.

    Complimentary wi-fi is now available throughout the campground. For more information and access code, please check at the ranger station or park office.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • RVs

    $35 - $75 / night

  2. Camper-submitted photo from Huntington Beach State Park Campground

    2.

    Huntington Beach State Park Campground

    73 Reviews
    187 Photos
    200 Saves
    Murrells Inlet, South Carolina

    Camping Information: Each site, excluding the designated tent sites, has water and electrical hookups and is convenient to hot showers and restrooms. Some sites have sewer hookups. All sites have complimentary wi-fi access. Several sites accommodate RVs up to 40 feet, others up to 30 feet.

    While tent campers may use the sites with water and electricity, the park also offers a designated walk-in tent site area which includes tent pads and central water.

    Discounted rates may be available for seasons of lower demand.

    Huntington Beach State Park is a popular destination for beautiful beaches and diverse wildlife. The park features three miles of pristine coastline, with soft sand dunes and clear blue waters perfect for swimming, sunbathing and fishing. The area is also home to alligators, loggerhead turtles and a wide range of bird species. Huntington Beach State Park is known for an abundance of hiking and biking trails, as well as kayaking, paddleboarding and bird watching. Visitors can also take a guided tour of the park's historic sites or attend one of the park's many educational programs, including nature walks and astronomy talks.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $95 / night

  3. Camper-submitted photo from Edisto Beach State Park Campground

    3.

    Edisto Beach State Park Campground

    67 Reviews
    267 Photos
    616 Saves
    Edisto Island, South Carolina

    For overnight accommodations, furnished cabins sit nestled in the woods for rent, as well as campsites which can be found along the Edisto Island oceanfront or in the shaded maritime forest. Wifi is also available in select areas, as well as bathrooms, showers, and electrical hookups in most campsites. In fact, 120 sites can accommodate RVs or tents, with 115 sites offering 50 amp electrical service.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
  4. Camper-submitted photo from Hunting Island State Park Campground

    4.

    Hunting Island State Park Campground

    61 Reviews
    364 Photos
    765 Saves
    Edisto Island, South Carolina

    While tent campers may use standard campsites, a designated walk-in tent camping area is available that includes tent pads, fire rings, picnic tables, no power and centralized water. A vehicle parking lot is also provided. All walk-in tent sites are a short walk away from the designated parking lot and a short walk away from the ocean. Each campground is convenient to restrooms with hot showers.

    Camping Information: Two campgrounds are located at the northern end of the park near the ocean. One of the campgrounds provides individual water and electrical hookups. Some sites accommodate RVs up to 40 ft.; others up to 28 ft. Camping Reservations:

    Hunting Island is South Carolina’s single most popular state park, attracting more than a million visitors a year, as well as a vast array of land and marine wildlife. Five miles of pristine South Carolina beaches, thousands of acres of marsh and maritime forest, a saltwater lagoon and ocean inlet are all part of the park’s natural allure.

    Hunting Island is home to the historic Hunting Island lighthouse, built in 1859 and rebuilt in 1875 after it was destroyed during the Civil War. A unique feature of the lighthouse is that it was constructed of interchangeable cast-iron sections so it could be dismantled should it ever need to be moved. Severe beach erosion made it necessary to relocate the lighthouse 1.3 miles inland in 1889.

    Hunting Island State Park camping is available at 100 campsites with water and electrical hookups, shower and restroom facilities, beach walkways and a playground. Hunting Island State Park camping reservations must be made for a minimum of two nights.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • RVs

    $45 - $70 / night

  5. Camper-submitted photo from Table Rock State Park Campground

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    Table Rock State Park Campground

    53 Reviews
    245 Photos
    397 Saves
    Sunset, South Carolina

    Table Rock State Park is known for being a perfect glimpse into the scenic bliss that South Carolina's Highway 11 is known for. Most prominent to the park is the towering mountain Table Rock, where the park earns its name. This also serves as a backdrop for the 3,000 acre park, and its numerous camping facilities. Below this section of the Blue Ridge Mountains, visitors can enjoy Table Rock State Park's cabins and campground, as well as lakes and various hiking trails located within.

    The Table Rock State Park hiking trails weave through mountain streams, babbling brooks, and rushing waterfalls to the tops of Pinnacle and Table Rock mountains. The views here showcase the entirety of the region, and shouldn’t be skipped if you’re planning on visiting. That said, while the park is well known for its natural features, Table Rock also has its place in history.

    For example, the park’s hiking trails host the access point for the 80-mile Foothills Trail, one of the most famous in the Midwest. Hikers often use this trail to travel through the extensive network of SC state parks. These trails date all the way back to the Pioneers who would use them as trade routes and for homesteading. In fact, many of the Table Rock State Park cabins and other structures built by the Civilian Conservation Corps remain standing and are on the National Register of Historic Places.

    This park is unique in that it is one of only 16 South Carolina state parks built by the Civilian Conservation Corps. Moreover, there is even a historic CCC-built Lodge available for weddings, receptions, meetings and other special occasions. Additionally, the park features 2 park lakes: the 36-acre Pinnacle Lake and the 67-acre Lake Oolenoy.

    94 standard campsites for tent or RV camping, plus 14 renovated cabins provide ample accommodation to visitors. Aside from the larger lakes, there is also an old-fashioned swimming hole complete with a high-dive that is open during the summer season. Take your family out and use one of the 4 picnic shelters available to rent for group gatherings, for a day of fun, music, and recreation. And for those wanting an event to check out, the Music on the Mountain bluegrass jam takes place each month at the Table Rock Lodge–perfect for anyone wanting to escape the outdoors for a minute.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • RVs
  6. Camper-submitted photo from Campground at James Island County Park

    6.

    Campground at James Island County Park

    52 Reviews
    69 Photos
    503 Saves
    Folly Beach, South Carolina

    Enjoy the natural beauty of James Island County Park, with year-round fun for the entire family. Just a short drive from downtown Charleston, the 643-acre park offers an abundance of exceptional recreation offerings and natural beauty.

    With the Campground and Cottages at James Island County Park, it has never been more convenient to explore historic Charleston and the Lowcountry. Come discover our history, charm, fine dining, antiques, plantations, parks, and sandy beaches. Just minutes from all of these attractions is your private retreat within the 643-acre James Island County Park.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $35 - $70 / night

  7. Camper-submitted photo from Pirateland Family Camping Resort

    7.

    Pirateland Family Camping Resort

    53 Reviews
    133 Photos
    170 Saves
    Jamestown, South Carolina

    PirateLand Campground will provide you with a camping experience to treasure for years to come! We are conveniently located along the oceanfront just outside of the Myrtle Beach city limit and we offer lodging options for every family vacationer - Full hook up RV campsites, shaded campsites great for tents, fully furnished vacation rentals, and yearly leased sites! All with easy access to 1/2 mile of beachfront along the Atlantic ocean.

    Our summer recreation program and on site amenities offer something for everyone. The on site water park, Pirate's Oasis, includes a lazy river, Olympic size pool, and the NEW 5,000 square-foot Pirate Ship Splash Pool! Fall through spring we're a great destination for snow-birds and we offer huge savings with monthly and extended stay rates!

    All of campsites have full-hook ups with water, sewer, electric (30&50 amp) and picnic table.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
  8. Camper-submitted photo from Ocean Lakes Family Campground

    8.

    Ocean Lakes Family Campground

    49 Reviews
    86 Photos
    272 Saves
    Jamestown, South Carolina

    Large campground with 859 sites. Looking for the perfect family vacation? Look no further than Ocean Lakes Family Campground in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. With nearly a mile of oceanfront property, our 310-acres offers the most diverse accommodations on the Grand Strand! Book one of our 859 pull-thru campsites, if RVs and tents are not your style, you can reserve or own a beach house from Ocean Lakes Properties! There is something for everyone at Ocean Lakes.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
  9. Camper-submitted photo from Devils Fork State Park Campground

    9.

    Devils Fork State Park Campground

    46 Reviews
    213 Photos
    665 Saves
    Tamassee, South Carolina
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
  10. Camper-submitted photo from Dreher Island State Park Campground

    10.

    Dreher Island State Park Campground

    43 Reviews
    214 Photos
    272 Saves
    Chapin, South Carolina
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • Standard (Tent/RV)

Popular Camping Styles in South Carolina

Tents

Tents

RVs

RVs

Dispersed

Dispersed

Cabins

Cabins

Pets Allowed

Pets Allowed

Yurts

Yurts

Equestrian

Equestrian

Pet-friendly camping in South Carolina

Myrtle Beach State Park Campground

Myrtle Beach State Park Campground

92 Reviews
367 Photos
507 Saves
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

The main campground provides individual water and electrical hookups. The overflow campground is for tents only, does not provide electricity and has central water.

Many sites accommodate RVs up to 40 feet, others up to 30 feet. There are also plenty of sites to accommodate smaller units including tents. All sites are convenient to hot showers, restrooms and laundromat facilities. All sites have complimentary wi-fi access. The campground is located approximately 300 yards from the beach.

The Ranger Station (store/registration located at the campground entrance) includes limited grocery items, camping supplies, souvenirs, drinks, snacks, and firewood. Store hours: April - Sept. 8am-9:30pm; March, Oct. and Nov. 8am-8pm; Dec.-Feb. limited hours.

Complimentary wi-fi is now available throughout the campground. For more information and access code, please check at the ranger station or park office.

  • Pets
  • Fires
  • Electric Hookups
  • Phone Service

$35 - $75 / night

Huntington Beach State Park Campground

Huntington Beach State Park Campground

73 Reviews
187 Photos
200 Saves
Murrells Inlet, South Carolina

Camping Information: Each site, excluding the designated tent sites, has water and electrical hookups and is convenient to hot showers and restrooms. Some sites have sewer hookups. All sites have complimentary wi-fi access. Several sites accommodate RVs up to 40 feet, others up to 30 feet.

While tent campers may use the sites with water and electricity, the park also offers a designated walk-in tent site area which includes tent pads and central water.

Discounted rates may be available for seasons of lower demand.

Huntington Beach State Park is a popular destination for beautiful beaches and diverse wildlife. The park features three miles of pristine coastline, with soft sand dunes and clear blue waters perfect for swimming, sunbathing and fishing. The area is also home to alligators, loggerhead turtles and a wide range of bird species. Huntington Beach State Park is known for an abundance of hiking and biking trails, as well as kayaking, paddleboarding and bird watching. Visitors can also take a guided tour of the park's historic sites or attend one of the park's many educational programs, including nature walks and astronomy talks.

  • Pets
  • Fires
  • Electric Hookups
  • Phone Service

$95 / night

Edisto Beach State Park Campground

Edisto Beach State Park Campground

67 Reviews
267 Photos
616 Saves
Edisto Island, South Carolina

For overnight accommodations, furnished cabins sit nestled in the woods for rent, as well as campsites which can be found along the Edisto Island oceanfront or in the shaded maritime forest. Wifi is also available in select areas, as well as bathrooms, showers, and electrical hookups in most campsites. In fact, 120 sites can accommodate RVs or tents, with 115 sites offering 50 amp electrical service.

  • Pets
  • Fires
  • Electric Hookups
  • Phone Service
Hunting Island State Park Campground

Hunting Island State Park Campground

61 Reviews
364 Photos
765 Saves
Edisto Island, South Carolina

While tent campers may use standard campsites, a designated walk-in tent camping area is available that includes tent pads, fire rings, picnic tables, no power and centralized water. A vehicle parking lot is also provided. All walk-in tent sites are a short walk away from the designated parking lot and a short walk away from the ocean. Each campground is convenient to restrooms with hot showers.

Camping Information: Two campgrounds are located at the northern end of the park near the ocean. One of the campgrounds provides individual water and electrical hookups. Some sites accommodate RVs up to 40 ft.; others up to 28 ft. Camping Reservations:

Hunting Island is South Carolina’s single most popular state park, attracting more than a million visitors a year, as well as a vast array of land and marine wildlife. Five miles of pristine South Carolina beaches, thousands of acres of marsh and maritime forest, a saltwater lagoon and ocean inlet are all part of the park’s natural allure.

Hunting Island is home to the historic Hunting Island lighthouse, built in 1859 and rebuilt in 1875 after it was destroyed during the Civil War. A unique feature of the lighthouse is that it was constructed of interchangeable cast-iron sections so it could be dismantled should it ever need to be moved. Severe beach erosion made it necessary to relocate the lighthouse 1.3 miles inland in 1889.

Hunting Island State Park camping is available at 100 campsites with water and electrical hookups, shower and restroom facilities, beach walkways and a playground. Hunting Island State Park camping reservations must be made for a minimum of two nights.

  • Pets
  • Fires
  • Electric Hookups
  • Phone Service

$45 - $70 / night

Table Rock State Park Campground

Table Rock State Park Campground

53 Reviews
245 Photos
397 Saves
Sunset, South Carolina

Table Rock State Park is known for being a perfect glimpse into the scenic bliss that South Carolina's Highway 11 is known for. Most prominent to the park is the towering mountain Table Rock, where the park earns its name. This also serves as a backdrop for the 3,000 acre park, and its numerous camping facilities. Below this section of the Blue Ridge Mountains, visitors can enjoy Table Rock State Park's cabins and campground, as well as lakes and various hiking trails located within.

The Table Rock State Park hiking trails weave through mountain streams, babbling brooks, and rushing waterfalls to the tops of Pinnacle and Table Rock mountains. The views here showcase the entirety of the region, and shouldn’t be skipped if you’re planning on visiting. That said, while the park is well known for its natural features, Table Rock also has its place in history.

For example, the park’s hiking trails host the access point for the 80-mile Foothills Trail, one of the most famous in the Midwest. Hikers often use this trail to travel through the extensive network of SC state parks. These trails date all the way back to the Pioneers who would use them as trade routes and for homesteading. In fact, many of the Table Rock State Park cabins and other structures built by the Civilian Conservation Corps remain standing and are on the National Register of Historic Places.

This park is unique in that it is one of only 16 South Carolina state parks built by the Civilian Conservation Corps. Moreover, there is even a historic CCC-built Lodge available for weddings, receptions, meetings and other special occasions. Additionally, the park features 2 park lakes: the 36-acre Pinnacle Lake and the 67-acre Lake Oolenoy.

94 standard campsites for tent or RV camping, plus 14 renovated cabins provide ample accommodation to visitors. Aside from the larger lakes, there is also an old-fashioned swimming hole complete with a high-dive that is open during the summer season. Take your family out and use one of the 4 picnic shelters available to rent for group gatherings, for a day of fun, music, and recreation. And for those wanting an event to check out, the Music on the Mountain bluegrass jam takes place each month at the Table Rock Lodge–perfect for anyone wanting to escape the outdoors for a minute.

  • Pets
  • Fires
  • Electric Hookups
  • Phone Service
Campground at James Island County Park

Campground at James Island County Park

52 Reviews
69 Photos
503 Saves
Folly Beach, South Carolina

Enjoy the natural beauty of James Island County Park, with year-round fun for the entire family. Just a short drive from downtown Charleston, the 643-acre park offers an abundance of exceptional recreation offerings and natural beauty.

With the Campground and Cottages at James Island County Park, it has never been more convenient to explore historic Charleston and the Lowcountry. Come discover our history, charm, fine dining, antiques, plantations, parks, and sandy beaches. Just minutes from all of these attractions is your private retreat within the 643-acre James Island County Park.

  • Pets
  • Fires
  • Electric Hookups
  • Phone Service

$35 - $70 / night

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