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South Carolina campground guide and camping resources

With more than 30 parks offering a wide range of overnight accommodations, South Carolina’s state parks are great places to spend the night. The parks boast over 200 cabins and lodging facilities, as well as nearly 3,000 campsites from the mountains to the coast, so you’re sure to find the perfect fit for your camping trip.

Best Camping in South Carolina

Looking for a unique surrounding and camping experience? Check out what South Carolina state parks have to offer. With over 3,000 campsites you’re sure to find the perfect spot!

Devils Fork State Park
Devils Fork State

Mountain spring-fed Lake Jocassee lies at the middle of the park featuring waterfalls, world-class trout fishing and breathtaking views in every direction. The park also provides fully-furnished villas and two campgrounds near the lake for overnight guests.
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Hamilton Branch State Park
Hamilton Branch State Park

Set on a peninsula jutting out into Lake Thurmond, the park is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts looking to spend time fishing, boating and lakeside camping at one of more than 150 sites.
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Hunting Island State Park
Hunting Island State Park

The park is a favorite destination for wildlife, attracting a vast array of land and marine species. The park covers five miles of pristine beaches, thousands of acres of marsh and maritime forest, a saltwater lagoon and an ocean inlet.
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Best RV Park Camping in South Carolina

South Carolina state parks offer some of the best RV experiences in the state. Find the perfect spot to camp from the mountains to the sea and on most every reservoir or lake in between.

Andrew Jackson State Park
Andrew Jackson State Park

The 365 acre memorial park combines history, art and community activities into a setting that has made it one of South Carolina's most popular parks and attractions.
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Croft State Park
Croft State Park

Covering more than 7,000 acres of rolling, wooded terrain, the park offers 12 miles of biking and hiking trails, a playground, picnicking and camping, as well as fishing and boating in one of two lakes.
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Myrtle Beach State Park
Myrtle Beach State Park

Located along the Grand Strand coastline, the park is one of the most popular public beaches along South Carolina's coast. The park includes a campground, cabins, nearly a mile of beach, picnic areas, a fishing pier and a nature center.
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Best Cabin Rentals in South Carolina

Don't like camping? No problem. South Carolina's beautiful state parks feature over 200 cabins, villas and lodge rooms. With mountain, lake and beachfront cabins and villas, it’s easy to find the right state park cabin rental.

Edisto Beach State Park
Edisto Beach State Park

One of four oceanfront state parks in South Carolina, Edisto Beach offers seven rental cabins, 113 campsites, a day-use area for beach access and a four-mile nature trail that winds through the maritime forest with beautiful vistas.
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Hickory Knob State Resort Park
Hickory Knob State Resort Park

Tucked away along the 71,000-acre Strom Thurmond Lake, the park offers many recreational opportunities including a 18-hole championship golf course, trails, tennis courts and lake access for fishing and boating.
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Table Rock State Park
Table Rock State Park

The towering mountain, which gives the park its name, serves as a backdrop for the 3,000 acre park and its facilities. Including two lakes, a playground and over 10 miles of hiking trails.
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