Where to camp in the Lowcountry ⛺

Summer has officially come + gone– and personally, I’m looking forward to the nights becoming (slightly) cooler + the leaves (eventually) beginning to turn.

While previous weekend getaways were sun-drenched + sandy, now is the perfect time to take to the woods + reconnect with nature in a different scenery.

With multiple S.C. parks just a short driving distance from Charleston, you don’t even have to cross state lines for your next outdoor adventure.

So whether you’re looking to rough it in a tent, string lights up on your RV, or go glamping in a cozy cabin, we’ve compiled your local camping guide (sorry– s’more’s not included).

Here are four campsites located in our very own backyard.

Edisto Beach State Park | Photo by @misstaknid

James Island County Park | Photo by @chefbjdennis

⛺ The Campground at James Island County Park
📍871 Riverland Drive, James Island
Site type: Tent, RV
Rates: $26-$56/night + 14% accommodation tax + applicable fees
Amenities: Electric hookups, free WiFi, wheelchair accessible, plus bike + boat rentals.
🐶 Pets welcome

⛺ Oak Plantation Campground
📍3540 Savannah Hwy., Johns Island
Site type: RV
Rates: Contact the campground for rates/deposit inquires
Amenities: Laundry, electricity, WiFi + cable TV, lake access, pool, + showers.
🐶 Pets welcome

⛺ Mount Pleasant/Charleston KOA
📍3157 Highway 17 North, Mt. Pleasant
Site type: Tent, RV, cabin rentals
Rates: Starting at $44.11/night (two-night minimum) + applicable taxes and fees
Amenities: Electric hookups, WiFi + cable TV, pool, fishing, + bike rentals.
🐶 Pets welcome with an additional fee (some breed restrictions)

Edisto Beach State Park | Photo by @misstaknid

⛺ Edisto Beach State Park
📍8377 State Cabin Rd., Edisto Island
Site type: Tent, RV, cabin rentals
Rates: Starting at $120 for two nights (two night minimum)
Amenities: Electricity hookups, WiFi, oceanfront picnic shelters, beachfront, + more.
🐶 Pets welcome (except for in cabins)

Other South Carolina State Parks that offer tent, RV, or cabin stays: Francis Marion & Sumpter National Forests,Aiken State Park, Andrew Jackson State Park, Baker Creek State Park, Barnwell State Park, Calhoun Falls State Park, Cheraw State Park, Chester State Park, Colleton State Park, Croft State Park, Devils Fork State Park, Dreher State Park, Givhan Ferry State Park, Lake Greenwood State Park, Hickory Knob State Park, Huntington Island State Park, Keowee-Toxaway State Park, Lake Hartwell State Park, Myrtle Beach State Park, Oconee State Park, Poinsett State Park, Santee State Park, Lake Wateree State Park, Lee State Park, Little Pee Dee State Park, Sadlers Creek State Park, + Table Rock State Park.

Personally, I am more of a “glamper” when it comes to camping. However; while I prefer to sleep on a memory foam mattress than on the ground, I am all about disconnecting from WiFi + connecting with nature.

Later this month, I will be roughin’ it in a tent in the mountains of Asheville, N.C. Have any camping hacks or tips for me? Let me know in the comments below.

– Justine