Great spot on Lake Keowee. Bring what you need as not much in the way of groceries nearby. Used to be about the last thing on the lake going north, but people retiring on the lake in mass numbers has in my opinion taken away from the lakes charm. If you have a boat the lake is really nice to explore. Head north.
A great(better?) Alternative to Twin lakes. At least for me, I prefer quiet to meeting all the neighbors. Nice level spots and a nice swimming beach. Clean bath houses. Gates do shut in the evening so no late arrivals.
Huge campground near Clemson. The best spots are hard to get unless you reserve way ahead of time. Plenty of amenities and most sites are lakefront. A very busy boat ramp and the lake is as busy here as anywhere on the lake. Hot in the summer.
Jones Gap gives you the feeling of really being deep in the Appalachians. The rushing river and dense foliage with tons of mountain laurel makes the air seem so fresh. I love just coming here and hiking upstream and playing in the river. Great camping spots, all are hike in. Not far, but not car camping at all.
I grew up camping here. It is free camping with trout fishing. Its nearby to a lot of great hikes, drives and whitewater rafting. Unfortunately the Mountain Dew cans and broken glass aren't such great decoration. I don't understand people who enjoy the outdoors and are so willing to trash it.
Semi quiet camping with a nice stream and vault toilets. Close to Fires creek picnic area which has a nice paved walking trail.
Lakefront camping sites on A and B loops, lots of shade on C loop. No hook ups but decent bath houses and plenty of potable water spigots around. Can get crowded and loud.
Nice spot a little past Red Canyon across the road from Thunder Mountain Trail head. Easy access even though there was a sign reading "rough road". Got a good verizon signal here as well.
We drove through and decided to keep looking. The next 3 campgrounds were full and it was getting late so we got a spot here. There is a bold creek on the site and clean pit toilets. The tent pads are small( we have a 6 person tent and it hung off the edges), and the area could use a little weed eating, but I think it just opened up for the season so… forgiven. Hosts were super nice and informative. Not to cold at night even though there is a ton of snow a few miles up the road.
We were just looking for a place to sleep, checked out the first camping outside of Zion east entrance and decided to check out the next closest one according to info from the Zion ranger. Info said 2 miles, but more like 7-8. Upon arrival my kids eyes lit up and we booked 3 mid week nights. Free, private hot showers. Dish was station. Free pool and hot tub, ball sports, playground and fitness trail. Pay for stuff like bungie trampoline and rock wall and put put. 2 camp stores recently equipped, even individual beers(4%). Our site was a little small, tent was to close to the fire ring to feel comfortable with a fire. We peaked at the glamping tents and were jealous, maybe next time. Great spot at $30 a night plus taxes etc.
We loved this place. Checked in when almost full and had a spot in the sun. It gets hot during the day but the lake is right there to cool off in. Has shower house with running water and flush toilets butno showers? $28 per night, pay attendant if they ever come by. Kernsville is a nice town nearby to explore. This site had a few cons but we stayed at the lake most of the time and slept great every night. Stayed in mid June.
Showed up Tuesday with no reservations and stayed until Friday morning when the spot was reserved. Cold showers available for free, hot water costs a few tokens. The rock pool is awesome but gets crowded near mid day. Couldn't find the mash site, apparently the bridge washed out. Got by the 10pm gate closing by getting a ride from the campground and walking back from the gate at night. Great location to Malibu beaches and most of LA. $45 is the most we paid for camping anywhere… but worth it.
Nice and quiet, has shade trees on A loop. B loop had a few flooded sites. Has potable water and pit toilets. Great stop over between four corners and monument valley/ Grand canyon.
Quiet at night, not much privacy and road noise.
Nice camping. No water but pit toilets were clean. Hosts were nice. Seemed private even when full.