97% (600) • 33 campsites
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Private Oasis In The Forest
1. Private Oasis In The Forest
96%
(224)
3 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · 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! Note: Daylight arrival at least an hour before sunset recommended! FYI out of firewood at this time
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$19
/ night
3 Creeks Camp and Nature Preserve
2. 3 Creeks Camp and Nature Preserve
96%
(250)
14 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Anderson, SC
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.
Pets
Toilets
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from
$26
/ night
Wildcat Outpost
3. Wildcat Outpost
99%
(93)
1 site · Tent, RV · Central, SC
FREE FIREWOOD FOR LIMITED TIME: I have more split oak firewood than I know what to do with. While it lasts, campers can take as much as they need for free. The wood is piled at the site.
Our homestead is home to our family, chickens, and a livestock guardian dog.
We also have a small orchard and a garden.
Most of our 12+ acres are wooded and our property backs up to thousands of acres of public forest land owned by Clemson University. A trail connects our backyard to the main network of hiking/mountain biking trails in Clemson Forest. For those familiar with the forest, our property is in the vicinity of Wildcat Technical, Wounded Road, and Chainbreaker trails.
As private and wooded as our property is, we are only 10-15 minutes from downtown Clemson and less than 10 minutes from the small towns of Central and Six Mile. Lakes Hartwell and Keowee are also short drives.
We currently offer a single campsite, which can accommodate several tents or a camper van. Our campsite features a composting toilet outhouse, and water is available from spigots at our house. Though fairly close to our house, the campsite has a very private feel due to being completely surrounded by a hardwood forest.
Toilets
Campfires
Potable water
from
$24
/ night
Table Rock State Park
4. Table Rock State Park
100%
(14)
113 sites · Pickens, South Carolina
Towering mountains, creeks and lakes, and miles of trails delight at this historic upcountry park.
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Sumter National Forest
5. Sumter National Forest
88%
(13)
259 sites · Joanna, South Carolina
Explore the vast South Carolina wilderness on foot, by bike, or by boat
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Camp Clatworthy
6. Camp Clatworthy
95%
(259)
7 sites · Tents, RVs · 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. We look forward to sharing this unique property with you!
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
$35
/ night
Pheonix meadows
7. Pheonix meadows
95%
(20)
3 sites · Tents, RVs · Greenwood, SC
Learn more about this land:
Come join us on our little slice of heaven on earth! Activities include stargazing, wildlife viewing, hiking, or just chill and grill by the creek! Rv’s and campers may set up in the field. Tent and car campers are welcome to set up alongside the creek! The field sites offer wonderful sunset views and starlit night skies! The creek side site offers a picnic table, grill, and the peaceful serenity and sounds of an old growth forest.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$32
/ night
Slice of Walhalla (Heaven)
8. Slice of Walhalla (Heaven)
100%
(7)
4 sites · Tents · Walhalla, SC
Quiet, tranquil and convenient... Located between Walhalla and Seneca SC. We are at the gateway to the mountains. Outdoor activities nearby include waterfalls, hiking, twisty mountain roads for motorcycling, mountain bike parks, and whitewater rafting. Break in your hiking boots on the trails on the property. We hope to provide a nice, safe place for you to basecamp.
Pets
Campfires
Picnic table
from
$30
/ night
Francis Marion National Forest
9. Francis Marion National Forest
86%
(11)
28 sites · Jamestown, South Carolina
Re-trace the steps of a Revolutionary War hero in this national forest.
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Campfires
97% (600) • 33 campsites
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Private Oasis In The Forest
1. Private Oasis In The Forest
96%
(224)
3 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · 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! Note: Daylight arrival at least an hour before sunset recommended! FYI out of firewood at this time
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$19
/ night
3 Creeks Camp and Nature Preserve
2. 3 Creeks Camp and Nature Preserve
96%
(250)
14 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Anderson, SC
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.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$26
/ night
Wildcat Outpost
3. Wildcat Outpost
99%
(93)
1 site · Tent, RV · Central, SC
FREE FIREWOOD FOR LIMITED TIME: I have more split oak firewood than I know what to do with. While it lasts, campers can take as much as they need for free. The wood is piled at the site.
Our homestead is home to our family, chickens, and a livestock guardian dog.
We also have a small orchard and a garden.
Most of our 12+ acres are wooded and our property backs up to thousands of acres of public forest land owned by Clemson University. A trail connects our backyard to the main network of hiking/mountain biking trails in Clemson Forest. For those familiar with the forest, our property is in the vicinity of Wildcat Technical, Wounded Road, and Chainbreaker trails.
As private and wooded as our property is, we are only 10-15 minutes from downtown Clemson and less than 10 minutes from the small towns of Central and Six Mile. Lakes Hartwell and Keowee are also short drives.
We currently offer a single campsite, which can accommodate several tents or a camper van. Our campsite features a composting toilet outhouse, and water is available from spigots at our house. Though fairly close to our house, the campsite has a very private feel due to being completely surrounded by a hardwood forest.
Toilets
Campfires
Potable water
from
$24
/ night
Table Rock State Park
4. Table Rock State Park
100%
(14)
113 sites · Pickens, South Carolina
Towering mountains, creeks and lakes, and miles of trails delight at this historic upcountry park.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
Sumter National Forest
5. Sumter National Forest
88%
(13)
259 sites · Joanna, South Carolina
Explore the vast South Carolina wilderness on foot, by bike, or by boat
Toilets
Campfires
Showers
Camp Clatworthy
6. Camp Clatworthy
95%
(259)
7 sites · Tents, RVs · 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. We look forward to sharing this unique property with you!
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
$35
/ night
Pheonix meadows
7. Pheonix meadows
95%
(20)
3 sites · Tents, RVs · Greenwood, SC
Learn more about this land:
Come join us on our little slice of heaven on earth! Activities include stargazing, wildlife viewing, hiking, or just chill and grill by the creek! Rv’s and campers may set up in the field. Tent and car campers are welcome to set up alongside the creek! The field sites offer wonderful sunset views and starlit night skies! The creek side site offers a picnic table, grill, and the peaceful serenity and sounds of an old growth forest.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$32
/ night
Slice of Walhalla (Heaven)
8. Slice of Walhalla (Heaven)
100%
(7)
4 sites · Tents · Walhalla, SC
Quiet, tranquil and convenient... Located between Walhalla and Seneca SC. We are at the gateway to the mountains. Outdoor activities nearby include waterfalls, hiking, twisty mountain roads for motorcycling, mountain bike parks, and whitewater rafting. Break in your hiking boots on the trails on the property. We hope to provide a nice, safe place for you to basecamp.
Pets
Campfires
Picnic table
from
$30
/ night
Francis Marion National Forest
9. Francis Marion National Forest
86%
(11)
28 sites · Jamestown, South Carolina
Re-trace the steps of a Revolutionary War hero in this national forest.
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Campfires
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
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Paula
November 2025
16 ft car
I had a wonderful 2 days, very restful, exactly what I needed. Their dog was curious but not terribly interested, the rooster crowed, as roosters do. The view was terrific. Read the other reviews - the site is on an incline, but we (husband and I) went prepared and managed to level our popup tent. I will go back.
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Bridget
November 2025
With pets
We had really fun at this place! Definitely coming back!
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Sam
October 2025
16 ft car
For the limited amount of time I was there it was great. The host was very polite and my night was peaceful and relaxing. It felt like I had the place to myself, and it allowed me to enjoy some much-needed alone time in the forest.
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Stephanie
October 2025
Tent
Group trip
We had a lot of fun camping here! The water was perfect and loved having the row boat to use. I would highly recommend this spot to anyone!
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Christoher
October 2025
Tent
Great campground to pitch a tent or hammock for the night, also some cabins if you can’t camp. fairly priced and lots of bathrooms nearby. cats will come see you at your campsite and are sweet but will go away if you shop them
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Allison
October 2025
Tent
Lovely little spot tucked in close to Isaqueena. Perfect for a quiet getaway! We will be back!
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Kristin
October 2025
Tent
With pets
My family had a great time! Nice, simple little camp spot in the woods with a campfire. Completely secluded and quiet. Great views of the stars with no lights. Lots of wood around, but would recommend bringing some of your own. Small wildlife and deer. The host was very helpful. I would recommend! 👍
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Brandon
October 2025
Tent
Loved this campsite! It’s right by the lake with a beautiful view especially at sunrise and sunset. The spot was clean, quiet and perfect for a relaxing weekend. Great place to unwind, fish or just sit by the water. Alex has firewood at the entrance to the right under an open shed. I recommend grabbing some before you set up camp because it’s a good distance from the camp site. I thought that was a really nice bonus. Thank you Alex! Definitely coming back!
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Rick
October 2025
Group trip
The property was really a great location for our group that were overall new to camping with amenities nearby to pickup groceries or go to a diner when needed! We really enjoyed taking turns on the row boat, and playing card games and monopoly in the cabin area at night. The campsite felt really private, but there was some barking from dogs nearby at night, and sometimes gunshots.
Alex, the owner, was very responsive and helpful in finding local activities and resolving any issues we had during the stay!
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Sebastian
September 2025
Tent
Group trip
It was awesome!! We hiked the trail and it was stunning. We cooked on the grill. We made some s’mores and took a break from everyday life. Their pup came by to play with us for a little bit but boy was it a relaxing time to have some firewood stacked up for us when we got there and a grill for us to cook on. They were gracious host, that allowed us to have a nice slice of scenery, serenity, and relaxation for 24 hour in the woods. You are close to their house but you don’t really notice it. I had 8 people including myself in the group and there was room for all of us. Great spot for hammocks as well as tents. So many cool little trails in the woods you can follow for nice nature walks. Overall 5/5. Great experience and great hospitality from Hudson and his family!! Will be recommending this location!
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Bryan
September 2025
Tent
Group trip
Alex's lake site was a great place to bring our rigs for a fishing weekend. Other than a few fallen trees the site was clean and quite open. The lake had fish jumping the entire time we were there and was smooth as glass. We managed to actually catch a few.
Only a few things to note:
-It's on / near a farm. So you better be used to farm sounds (cows, roosters, dog pens, gun shots). And seeing an occasional side by side or 4 wheeler isn't unheard of.
-While our overland rigs were more than capable of making it to the campsite I would NOT recommend a passenger car. The farm road isnt well suited to low-slung vehicles and even the entrance near the paved road might be a bit of a challenge to a car to navigate
- There is a metric ton of firewood right after you get on the path to the campsite. Even though we brought our own we ended up using and splitting a few cords from the pile (Thanks Alex!)
-Site 1 is at a ~3 degree slant so you may need to plan to level out a rig or sleep with your feet pointing downhill.
Overall the site was great. Perfect spot to get away for a bit and fish. We had 5 campers total and had AMPLE room to spare. I can see at least 10-15 fitting there comfortably. I would absolutely camp here again
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Chad
September 2025
Tent
Nice forested piece of land. Great tent camping complete with picnic table and fire pit. Quiet and peaceful.
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Michael
September 2025
1 night at Private Oasis In The Forest
Second time. Even better than the first. I’ll be back soon.
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Jen
September 2025
16 ft car
With pets
Beautiful property with the creeks running through it. Peaceful and would stay here again
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Cole
August 2025
Tent
Had a great time! Easy to find and was an amazing set up. Was able to easily access a bunch of hiking trails and fishing areas.
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Michael
August 2025
With pets
Absolutely loved it. Perfect place to get away. Awesome creepy “Cabin in the Woods” vibes. When the sun went down the night came alive. We watched Evil Dead 2 in the cabin. This was an amazing trip. I will be booking this exact spot again. Love it!!!
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James
August 2025
Tent
Great spot. Spectacular view. Quiet and tucked away. It was a nice getaway for the weekend.
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Kim
August 2025
Weekend Trip to Private Oasis In The Forest
Loved every peaceful and relaxing moment of our trip to Alex"s place. That front porch was exactly what I needed to unwind.
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Stephanie
July 2025
Tent
With pets
I enjoyed Damon’s little piece of heaven he was very accommodating and friendly
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Jason
June 2025
Tent
My sons ans I had an amazing time. I was concerned about the possibility of thunderstorms so Alex told us to feel free to use the cabin and we did. We caught lots of blue gill. The cooking area is well equipped. I would highly recommend checking out Alex's property. We cant wait to go back.
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