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Campgrounds in South Carolina

10 public campgrounds in South Carolina's national forests, parks and lakes. 7 of them have no electric hookups.

10campgrounds
240campsites
3with electric sites
7allow pets

Parks and forests in South Carolina

Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests

7 campgrounds in South Carolina

J. Strom Thurmond Lake

2 campgrounds in South Carolina

All campgrounds in South Carolina

CampgroundAreaNearest townSitesElectricMax RV
Brick House CampgroundFrancis Marion and Sumter National ForestsWhitmire20None–
Buck Hall Recreation AreaFrancis Marion and Sumter National ForestsHuger191440 ft
Cherry Hill CampgroundFrancis Marion and Sumter National ForestsMountain Rest29None60 ft
Hawe Creek CampgroundJ. Strom Thurmond LakeMccormick323245 ft
Longleaf CampgroundHopkins16None–
Modoc CampgroundJ. Strom Thurmond LakeModoc676648 ft
Rocky Branch Seasonal CampgroundFrancis Marion and Sumter National ForestsWhitmire10None49 ft
Sedalia CampgroundFrancis Marion and Sumter National ForestsWhitmire12None–
Whetstone Horse CampFrancis Marion and Sumter National ForestsMountain Rest18None–
Woods Ferry CampgroundFrancis Marion and Sumter National ForestsWhitmire17None–

Gear for camping in South Carolina

Portable power stations

Silent battery power for lights, phones, fans, CPAP machines and 12V fridges.

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Foldable solar panels

Recharge a power station during the day, so it lasts the whole trip.

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Quiet inverter generators

More power for RVs and air conditioning. Check the campground's generator hours.

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12V portable fridges

No ice runs. Runs off a car socket or a power station.

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Rotomolded coolers

Keeps ice for days at sites with no power.

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Family camping tents

Room for everyone plus gear.

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Rooftop tents

Sleep off the ground on top of your car or truck.

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Self-inflating sleeping pads

The cheapest way to sleep better in a tent.

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Frequently asked questions

How many public campgrounds are in South Carolina?

This guide lists 10 campgrounds in South Carolina that can be booked through Recreation.gov, with 240 campsites between them.

Which South Carolina campgrounds have electric hookups?

3 of them have at least some electric sites. Check the Electric column in the table above.

What are the largest campgrounds in South Carolina?

Modoc Campground (67 sites), Hawe Creek Campground (32 sites), Cherry Hill Campground (29 sites).