The best camping in Lee State Park, SC

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The best camping in Lee State Park, SC

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2. Camping in the Heart of the Winery

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(119)
13mi from Lee State Park · 10 sites · Tents, RVs
We are a Working Vineyard tucked away in the country right outside of Florence with Ample Space for your RV. You can reach us easily either by I-20, I-95, or Hwy 76. We Love to see New Faces and Swap Traveling Stories! We Grow, Harvest, Crush, and Press Our Grapes Right here at The Vineyard. There is Plenty of RV Space on the Property with Easily Accessible Power Hook-Ups and Water. We offer Wine Tastings and if available at the time, a Tour the Winery at your Leisure. We are a Pet-Friendly, so you can bring your Fur Babies with You. Learn more about this land: Campsite is designed for RV's with power hook-ups, located among an 18-acre grape vineyard. Enjoy our country setting, southern hospitality, spectacular wine selections (Award Winning Fruit Wines), and a tour of our working winery. We also have a screened-in fence area that is perfect for tent camping, especially when you usually have it all to yourself.
Pets
Toilets
Full hookups
from 
$40
 / night

4. Dennis & Melissa's Hidden Creek

99%
(187)
22mi from Lee State Park · 12 sites · Tents, RVs
Our 400 acre family cow and pine tree farm most of which was purchased 60 years ago by my father and mother. My two siblings and me were raised here and later bought joining land that now makes up the 400 acres. We all still live on the farm with our families 1.4 mile down a dirt and gravel road. We all enjoy the peace and quiet that you will find here. Sounds of our cows, wildlife and the occasional rumble of a distant train is all you will hear on our farm. Our Hidden Creek is a short fun hike to cool your tired feet. Wide hiking paths all the way around our property if you would like a long hike. Learn more about this land: Enjoy your privacy on our 400 acres of farm and forest trails. 10 minutes from groceries and gas, 15 minutes from a small town. We are surrounded by farmland and forest. There are a few different attractions 5 - 10 minutes away (lake Robinson) it has a boat landing and plenty of fish, (Carolina Sandhills national wildlife refuge)it has plenty of hiking trails and roads perfect for bicycling, small mountain called (Sugarloaf Mountain)perfect for hiking. Local peach/strawberry farm (McLeod farm) with produce/gift shop/free museum/restaurant called (Big's), they have pick your own strawberries in the spring and early summer. In nearby Hartsville and Cheraw there are several golf courses and places for Kayak rentals. Neptune Island waterpark in Hartsville.   We have a hidden Creek that is fun to hike to by way of a trail. Small pond for fishing, plenty of room for hiking and bike riding ( grassy, sandy, rolling hills). Beautiful hills to camp on and watch an unobstructed view of the Carolina sunset and sunrise that peak through wooded acreage. Choose a tent camp location or pull/drive your RV/camper right near our cow pasture and watch the cows graze. Fresh drinking water at campsites. Bathroom and heated shower. Pick wild blackberries in early summer and wild grapes in late summer early fall, and we may share some of our home made jellies with you. We welcome family groups year round. At night enjoy the sounds of wildlife while watching the highly visible twinkling stars and tracing the many constellations and if lucky see a shooting star or two.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
from 
$29
 / night

6. Beautiful Lake Camping

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(30)
41mi from Lee State Park · 1 site · RV
Lake Wateree, a 13,250-acre lake with unspoiled natural views, was created by the damming of the Wateree River in 1920. It is located about 30 miles northeast of Columbia, just east of I-77. The lake is owned and managed by Duke Power and is surrounded by three counties: Fairfield, Kershaw, and Lancaster. One of South Carolina's oldest man-made lakes, Lake Wateree is known for crappie, bass, catfish, and bream fishing. The 242 miles of shoreline include a bird refuge, the Lake Wateree State Recreation Area and State Park, and Carolina Adventure World for Recreational ATV and dirt bike riding. All these amenities are only a few miles from this site. There are many eclectic little towns to visit and shop when you are not spending time swimming, kayaking, paddle boarding, paddle boating, fishing,or just sitting around the fire or hanging out on your own private dock and island. Learn more about this land: Lakefront RV site with private dock and lots of amenities. Acres of solitude and nature. The ideal getaway unlike any other. This is your own oasis on a large cove with a private island and an expanse of nature that opens up to the lake. Bring your boat, there is a nearby boat ramp. Pets must be contained or leashed at all times. Pets are welcome but one must adhere to the leash rule for safety. Though this site has an open ambiance, there are other homes in the area with their own pets and there are large birds of prey.
Electrical hookup
Water hookup
Pets
from 
$68
 / night

10. The Roost @ Dream Acres Petting Zoo

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(5)
18mi from Lee State Park · 1 site · Lodging
The Roost at Dream Acres is a living quarter horse trailer/camper situated with its own private drive on our 8 acre working horse farm located near Florence SC at the I-20/ I-95 corridor, 5 mins off the highway. We are the 1/2 way point between NY and FL. Our farm stay has all the amenities of a larger home including a full kitchen, full bath, inside fireplace, &outdoor fire pit!. We have a full petting zoo with feed provided. Farm Freah Eggs provided! We remote however we are just a few minutes from Florence; shopping, dinning, civic center, soccer fields. We are only 15 mins from the Darlington Racetrack and Hartsville is also nearby about 25 mins. May state parks within a 30 -60 minute drive; Lee, Cheraw, Congaree.
Toilets
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from 
$104
 / night

11. Standing Pines Campground

24mi from Lee State Park · 44 sites · RVs, Lodging
Standing Pines is an upscale, family-focused campground and RV resort near Hartsville, South Carolina, designed as a wildly comfortable basecamp for your next adventure. With 104 spacious sites on 88 acres, guests enjoy full-hookup RV sites, cozy cabins, and tent camping with modern infrastructure, fast internet, and room for today’s big rigs. The property sits beside a 3-acre fishing lake and serves as the exclusive private park gateway to roughly 100,000 acres of nearby public parks and recreation areas. Standing Pines is an ideal launch point for hiking, paddling, and exploring the Pee Dee region. Families love the thoughtful details throughout Standing Pines, from forest trails and fenced dog parks to playgrounds, disc golf, and signature “Oasis Showers” that make cleaning up after a day outside feel like part of the experience, not a chore. Kids can meet original Forest Friends characters and dive into immersive themed activities created by campground founder Amy Bashor, an experienced camping author who built the resort around storytelling and memory-making. Pets are welcome, and wide, easy-to-navigate roads plus generously sized sites help every arrival feel calm and stress-free, even for new RVers towing or driving larger rigs. Standing Pines consistently earns around 4.9-star reviews, with guests praising the welcoming owners, clean facilities, and the balance of peaceful woods with convenient amenities. As a first-mover upscale family resort in the area, it offers a rare mix of resort-style comfort and authentic campground charm—campfires under the stars at night, forest breezes through the pines, and clear, honest communication about what’s on property as new features continue to come online. Whether you’re planning a weekend getaway, a longer RV stay, or a multi-family gathering, Standing Pines is designed to help you discover memories together and come back year after year.
Pets
Toilets
Full hookups
from 
$65
 / night

13. Lakefront Grove

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(1)
31mi from Lee State Park · 1 site · Tent, RV
Escape to our peaceful forest retreat nestled among towering pine trees with direct lakefront access. Enjoy a private boat dock and ramp, a kayak ready for exploring (we have another, just ask), and short gravel walking trails winding through buzzing wildlife and fresh woodland air. The property offers a generous tent setup area, 2 fire pits, hammock hooks, and a picnic table for cozy outdoor gatherings. Located in a quiet wooded neighborhood, it’s a true off-grid experience—please note there is no bathroom on-site and fishing is not permitted. Swimming is optional, but please be aware we have a few local crocodiles living in this lake! Perfect for campers seeking solitude, nature, and simple lakeside living. Please: •Use the driveway near the address sign •Bring your own bathroom •Dispose of your trash •Fully put out fires & rake around pits before and after use •Do not drive onto open camp site area where tents are set up •Keep volume to a respectful level out of courtesy to the neighbors
Pets
Campfires
Picnic table
from 
$35
 / night
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Camping in the Heart of the Winery

90%
(119)
13mi from Lee State Park · 10 sites · Tents, RVs
We are a Working Vineyard tucked away in the country right outside of Florence with Ample Space for your RV. You can reach us easily either by I-20, I-95, or Hwy 76. We Love to see New Faces and Swap Traveling Stories! We Grow, Harvest, Crush, and Press Our Grapes Right here at The Vineyard. There is Plenty of RV Space on the Property with Easily Accessible Power Hook-Ups and Water. We offer Wine Tastings and if available at the time, a Tour the Winery at your Leisure. We are a Pet-Friendly, so you can bring your Fur Babies with You. Learn more about this land: Campsite is designed for RV's with power hook-ups, located among an 18-acre grape vineyard. Enjoy our country setting, southern hospitality, spectacular wine selections (Award Winning Fruit Wines), and a tour of our working winery. We also have a screened-in fence area that is perfect for tent camping, especially when you usually have it all to yourself.
Pets
Toilets
Full hookups
from 
$40
 / night

Dennis & Melissa's Hidden Creek

99%
(187)
22mi from Lee State Park · 12 sites · Tents, RVs
Our 400 acre family cow and pine tree farm most of which was purchased 60 years ago by my father and mother. My two siblings and me were raised here and later bought joining land that now makes up the 400 acres. We all still live on the farm with our families 1.4 mile down a dirt and gravel road. We all enjoy the peace and quiet that you will find here. Sounds of our cows, wildlife and the occasional rumble of a distant train is all you will hear on our farm. Our Hidden Creek is a short fun hike to cool your tired feet. Wide hiking paths all the way around our property if you would like a long hike. Learn more about this land: Enjoy your privacy on our 400 acres of farm and forest trails. 10 minutes from groceries and gas, 15 minutes from a small town. We are surrounded by farmland and forest. There are a few different attractions 5 - 10 minutes away (lake Robinson) it has a boat landing and plenty of fish, (Carolina Sandhills national wildlife refuge)it has plenty of hiking trails and roads perfect for bicycling, small mountain called (Sugarloaf Mountain)perfect for hiking. Local peach/strawberry farm (McLeod farm) with produce/gift shop/free museum/restaurant called (Big's), they have pick your own strawberries in the spring and early summer. In nearby Hartsville and Cheraw there are several golf courses and places for Kayak rentals. Neptune Island waterpark in Hartsville.   We have a hidden Creek that is fun to hike to by way of a trail. Small pond for fishing, plenty of room for hiking and bike riding ( grassy, sandy, rolling hills). Beautiful hills to camp on and watch an unobstructed view of the Carolina sunset and sunrise that peak through wooded acreage. Choose a tent camp location or pull/drive your RV/camper right near our cow pasture and watch the cows graze. Fresh drinking water at campsites. Bathroom and heated shower. Pick wild blackberries in early summer and wild grapes in late summer early fall, and we may share some of our home made jellies with you. We welcome family groups year round. At night enjoy the sounds of wildlife while watching the highly visible twinkling stars and tracing the many constellations and if lucky see a shooting star or two.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
from 
$29
 / night

Beautiful Lake Camping

100%
(30)
41mi from Lee State Park · 1 site · RV
Lake Wateree, a 13,250-acre lake with unspoiled natural views, was created by the damming of the Wateree River in 1920. It is located about 30 miles northeast of Columbia, just east of I-77. The lake is owned and managed by Duke Power and is surrounded by three counties: Fairfield, Kershaw, and Lancaster. One of South Carolina's oldest man-made lakes, Lake Wateree is known for crappie, bass, catfish, and bream fishing. The 242 miles of shoreline include a bird refuge, the Lake Wateree State Recreation Area and State Park, and Carolina Adventure World for Recreational ATV and dirt bike riding. All these amenities are only a few miles from this site. There are many eclectic little towns to visit and shop when you are not spending time swimming, kayaking, paddle boarding, paddle boating, fishing,or just sitting around the fire or hanging out on your own private dock and island. Learn more about this land: Lakefront RV site with private dock and lots of amenities. Acres of solitude and nature. The ideal getaway unlike any other. This is your own oasis on a large cove with a private island and an expanse of nature that opens up to the lake. Bring your boat, there is a nearby boat ramp. Pets must be contained or leashed at all times. Pets are welcome but one must adhere to the leash rule for safety. Though this site has an open ambiance, there are other homes in the area with their own pets and there are large birds of prey.
Electrical hookup
Water hookup
Pets
from 
$68
 / night

The Roost @ Dream Acres Petting Zoo

100%
(5)
18mi from Lee State Park · 1 site · Lodging
The Roost at Dream Acres is a living quarter horse trailer/camper situated with its own private drive on our 8 acre working horse farm located near Florence SC at the I-20/ I-95 corridor, 5 mins off the highway. We are the 1/2 way point between NY and FL. Our farm stay has all the amenities of a larger home including a full kitchen, full bath, inside fireplace, &outdoor fire pit!. We have a full petting zoo with feed provided. Farm Freah Eggs provided! We remote however we are just a few minutes from Florence; shopping, dinning, civic center, soccer fields. We are only 15 mins from the Darlington Racetrack and Hartsville is also nearby about 25 mins. May state parks within a 30 -60 minute drive; Lee, Cheraw, Congaree.
Toilets
Showers
Campfires
from 
$104
 / night

Standing Pines Campground

24mi from Lee State Park · 44 sites · RVs, Lodging
Standing Pines is an upscale, family-focused campground and RV resort near Hartsville, South Carolina, designed as a wildly comfortable basecamp for your next adventure. With 104 spacious sites on 88 acres, guests enjoy full-hookup RV sites, cozy cabins, and tent camping with modern infrastructure, fast internet, and room for today’s big rigs. The property sits beside a 3-acre fishing lake and serves as the exclusive private park gateway to roughly 100,000 acres of nearby public parks and recreation areas. Standing Pines is an ideal launch point for hiking, paddling, and exploring the Pee Dee region. Families love the thoughtful details throughout Standing Pines, from forest trails and fenced dog parks to playgrounds, disc golf, and signature “Oasis Showers” that make cleaning up after a day outside feel like part of the experience, not a chore. Kids can meet original Forest Friends characters and dive into immersive themed activities created by campground founder Amy Bashor, an experienced camping author who built the resort around storytelling and memory-making. Pets are welcome, and wide, easy-to-navigate roads plus generously sized sites help every arrival feel calm and stress-free, even for new RVers towing or driving larger rigs. Standing Pines consistently earns around 4.9-star reviews, with guests praising the welcoming owners, clean facilities, and the balance of peaceful woods with convenient amenities. As a first-mover upscale family resort in the area, it offers a rare mix of resort-style comfort and authentic campground charm—campfires under the stars at night, forest breezes through the pines, and clear, honest communication about what’s on property as new features continue to come online. Whether you’re planning a weekend getaway, a longer RV stay, or a multi-family gathering, Standing Pines is designed to help you discover memories together and come back year after year.
Pets
Toilets
Full hookups
from 
$65
 / night

Lakefront Grove

100%
(1)
31mi from Lee State Park · 1 site · Tent, RV
Escape to our peaceful forest retreat nestled among towering pine trees with direct lakefront access. Enjoy a private boat dock and ramp, a kayak ready for exploring (we have another, just ask), and short gravel walking trails winding through buzzing wildlife and fresh woodland air. The property offers a generous tent setup area, 2 fire pits, hammock hooks, and a picnic table for cozy outdoor gatherings. Located in a quiet wooded neighborhood, it’s a true off-grid experience—please note there is no bathroom on-site and fishing is not permitted. Swimming is optional, but please be aware we have a few local crocodiles living in this lake! Perfect for campers seeking solitude, nature, and simple lakeside living. Please: •Use the driveway near the address sign •Bring your own bathroom •Dispose of your trash •Fully put out fires & rake around pits before and after use •Do not drive onto open camp site area where tents are set up •Keep volume to a respectful level out of courtesy to the neighbors
Pets
Campfires
Picnic table
from 
$35
 / night

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The best camping in Lee State Park, SC guide

Overview

About

If you think canoe trips are reserved for Girl Scouts and the Hardy Boys, think again. The Lynches River, which runs through Lee State Park, will turn you into a river rat in no time. Kayak or canoe through the hardwood forest floodplain, catch some catfish off the side of the boat, or pull up to the bank for a quick exploration through the woods along one of Lee’s designated nature trails. Feeling nostalgic for sixth grade camping trips? Just turn your canoe journey into a full-fledged splash war. But if you miss seeing all 119 bird species who live in the park because you were too busy soaking your companions with a paddle, don’t say we didn’t warn you. Oh, you forgot to pack a water bottle? Fugetaboutit! Lee’s got artesian wells that push water up to the surface of the earth, and they flow 24/7.

Notable campgrounds

  • Standard Campsites: Enjoy the classic camping experience with 25 well-equipped sites amid the park's natural beauty.
  • Equestrian Campsites: With 23 sites available, equestrian campers can revel in direct access to 12 miles of scenic trails.

Tips for snagging a campsite

  • Book early to secure your spot, as the campgrounds are a popular retreat for nature lovers and can fill up quickly.
  • Consider visiting during the off-peak season for a quieter experience and increased availability.
  • Keep an eye on the park's website for any updates on campground renovations or closures to plan your trip accordingly.
  • Explore nearby camping options if Lee State Park is fully booked, ensuring you don't miss out on the surrounding beauty.

When to go

The best time to visit Lee State Park is during the spring and fall when the weather is mild and the natural scenery is at its peak. Summer offers a lush, green landscape, but be prepared for higher temperatures. Winter months are less crowded, but certain facilities may be limited due to maintenance.

Know before you go

  • Check the park advisory for any current renovations, like the family campground bathroom remodel, and plan for alternative facilities.
  • Pets are welcome in most outdoor areas, but they must be kept on a leash not longer than six feet.
  • Remember that there is no wifi available, so prepare for a digital detox during your visit.
  • Day use areas, trails, and Loop Road are open from 9am to sunset, ensuring plenty of time for exploration.
  • For equestrian visitors, ensure you have the required Certificate of Veterinary Inspection when crossing state lines with horses.

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