Private sites camping near Columbia

Campers have easy access to South Carolina’s natural wonders in the “Famously Hot” state capital.

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South Carolina
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Columbia

100% (165 reviews)

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Dalton

2 weeks ago

Tent

1 night at Private Oasis In The Forest

Awesome little spot to fish and just hangout for a quick getaway.

Weekend Trip to Eagles Landing

Great campsite, water view, kayaks, firewood available, excellent host. We look forward to our next visit.

4 nights at Eagles Landing

We had a very relaxing weekend, despite some rain. The property is very quiet, dock access was great, Scott even caught a few fish! And we were treated to some Fireworks by the neighbors. Kevin was a great host, the welcome gift was appreciated! Overall had a great weekend camping.

Weekend Trip to Norman Farms

Campsite was good and met our needs. Location was nice and private. Felt like a little hide away in the woods. Our hosts were very nice and accommodating. We appreciated the firewood! Thanks for a great camping experience! Would definitely come back!

Weekend Trip to The Old Rooster Farm House

Telly is a great host! He was very helpful and communicative about the location. He even brought us firewood so that we could enjoy the fire pit onsite. The land was flat so we had no problem getting in and settled quickly. The location feels very private and secluded while being close to all city amenities. The sandy soil, southern magnolias , & the oaks decorated in Spanish moss made me feel right at home. We will be returning!

Weekend Trip to Eagles Landing

Everything was absolutely wonderful! Very quiet and peaceful. Kevin was top notch! Will go back again soon!

Weekend Trip to Eagles Landing

Absolutely loved our weekend. Spent the weekend on the water paddle boarding, watching the beautiful wildlife and just enjoying the peacefulness. Will definitely visit again!

Weekend Trip to Eagles Landing

We had a wonderful experience at Eagles Landing which is appropriately named. There were three flying over the lake the entire weekend. It is serene and stunning all at the same time. Kevin was the most wonderful host who hand delivered a very generous and thoughtful gift basket. He had kayaks, life vest, fishing poles and firewood available. The wildlife there amazing. The lake was pure heaven! It is on our list of places to visit regularly. You will not regret booking this fabulous hip camp! P.S. We are now hooked on kayaking! Life is good in your sixties!

3 nights at Norman Farms

Rebecca had ample room for us and we were able to look at their fruit orchard and greenhouse while we were there. Very quiet. And our pets were welcome.

2 nights at Utopia Farm Camping

Great experience camping at Utopia Farm. Ray and Cindy are easy going and a pleasure to chat with. We love the horses, so very friendly. Goats are a riot! They we’re interested in what we were doing (Overlanding). We love sharing our adventures with those who are interested. Looking forward to seeing them again and highly recommend camping here!

4 nights at Eagles Landing

We booked this site as a last minute Spring break get away and so glad we found this gem! Kevin was so nice and accommodating and the weather completely showed out in the best way. We were able to enjoy the water all five days we stayed 🫶🏻 Will definitely be coming back in the near future.

4 nights at Eagles Landing

Beautiful view and private site. The pups had plenty of room to run and play ball. Kevin was a gracious host and very communicative. The sweet gift bag was a bonus and treats for the pups.

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!

Weekend Trip to Eagles Landing

Kevin was a great host at Eagles Landing. He graciously accepted a last minute booking. Allowed us to check in early and stay past check out if we wanted. This was our second time visiting this site. It’s peaceful, and private. Next time we come, we plan on having a friend come and hopefully we can book both sites. They have kayaks, vest, fishing poles, etc. Great all around place. He even brought us a gift bag, it even included treats for the dogs. 5 Stars!!!!!!

Weekend Trip to Eagles Landing

Had a great time at Kevin's lakefront Hipcamp. We will definitely reserve again in the future. Met us with a welcome gift and provided Kayaks and life jackets to use. Enjoyed exploring the lake. Spent a lot of time on the dock enjoying the views and nature.

Weekend Trip to Norman Farms

The land is beautiful! The spot was very private. My dogs had a great time. So did I. The hosts were super nice

Weekend Trip to Norman Farms

The location is perfect! It's beautiful and feels very secluded and "away from it all", while not actually being in the middle of nowhere. It's close enough to various stores and the highway should you need supplies or whatever, but on the property you can kinda forget the outside world for a little while. And the hosts are awesome! They are gracious and friendly. A+++ 10/10 I highly recommend.

Weekend Trip to Eagles Landing

Nice private area for us to relax while traveling. Our dog enjoyed the water so much and we helped ourselves to use the of a kayak. Our hosts were kind enough to greet us with a gift, show us around and make sure we had everything we needed. It is sloped getting in and out so we needed the 4-wheel drive to guide our 35’ 5th wheel and you may get a visit from the local dogs that tour the area periodically but they scare off easily. Very peaceful and the neighboring fisherman were very friendly.

1 night at The Old Rooster Farm House

Great stay in Columbia, SC. The host came out to greet us upon arrival and was very accommodating. It was quiet and safe and close to I 20 on/ off ramp. Fire ring and picnic table are included with the site. The stay was easy to find, per the directions provided, and we highly recommend this location! Very pleasant, quick overnight location.

7 nights at The Old Rooster Farm House

Telly was a wonderful host! Even though he doesnt have water he was noce enought to offer to get me some from him home Lovely area that felt private & safe, had a picnic table & a new fire pit & the site was very level & you could pull through if you want. The location was close to everything you could want to go do. Plus everything was super close. There are trains nearby that go around 11pm. Truthfully I loved hearing them. I was able to use my generator through the night because it is an inverter & quiet. Loved that he let me know that the RV park acrossed the main street offers a sewage dump. Would highly recommend if you are coming into the area

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Private sites camping near Columbia guide

Overview

Looking for a camping getaway near Columbia, South Carolina? Look no further than Hipcamp, where you'll find over 85 private campsites in the area. With options as low as $20 per night, you can experience the great outdoors without breaking the bank. Check out top campsites like Private Oasis In The Forest (105 reviews), Camp Clatworthy (95 reviews), and Black Pearl Farms (70 reviews) for tried and true camping experiences. Trash, cooking equipment, and pet-friendly amenities are popular among campers, and you can enjoy activities like exploring historic sites, whitewater paddling, and fishing. So pack your bags and get ready for an unforgettable camping adventure!