The best great views campgrounds near Folly Beach, South Carolina

When you visit Folly Beach, it's clear why Charleston residents call it the "Edge of America." The South Carolina beach town has it all—the Atlantic shoreline on one side, a maze of coastal waterways on the other. It goes without saying that kayak, and canoe rentals are notoriously easy to find. Camping near the beach means savoring one of the top surfing spots on the East Coast. When you're not catching waves, cast a line from the fishing pier. In the afternoon, comb the beach for shellfish, or bust out your binoculars to watch migrating whales. Just inland of Folly Beach, James Island County Park is a popular home base for campers. Campsites with full hookups are just steps from 16 acres of freshwater fishing lakes. You also find a crabbing dock and miles of paved hiking and biking trails. Nearby Folly Beach County Park is a no-camping zone. Still, locals love the sandy stretch for beach lounging and Pelican watching. South of Folly Beach, you find more coastal tent camping options. Check out Edisto Beach State Park on Edisto Island to breathe in the salty sea air from your campsite. Sleep on the shores of an Atlantic beach, or pitch your tent at the foot of a salt marsh teeming with wildlife. Looking for a place to park your big rig? There's a host of RV parks in Folly Beach and nearby Mount Pleasant. With so many marshes, rivers, and bays, camping near the water has never been easier.

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When you visit Folly Beach, it's clear why Charleston residents call it the "Edge of America." The South Carolina beach town has it all—the Atlantic shoreline on one side, a maze of coastal waterways on the other. It goes without saying that kayak, and canoe rentals are notoriously easy to find. Camping near the beach means savoring one of the top surfing spots on the East Coast. When you're not catching waves, cast a line from the fishing pier. In the afternoon, comb the beach for shellfish, or bust out your binoculars to watch migrating whales. Just inland of Folly Beach, James Island County Park is a popular home base for campers. Campsites with full hookups are just steps from 16 acres of freshwater fishing lakes. You also find a crabbing dock and miles of paved hiking and biking trails. Nearby Folly Beach County Park is a no-camping zone. Still, locals love the sandy stretch for beach lounging and Pelican watching. South of Folly Beach, you find more coastal tent camping options. Check out Edisto Beach State Park on Edisto Island to breathe in the salty sea air from your campsite. Sleep on the shores of an Atlantic beach, or pitch your tent at the foot of a salt marsh teeming with wildlife. Looking for a place to park your big rig? There's a host of RV parks in Folly Beach and nearby Mount Pleasant. With so many marshes, rivers, and bays, camping near the water has never been easier.

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1. Hanscombe Point Plantation

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3.5mi from Folly Beach · 12 sites · Tents, RVs · Johns Island, SC

Hanscombe Point Plantation is a 300 acre working farm that has been in the Legare family for 9 generations. We raise beef cows, heritage breeds of pigs, laying hens, and water buffalo. Additionally, we raise vegetables and do a lot of agri-tourism including: summer camps, school field trips, and a large pumpkin patch maze each year.Our accommodations include a vintage camper, primitive campsites along a salt water creek, and an RV area on our farm.We are located just 30 minutes from nearby beaches and downtown Charleston. Use our property as your base of operation as you have fun at the beach or tour the historic city, or just stay for a quiet get away in the woods.There is also a lot of wildlife such as: wild turkeys, woodstorks, raccoons, and alligators.  Fishing and crabbing are available on the salt water creek next to the campsite as well.We look forward to hosting you!

2. Bennetts Point 31

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31mi from Folly Beach · 1 site · Tent · Green Pond, SC

The Bennetts Point 31 is a serene and scenic camping spot nestled in the heart of the ACE Basin, South Carolina. Surrounded by rich wildlife, tidal creeks, and lush marshlands, this peaceful spot offers visitors the perfect retreat to enjoy nature. Ideal for fishing, kayaking, and wildlife watching, the campground provides a quiet escape with easy access to the stunning beauty of the Lowcountry. Whether you're looking to camp under the stars or explore the diverse ecosystem, Bennetts Point 31 offers a unique and tranquil experience in one of the region’s most pristine natural areas. An incredible marsh front oasis. Beautiful sunsets, sunrises, and stars as far as the eye can see. A plethora of wildlife can be seen here. Don’t get too close to the pond, our resident alligator (Allen) is close to 9’ long! We also have active honeybee hives. Fireflies can be seen during the summer months. Bug spray is highly encouraged during warmer months. Due to the absence of light pollution many long exposure milky way pictures have been taken!

3. Marshside

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47mi from Folly Beach · 2 sites · RVs · Beaufort, SC

This a very simple site for 1 or 2 self contained RV's. It has rural feel but less than 15 minute drive to downtown Beaufort or Parris Island or MCAS Beaufort. Located among live oaks and pines on a salt water tidal marsh. No amenities, just a pleasant and quiet parking area. It's flat but you might need some leveling depending on where you park. Sorry, no tent camping. In your request to stay please tell me generally what your RV rig is and confirm that you will be fully self-contained during your requested stay. Thank you.

Stories from the community

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Tom

3 weeks ago

20 ft travel trailer

3 nights at Hanscombe Point Plantation

The campsite was lovely. The quarter-mile dirt road was pretty bumpy, and I wouldn’t want to take it on a rainy weekend, but once we arrived, it was worth it. It was very primitive, yet still enjoyable. We had a great time. We camped by a river. The grand oaks draped in Spanish moss were absolutely beautiful.

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Peter

November 2025

16 ft car

Weekend Trip to Hanscombe Point Plantation

The location on Google maps is accurate, but to find the last stretch you have to offroad a bit. RAV4s can get in all day, but I'd be worried about sportier sedans. The 5 sites are pretty much next to each other in a forested area. Has an outhouse (vault toilet) and a porta potty. They also have firewood for sale on site which is nice. Overall pretty bare-bones for a campsite but gets the job done and location is great!

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Jamese

November 2025

24 ft travel trailer

With kids

1 night at Hanscombe Point Plantation

Wow! Stunning views of an endless pasture lined with pines and live oaks. Loved waking up to cows peacefully grazing just outside the bus. Thank you for sharing your farm with the Hipcamp community!

Palm Corner is located on the Southeast corner of the property. Its the flattest marsh front area.

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Hailey

November 2025

Tent

With pets

2 nights at Bennetts Point 31

This location is unreal and a true gem. Stunning water views and incredible stargazing. Care is put into this site - from the cleared camping space, dedicated fire pit and picnic table, and the well equipped outhouse (towels, toiletries, bug spray, water bottles, organic gummy bears - you name it). This site truly exceeded our expectations and we can’t wait to come back.

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Susan

November 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Hanscombe Point Plantation

I loved walking in the wide open spaces, visit with the animals. Campsite comfortable. Did not see any WaterBuffalo and was looking forward to this

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Christine

November 2025

12 ft travel trailer

With kids

3 nights at Hanscombe Point Plantation

Simple pull in and plug in for inexpensive overnight hookup.

David

November 2025

22 ft travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Marshside

Excellent location and Laurence is the most gracious host! The location feels so secluded, but close to everything! We were there when it was quite chilly, but I imagine all the nice shade would be great on hot days too.

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Caroline

November 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Bennetts Point 31

Had such a great stay here, I don’t think the pictures do it justice! Very private, beautiful views and the best Hipcamp bathroom I have ever experienced by a mile. By 10 miles! I really appreciated and was impressed by the included towels and extra toiletries offered. I highly recommend this spot to anyone looking to camp in the Beaufort area. We drove up from Jacksonville and it was well worth the trip, thanks for a great stay!

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robert

November 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Hanscombe Point Plantation

beautiful place wonderful hosts fellow campers very considerate will go back againn

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kayleigh

November 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Hanscombe Point Plantation

Absolutely amazing, stayed here 3 times total, and it’s beautiful and so peaceful, you get to see beautiful wildlife and nature. I will be making this a regular spot.

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Michael

November 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Bennetts Point 31

Amazing property and hosts! The property was well maintained along with the shower/bathroom. Highly recommend!

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Justin

October 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Bennetts Point 31

The trip was a great escape from the go go go of normal life. There is plenty of fun to be had without leaving the property. Once the local bait shop closes its 25 minutes one way to the next closest store so be sure to take what you need a soak in the relaxation and enjoy the peaceful views of this beautiful land.

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Douglas

October 2025

18 ft campervan

1 night at Marshside

Welcoming and chill!!! Thank you Laurence!

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Matt

October 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Bennetts Point 31

Jonathan’s place was awesome—beautiful marsh views and so many different scenes to take in depending on the direction you’re looking. It is the type of property I’d have zero reservations recommending to others. He was super generous with firewood, which made a big difference for our campfires. The standalone bathroom was way nicer than I expected too. It was pretty mosquito-y at first (to be expected by the marsh), but once we used bug spray and got the fire and Thermacells going, they weren’t much of an issue. Overall, just a really nice, extremely quiet, scenic spot to relax and enjoy . Would definitely come back. As would our 5, 6, and 7 yr olds.

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Rob

October 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Hanscombe Point Plantation

Beautiful location. Very quiet and peaceful. We also loved hearing the animals in the morning.

Joshua

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Hanscombe Point Plantation

Hanscomb point plantation gave us all we could handle and then some. Beautiful sites, perfect tree coverage due to our weather situation, Interesting pathways to travel due to that weather, but all in all a fantastic experience for our Troop to rest and grow as campers while staying in the area for the weekend. Thank you for the opportunity to stay on your land, some of those water hazards worried me for a bit when traveling out, but we managed like true scouts and blazed new pathways forward along the way. Would recommend your camping area to any asking.

Rufus

October 2025

Tent

4 nights at Bennetts Point 31

Very nice spot! Excellent long marsh views. Secluded, well maintained, quiet spot(s) to setup. 2 thumbs up for the bath house. Host even put in a new 30 amp outlet for my camper, located near the bathhouse 100 feet from the table / fire pit. No see'ums are present even in October, so insect repellant highly reccommended. This was a work trip but I'll return for sure when possible for work or leisure! Happy travels-

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Michael

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Hanscombe Point Plantation

Amazing scenery, quiet and peaceful but also close to creature comforts - love this place