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Forest camping near Columbia

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93% (641 reviews)

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12 top forest campgrounds near Columbia

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The Goodson Forest Estate

273 sites ¡ RVs, Tents20 acres ¡ Hopkins, SC
Learn more about this land:Experience the Garden of Eden. This forest is in a safe environment with all it's beauty and Glory. Get lost without getting lost. Civilization on every side. Paradise within. Come see and feel the love. Positive Energy. 
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$35
 / night
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Christina's Paradise

5 sites ¡ RVs, Tents5 acres ¡ Hopkins, SC
Learn more about this land:Enjoy your stay at my cozy paradise. Take a swim in the pool or a morning walk around our circular driveway. 10 laps equal 2 miles, Or just enjoy your quiet time at the adult swing section.
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$75
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Camping on Pipers Pond

2 sites ¡ RVs, Tents32 acres ¡ Eastover, SC
Learn more about this land: Watch the sun and moon rise over the pond from the grassy knoll in the edge of the woods or under the trees. Enjoy paddling around the pond, fishing and watching the ducks and geese during the day and relaxing around the fire pit at night. We offer 2 campsites on the pond on our private property. They are both slightly sloped.  Site 1 is on the grassy knoll overlooking the pond. It is sunny early in the day and gets shady as the day progresses. It is closer to the outhouse. Site 2 is under the trees and right beside the pond. It gets spotty sun throughout the day. We live through the woods past the campsites. An outhouse with composting toilet, potable water, picnic table, grill, fire pit, fire wood and trash can are provided. Please note that we do not offer a 30 amp camper hookup, only a 15 amp electrical cord running from our house that will run lights, but not a/c or heat.
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$40
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Kaleidoscope Farm

3 sites ¡ RVs, Tents33 acres ¡ Columbia, SC
Our land is family land that has been untouched for years but we are restoring back to a farm and horse rescue. There is an old cemetery here, creeks, hills and valleys. It's beautiful. Wildlife can be seen in the woods. The highway used to run through the woods many years ago but got moved. Learn more about this land: We have 38 acres with hills and valleys. There is an old dirt and gravel road lined with trees, a natural spring that usually has water, large rocks, a very old cemetery, wildlife, and beautiful wildflowers and blackberries depending on the time of the year. Our house and land have been in my family over 100 years. Lots of history! Come out and visit and enjoy nature! Deer and turkey are active now too! We have grills for you to use, a picnic table, swings and fire pits.
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$25
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Deckle Edge Farm

1 site ¡ Tent22 acres ¡ Blythewood, SC
We are a small family farm on 22 acres with hardwood forest, blackberries, chickens, and goats. We are only 30 minutes from downtown Columbia, SC, and 20 minutes from the boat launch at Lake Monticello. Enjoy forest bathing in our woods, laughing at chickens, or helping out around the farm. We have a primitive camp spot and lots of firewood for
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$25
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Booked 4 times

Cottage tree house

1 site ¡ Lodging2 acres ¡ Hopkins, SC
The cottage Tree house is located on 2.5 acres of wooded property. The tree house comes with all amenities for our guest and has an upper deck with seating and a charcoal grill. The lower deck has seating and space and just sit and relax or enjoy breakfast and coffee. There is a half bath on the lower deck and a full bath in the tree house with a walk in shower. We do allow pets. The house is on a mini split system for heat and air.
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$150
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Artsy, Vintage Camping at Woodlands

6 sites ¡ RVs, Tents2 acres ¡ Gaston, SC
Woodlands Hollow Nature Retreat is nestled just off the dirt road at the end of a cul de sac on almost 2 acres of land. Surrounded by tall pines and hickory trees, enjoy rustic camping here with two sites available. One site is the Flower child site and one is Moondance, perfect for anyone who wishes to camp in a rustic, artsy, hippie space. We are approximately 20 minutes from the Congaree National Park, the Palmetto Trailhead, Peachtree Rock, and Columbia, SC. Charleston and Charlotte are just over an hours drive. We're 15 minutes from NOMA district, 5 Point and the Vista which all offer incredible eateries, coffee shops and breweries. Ask me and I'm happy to guide you to amazing destinations. Camping is available for tents, cars and vans. WE offer dry camping for trail travels under 25' (NO HOOKUPS), however if you need too dump, Camping World is just down i26 and offers dumping for Good Sam members. The Barnyard on US1 offers dumping for a nominal fee. No dumping is allowed on the property of WHNR. We also offer a Vintage Glamping experience in our 1973 Bonanza Pinto with a queen size bed through Airbnb. airbnb.com/h/woodlandshollow
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$28
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Woodland gardens

6 sites ¡ RVs, Tents2 acres ¡ Hopkins, SC
Learn more about this land:This property is located on over 2 acres a outdoor bathroom is provided but no shower no electric is offered. Bring your own water hose. We are 10 min from congaree state park and 20 minutes from columbia all museums and great restaurants and shopping. Fire wood is provided for you for 7$ a bundle. Pop up campers and small a frame trailers are accepted for an additional 8$ a night.
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$20
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Booked 2 times

Woodland Gardens

1 site ¡ Lodging2 acres ¡ Hopkins, SC
Property is located in the country on 2.5 acres of wooded land. We are 5 minutes from Congaree National Park and the river. We offer glamping in a Vintage Bohemian camper and a Cottage Tree House that offers breakfast for an additional charge and open fires. We offer a 15% discount on kayaking tours. The bed size is slightly smaller than a full and the toilet is located under the deck. There is a small shower in the camper.\
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$100
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Private Oasis In The Forest

3 sites ¡ Lodging, RVs, Tents5 acres ¡ Irwin, SC
Quite undisturbed forest for 1/2 a century, used for duck hunting in the previous owners family for decades. I’ve started building a small cabin that’s unfinished hopefully completing in the coming years. Fishing pond and small seasonal creek flows after lots of rain. Excited to share it with others!
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$25
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The Little Lovely

2 sites ¡ Lodging, RVs, Tents5 acres ¡ Cameron, SC
Welcome to our “Lovely Little Place”! We are so excited to offer our little retreat-like yard to campers looking for peace, quiet, and easy living. We like to think we are “off grid” but truly we are not. The closest town is about 15-20 minutes away. Electric will be provided Commode outdoor toilet provided No shower or running water provided Animals welcome Santee National Park - 15 min away
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$30
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Big Creek RV Park of Saluda SC

12 sites ¡ RVs, Tents5 acres ¡ Saluda, SC
Big Creek RV Park of Saluda SC is a private lodging establishment offering short term sites to campers, transient guest and outdoor enthusiast who desire rest, relaxation and recreation. The fringe land is old farm land now being repurposed for outdoor activities. The RV Park is the developed part of an old Farm planted in pines bordering Big Creek/Lake Murray.
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$20
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Welcome to Hipcamp, the ultimate camping resource! With over 699 options near Columbia, South Carolina that offer a forest terrain, you're sure to find the perfect spot for your outdoor adventure. Looking for top-rated campsites? Check out Rosewood Farm and Agripark (123 reviews), Southeast Outdoor Adventure Ctr (117 reviews), and Private Oasis In The Forest (105 reviews). With popular amenities like trash disposal, toilets, and campfire pits, and activities such as swimming, boating, and whitewater paddling, your camping experience will be nothing short of amazing. Plus, with an average price per night of $40 and options as low as $10, camping has never been more affordable. So go ahead, embrace the great outdoors and start planning your camping trip today!

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