Camping near Summerville with wildlife watching

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United States
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Summerville

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Community favorites near Summerville

Public campgrounds near Summerville

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Givhans Ferry Campground

26 sites · RVs, Tents In Givhans Ferry State Park

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Edisto Beach Campground

116 sites · RVs, Tents In Edisto Beach State Park

Stumbled upon this grassy field all to ourselves with plenty of room to stretch out and play some catch.

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Elmwood Recreation Area

2 sites · RVs, Tents In Francis Marion National Forest

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Hunting Island Campground

187 sites · RVs, Tents In Hunting Island State Park

Intracoastal Waterway at Buck Hall Recreation Area

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Buck Hall Recreation Area and Campground

19 sites · RVs, Tents In Francis Marion National Forest

Hellhole Bay Wilderness Campground

1 site In Francis Marion National Forest

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Santee Campground

182 sites · RVs, Tents In Santee State Park

Collins Creek Seasonal Camp

43 sites · RVs, Tents In Sumter National Forest

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Honey Hill Recreation Area

6 sites · RVs, Tents In Francis Marion National Forest

Colleton Campground

23 sites · RVs, Tents In Colleton State Park

Stories from the community

Caroline

1 week ago

Tent

1 night at Camp on the Creek

This place is amazing ! Frances and Stella are so friendly and welcoming, you can feel all the love here and I felt super safe. ❤️

Weekend Trip to Summerville RV Site

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Summerville Tents. Steve was a gracious host and communication was easy. We were able to hook up to power and WiFi which was an extra bonus. Unfortunately the weather was stormy while there so we did not get to enjoy the birdwatching and relax outside as much as we’d hoped to but we still were able to catch sight of an eagle and some bluebirds. We will definitely be back again. Thanks for a wonderful experience Steve.

1 night at Black Pearl Farms

It was a beautiful property and peaceful private site. This was my first experience using hipcamp and couldnt be happier.

4 nights at Lowcountry Live Oaks.

We really enjoyed our stay at Lowcountry Live Oaks. Great location for us, just minutes away from Beaufort, restaurants and multiple boat ramps. A large, level, well shaded, private site with full hook up and enough gravel parking for our 2 vehicles, camper and boat. Liz is a great Host, good, clear instructions and quick to respond to questions. We hope to return and enjoy another stay at Lowcountry Live Oaks . Karen

1 night at Black Pearl Farms

Great place to stop for a night. Convenient to I95 and I26. Beautiful campsites and quiet. Great birding too. Hosts are helpful and friendly.

1 night at Friendly Fowl Farm

Belinda and Tony were very kind and the site fit our needs perfectly.

Weekend Trip to Edisto Island Vacation Rental RV

This was our 2nd stay with Ron. It's a great choice for us. We can bring our 2 labs...who love the beach...and it's just a 5 minute drive to the state park beach. Ron provides a parking pass that saves us $16 a day. The camper is clean and supplies all bedding and kitchen items plus bath towels and toiletries...just bring your toothbrush and settle in. We'll be back!

Weekend Trip to Black Pearl Farms

Beautiful place, site 4 is very secluded and private. The host are wonderful, very accommodating! I will be back.

Weekend Trip to Black Pearl Farms

What a great spot!! Was perfect for our group and the hosts were amazing and very helpful!

Weekend Trip to Black Pearl Farms

The property is beautiful and the hosts were amazing. I can't say enough good things about our experience. We can't wait to go back.

2 nights at Lowcountry Live Oaks.

We really enjoyed staying at this property. It was nice and private and within close driving distance to beaufort. Liz gave lots of good suggestions for things to do and places to see. We would love to come back as we simply ran out of time to do everything we wanted to do. If we get the chance to return this would be our first choice.

1 night at Friendly Fowl Farm

If you like farm animals, you'll love this place. A nice, quiet place. The owners were very kind to us. I would recommend it.

2 nights at Hanscombe Point Plantation

The setting was quiet and beautiful. Tidal marsh on one side and pasture on the other. Cows came strolling by shortly after sunrise and 2 VERY friendly donkeys stopped by for pets. A peaceful retreat. Thank you for sharing.

2 nights at Hanscombe Point Plantation

This is such a lovely place to camp. We were on the edge of the estuary and saw many species of birds. We had shade and dappled sun making it perfect for relaxing in our spot. The sites were well separated. We’d love to go back someday!!

1 night at Black Pearl Farms

This is a beautiful growing farm, RV, tiny homes (coming soon). Communication from host was great. Easy pull through, level spot with power and water. We only stayed 1 night while traveling through. I look forward to coming back when I can stay longer and try the float trip down the river.

4 nights at Edisto Island Vacation Rental RV

Ron was a great host. He made sure we had plenty of fire wood every day and provided a large spot to walk our two dogs. The location was super close to everything Edisto had to offer. Ron's lot was super private and surrounded by the state park. Edisto was a super cute town with a very clean beach & no crowds. The restaurants around were all great too. We had a great time!

Weekend Trip to Lowcountry Live Oaks.

Lovely secluded spot with nice shade! Located close to good shopping for supplies. Also close to great restaurants and downtown.

Weekend Trip to Friendly Fowl Farm

Great site, second time coming and it’s close to Hunting Island. Fit a large tent and 3 trucks with plenty room to hang around the fire.

Weekend Trip to Rustic Natural Campsite

4th stay here and will be looking forward to more in the future. Perfect spot for my layover needs.

3 nights at Hanscombe Point Plantation

on John's Island, half-way to Kiwiah Island. Primitive camping, no services. Close to Charleston. Unfortunately too dangerous to bike anywhere, must drive

12 top campgrounds near Summerville with wildlife watching

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Hanscombe Point Plantation

12 sites · RVs, Tents300 acres · 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!

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Friendly Fowl Farm

6 sites · RVs, Tents12 acres · Saint Helena Island, SC

The farm was once a portion of the McTureus Plantation. Tony's family members were once enslaved on the plantation. Upon Emancipation a family member bought land and it remained in the family. Tony is a descendant of those family members whose foresight allowed us to be here today. Tony's parents entrusted the care and preservation of the property to us and we are doing our best to be good stewards and teach the value of this property to our children and young grandchildren.

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Black Pearl Farms

8 sites · RVs, Tents180 acres · Branchville, SC

Pitch your tent on one of our private campsites, or enjoy the comforts of our beautiful guest house. Located across 180 picturesque acres of Black Pearl Farms, a working organic blueberry farm. A half mile of water frontage tucked along the gnarls of the Edisto river, provides serine river views with boating access, fishing, breathtaking sunsets over the orchards, and crystal clear star gazing.

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Camp on the Creek

3 sites · Tents10 acres · Wadmalaw Island, SC

I found my 10 acres 18 years ago, cleared a road and moved a little camper onto the property. During the next year my home and dock were built. I have 2 tent camping areas for rent with a view of the Leadenwah Creek. There is 1 large fire pit area which is shared if both sites are occupied. My sweet lab, Stella, lives outside mostly, so she will be around and loves to visit the campers.

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Camp at The Farm - Outside Inn

2 sites · Lodging, RVs54 acres · 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.

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Edisto Island Vacation Rental RV

1 site · Lodging3 acres · Edisto Island, SC

Edisto Island Vacation Rental RV is a fully hooked up new model RV with all the conveniences of home. Located in a beautiful shaded natural forest. Your site backs up to the Edisto Beach State Park where there are miles of amazing hiking and biking trails running through the maritime forest, and while on the trails you can visit the State Park's Environmental Learning Center to take part in their incredible interactive exhibits and learn about the natural history of the island and it's sea life. You will definitely want to spend time exploring or just relaxing on the beautiful beaches teaming with seashells. If you have a boat, feel free to bring it with you when you come, we are very close to the Live Oak Landing boat ramp where I took the picture of the sunset. As the day winds down to an end you can relax by a campfire or just head inside and kick back and watch a movie from the library of dvd's that are available. The bed is a queen and the dining table area can turn into a full bed. I look forward to having you here to make Edisto Island your next playground.

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Summerville RV Site

3 sites · RVs2 acres · Ladson, SC

2 acres located in county but within minutes to all amenities of Summerville, SC. There is a heavily wooded backdrop on the land and a semi busy street fronting the land. The setback is 300’ so you can create privacy. It’s an open flat lot with grassy areas. Perfect for small groups that want to set up activities on the land. I live beside the property in a hoa with a miles of walking and beautiful ponds. Hiking trails within a couple minute drive. Historical downtown Summerville also a couple minute drive.

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Lowcountry Live Oaks.

2 sites · RVs10 acres · Beaufort, SC

We have 10 acres, it used to be a phosphate mine, now it’s just beautiful land with lovely trees and peace. We have our home on the backside of the property but are more than willing to share our beautiful spot for travelers that may need a place to stay to visit Beaufort or Parris Island or even an overflow spot when Hunting Island cannot accommodate you every day. Learn more about this land: Private, semi-woodsy, Level site with water, septic, and electricity, can accommodate up to 60' Diesel Pushers, and 5th wheels. We have 30 amp and 50 amp for larger campers, as well as your Internet for the site. The Atlantic Ocean is 12 miles away if you want to visit the beautiful Hunting Island. Several saltwater boat landings within 2-5 miles. Historic Beaufort 3 miles, Paris Island 6 miles, swimming, fishing, surfing, shrimping all within 5-10 minutes. Bring your RV and your boat.

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Bowen Farms

4 sites · RVs10 acres · Reevesville, SC

Ease of access! Minutes to I-26, I-95 and Hwy 301. Equal distance to Columbia and Charleston on I-26 and Florence and Savannah, Georgia on I-95. Relax with the whole family at this peaceful place to stay. Private, rural area. Santee, SC is 15 minutes away with golfing, Lake Marion, and a small water park. Edisto River is 20 minute drive. Central to Columbia, Charleston, Florence, and Savannah, GA.

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Mature wooded area

3 sites · RVs, Tents5 acres · Pineville, SC

Learn more about this land:Several properties to choose from. 13 acre Field, 5 acre woods, 1 acre cleared full hookups. Bathhouse and laundry available. Rental units available also.

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Rustic Natural Campsite

1 site · RV, Tent11 acres · Santee, SC

We are located on 11 acres. Wooded areas, hiking trails on-site. Perfect place to watch for deer and other animals including our 6 on-leash dogs! It is a train lover's dream because we are close to the tracks and enjoy watching the train come and go so much so that the conductor toots and waves to us!! The Santee State Park has many water activities, picnic areas, and hiking trails. There are several golf courses nearby, and a local restaurant/bar within walking distance which often offers trivia, karaoke, pool tables, and live music. Just be careful as you will be walking on the side of a main road as well as over train tracks.

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Pine Oaks CampMeeting

3 sites · Tents1 acre · Yemassee, SC

A clean open area of about 2 acres of natural oak trees and tall pines which provides lots of shade. A RV power outlet and 120v outlets through out the area. Tents are positioned on plush grass. Water and septic system coming soon. Popup shower/dressing area with RV portable toilets. Burn pits and burn containers. Other amenities pending.

Nearby parks

Explore the area’s public lands.

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Givhans Ferry State Park

Ridgeville, South Carolina

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Edisto Beach State Park

Edisto Beach, South Carolina

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Francis Marion National Forest

Jamestown, South Carolina

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Hunting Island State Park

Edisto Beach, South Carolina

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Santee State Park

Santee, South Carolina

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Sumter National Forest

Joanna, South Carolina

Colleton State Park

St George, South Carolina

Other options near Summerville

Palmetto Shores RV Resort

78 sites1 acre · Summerton, SC

Palmetto Shores RV Resort stands out as a premier destination for outdoor enthusiasts, nestled conveniently off I-95 at exit 102, alongside the stunning Lake Marion, part of the renowned Santee Cooper lake system. This unique location offers visitors a serene escape with full-service hookups (50/30 amp) available at all pull-thru and back-in sites, making it an ideal spot for big rigs and RVs of all sizes. As you explore the natural beauty of South Carolina, let Palmetto Shores be your perfect home base. The resort provides easy access to a variety of outdoor activities, including fishing, boating, and hiking in the picturesque surroundings. Nearby, you can discover charming restaurants and local shops that showcase the region's culture and cuisine. Whether you're looking to relax by the lake or embark on an adventure, Palmetto Shores RV Resort offers the ideal blend of comfort and excitement for your next getaway.

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Camping near Summerville with wildlife watching guide

Overview

Looking to experience the great outdoors near Summerville, South Carolina? With over 560 options available on Hipcamp, we've got you covered. Whether you're a wildlife enthusiast or simply enjoy observing nature, our campsites near Summerville offer the perfect opportunity for wildlife watching. Check out top-rated options like Hanscombe Point Plantation (247 reviews), Friendly Fowl Farm (145 reviews), and Socastee Creek Seclusion (130 reviews). With amenities like potable water, campfires, and pet-friendly locations, you'll have everything you need for a memorable camping trip. Plus, you can enjoy popular activities such as fishing, surfing, and horseback riding. So pack your bags and get ready to explore the great outdoors!