Camping
Camping in South Carolina
Discover 46 state parks offering camping in South Carolina
🏕️ Camping in South Carolina State Parks at a Glance
Book ahead
13 months
Nightly fee
$20–$60
Max stay
14 nights per site
Booking system
State-branded portal operated by SC Dept. of Parks, Recreation & Tourism
- RV hookups: ~10 parks offer some full-hookup sites (e.g., Andrew Jackson, Barnwell, Givhans Ferry, Huntington Beach, Lake Wateree, Myrtle Beach); Colleton State Park is all full-hookup; most parks have electric/water sites
- Pets: Pets allowed on leash/physical restraint at all times; permitted at campsites but prohibited in cabins/lodging; staff may remove noisy or dangerous pets
- Firewood: Use locally sourced (within ~10 miles) or certified heat-treated wood; do NOT bring firewood from out-of-state quarantine zones (spotted lanternfly, emerald ash borer, spongy moth) and do not move wood out of the Asian longhorned beetle quarantine (Charleston/Dorchester counties); parks sell firewood bundles
- Good to know: Two-night minimum stay is standard (often raised during peak); full payment due at time of reservation; reservations open at 10:00 AM ET 13 months out; $10 administrative fee on cancellations/transfers
Official agency: South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism (SCPRT)
Booking windows, fees and rules shown as of June 2026 and change periodically — always confirm current details on the official reservation portal above before booking.
46
State Parks
South Carolina State Parks with Camping
Aiken State Park
+7
Horseback Riding
Bird Watching
Hunting
Kayaking
Paddling
Canoeing
Biking
Andrew Jackson State Park
Baker Creek State Park
+2
Canoeing
Biking
Barnwell State Park
+5
Bird Watching
Hunting
Kayaking
Paddling
Biking
Caesars Head State Park
+2
Kayaking
Paddling
Calhoun Falls State Park
+1
Picnicking
Camp Croft State Park
+4
Hunting
Kayaking
Paddling
Biking
Cheraw State Park
+6
Horseback Riding
Golfing
Kayaking
Canoeing
RV
Biking
Chester State Park
+2
Picnicking
Disc Golf
Colleton State Park
+5
Hunting
Kayaking
Paddling
Canoeing
Biking
Croft State Park
+8
Mountain Biking
Horseback Riding
Bird Watching
Hunting
Kayaking
Paddling
Canoeing
Biking
Devils Fork State Park
+9
Photography
Picnicking
Paddleboarding
Scuba Diving
Hunting
Kayaking
Paddling
Canoeing
Waterfall Viewing
Dreher Island State Park
+1
Kayaking
Edisto Beach State Park
+2
Beachcombing
Kayaking
Exploring Poinsett State Park: The Mountain of the Midlands
+9
Picnicking
Bird Watching
Scenic Overlooks
Hunting
Kayaking
Paddling
Canoeing
RV
Biking
Givhans Ferry State Park
+4
Hunting
Kayaking
Paddling
Biking
Goodale State Park
+5
Horseback Riding
Bird Watching
Kayaking
Paddling
Canoeing
H. Cooper Black Jr. Memorial Field Trial and Recreation Area
+4
Hunting
Kayaking
Paddling
Biking
Hamilton Branch State Park
+11
Picnicking
Bird Watching
Paddleboarding
Hunting
Jet Skiing
Water Skiing
Golfing
Kayaking
Paddling
RV
Biking
Hampton Plantation State Historic Site
+4
Hunting
Kayaking
Paddling
Biking
Hickory Knob State Resort Park
+7
Picnicking
Hunting
Golfing
Kayaking
Canoeing
RV
Biking
Hunting Island State Park
+9
Photography
Picnicking
Bird Watching
Paddleboarding
Scenic Overlooks
Hunting
Kayaking
RV
Biking
Huntington Beach State Park
+7
Bird Watching
Hunting
Beachcombing
Kayaking
Paddling
RV
Biking
Jones Gap State Park
Keowee-Toxaway State Park
+4
Hunting
Kayaking
Paddling
Canoeing
Kings Mountain State Park
+4
Rock Climbing
Mountain Biking
Horseback Riding
Biking
Lake Greenwood State Park
+6
Bird Watching
Hunting
Kayaking
Paddling
Canoeing
Biking
Lake Hartwell State Park
+1
Kayaking
Lake Warren State Park
+8
Picnicking
Bird Watching
Hunting
Jet Skiing
Kayaking
Paddling
Canoeing
Biking
Lake Wateree State Park
+5
Wildlife Watching
Picnicking
Bird Watching
Kayaking
Biking
Landsford Canal State Park
Lee State Park
+5
Bird Watching
Hunting
Kayaking
Paddling
Biking
Little Pee Dee State Park
+7
Picnicking
Bird Watching
Geocaching
Kayaking
Paddling
Canoeing
Biking
May Forest State Park
+1
Bird Watching
Mountain Bridge Wilderness Area
+4
Hunting
Kayaking
Paddling
Biking
Myrtle Beach State Park
+3
Stargazing
Beachcombing
RV
Oconee State Park
Oconee Station State Historic Site
+4
Hunting
Kayaking
Paddling
Biking
Paris Mountain State Park
+7
Wildlife Watching
Photography
Picnicking
Mountain Biking
Scenic Overlooks
Kayaking
Biking
Pine Island State Park
+3
Bird Watching
Hunting
Biking
Poinsett State Park
+4
Hunting
Kayaking
Paddling
Biking
Sadlers Creek State Park
Santee State Park
+4
Bird Watching
Kayaking
RV
Biking
Sesquicentennial State Park
+9
Wildlife Watching
Picnicking
Mountain Biking
Bird Watching
Paddleboarding
Hunting
Kayaking
Paddling
Biking
Table Rock State Park
+5
Photography
Picnicking
Scenic Overlooks
Canoeing
Waterfall Viewing
Woods Bay State Park
+3
Bird Watching
Kayaking
Canoeing
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❓ Camping in South Carolina — FAQ
How far ahead can I book South Carolina state park campsites?
You can reserve South Carolina state park campsites 13 months in advance via State-branded portal operated by SC Dept. of Parks, Recreation & Tourism. Booking windows change periodically, so confirm on the official reservation portal before planning. (As of June 2026.)
How much does camping cost in South Carolina state parks?
Nightly campsite fees in South Carolina state parks typically run $20–$60, depending on site type (tent vs. RV/full-hookup), season and residency. Exact rates are shown at booking.
How long can I stay at a South Carolina state park campground?
The maximum stay is 14 nights per site. Confirm current limits with the official agency before your trip.