Camping, in my opinion, is the best pastimes ever invented. You get away from the house, away from the hustle and bustle of the city, and breath crisp, clean, beautiful air away from the congestion of the city. You also have the chance to catch your own dinner, have late night marshmallow roasts, tell scary stories, and so much more! Here are 10 best of the best camping spots in South Carolina that you must try out.
- Calhoun Falls State Park, Calhoun Falls
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U.S. Army/Flickr On a camping trip here you will be able to enjoy fishing for crappie, bass, bream, catfish, and much more. There is a fishing pier that is handicap accessible so it’s open to everyone. They also have a playground, swimming, picnic shelters, tennis courts, walking trails, and equestrian trails too!
- Devil’s Fork State Park, Salem
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PROMike Burton/Flickr Camping here will give you access to some beautiful views of Lake Jocassee and the surrounding mountains. There is fishing, hiking, boating, kayaking, bath houses, picnic areas, a playground, and so much more. They even have WIFI in some areas! But, the real thrill is the hiking and photography.
- Keowee-Toxaway State Park, Sunset
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Let Ideas Compete/Flickr This camping site will give you the most amazing views of the Blue Ridge Mountains as well as the Jocassee Gorges. And, if primitive camping is not your cup of tea there is also a cabin with a private boat dock. You can go fishing, jet-skiing, kayaking, bird watching, hiking trails, walking/nature trails, biking, and swimming.
- Dreher Island State Park, Prosperity
Ariel Ophelia Scuba diving can be done here! As well as fishing, of course. WIFI is available at the Visitor’s Center. There are picnic shelters and opportunities for bird watching. Here you can see purple martins in the Fall.
- Edisto Island State Park, Edisto Island
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Matt/Flickr This place is riddled with Native American history so it’s not only a very relaxing place, but also a very educational place. There is a playground, hiking/nature trails, swimming, and geocaching. If you follow the Spanish Mount Trail along Scott’s Creek you will find the second oldest Native American Pottery site. This large shell mound dates back to 2,000 BC! But, please do not disturb it so that future generations can admire it as well.
- Oconee State Park, Mountain Rest
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kingary/Flickr Nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, this is a very popular camping spot. There are 2 lakes on which to fish, kayak, and swim. They also feature hiking for the beginner, intermediate, and the experienced.
- Lake Greenwood State Park, Ninety-Six
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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers/Flickr This is another great fishing spot and brings in a lot of fishermen who hook bass, crappie, bream, perch, catfish, and more! There is a playground for the little ones, picnic shelters, and birdwatching.
- Hickory Knob State Park, McCormick
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Janet Tarbox/Flickr Hickory Knob has 1 and 2 bedroom cabins for rent as well as a 3 bedroom house with all the modern luxury of home. There is fishing, boating, kayaking, and swimming. Additionally, this park features, archery, skeet shooting, and tennis courts. It’s like home away from home!
- Cheraw State Park, Cheraw
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Cheraw State Park/FB Not your average campsite! This is for the golfer who doesn’t want to stop while camping or wants to do it in a very relaxed atmosphere. Of course, there is boating, fishing, and swimming. They have a volleyball, badminton, and horseshoe grounds too!
- Lake Wateree State Park, Winnsboro
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Lake Wateree State Park/FB The fisherman’s paradise. Fishing is a big thing here. They have fishing tournaments here year around! The park has places for tents and RVs so, don’t feel like you have to be in a tent. There is a playground, swimming, bird watching, and short nature trails.
With so much fun waiting at your fingertips, why are you still sitting at home? The great thing about camping is that it’s a vacation without the huge drain on your wallet, which is really nice these days. So, pick one of these amazing camping spots and go for it! Even if it is just a weekend, you will be amazed at how energized you will be.
Wayne/Flickr
U.S. Army/Flickr
On a camping trip here you will be able to enjoy fishing for crappie, bass, bream, catfish, and much more. There is a fishing pier that is handicap accessible so it’s open to everyone. They also have a playground, swimming, picnic shelters, tennis courts, walking trails, and equestrian trails too!
TimothyJ/Flickr
PROMike Burton/Flickr
Camping here will give you access to some beautiful views of Lake Jocassee and the surrounding mountains. There is fishing, hiking, boating, kayaking, bath houses, picnic areas, a playground, and so much more. They even have WIFI in some areas! But, the real thrill is the hiking and photography.
Let Ideas Compete/Flickr
This camping site will give you the most amazing views of the Blue Ridge Mountains as well as the Jocassee Gorges. And, if primitive camping is not your cup of tea there is also a cabin with a private boat dock. You can go fishing, jet-skiing, kayaking, bird watching, hiking trails, walking/nature trails, biking, and swimming.
Ariel Ophelia
Scuba diving can be done here! As well as fishing, of course. WIFI is available at the Visitor’s Center. There are picnic shelters and opportunities for bird watching. Here you can see purple martins in the Fall.
Catheryne/Flickr
Matt/Flickr
This place is riddled with Native American history so it’s not only a very relaxing place, but also a very educational place. There is a playground, hiking/nature trails, swimming, and geocaching. If you follow the Spanish Mount Trail along Scott’s Creek you will find the second oldest Native American Pottery site. This large shell mound dates back to 2,000 BC! But, please do not disturb it so that future generations can admire it as well.
kingary/Flickr
Nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, this is a very popular camping spot. There are 2 lakes on which to fish, kayak, and swim. They also feature hiking for the beginner, intermediate, and the experienced.
vastateparksstaff/Flickr
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers/Flickr
This is another great fishing spot and brings in a lot of fishermen who hook bass, crappie, bream, perch, catfish, and more! There is a playground for the little ones, picnic shelters, and birdwatching.
Jeff Hanway/Flickr
Janet Tarbox/Flickr
Hickory Knob has 1 and 2 bedroom cabins for rent as well as a 3 bedroom house with all the modern luxury of home. There is fishing, boating, kayaking, and swimming. Additionally, this park features, archery, skeet shooting, and tennis courts. It’s like home away from home!
Cheraw State Park/FB
Not your average campsite! This is for the golfer who doesn’t want to stop while camping or wants to do it in a very relaxed atmosphere. Of course, there is boating, fishing, and swimming. They have a volleyball, badminton, and horseshoe grounds too!
Lake Wateree State Park/FB
The fisherman’s paradise. Fishing is a big thing here. They have fishing tournaments here year around! The park has places for tents and RVs so, don’t feel like you have to be in a tent. There is a playground, swimming, bird watching, and short nature trails.
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