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Recreational Vehicle Camping In South Carolina

RV camping in South Carolina offers great scenery, solitude, and wonderful outdoor recreation opportunities for the whole family. From RV resorts, to basic service public campgrounds, there is something for everyone in South Carolina. Free dispersed camping (boondocking is permitted in USDA National Forest lands.

Free camping ideas follow South Carolina RV camping resources.

South Carolina Resources for RV Camping Information

Private RV Parks - Research tools for finding the best RV parks and campgrounds in South Carolina.

US Forest Service - USFS information about free dispersed camping (boondocking) and developed campgrounds in USDA National Forest administered lands in South Carolina.
US Army Corps of Engineers - USACE/COE information about camping at COE managed lands in South Carolina.
US Fish and Wildlife Service - FWS information about camping near National Wildlife Refuges in South Carolina.

South Carolina State Tourism Website - Where to go, and what to do. Includes campgrounds.
State Parks - Information about camping in the many state parks in South Carolina.
South Carolina State Forest - There are 4 state forests in SC, but only one open to general camping.

Camping Reservations - South Carolina State and Federal Campground Reservations.

Current Weather - From the National Weather Service
Historical Weather - Know what to pack. Includes monthly average highs, lows, mean temperature,GPS location and elevation.

RV Dumps Stations

RV Dump Stations - Places to dump in South Carolina.

Sanidumps.com - South Carolina RV dump stations listed by town.

RV Camping pages with more information

USFS (US Forest Service) - Describes USFS policies and rules about RV camping. Information about dispersed camping, and tips on how to find great free RV camping sites.
USACE/COE (US Army Corp of Engineers) - USACE (perhaps better know as COE) manages water recreation areas throughout the USA. Information about finding USACE lakes, RV camping possibilities, and rules and policies for use of these water based recreation areas is included.

We recommend the South Carolina Atlas & Gazetteer to find RV camping locations. This South Carolina topographic atlas offers comprehensive detail including trails, back country roads, lakes and streams, boat ramps, forests, wetlands, campgrounds, public lands, and hunting and fishing locations. Information about family trips, wilderness outing possibilities, and more are included. Put that together with DeLorme Topo 6.0 Software and you have a versatile set of tools to find RV camping sites all across South Carolina.

South Carolina Free Camping

Free disperse camping (boondocking) is permitted in the USDA National Forests of South Carolina. Click on the links above for more information.

Our Boondocking Section shows you how to find the best dispersed RV campings sites.

COLUMBIA - Congaree Swamp National Monument 20 mi SE on SR-48. Follow signs. Overnight parking is permitted just outside gates. All vehicles must exit gate by 5 p.m.

GEORGETOWN - N of Charleston, S of Myrtle Beach, East Bay Park, right on water, allows overnight RV parking with no hookups.

LADSON - Many of the flea markets in the South and Southeast have allowed overnight camping. Ladson is a suburb of Charleston, and Coastal Carolina Flea Market on College Park Road allows overnight RV camping