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Camping near hiking trails in South Carolina
27 camps in South Carolina within a mile of a hiking trail, or listing hiking. The best camping months are Mar–May & Sep–Nov, judged from 30 years of weather at a typical camp: comfortable days, mild nights, little rain. In September expect highs near 85°F and lows near 63°F.
Trails with the most camps nearby
| Trail | Length | Camps nearby | Closest camp |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bartram | 35.9 mi | 3 | Long Bottom Ford · 0.1 mi |
| Dicks Creek Falls | 0.2 mi | 2 | Whetstone Horse Camp · 1.2 mi |
| Chattooga River Trail | 9.8 mi | 1 | Whetstone Horse Camp · 1.6 mi |
| Foothills | 5.2 mi | 1 | Whitewater Campsite · 0.9 mi |
| Bartram Chattooga Connector | 0.8 mi | 1 | Whetstone Horse Camp · 1.5 mi |
| Whitewater Falls | 0.3 mi | 1 | Whitewater Campsite · 1.4 mi |
Best areas for hiking
- Around Bradley12 camps for hiking within 25 miles
- Around Seneca7 camps for hiking within 25 miles
- Around Clinton5 camps for hiking within 25 miles
- Around Awendaw3 camps for hiking within 25 miles
Questions
How many campgrounds in South Carolina are good for hiking?
27 camps within a mile of a hiking trail, or listing hiking; 2 of them are free.
When is the best time to go?
The best camping months are Mar–May & Sep–Nov, judged from 30 years of weather at a typical camp: comfortable days, mild nights, little rain. In September expect highs near 85°F and lows near 63°F.
What else can you do there?
Of these camps, 74% also offer fishing, 63% also offer wildlife & birding, 63% also offer boating & paddling.
Every camp, with a 3D fly-over, weather, cell signal and the drive.
Open hiking in South CarolinaThis week's picks
A different handful each week.
Hawe CreekFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalHawe Creek Campground is located on J. Strom Thurmond Lake, one mile from the Dorn Sportfishing Facility, one of the largest in the southeast.
View camp →- Lick Fork Lake Recreation AreaFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signal
Highlights include an accessible fishing pier and a boat ramp for non-motorized boats. The Lick Fork Lake Hiking Trail is an easy two mile loop surrounding the lake that provides scenic…
View camp → - Brick House CampgroundFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signal
This campground is open year-round and provides opportunities for many recreational activities such as wildlife and plant observation, horse riding, mountain riding, hiking and photography.…
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Whetstone Horse CampFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signal · Hiking trail 1.2 miWhetstone Horse Camp is located in the Andrew Pickens Ranger District in Oconee County in the western corner of South Carolina, about 13 miles northwest of Walhalla. The Chattooga River…
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ModocFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalModoc Campground is located on J. Strom Thurmond Lake, only five miles away from the Lake Thurmond Visitor Center and Dam.
View camp →- Sedalia CampgroundFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signal
Sedalia campground is open year-round and provides opportunities for many recreational activities such as wildlife and plant observation, horse riding, mountain bike riding, hiking and…
View camp → - Hamilton Branch State ParkFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signal
This recreation area is part of [J. Strom Thurmond Lake](http://www.recreation.gov/recreationalAreaDetails.do?contractCode=NRSO&recAreaId=453&agencyCode=130)
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Buck Hall Recreation AreaFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalBuck Hall Recreation Area offers a premier location to enjoy the outdoors. It is situated along the Intracoastal Waterway and provides great access to Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge…
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