Discover the best campgrounds near Columbia, South Carolina with hiking

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Columbia

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Prices Bridge Inn & Campgrounds

5 sites · Lodging, Tents12 acres · Leesville, SC

We have an absolutely gorgeous 12 acres of mostly wooded and/or lakefront land on the West end of Lake Murray (Saluda River). As of 2023, we have 3 campsites and three cabins for visitors. We (me, my wife, and three kids) run this as our primary business and LOVE nature lovers and those seeking respite from their busy lives... It's NOT a place for loud parties--we are on Lake Murray behind the only super LOW bridge, which means there's virtually no boat traffic or noise back here. If you want to refresh, recharge or spend quality time with family or friends, we'd love to host you. *the low bridge also means if you bring a large boat you may need to use the marina or any of the free boat launches within a mile of our site... kayaks, canoes, john boats all fit under. :-)

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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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Rustic Natural Campsite

1 site · RV, Tent11 acres · Santee, SC

We are located on 11 acres. Wooded areas, hiking trails on-site. Perfect place to watch for deer and other animals including our 6 on-leash dogs! It is a train lover's dream because we are close to the tracks and enjoy watching the train come and go so much so that the conductor toots and waves to us!! The Santee State Park has many water activities, picnic areas, and hiking trails. There are several golf courses nearby, and a local restaurant/bar within walking distance which often offers trivia, karaoke, pool tables, and live music. Just be careful as you will be walking on the side of a main road as well as over train tracks.

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.

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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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.

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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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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Woodland Gardens

2 sites · 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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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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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

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

Rosewood Farm and Agripark

100 sites · Lodging200 acres · Winnsboro, SC

Rosewood Farm and Agripark is my home. I honestly had about the most amazing childhood one could have on this very land! We hunted, fished, made mud pies and played outside for hours, as long as we were in shouting distance for supper time! I am so fortunate to be the daughter of two amazing parents, who had a dream to build a working farm from nothing more than a logging trail in the woods. They built a 3 story, 10,000 square foot house by themselves- while raising a family! We have 200 acres of farmland that features rolling hills, multiple ponds, creeks, farm animals, show horses and countless wildlife viewing opportunities. Wild turkey and deer roam free all over the farm, coveys of dove fly out from the pastures and trails, and coyotes howl in the night. Listen to the frogs croaking, crickets chirping and whipporwhills calling every evening under a magical blanket of stars. Take a guided horseback ride or nature hike through the trails that meander through the woods around the park. Our newest venture is to offer primitive camping and some cabin rentals around our 60 acre Agripark! For those wanting to step it up a notch, we have erected a large concrete floor, covered event barn (for parties, family reunions, weddings, cowboy church, etc..,) and also a huge petting zoo barn with an area behind it for pony rides and 4-h/FFA functions. Also, a special historic Iron Horse miniature train and one mile of track has been purchased to go around the park! A greenhouse is being erected next, that will teach people about aquaponics and hydroponics! We have a rock wall, jumping pillow and many inflatables for the littles to enjoy too! Many things are on the immediate horizon for this special property. While we are under heavy construction at the moment in some areas of the park, many amenities are currently available. Why not unplug from the daily grind and spend time with those that matter most? My goal is to make this land as magical for your family as it has been for mine!

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.

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!

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.

Wolff Woods

3 sites · RVs, Tents18 acres · Bethune, SC

Wolff Woods is 18 acres of pine forest, grassy fields, and other trees and shrubs. There are multiple areas of the property to set up camp whether you want to be covered by trees or want to play in the grass and gaze at the stars, Wolff Woods is the place to be. The property is surrounded by fields and is very private. There are also multiple entrances to the property, perfect for RVs or smaller vehicles. We also have a backyard swimming pool that campers are welcome to use upon request. We are pet friendly and just kindly ask that you give us a heads up before arrival so we can put our own dog away. We hope to see you soon. :)

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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.

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.

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.

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

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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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.

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.

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.

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.

Woodland Gardens

2 sites · 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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Camping near Columbia with hiking guide

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Looking to go camping near Columbia, South Carolina and love hiking? Look no further than Hipcamp! With over 630 options in the area specifically tailored for hiking enthusiasts, you're sure to find the perfect spot to pitch your tent or park your RV. And with an average price per night of just $40 and options as low as $10, camping has never been more affordable. Check out some of our top campsites like Waterfall camping close to CLT (149 reviews), Rosewood Farm and Agripark (123 reviews), and Southeast Outdoor Adventure Ctr (117 reviews) for highly rated accommodations. Plus, popular amenities like campfires, pet-friendly sites, and toilets make your camping experience even more enjoyable. And if you're into off-roading, biking, or surfing, there are plenty of nearby activities to keep you entertained. Get ready for an unforgettable camping adventure with Hipcamp!