The best star host camping near Greenville

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Greenville is a college town and outdoor adventure hub in upstate South Carolina with excellent hiking, climbing, paddling, biking, and camping nearby. Located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Greenville is surrounded by state and county parks with alpine features, waterfalls, and sprawling trial systems. You can also beat the heat at multiple nearby lakes or paddle the Reedy River close to town. With numerous restaurants and breweries, Greenville makes a great basecamp to explore this area’s awesome nature. There are also local outdoor stores and outfitters in Greenville to prepare you for camping and wilderness exploration.

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Top-rated campgrounds near Greenville

3. Wildcat Outpost

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28mi from Greenville · 1 site · Tent, RV
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.
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Campfires
Potable water
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$24
 / night

4. Cedar Ridge Base Camp

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(36)
28mi from Greenville · 7 sites · Tents, RVs
Tucked away in the lush woodlands of Western North Carolina, Cedar Ridge is a hidden gem offering just six private campsites—each nestled in its own quiet nook of forest for a peaceful, back-to-nature experience. Designed with the off-road adventure vehicle in mind, this intimate campground is the perfect basecamp for outdoor lovers looking to explore some of the best mountain biking and hiking the region has to offer. Located just minutes from the trails of DuPont State Recreational Forest and the charming Cedar Mountain Community, you’ll be immersed in natural beauty while still being close to the area’s local flavor. Only 15 minutes from downtown Brevard and 25 minutes from Pisgah National Forest, Cedar Ridge places you at the heart of Western North Carolina’s renowned adventure corridor. Whether you’re riding through waterfall-laced singletrack, enjoying a quiet morning coffee among the trees, or spending evenings under a canopy of stars, Cedar Ridge offers the solitude and convenience you’ve been looking for. Highlights: • 6 secluded, wooded campsites • A few minutes from DuPont State Forest & Cedar Mountain • 15 minutes to Brevard, 25 minutes to Pisgah National Forest • Ideal for mountain bikers, hikers, and nature seekers • Peaceful, quiet atmosphere surrounded by forest Ready to escape the crowds and reconnect with nature? Come find your favorite corner of the forest at Cedar Ridge.
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$39
 / night

5. Ash Grove Cabins and Camping

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29mi from Greenville · 25 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Nature Revives the Spirit! We believe the sights and sounds of nature - not those of the next guest, will help our guests achieve this ideal. Trees, flowering mountain laurel and rhododendron help to screen sites from one another, adding to a feeling of privacy and peace. So, revive your spirit in one of our forest walk-to tent sites, shady, drive-to tent or RV sites, quirky shelters, or fully furnished rustic mountain cabins. Located in the heart of "The Land of Waterfalls", we have more than 250 waterfalls within 30 minutes of Ash Grove. Centrally located between DuPont State Forest, Pisgah National Forest and Gorges State Park, we offer the perfect basecamp for outdoor enthusiasts wanting to hike, bike, ride horses, fish, kayak, paddle or even visit our local breweries! As we like to tell our guests, Ash Grove is located 15 minutes away from Awesome in every direction!
Pets
Toilets
Full hookups
from 
$38
 / night

Greenville is a college town and outdoor adventure hub in upstate South Carolina with excellent hiking, climbing, paddling, biking, and camping nearby. Located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Greenville is surrounded by state and county parks with alpine features, waterfalls, and sprawling trial systems. You can also beat the heat at multiple nearby lakes or paddle the Reedy River close to town. With numerous restaurants and breweries, Greenville makes a great basecamp to explore this area’s awesome nature. There are also local outdoor stores and outfitters in Greenville to prepare you for camping and wilderness exploration.

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Top-rated campgrounds near Greenville

3. Wildcat Outpost

99%
(93)
28mi from Greenville · 1 site · Tent, RV
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

4. Cedar Ridge Base Camp

100%
(36)
28mi from Greenville · 7 sites · Tents, RVs
Tucked away in the lush woodlands of Western North Carolina, Cedar Ridge is a hidden gem offering just six private campsites—each nestled in its own quiet nook of forest for a peaceful, back-to-nature experience. Designed with the off-road adventure vehicle in mind, this intimate campground is the perfect basecamp for outdoor lovers looking to explore some of the best mountain biking and hiking the region has to offer. Located just minutes from the trails of DuPont State Recreational Forest and the charming Cedar Mountain Community, you’ll be immersed in natural beauty while still being close to the area’s local flavor. Only 15 minutes from downtown Brevard and 25 minutes from Pisgah National Forest, Cedar Ridge places you at the heart of Western North Carolina’s renowned adventure corridor. Whether you’re riding through waterfall-laced singletrack, enjoying a quiet morning coffee among the trees, or spending evenings under a canopy of stars, Cedar Ridge offers the solitude and convenience you’ve been looking for. Highlights: • 6 secluded, wooded campsites • A few minutes from DuPont State Forest & Cedar Mountain • 15 minutes to Brevard, 25 minutes to Pisgah National Forest • Ideal for mountain bikers, hikers, and nature seekers • Peaceful, quiet atmosphere surrounded by forest Ready to escape the crowds and reconnect with nature? Come find your favorite corner of the forest at Cedar Ridge.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from 
$39
 / night

5. Ash Grove Cabins and Camping

100%
(142)
29mi from Greenville · 25 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Nature Revives the Spirit! We believe the sights and sounds of nature - not those of the next guest, will help our guests achieve this ideal. Trees, flowering mountain laurel and rhododendron help to screen sites from one another, adding to a feeling of privacy and peace. So, revive your spirit in one of our forest walk-to tent sites, shady, drive-to tent or RV sites, quirky shelters, or fully furnished rustic mountain cabins. Located in the heart of "The Land of Waterfalls", we have more than 250 waterfalls within 30 minutes of Ash Grove. Centrally located between DuPont State Forest, Pisgah National Forest and Gorges State Park, we offer the perfect basecamp for outdoor enthusiasts wanting to hike, bike, ride horses, fish, kayak, paddle or even visit our local breweries! As we like to tell our guests, Ash Grove is located 15 minutes away from Awesome in every direction!
Pets
Toilets
Full hookups
from 
$38
 / night

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The best star host camping near Greenville guide

Where to go

Greenville Vicinity

The Swamp Rabbit Trail is a 22 mile scenic greenway linking Greenville to Travelers Rest that’s popular with cyclists. Paris Mountain State Park preserves 1,700 acres of parkland and a 2,000-foot tall monadnock (isolated small mountain) within city limits. There are four lakes and 17 miles of hiking and biking trails to enjoy here, where RV campers will find an assortment of RV parks with free wifi, full hookups, and dump stations. Additional RV sites may be found locally in Pickens, Simpsonville, and Cleveland.

Table Rock State Park

About 40 minutes northwest of Greenville, Table Rock State Park is home to a spectacular granite dome with an elevation of 3,124 feet. There are hiking trails to the summit and shorter routes to waterfalls. The campground here has both tent camping and RV camping options, and sites come with picnic tables and fire rings.

Devils Fork State Park

Devils Fork State Park has lakeside camping on the beautiful Lake Jocassee. The exceptionally clear water here makes it a favorite for swimming, snorkeling, and scuba. Kayak, canoe, and stand up paddle board rentals are available nearby.

Jones Gap State Park

Jones Gap State Park features a beautiful mountain cove and 30 miles of hiking trails through forests and waterfalls, including a classic route to Rainbow Falls.

When to go

Camping is possible year-round in Greenville, with summer being the most pleasant and popular camping season. Winter lows can reach freezing and snow or ice is possible, especially at higher elevations. If you have the opportunity to travel here in the fall, the area’s deciduous trees undergo a spectacular fall foliage color transformation. Spring visitors are rewarded with waterfalls flowing at full strength.