The best family-friendly glamping near Columbia, South Carolina

Looking to go camping near Columbia, South Carolina? Hipcamp has over 450 options to choose from, with accommodations ranging from tent camping to RV sites. You can find the perfect campsite that suits your activity and terrain preferences. Whether you're into horseback riding, climbing, or boating, there's something for everyone. Need some recommendations? Check out the top-rated campsites like Southeast Outdoor Adventure Ctr (117 reviews), Private Oasis In The Forest (105 reviews), or Camp Clatworthy (95 reviews). Plus, you'll find popular amenities like toilets, trash, and potable water. With an average price per night of $33 and options as low as $10, camping has never been more affordable.

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Top-rated campgrounds

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Looking to go camping near Columbia, South Carolina? Hipcamp has over 450 options to choose from, with accommodations ranging from tent camping to RV sites. You can find the perfect campsite that suits your activity and terrain preferences. Whether you're into horseback riding, climbing, or boating, there's something for everyone. Need some recommendations? Check out the top-rated campsites like Southeast Outdoor Adventure Ctr (117 reviews), Private Oasis In The Forest (105 reviews), or Camp Clatworthy (95 reviews). Plus, you'll find popular amenities like toilets, trash, and potable water. With an average price per night of $33 and options as low as $10, camping has never been more affordable.

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. Prices Bridge Inn & Campgrounds

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35mi from Columbia · 7 sites · Tents, Lodging · 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). Me, my wife, and three kids live and work on a 20 acre forest nestled in the backwaters of Lake Murray. Behind Prices Bridge, we have what nature lovers refer to "OH MY GAWD"... Our land forms a peninsula, which is very private, secluded, and SAFE. If you want to refresh, recharge or spend quality time with family or friends, we'd love to host you. *Prices Bridge being a 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. :-)

2. Private Oasis In The Forest

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42mi from Columbia · 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!

3. Camp at The Farm - Outside Inn

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44mi from Columbia · 2 sites · RVs, Lodging · Santee, SC

We are a family campground with a focus on keeping things natural. Enjoy an afternoon with the farm animals, a stroll through the woods, star gazing at night and fellowship with friends. Our campground hosts outdoor movies under the stars (see events for dates & times) as well as farm tours and snuggles sessions with the animals.

Stories from the community

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Bridget

2 weeks ago

With pets

Weekend Trip to Private Oasis In The Forest

We had really fun at this place! Definitely coming back!

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Rick

October 2025

Group trip

2 nights at Private Oasis In The Forest

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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Adam

September 2025

Weekend Trip to Camp at The Farm - Outside Inn

This was a great spot for us to stop and drive into Charleston as we headed from Pennsylvania to Florida. The camper and property was exactly as described and comfortable.

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Sherri

September 2025

2 nights at Camp at The Farm - Outside Inn

The camper I stayed in was very clean and comfortable. Clair gave fabulous instructions for everything I could possibly need to know. Then the good part….spending time around the animals, the stargazing, and the quiet (other than the expected moo, quack, baa or cockadoodledoo) were all wonderful!

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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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Michael

August 2025

With pets

1 night at Private Oasis In The Forest

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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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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Nichole

May 2025

With kids

Weekend Trip to Camp at The Farm - Outside Inn

My kids and I had such a great time on the farm. We got to live on animals, walk the trail and enjoy the sunset.

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Becky

April 2025

1 night at Private Oasis In The Forest

We loved it! Amazing spot for our dog to roam, lovely but short trail around the lake, a little row boat we didn't use but would have been a fun little adventure - we set our tent up inside because the windows are wide open so just to keep bugs off us though we didn't notice many the night we were there - great experience especially for the price! We were tenting and it was calling for a thunderstorm and we couldn't have asked for a better spot to watch watch the rain come down and listen to it on the tin roof!

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Scott

March 2025

With pets

4 nights at Prices Bridge Inn & Campgrounds

The A-frame was perfect! Enough space to be able to relax in. Every morning, afternoon and evening, my dog and I would sit on the dock gazing out at the lake with Herons, Osprey, Geese, Ducks and Cormorants all flying past. With the boat ramp right there, we would easily cast off on our SUP for the lake. Jesse, his wife and kids were wonderful and so nice. Their place and land offered so much to do. My dog got to feel like a country dog, interacting with the chickens, running through the woods and snoozing by the fire pit. This trip was exactly what I needed and desired. I loved every minute at Jesse's place.

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Brandon

February 2025

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Private Oasis In The Forest

Love staying here, Alex is very helpful and puts his guest first. This is my favorite spot to stay at and every chance I get I will stay.

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Morgan

January 2025

Weekend Trip to Private Oasis In The Forest

We loved our time here, and my fiance enjoyed his birthday. Nice quiet retreat from the hustle of life.

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Brandon

December 2024

Weekend Trip to Private Oasis In The Forest

I booked a night on Alex’s Land for my brother’s birthday. We wouldn’t have wondered to be anywhere else it was perfect and we had a great time it is so perfect. I would recommend to anyone!

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Megha

November 2024

With kids

2 nights at Camp at The Farm - Outside Inn

We had a lovely adventure at Outside Inn camp. The onsite trailer gave us all the comforts of a hotel, but with the outdoorsy adventure of a campground. The little camper had all of the basics and was enough to accommodate all 5 of us quite comfortably. The farm animals and fresh eggs were a treat and my elementary schooler couldn't get enough time outdoors!