The Camping Guide to South Carolina’s Old 96 District

Open March 1- September 30 annually. Offers hiking/biking trails, lakeside campsites, and easy lake access for boaters and fishermen.

Address: 863 Baker Creek Rd, McCormick, SC 29835
Phone: 864-443-2457

Calhoun Falls State Park sits along several pine-covered points extending out into sparsely-developed Lake Russell. The Calhoun Falls campground is one of the most coveted in the park system, with spacious RV and tent sites complete with forested, shoreline views.

Address: 46 Maintenance Shop Rd, Calhoun Falls, SC 29628
Phone: 864-447-8267

Camper hook ups are available with water and electric for your RV/travel trailer. Cost is $100 for the full weekend. Sites also include park access to Gulches Off Road Vehicle Park for one vehicle, one driver and three passengers.

Address: 6850 Indian Mound Rd, Waterloo, SC 29384

Phone: (864) 714-9099

Thanks to activities such as fishing, boating, and lakefront camping, the park is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts looking to spend time on the water. Campers can reserve one of more than 150 spacious, lakefront camping sites, an ideal spot for shoreline fishing.

Address: 111 Campground Rd, Plum Branch, SC 29845
Phone: 864-333-2223

Hawe Creek Park and Campground is located one mile from the Dorn Boating and Sportfishing Facility and close to two State Parks.

Address: 1505 Chamberlains Ferry Rd, McCormick, SC 29835
Phone: 864-443-5441

Located in Mt. Carmel, South Carolina, Hester’s Bottoms is a beautiful campground that sits on the 71,000 acre Strom Thurmond Lake. All of the sites include WiFi and the RV sites offer 50-, 30-, and 20-amp services. Guests are invited to use our private boat launch, boat dock, fish from the banks and enjoy the private beach and playground, and rentals such as golf carts, kayaks, paddleboards, and more are available for guests!

Address: 2926 Fort Charlotte Rd, Mt. Carmel, SC 29840

Phone: (864) 391-2267

The only SC State Park that is also a resort. Have a swim in Lake Thurmond or the pool, shoot skeet or play a round of golf during your stay—definitely not your average RV camping experience!

Address: 1591 Resort Dr, McCormick, SC 29835
Phone: 864-391-2450

Lake Greenwood State Park in Ninety Six, SC, is known locally for excellent South Carolina bass fishing, boating, and offers shoreline campsites and nature trails. The camping area provides easy access to the shoreline of Lake Greenwood.

Address: 302 State Park Rd, Ninety Six, SC 29666
Phone: 864-543-3535

LeRoys Ferry Campground is located on J. Strom Thurmond Lake, north of the town of McCormick. It is a primitive campground with 10 campsites and a boat ramp. The 70,000 acre lake and its 1,000+ miles of shoreline provide excellent boating, water skiing, swimming, fishing, hiking and picnicking opportunities.

Address: State Rd S-33-366, McCormick, SC 29835

Lighthouse RV Park & Marina has a snack bar serving pizza, subs, hot dogs, chicken bites and soft-serve ice cream.

Address: 549 State Rd S-30-285, Cross Hill, SC 29332
Phone: (864) 998-3500

Come down and enjoy true southern hospitality and catch a glimpse of three centuries of history and progress at Magnolia RV Park and Campground and surrounding areas.

Address: 567 Fairview Church Rd, Kinards, SC 29355
Phone: 864-697-1214

Modoc Park and Campground has two peninsulas that jut out into the lake, with waterfront sites and expansive views of the lake and surrounding forest. There are 3 shower facilities, 49 sites, launching ramp, playground and hiking trail.

Address: 296 Modoc Camp Rd, Modoc, SC 29838
Phone: 864-333-2272

Located on nearly 1/4 mile of shoreline on beautiful Lake Greenwood, Moon Landing RV Park & Marina is ideal for those who prefer a quiet, relaxing, family atmosphere. Enjoy a picturesque sunrise or sunset from our 10 miles of lake view. Bring your fishing pole and prepare to catch fish on one of the top-rated fishing lakes in South Carolina.

Address: 4105 Watts Bridge Rd, Cross Hill, SC 29332
Phone: 864-998-4292

Plum Branch Yacht Club is a lake paradise with pristine waters for all things aquatic, a vacation get-away spot for families, and a safe-haven with acres for children to enjoy childhood-wanderings, activities, and explorations. Lakeside Grill is on the property and serves us excellent cuisine.

Address: 1 Yacht Club Dr, Plum Branch, SC 29845
Phone:(864) 443-3000

Open March 1- September 30 annually. Offers hiking/biking trails, lakeside campsites, and easy lake access for boaters and fishermen.

Address: 863 Baker Creek Rd, McCormick, SC 29835
Phone: 864-443-2457

Calhoun Falls State Park sits along several pine-covered points extending out into sparsely-developed Lake Russell. The Calhoun Falls campground is one of the most coveted in the park system, with spacious tent sites complete with forested, shoreline views.

Address: 46 Maintenance Shop Rd, Calhoun Falls, SC 29628
Phone: 864-447-8267

Primitive campsite on the Gulches grounds near the Reedy River. Fee covers park access to the Gulches Off Road Vehicle Park for one rig, one driver, three passengers for that rig and a primitive campsite.

Address: 6850 Indian Mound Rd, Waterloo, SC 29384

Phone: (864) 714-9099

Thanks to activities such as fishing, boating, and lakefront camping, the park is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts looking to spend time on the water. Campers can reserve one of more than 150 spacious, lakefront camping sites, an ideal spot for shoreline fishing.

Address: 111 Campground Rd, Plum Branch, SC 29845
Phone: 864-333-2223

Open fields and a secluded forest on a working farm. Pitch your tent anywhere in the field or rent an elevated platform, and maybe meet some goats, llamas, and alpacas.

Address: 145 Red Oak Rd, Modoc, SC 29838
Phone: 706-836-6924

Hawe Creek Park and Campground is located one mile from the Dorn Boating and Sportfishing Facility and close to two State Parks.

Address: 1505 Chamberlains Ferry Rd, McCormick, SC 29835
Phone: 864-443-5441

Located in Mt. Carmel, South Carolina, Hester’s Bottoms is a beautiful campground that sits on the 71,000 acre Strom Thurmond Lake. Pop your tent on one of 39 waterfront RV sites, or one of 5 waterfront primitive sites. Guests are invited to use our private boat launch, boat dock, fish from the banks and enjoy the private beach and playground, and rentals such as golf carts, kayaks, paddleboards, and more are available for guests!

Address: 2926 Fort Charlotte Rd, Mt. Carmel, SC 29840

Phone: (864) 391-2267

The only SC State Park that is also a resort. Have a swim in Lake Thurmond or the pool, shoot skeet or play a round of golf during your stay—definitely not your average tent camping experience!

Address: 1591 Resort Dr, McCormick, SC 29835
Phone: 864-391-2450

Come enjoy all the amenities of a Class A motorcoach resort in a peaceful lakeside setting. With only 84 oversized lots, you’ll never feel crowded. Relax on your site or kick back at our beautiful clubhouse, heated pool, and spa, or outdoor kitchen.

Address: 463 Cane Creek Camp Rd, Cross Hill, SC 29332
Phone: 864-992-4700

Lake Greenwood State Park in Ninety Six, SC, is known locally for excellent South Carolina bass fishing, boating, and offers shoreline campsites and nature trails. The camping area provides easy access to the shoreline of Lake Greenwood.

Address: 302 State Park Rd, Ninety Six, SC 29666
Phone: 864-543-3535

LeRoys Ferry Campground is located on J. Strom Thurmond Lake, north of the town of McCormick. It is a primitive campground with 10 campsites and a boat ramp. The 70,000 acre lake and its 1,000+ miles of shoreline provide excellent boating, water skiing, swimming, fishing, hiking and picnicking opportunities.

Address: State Rd S-33-366, McCormick, SC 29835

Come down and enjoy true southern hospitality and catch a glimpse of three centuries of history and progress at Magnolia RV Park and Campground and surrounding areas on one of their oversized tent sites.

Address: 567 Fairview Church Rd, Kinards, SC 29355
Phone: 864-697-1214

Parson’s Mountain Recreation Area is located in the northern portion of the Long Cane Ranger District. It features a 28-acre man-made lake next to a 23-site campground. The area offers relaxation and solitude as well as easy access to a variety of recreation activities! No reservations; first come first served camping sites. $7/night.

Address: 4J2W+27 Abbeville, SC

Phone: (803) 637-5396

Plum Branch Yacht Club is a lake paradise with pristine waters for all things aquatic, a vacation get-away spot for families, and a safe-haven with acres for children to enjoy childhood-wanderings, activities, and explorations. Lakeside Grill is on the property and serves us excellent cuisine. Primitive tent sites available.

Address: 1 Yacht Club Dr, Plum Branch, SC 29845
Phone:(864) 443-3000