Discover Camping in South Carolina

• Congaree National Park

  National Park Service

  Near Gadsden, South Carolina

  

  Astonishing biodiversity exists in Congaree National Park, the largest intact expanse of old growth bottomland hardwood forest remaining in the southeastern United States. Waters from the Congaree and Wateree Rivers sweep through the floodplain, carrying nutrients and sediments that nourish and reju...

• Congaree National Park Firefly Viewing Lottery

  Congaree National Park

  Near Hopkins, South Carolina

  

  Congaree National Park is home to a number of different species of fireflies, but it is the synchronized fireflies that lure thousands of people to the park each spring. These fireflies are one of only a few species around the world that synchronize their flash patterns in a majestic ritual that her...

• Congaree National Park Ranger-Guided Canoe Tours

  Congaree National Park

  Near Hopkins, South Carolina

  

  * Congaree National Park is not offering any guided canoe tours at this time. Please visit our canoe and kayak information page for a list of local outfitters providing tours and boat rentals.* Congaree National Park preserves the largest remaining section of old-growth bottomland forest i...

• Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests

  USDA Forest Service

  Near Columbia, South Carolina

• Broyles

  Hartwell Lake

  Near Townville, South Carolina

  

  Broyles Recreation Area consists of 24 acres with a gentle to moderate slope and vegetation consisting primarily of pine. The site presently offers day use and boat launching facilities consisting of 1 volunteer host campsite, 14 picnic sites, 1 standard picnic shelter with water and electric servic...

• Buck Hall Recreation Area

  Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests

  Near Mc Clellanville, South Carolina

  

  Buck Hall Recreation Area offers a premier location to enjoy the outdoors. It is situated along the Intracoastal Waterway and provides great access to Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge, 65,000 acres of marsh, tidal creeks and beaches; and Bulls Bay, the coast's best shrimp baiting area.The area i...

• Bluff Hike In Camping

  Congaree National Park

  Near Hopkins, South Carolina

  

  This is a hike-in campground that is located at the intersection of the Bluff and Firefly Trails, approximately 1 mile from both the Harry Hampton Visitor Center and the Longleaf Campground. It is surrounded by a mixed pine/hardwood upland forest. This campground is located at a higher elevation tha...

• Brick House Campground (SC)

  Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests

  Near Whitmire, South Carolina

  

  Brick House Campground is located on SC Route 66, 3.5 miles east of I-26, situated in the heart of the Enoree Ranger District in Newberry County. The campground is surrounded by a mixed pine-hardwood forest with an elevation of approximately 550 feet. Long hot summers and mild winters are the norm f...

• Buncombe Horse Trail and Palmetto Trail Trailheads

  Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests

  Near Kinards, South Carolina

  

  This trail winds through forested hill and valley terrain. Points of interest include old cemeteries, wagon roads, and plantation sites. Opportunities also exist to view various wildlife species and abundant plant life. With interconnecting loops, riders have an opportunity for various length rides....

• Bussey Point Campground

  J. Strom Thurmond Lake

  

  Enjoy nature at its finest. Located at the entrance of Bussey Point wilderness recreation area- a 2,545 acre peninsula on J. Strom Thurmond Lake- the campground provides a relaxing getaway for the nature enthusiast for hiking, mountain biking, or horseback riding. The Bussey Point horse trail was c...

• Cassidy Bridge Primitive Camp

  Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests

  Near Long Creek, South Carolina

  Cassidy Bridge Primitive Camp is situated in the Andrew Pickens Ranger District in Oconee County in the western corner South Carolina. The camp sits on the Chauga River, with the Chattooga River a short drive away. Popular activities include hunting, hiking, horseback riding, fishing, whitewater raf...

• Cherry Hill Campground

  Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests

  Near Tamassee, South Carolina

  

  Open April 1 - October 31. Cherry Hill is near the Chattooga Wild and Scenic River and many miles of hiking trails. Site amenities include centrally-located drinking water, cooking grills, tables and lantern posts as well as a restroom with flush toilets and hot showers. When you make a rese...

• Clarks Hill

  J. Strom Thurmond Lake

  Near Clarks Hill, South Carolina

  

  Clarks Hill is a popular park on J. Strom Thurmond Lake, just off Georgia State Highway 221 near the dam. The 70,000 acre lake and its 1,000+ miles of shoreline provide excellent boating, water skiing, swimming, fishing, hiking and picnicking opportunities.Thurmond Lake provides some of the best fis...

• Coneross Park

  Hartwell Lake

  Near Townville, South Carolina

  

  Coneross Campground is a moderately sloping, heavily wooded 136 acre site of mixed hardwoods and pines. The site presently offers camping and boat launching facilities to include: 1 gatehouse/entrance, 2 park attendant campsites, 106 public use campsites (94 with full water and electric hookups and...

• Crescent

  Hartwell Lake

  Near Starr, South Carolina

  

  MUST BE RESERVED A MINIMUM OF TWO DAYS IN ADVANCE OF ARRIVAL DATE. Crescent Group Campground is a 41 acre site located on a narrow peninsula with gentle slopes and a scattered tree cover of pine and mixed hardwoods. The campground is specifically designated for group camping, consisting of two sep...

• Carolina Sandhills National Wildlife Refuge

  Fish and Wildlife Service

  Near McBee, South Carolina

  

    The refuge was established on March 17, 1939  to provide habitat for migratory birds, to demonstrate sound management practices that enhance natural resource conservation, and to provide wildlife-oriented recreation opportunities.  The Federal government purchased land from willing sellers. Mu...

• Carolina Sandhills National Wildlife Refuge Turkey Hunt Lottery

  Carolina Sandhills National Wildlife Refuge

  Near McBee, South Carolina

  

  Carolina Sandhills National Wildlife Refuge, located in Chesterfield County, SC, was established in 1939 to provide habitat for migratory birds, to demonstrate sound management practices that enhance natural resource conservation, and to provide wildlife-oriented recreational opportunities. The 46,...

• Collins Creek Seasonal Campground (SC)

  Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests

  Near Whitmire, South Carolina

  

  Collins Creek Seasonal Campground is located on the Enoree Ranger District of Sumter National Forest. It's location in the piedmont of South Carolina, Union County, and provides for year round camping opportunities. The campground is surrounded by a mixed pine-hardwood forest with an elevation of ap...

• Congaree Picnic Shelter

  Congaree National Park

  Near Columbia, South Carolina

  

  The Congaree Picnic Shelter is located a short distance from the Harry Hampton Visitor Center and is adjacent to the park's primary parking area. The picnic shelter is also near the park's popular Boardwalk Trail.  The picnic shelter offers picnic tables and two large barbeque grills, as well as t...

• Enoree Ohv Trail

  Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests

  Near Clinton, South Carolina

  

  The FMS motorized trails have a wet weather closure policy in place and use a 'Call Before You Haul!' hotline . These trails may be closed on short notice to prevent resource damage from riding on wet trails. Please check the Call Before You Haul hotline at (803) 561-4025 for the most recent closur...

• Enoree Rifle Ranges

  Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests

  Near Whitmire, South Carolina

  

  The Shooting Ranges on the Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests provide hunters and sportsmen the opportunity to hone their skills. There are four shooting ranges open all year on the Enoree Ranger District; Fairforest, Philson Crossroads, Leeds, and Indian Creek. Most use occurs at these rang...

• Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park

  National Park Service

  Near Charleston, South Carolina

  

  Two forts stand at the entrance of Charleston Harbor. Patriots inside a palmetto log fort, later named Fort Moultrie, defeated the Royal Navy in 1776. As Charleston blazed a path towards secession to preserve slavery, construction on a new fort, Fort Sumter, proceeded. The Confederacy fired on the U...

• Hawe Creek

  J. Strom Thurmond Lake

  Near McCormick, South Carolina

  

  Hawe Creek Campground is located on J. Strom Thurmond Lake, one mile from the Dorn Sportfishing Facility, one of the largest in the southeast.  Camping at Hawe Creek is ripe with many different opportunities for relaxation, skill-building, family bonding, and nature appreciation. The 70,000+ acre...

• J. Strom Thurmond Lake

  US Army Corps of Engineers

  Near Clarks Hill, South Carolina

  

  Thurmond Lake is the largest Corps of Engineers lake east of the Mississippi River. The lake encompasses 1,200 miles of shoreline, 70,000 acres of water and 80,000 acres of land. The Corps operates 10 Class A campgrounds, five major day use areas and many other recreational facilities. Thurmond Lake...

• Leroys Ferry Campground

  J. Strom Thurmond Lake

  

  This campground contains 10 primitive campsites. There is a hand pump well for non-potable water and vaulted toilets.  LeRoys Ferry Campground is located on J. Strom Thurmond Lake, north of the town of McCormick. It is a primitive campground with 10 campsites and a boat ramp.  The 70,000 acre...

• Longleaf Campground

  Congaree National Park

  Near Hopkins, South Carolina

  

  This campground is located just off the park entrance road, approximately ½ mile before the Harry Hampton Visitor Center, in a mixed pine/hardwood upland forest. This campground is located at a higher elevation than the floodplain and is not subject to the flooding events that occur regularly in ot...

• Oconee Point

  Hartwell Lake

  Near Seneca, South Carolina

  

  Oconee Point Campground consists of 70 acres of gently sloping area with a relatively dense cover of pines and mixed hardwoods. . The site presently offers camping and boat-launching facilities including 1 gatehouse/entrance, 2 park attendant campsites, 70 public use camp sites with full water ...

• Parksville

  J. Strom Thurmond Lake

  Near Plum Branch, South Carolina

  

  Parksville Recreation Area is a rural park in McCormick County, South Carolina on J. Strom Thurmond Lake. It is located along South Carolina State Highway 28/221 and features 70,000 surface-acres of water and 1,000+ miles of shoreline for boating, water skiing, swimming, fishing, hiking and picnicki...

• Poplar Springs

  Hartwell Lake

  Near Laurens, South Carolina

  

  Poplar Springs Recreation Area is a 24 acre site with moderate slopes with relatively dense stands of pines and mixed hardwoods. The site presently offers day use and boat launching facilities, but is primarily used for boat launching and is one of the more popular launch sites in this area of Hartw...

• Poulous Loop Group Campground (SC)

  Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests

  Near Whitmire, South Carolina

  Poulous Loop Group Campground is located on the Enoree Ranger District of Sumter National Forest. It's location in the piedmont of South Carolina, Chester County, provides year round camping opportunities. t's surrounded by a mixed pine-hardwood forest with an elevation of approximately 400 to 500 f...

• Rocky Branch Seasonal Campground (SC)

  Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests

  Near Winnsboro, South Carolina

  

  Rocky Branch Seasonal Campground is located on the Enoree Ranger District of Sumter National Forest. It's location in the southeastern corner of the district in Fairfield County. The Broad River flows near the area, a couple miles west of Rocky Branch. It offers seasonal camping opportunities to hun...

• Singing Pines

  Hartwell Lake

  Near Anderson, South Carolina

  

  Singing Pines Recreation Area consists of 42 acres. The site presently offers day-use and boat-launching facilities consisting of 1 gatehouse/entrance, 57 picnic sites, 2 standard picnic shelters with water and electric service, 5 mini-shelters, 1 boat ramp, 1 courtesy dock, 2 comfort stations, 2 p...

• Springfield

  Hartwell Lake

  Near Anderson, South Carolina

  

  Springfield Campground is one of Hartwell’s most popular camping destinations consisting of 60 acres of primarily Virginia pine and some mixed hardwoods. The area presently offers 1 gatehouse/entrance, 2 park attendant campsites, 79 public campsites with full water and electric hookups, 6 comfort...

• Savannah Coastal Refuges Complex Hunt Permit

  Savannah National Wildlife Refuge

  Near Hardeeville, South Carolina

  

  All hunters 16 years of age or older are required to purchase and possess this permit when hunting on any of the Savannah Coastal Refuges. Hunters must also purchase and possess a state hunting license and any other required state permits. The permit is valid for the current hunt season only which b...

• Savannah National Wildlife Refuge

  Fish and Wildlife Service

  Near Hardeeville, South Carolina

  Savannah National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1927 as a sanctuary for migratory birds, most notably wintering waterfowl. The refuge lies in both Georgia and South Carolina, divided by the Savannah River, and encompasses over 30,000 acres of vital wildlife habitat, including tidal freswater ma...

• Sedalia Campground (SC)

  Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests

  Near Union, South Carolina

  

  Sedalia Campground is located on the Enoree Ranger District of Sumter National Forest. It's location in the piedmont of South Carolina, Union County and provides year round camping opportunities. The campground is surrounded by a mixed pine-hardwood forest with an elevation of approximately 570 feet...

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