The best waterside campgrounds near Clemson, South Carolina

In Clemson, waterside camping is easy to find, with over 2,000 spots that put you close to lakes, rivers, and creeks. Expect to pay around $49 a night, though you can snag a site for as little as $15 if you’re quick. Campfires are allowed, toilets are on site, and most places welcome pets—three things you’ll appreciate after a day spent fishing, riding horses, or watching deer pick their way through the woods. Local favorites like Chattooga Belle Farm Lakeside (374 reviews), Pisgah Forest Mountain Meadows (371 reviews), and DuPont Bike Retreat (230 reviews) are well-reviewed and put you steps from the water. You’ll find plenty of sites where you can pitch a tent right at the edge of the action, so pack your rod and binoculars—this corner of South Carolina doesn’t keep its best spots a secret.

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This is campsite 2 at 412 Hattons Ford Road, Townville, SC

1. Camp@Castaway/Lake Hartwell 410&412

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13mi from Clemson · 3 sites · Tents, RVs · Townville, SC

Camp at Castaway! Very nice and level pull through campsites to enjoy while visiting Lake Hartwell. The sites are only 1/4 mile to Broyle's Landing and Recreation Area where you will find 3 boat landing strips, a very nice beach area, children's playground and fishing pier. It's only 15 miles to Clemson, SC and Anderson, SC. Full hookups. Fire pit. Small creek on property behind campsite within walking distance. Site 1 is located at 410 Hattons Ford Road and Site 2 is located at 412 Hattons Ford Road in Townville, SC

In Clemson, waterside camping is easy to find, with over 2,000 spots that put you close to lakes, rivers, and creeks. Expect to pay around $49 a night, though you can snag a site for as little as $15 if you’re quick. Campfires are allowed, toilets are on site, and most places welcome pets—three things you’ll appreciate after a day spent fishing, riding horses, or watching deer pick their way through the woods. Local favorites like Chattooga Belle Farm Lakeside (374 reviews), Pisgah Forest Mountain Meadows (371 reviews), and DuPont Bike Retreat (230 reviews) are well-reviewed and put you steps from the water. You’ll find plenty of sites where you can pitch a tent right at the edge of the action, so pack your rod and binoculars—this corner of South Carolina doesn’t keep its best spots a secret.

98% (5K)

Top-rated campgrounds

1. Camp@Castaway/Lake Hartwell 410&412

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13mi from Clemson · 3 sites · Tents, RVs · Townville, SC

Camp at Castaway! Very nice and level pull through campsites to enjoy while visiting Lake Hartwell. The sites are only 1/4 mile to Broyle's Landing and Recreation Area where you will find 3 boat landing strips, a very nice beach area, children's playground and fishing pier. It's only 15 miles to Clemson, SC and Anderson, SC. Full hookups. Fire pit. Small creek on property behind campsite within walking distance. Site 1 is located at 410 Hattons Ford Road and Site 2 is located at 412 Hattons Ford Road in Townville, SC

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Stories from the community

Campsite 1 - 410 Hattons Ford Road, Townville, SC 29689

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Coleman

June 2025

23 ft travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to Camp@Castaway/Lake Hartwell 410&412

Great camping spot close to the lake! The campground was clean, great conditions, and had picnic tables and fire pits for use. There was plenty of room for setup and parking.

This is campsite 2 - located at 412 Hattons Ford Road, Townville SC 29689

Jennifer

May 2025

36 ft Class A

With kids

Weekend Trip to Camp@Castaway/Lake Hartwell 410&412

We just needed a place to park our camper and sleep for a couple of nights and this was perfect for our needs! We arrived after dark and there weren’t any numbers marking the campsites but we quickly figured it out. Would definitely stay again!

kathy

March 2025

22 ft travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to Camp@Castaway/Lake Hartwell 410&412

Great Location and close to highway. Easy set-up with electric. Pretty view of woods. Some nearby neighbors are visable but not an issue. We would book again.

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Rachel

February 2025

36 ft travel trailer

With pets

1 night at Camp@Castaway/Lake Hartwell 410&412

The property was very easy to find and access. The site was really nice. Don and Deanna were very welcoming and helpful.