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South Carolina campground opening dates
19 campgrounds tracked (9 USDA Forest Service, 8 US Army Corps of Engineers, 2 National Park Service). View South Carolina on the map
Today: 2 open · 4 open year-round · 1 closing within 30 days · 2 closed · 10 not yet known. See them on the map?state=SC.
| Campground | Park / forest | State | Season | Reservations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluff Hike In Camping Campground | Congaree National Park | SC | Recreation.gov: Campsites are located on the edges of an open, grassy clearing in the mixed pine/hardwood forest, and is adjacent to an area currently undergoing restoration to a longleaf pine grassland/savanna. | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Buck Hall Recreation AreaYear-round | Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests | SC | Open year-round | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Bussey Point Campground | J. Strom Thurmond Lake | SC | — | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Cassidy Bridge Primitive Camp | Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests | SC | Oct 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026 | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Cherry Hill Campground | Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests | SC | Apr 1, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026 | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Collins Creek Seasonal Campground | Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests | SC | Open now (per Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests (official page)) | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Coneross Park | Hartwell Lake | SC | Recreation.gov: The dam and lake area boasts 8 campgrounds and 11 day-use facilities that are operated by the US Army Corps of Engineers. | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Crescent Campground | Hartwell Lake | SC | Recreation.gov: The dam and lake area boasts 8 campgrounds and 11 day-use facilities that are operated by the US Army Corps of Engineers. | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Hawe Creek Campground | J. Strom Thurmond Lake | SC | Recreation.gov: Weather/ Climate: Average temperatures during the camping season starts out at 75 degrees Fahrenheit and peaks in July at 91 degrees Fahrenheit. | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Leroys Ferry Campground | J. Strom Thurmond Lake | SC | — | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Longleaf Campground | Congaree National Park | SC | Recreation.gov: An open field in the middle of the campground is available for use by campers throughout the day, and this location offers campers excellent opportunities for observing wildlife such as birds, butterflies, and the occasional southern fox squirrel. | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Oconee Point Campground | Hartwell Lake | SC | Recreation.gov: The dam and lake area boasts 8 campgrounds and 11 day-use facilities that are operated by the US Army Corps of Engineers. | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Poulous Loop Group CampgroundClosed (per forest page) | Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests | SC | Closed (per forest page) | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Rocky Branch Seasonal CampgroundClosed (per forest page) | Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests | SC | Closed (per forest page) | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Sedalia CampgroundYear-round | Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests | SC | Open year-round | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Springfield Campground | Hartwell Lake | SC | Recreation.gov: The dam and lake area boasts 8 campgrounds and 11 day-use facilities that are operated by the US Army Corps of Engineers. | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Twin Lakes Campground | Hartwell Lake | SC | Recreation.gov: The dam and lake area boasts 8 campgrounds and 11 day-use facilities that are operated by the US Army Corps of Engineers. | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Whetstone Horse CampYear-round | Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests | SC | Open year-round | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Woods Ferry CampgroundYear-round | Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests | SC | Open year-round | Recreation.gov Reserve |
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