Beach Camping in South Carolina: Best Beach Campsites 2023

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Beach camping in South Carolina

Find southern charm with a camping trip on Hilton Head Island or in the Nantahala wilderness.

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3 sites · RVs, Tents3 acres · Beaufort, SCWelcome to Lott Farms, a small 3 acre farm nestled on the hidden gem that is Coosaw Island. We are a small family farm that raises chickens, turkeys, geese, guinea fowl, quail, ducks, sheep, goats and pigs. We have a 3/4 acre pond with it's own island which we have affectionately named "Goat Alcatraz." There is a dock with a draw bridge to the island, where many of our ducks and geese can often be found. Our pond can be fished from shore, and is well stocked with Brim (Blue Gill), Largemouth Bass, Catfish, Crappie, and Tilapia. Our sites offer full hookups- electric, water, power, sewer and wi-fi. Sites 1 & 2 are 30 amp, and site #3 is the largest and has a 50 amp hook-up. We do have adapters for 50 amp to 30 amp if one is needed. We are 1 mile away from the Coosaw Boat House &Landing. Launch your boat here to check out nearby Morgan Island "Monkey Island", go for a sunset cruise or enjoy our fruitful fish filled waters. Paddle inland on your kayak or paddleboard from the landing to enjoy some gorgeous views. We are 15 minutes from downtown Beaufort, and MCRD Parris Island. South Carolinas #1 Hunting Island State Park and famous Light house are approximately 30 minutes away. We sit halfway between Savanah, GA & Charleston, SC.

16 sites · Lodging, RVs6 acres · Eutawville, SCOur 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.

1 site · RV, Tent3 acres · Edisto Island, SCThis is our favorite place in the world, and we would like to share it with you. This 3 acre piece of land (you will be the only campers here) offers you privacy, amazing marsh views, and easy access (only a five minutes) to the Edisto beaches. Filled with massive pines and live oaks festooned with Spanish moss, the Edisto Marsh Retreat has the feel of a national park. Wake in the morning to the sound of birds and enjoy relaxing evenings around the fire as you watch the light slowly fade over the tidal creek and marshland. You will love it here.

7 sites · RVs, Tents1000 acres · Honea Path, SC 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 and St. Croix sheep. We look forward to sharing this unique property with you!

Lowcountry Live Oaks.

2 sites · RVs10 acres · Beaufort, SCWe have 10 acres, it used to be a phosphate mine, now it’s just beautiful land with lovely trees and peace. We have our home on the backside of the property but are more than willing to share our beautiful spot for travelers that may need a place to stay to visit Beaufort or Parris Island or even an overflow spot when Hunting Island cannot accommodate you every day. Learn more about this land: Private, semi woodsy, Level site with water, septic and electric, can accommodate up to 40’ trailer/camper. 5th Wheels with may have a very tough time with anything larger than a 40' trailer, truck combo. We do have 30 amp and 50 amp for larger campers, as well as you own Internet for the site. Atlantic Ocean is 12 miles away, if you want to visit the beautiful Hunting Island. Several salt water boat landings within 2-5 miles. Historic Beaufort 3 miles, Paris Island 6 miles, swimming, fishing, surfing, shrimping all within 5-10 minutes. Bring your RV and your boat.

Socastee Creek Seclusion

3 sites · RVs, Tents32 acres · Myrtle Beach, SCEnjoy your peaceful view of the Socastee Creek located approximately 4.5 miles from the beach. You can enjoy bass fishing , kayaking, hiking, or hanging out at our cool fire pit and gaze at the stars all night long on our 32 acres of property. There is super fast internet access at the brick fire pit and the picnic tables. Each campsite has its own private fire pit as well. We have an outdoor therapeutic shower with hot water. We have a toilet or portable toilet available as well with private access. The Socastee Community, located about three miles from Peachtree Landing on the "Sawkestee" Creek and the Waccamaw River, prospered during the economic boom from the naval stores industry that began in the first part of the 1800's. A mercantile business and turpentine distillery existed in the Peachtree Landing area after the Civil War. A plat dated 1875 showed two acres on Socastee Creek, indicating a tar kiln in existence. In the wake of the development of the turpentine industry, Socastee became a center for trade due to its prime location, access to shipping via the Waccamaw River and the vast resources of the primal pine forests.There are plenty of places close by and only 5 minutes away! Tanger Outlets, Market Common, Coastal Grand Mall, Broadway at the Beach, independent brewing company etc! Yep! 5 minutes away! This is the ultimate location for social distancing and you can still experience all of Myrtle Beach! The owner lives on site with his adorable Siberian Husky. Questions? Just Ask!

Edisto Island Vacation Rental RV

1 site · Lodging3 acres · Edisto Island, SCEdisto Island Vacation Rental RV is a fully hooked up new model RV with all the conveniences of home. Located in a beautiful shaded natural forest. Your site backs up to the Edisto Beach State Park where there are miles of amazing hiking and biking trails running through the maritime forest, and while on the trails you can visit the State Park's Environmental Learning Center to take part in their incredible interactive exhibits and learn about the natural history of the island and it's sea life. You will definitely want to spend time exploring or just relaxing on the beautiful beaches teaming with seashells. If you have a boat, feel free to bring it with you when you come, we are very close to the Live Oak Landing boat ramp where I took the picture of the sunset. As the day winds down to an end you can relax by a campfire or just head inside and kick back and watch a movie from the library of dvd's that are available. The bed is a queen and the dining table area can turn into a full bed. I look forward to having you here to make Edisto Island your next playground.

3 sites · RVs, Tents2 acres · Ridgeland, SC35 Feet ****- MAXIMUM LENGTH INCLUDING PULLING VEHICLE IS 35 FEET. We are not a pull thru site, some backing will be required. - 35 Feet**** Long term stays (7 or more nights) please make contact before booking. I was the first person to purchase property here in 1995 in what is known as Moultrie Plantation. This is a private property community with its own private dirt road. The plantation is rich in Civil War history and people still find arrowhead 's, Civil war buttons and other Civil War related items on the dirt roads where the soldiers marched through the plantation. It is a quiet, peaceful neighborhood where owners enjoy the country life.

Dr. Easterling's lake front camper.

5 sites · Lodging4 acres · Hartsville, SCLearn more about this land:Hartsville, S.C. 29550 Private camper on Lake Robinson, water front. Access to full bath, kitchen, laundry room.PrivateYou have full access to the first floor of the house. Kitchen, full bath, laundry room, patio, deck, grill, sun room, and dining rooms. Lake f

4 sites · RVs10 acres · Beaufort, SCLearn more about this land:Manicured and peaceful Southern Living style estate with multiple ponds. Enjoy bird watching, feeding the ducks, and listening to the frogs at night. Just 12 miles from Hunting Island State Park. Walking distance to the Intracoastal Waterway.

6 sites · RVs, Tents25 acres · Round O, SCIan's background is in art, public education, and exploring the outdoors. Growing up in the Lowcountry of South Carolina allowed for endless opportunities to explore and foster an appreciation for the outdoors. It is the peace and tranquility of the wetlands, and the time spent with family and friends in these unique ecosystems, that always brought me comfort and wonder. It was in June of 2019 that dreams of having my name attached to land became a reality. Since the contract was signed; family, friends, and I have been developing the property and programming classes and adventures to share with those who seek them. We have developed several unique sites to share with you and will continue to improve as we foster our partnership with the land and share its bounty.

6 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents6 acres · Beaufort, SCEdenhope Farms is nestled on 6 acres and is a sanctuary for rescued and unique animals. We have a Zebu bull, which are the oldest recorded bovine in history, dating back to the Bible. We have goats and peacocks, chickens, a potbellied pig, rescued squirrels, and rescued ducks. Soon to come.... Sheep!!! My property used to be the disposal site for the CocaCola bottling Company. Go on a scavenger hunt and find old bottles. Relax around the fire pit and listen to owls, wild geese, bull frogs and the Quack Pack. Lounge on the spacious deck overlooking all the farm animals or take a dip in the swimming pool. At night grill on the BBQ or have an oyster roast. We do have an indoor toilet for you to use and an outdoor shower. Go for a walk through the woods, do yoga, head to Hunting Island beach which is 10 miles or drive 3 miles to historic downtown Beaufort. We are also close to Parris Island and many other historical sites. While here you can enjoy historical tours of Beaufort County’s earliest years of the Santa Helena colony in the mid 1600’s, the revolutionary war period, the pre-civil war and plantation time period and the antebellum, reconstruction history up to the Civil Rights visits of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at the Historic Penn Center. The Lowcountry is great for water sports, kayaking, boating, jet skiing, sailing, hiking and canoeing. Each season offers an opportunity to participate in fishing, crabbing, shrimping or digging for oysters in local waters. Our area is a favorite of cyclist groups, the long, flat, rural, scenic, roads offer pleasant riding experiences for cyclist of all ability levels. There are bike lanes on many of the major roads. Other recreational activities in our area are geocaching, horseback riding, tennis, golf, hiking, beach volleyball, beachcombing, and birdwatching. There are a few special events throughout the year, Gullah Festival-May, Water Festival-July, Shrimp Festival-October, Beaufort Food Truck Festival-October, Soft Shell Crab Festival-April, Pat Conroy Festival-November, Heritage Days Festival-November, Night on the Town-December. There’s something for everyone. COME VISIT!!!

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Nearby parks

Explore the area’s public lands.

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Sumter National Forest

Joanna, South Carolina

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Lake Hartwell State Park

Fair Play, South Carolina

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Francis Marion National Forest

Jamestown, South Carolina

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Congaree National Park

Gadsden, South Carolina

J. Strom Thurmond Dam and Lake Park

Clarks Hill, South Carolina

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Aiken State Park

Windsor, South Carolina

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Andrew Jackson State Park

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Baker Creek State Park

Mc Cormick, South Carolina

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Barnwell State Park

Blackville, South Carolina

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Calhoun Falls State Park

Calhoun Falls, South Carolina

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.

Where to Go

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.