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Big Creek RV Park of Saluda SC
12 sites · RVs, Tents5 acres · Saluda, Saluda
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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Waterfront RV resort
16 sites · Lodging, RVs6 acres · Eutawville, Orangeburg
Our small size and inspiring location make Bells Marina and Resort an exclusive experience.
Enjoy the comforts of our boutique hotel and luxury cabins, bring your own RV or camper, or “rough it” in one of our glamping sites. Bring your boat and keep it in one of our guest slips or in our secured boat storage area.
Our friendly staff can provide guides, gear, and just about anything you need for a family-friendly outdoor adventure at this secluded angler’s paradise.
Bells Marina & Resort is an outdoor community in a protected cove on the popular Lake Marion, known for world-class fishing and record-breaking catches.
Most of our visitors are dazzled at the beauty of the woods and water. We border 400 acres of the Santee Cooper Wildlife Management Area, and you can enjoy 180 degree views of the cove and waterfowl, from white herons to bald eagles.
Meals are a special experience for our guests, and you have a lot of delicious options. Our friendly outdoor cooking area features barbecues and open fire cooking. This is a great place to make new friends.
The country store is stocked with the usual groceries, along with bait and tackle and camping accessories. We have fishing kits, s’mores kits, and many pre-made food options to make your stay easier.
Our family restaurant is a local favorite and offers fried, fresh-caught catfish. We are open for three meals most days. You can have a hot breakfast starting at 6:00 am, and be on the water or in the woods at sunrise. We will even cook your catch!
If you don’t feel like hunting or fishing, Bells Marina & resort has play spaces for the kids and relaxing spaces for adults. Join us for movie nights or just unwind at the community campfire.
No matter what kind of vacation you have in mind, Bells Marina &Resort has everything you need for a memorable adventure.
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Trail Blazer Survival Camp
10 sites · Tents30 acres · Union, SC
This property is adjacent to Sumter National Forest land which you are welcome to use as allowed by their policies and procedures.
We have three designated, approximately 10' x 10', Tent Sites each with a private cast iron grill and picnic table. There is a shared central fire ring with benches.
Hammock campers are allowed to set up throughout the main camping area or by the pond.
There is a maintained single restroom and shower a short walk from the tent sites. There is a covered area with 3 additional picnic tables beside the parking area.
Campers are encouraged to explore the 30 +/- acres and private 2 acre pond. You are welcome to fish the pond with many campers catching bass and blue gill.
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Mike's country home and land
11 sites · Lodging50 acres · Rock Hill, SC
Welcome to Creekside FarmCreekside Farm is a place where you can slow down and enjoy things you might not normally notice.We are glad you are Here.We invite you to sit back, take your shoes off, and breathe deeply as you read this – slowly.Creekside is very special place where you, and those important to you can unplug and gently "be" with eachother.My wife Beth and I fell in love with this property because it has a unique way of calling us out of our busy livesand into a meaningful space of connection with our senses, each other and those we care about. We hope youhave the chance to experience this on your visit.In my work as a leadership consultant and executive coach I've had the opportunity to find a few "bestpractices" for a meaningful experience of life. I offer them to you below should you want to try them out duringyour visit. I promise they will impact your time here - and your time when you leave here - tremendously:Being and DoingSometimes it’s just fine to sit down and not do anything.Experience and CaptureSometimes you don’t need to capture an experience, just experience it.Quality and QuantitySometimes quality of life is more satisfying than quantity of life. Maybe less is more.Sensing and ThinkingSometimes thinking is overrated. Sitting still and sensing what is right in front of us can be eye-opening.Silence and NoiseSometimes saying nothing says everything. Turning off the phones and devices and listening to the nature’ssounds can further awaken and resensitize us.Below you will find information about this special place. It includes invitations, requests and details about howthings work here at the farm.We invite you...1. To use your time here to nourish your Self, Spirit and Body. Walk, breathe, smell, touch, see, and taste whatyou desire.2. To put away your phones and devices and be with the people you are here with.3. To remove your shoes when in the home and feel the floor under your feet.4. To be outside whenever you can. There is goodness out there. Go anywhere you want on property, it isbordered by the creek.5. To eat slowly, talk slowly, walk slowly and just hang.
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3 Creeks Camp and Nature Preserve
13 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents10 acres · Anderson, Anderson
This Property was purchased by Grandfather in the 70s and then was passed to my Mother. In 2013 I decided to live life differently and start from the ground up building with natural materials and found materials. At that time I was fortunate enough to have the land passed to me and I started building a home for myself and to be close to my mothers home nearby. After achieving the basics I decided that the best use of this beautiful land was to create a place for people to relax and enjoy, a park like environment dedicated to preserving natural beauty and amplifying it through a permaculture lifestyle. 8 years later I am blown away at how far the dream has become a reality and love sharing my space with people from all over the country.
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Camp Clatworthy
7 sites · RVs, Tents1000 acres · Honea Path, Abbeville
Free use of kayaks and a canoe on an undeveloped 18 acre lake is included when you camp here. Several miles of trails, dirt roads and streams wind through hundreds of acres which you are free to explore.
The property has been owned by members of our family for 75 years or more with areas of it family-owned since the 1800's. A large portion of the property is dedicated to sustainable loblolly pine forests dating back to the 1980's. A significant area of the property is dedicated to native hardwood forest and has some of the oldest and largest white oak, poplar, elm and shortleaf pines in the upstate. The remainder of the property is pasture; home to Black Angus cattle. We look forward to sharing this unique property with you!
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Southeast Outdoor Adventure Ctr
16 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents120 acres · Bowman, Orangeburg
Property is well maintained and spacious, rv camping area is flat land for easy maneuvering, roads are wide with easy turns and pull through so no stress backing up. If you like biking or running/walking soac has some awesome trails. There are several small ponds to relax near and watch the sun set. Bathrooms/showers/picnic tables /fire rings/water hook ups/no rv power/dump station available ($10 dumps, guest only). If you need privacy and relaxation and want to unplug from the world, this is the place!
By design, we never camp many guests at any one time, we feel if you wanted to camp close to someone you could camp in your back yard at home, here you have space and privacy.
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The Goodson Forest Estate
12 sites · Lodging20 acres · Hopkins, Richland
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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CEDAR-CROSS CAMP (Lake Marion)
15 sites · RVs8 acres · Russellville, Berkeley
CAMPING AT LAKE MARION (SOUTHSIDE)
Only ½ mile away from South Carolina’s largest lake!
FISHING
Camping at Lake Marion comes with a lot of perks, such as a phenomenal fishing opportunity. Since angling is not just about catching the biggest fish, take the chance to teach your budding fishermen the virtue of patience by the shores of Lake Marion. Some of the fish you’ll likely encounter include striped bass, channel catfish, and black crappie.
BOATING
Should fishing sound interesting, wait until you hear about the boating opportunities. Lake Marion and the neighboring Lake Moultrie are part of a navigable inland channel leading to Charleston from Columbia. If you’re feeling eager to boat down to Charleston, you’ll get to pass through the Pinopolis Dam and Lock, which at 75-foot in height, is the largest single-step lock in North America.
HIKING
While camping in a rental motorhome at Lake Marion, fun isn’t only limited to the water. The low country in South Carolina is relatively flat, so hiking through the countryside is fairly easy. The massive Santee National Wildlife Refuge has a healthy wildlife population consisting of alligators, waterfowl, and the Springflyer Dragonfly. It is also one of the largest wetlands supporting migratory birds in Eastern USA.
HIKING IN HISTORIC CHARLESTON
The great Historic City of Charleston is very close. Hike the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge - one of Charleston’s most iconic landmarks. After trekking the bridge, head over to downtown Charleston for a culinary delight tour of world-renown restaurants known only to Charleston. After eating to your heart’s content, walk and tour the largest historic district in the country. Tour beautiful historic architecture, gardens and mansions - only in Charleston!
BEACH FUN
Tucked in between two of South Carolina’s largest cities, you’ll be spoilt for choice over the number of attractions found around the lake. Since Charleston is just a short drive away, be sure to drop by for a chance to sample the town’s best beaches - Isle of Palm or Folly Beach. When packing your RV rental, don’t forget to throw in some sunscreen lotion.
If Folly Beach is your beach of choice, indulge in a self-guided tour to the edge of the island, which is locally referred to as “The Edge of America." Don’t forget a camera as the Morris Island Lighthouse is insta-worthy. If time allows it, make your way to the end of East Ashley Avenue for some snaps of the striking street graffiti.
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Hill's Landing & RV Park
74 sites · Tents10 acres · Cross, SC
Hills Landing & RV Park is located in the quaint town of Cross, SC.
Our property sits directly atop the banks of the Diversion Canal, perfectly nestled between Lake Marion and Lake Moultrie. We offer an RV park in addition to standard accommodations for rent, a newly graded and paved boat landing, docks, and a spacious new laundry facility and bath house. For added convenience, there is a general store on site which sells gas, ice, live bait, tackle, hot & snack food items, charcoal, rv accessories, and an array of other necessities. Free WiFi is also provided, with the option to upgrade.
The waterfront views, family friendly atmosphere, and diverse fishing environment are just a few of the reasons we love this place. We invite you to come enjoy all that Hills Landing & RV Park has to offer.
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Millrich Parking
9 sites · RVs, Tents3 acres · Hartsville, SC
Millrich Parking is a fenced-in 3 acre quite slice of heaven with no through traffic on a private lot. We are located on the county side of Hartsville,SC 15 minutes from Darlington Raceway, 30 minutes from I 20 and I 95. Great for Nomad and Skoolie parking.
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Hoffman’s Farm and Campground
8 sites · RVs, Tents154 acres · Hartsville, SC
Learn more about this land:Welcome to our 154 acre farm - Campground where campers can relax and enjoy the great outdoors. Both tents and campers are welcome. Experience hiking, biking, kayaking, swimming, horseback riding and hunting our famous whitetail deer. There’s nothing like sleeping under the stars and making memories around the campfire. Come make some great memories with us.
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Camping in South Carolina guide
Rich in Southern heritage and hospitality, South Carolina boasts the good looks to match its personality. Golden beaches and sandy barrier islands dot the Atlantic shore, the forested peaks of the Blue Ridge Mountains rise in the north, and lush marshlands fringe the Lowcountry. Outdoor adventurers can explore SC’s seven national parks and 47 state parks all year-round, and camping options are plentiful, whether you choose a drive-in, hike-in, boat-in, or equestrian campsite, or book a camper cabin. Summers in the Palmetto State averages a balmy 90°F, but it’s best to avoid the fall hurricane season if camping on the coast.
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Pee Dee and the Grand Strand
The Pee Dee River runs all the way from the Appalachian Mountains in North Carolina to Georgetown on the Atlantic Coast. This northeastern slice of South Carolina is best known for its Grand Strand beaches, whether camping at the hugely popular Myrtle Beach resorts, bird-watching at Huntington Beach State Park, or teeing off at one of the many coastal golf courses.
Lowcountry
Hemmed in by the Savannah River and the Atlantic Coast, the southwestern lowlands are an idyllic stretch of marshlands, barrier islands, and coastal towns. Hunting Island State Park is the state’s most visited park, and a paradise for bird-watchers and campers, while RV parks dot the beaches of Hilton Head Island. The palmetto-fringed beaches of Edisto Beach State Park are a favorite for summer campers, and James Island County Park, just outside Charleston, is a crabbing hotspot.
Midlands
The state capital Columbia dominates the rolling hills of South Carolina’s Midlands, and the region’s highlights all lie within easy reach. Family campgrounds dot the shores of nearby Lake Murray, Sesquicentennial State Park has a woodland campsite and boating lake, and part of the 500-mile Palmetto Trail passes through Poinsett State Park. Nearby, Congaree National Park has hiking and kayaking trails, two campgrounds, and backcountry camping.
Upcountry
The Blue Ridge Mountains tumble down over the border from North Carolina, and South Carolina’s mountainous north is a natural playground of forested valleys, lakes, and waterfalls. Greenville is the starting point for exploring the north, from where you can hike the 3,533-foot summit of Sassafras Mountain, the state’s highest peak; camp amid the mountains in Table Rock State Park; or explore the multi-use trails at Paris Mountain State Park. For backcountry camping, it doesn’t get much better than the Mountain Bridge Wilderness Area, which links the Jones Gap and Caesars Head state parks.
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