Campgrounds in Charleston SC


Campgrounds in Charleston SC

Visitors looking for campgrounds in Charleston, SC have several options. The nearby county park is the closest to downtown Charleston and offers many fun amenities for families including biking trails and crabbing dock while several nearby KOA's and other private campgrounds offer amenities including WiFi, cable TV, and pools. 

Visitors can also camp at one of South Carolina's most popular State Parks or a U.S. Forest Service campground. Both are farther away than the other campgrounds, but you can connect with nature and enjoy recreational activities like swimming, canoeing, fishing, hiking, and more. 

Just remember when you are considering reserving a campsite, many of the campgrounds allow you to book up to a year in advance and with a limited number of campgrounds, you may need to reserve well in advance of your trip.


What is the best campground in Charleston SC

  • James Island County Park - The best campground with lots of activities and the closest campground to downtown Charleston and Folly Beach
  • Edisto Beach State Park - Closest to the beach with lots of shaded, private sites
  • Oak Plantation - Most spacious sites
  • Mount Pleasant/Charleston KOA Holiday - Most Family Friendly
  • Lake Aire - Best well kept campground
  • Buck Hall - Most Peaceful and Rustic campground
  • Charleston KOA - Friendliest Campground Staff

Campgrounds in Charleston SC


James Island County Park
Campgrounds in Charleston SC
871 Riverland Dr
Charleston SC 29412


Entrance Sign for James Island County Park

James Island County Park, a 643-acre park, is located about 15 minutes from downtown Charleston. The park has miles of paved trails, Splash Zone Water Park, 16 acres of fishing lakes, a tidal creek fishing and crabbing dock, pedal boats and kayak rentals.


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Charleston KOA
Campgrounds in Charleston SC
9494 U.S. Highway 78
Ladson SC 29456


Charleston KOA

The Charleston KOA, located about 25 minutes from downtown Charleston, is full of Lowcountry charm. The campground offers amenities including pool, snack bar, WiFi, cable TV, and dog park. 


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Mount Pleasant/Charleston KOA
Campgrounds in Charleston SC
3157 Highway 17 North
Mt. Pleasant SC 29466


Mt Pleasant/Charleston KOA

The Mt Pleasant KOA, located about 20 minutes from downtown Charleston, is located on the grounds of an antebellum plantation. Guests can enjoy the 1.5-mile nature trail, fish in the 30-acre lake, play mini golf, and enjoy a free wagon tour of the Oakland Plantation. 


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Oak Plantation Campground
Campgrounds in Charleston SC
3540 Savannah Hwy
Charleston SC 29455


Oak Plantation Campground Sign

Oak Plantation Campground, located about 25 minutes from downtown Charleston, has been family owned and operated for over 40 years. The campground has 200 sites and offers amenities including WiFi, cable TV, modern bathhouses, and an outdoor pool. 


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Edisto Beach State Park
Campgrounds in Charleston SC
8377 State Cabin Rd
Edisto Island SC 29438


Edisto Beach State Park

Edisto Beach State Park, located about an hour drive from downtown Charleston, offers one campground on the beach and one deep in the maritime forest. Visitors can walk or bike ride on the paved trails, swim in the ocean or visit the learning center. 


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Lake Aire RV Park and Campground
Campgrounds in Charleston SC
4375 SC-162
Hollywood SC 29449


Lake Aire RV Park and Campground

Lake Aire RV Park, located 15 minutes from historic downtown Charleston, has 87 level campsites on 35 acres of land. Amenities include large catch and release lakes, sewer sites, picnic tables, fire rings, laundry facilities, and free WiFi. 


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Buck Hall Recreation Area
Campgrounds in Charleston SC
999 Buckhall Landing Rd
McClellanville SC 29458


Buck Hall Recreation Area

Buck Hall Recreation area, located on the site of the Buck Hall Plantation, is about 35 minutes from historic downtown Charleston. This popular facility offers activities including biking, birding, fishing, shrimping. Amenities include electric hook-ups, dump station, showers, and grills.


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