Campgrounds Available This Weekend Near Kensington, SC
Kensington, SC, offers a variety of camping options for outdoor enthusiasts looking to immerse themselves in the natural beauty of the Lowcountry. For RV campers, nearby Lake Hartwell State Park provides spacious, well-equipped RV sites with stunning views of the lake, perfect for fishing and water sports. Tent campers will appreciate Barnwell State Park, where shaded sites nestled among towering pines allow for a peaceful retreat, complete with hiking trails that showcase the area's rich wildlife and plant diversity. For those seeking a more remote experience, dispersed camping is available in the Francis Marion National Forest, where campers can find secluded spots surrounded by sprawling woodlands and the tranquil sounds of nature. The area’s flat terrain and proximity to the Edisto River make it ideal for kayaking and canoeing, while local wildlife such as deer, otters, and a variety of birds create opportunities for enjoyable wildlife watching. Whether you prefer the comforts of an RV, the simplicity of tent camping, or the adventure of a dispersed site, Kensington, SC, serves as a gateway to a quintessential Southern camping experience.
Buck Hall Rec Area is located in the Wambaw/Witherbee Ranger District, Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests (33 min northeast of Mount Pleasant, SC) with an elevation of 9 feet. There are a total of 20 campsites including 5 tent-only sites. The campground is open all year. 14 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers up to 40 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. 14 sites have electric hookups. Fees range from $20.00 to $28.00. Some amenities include shower, dump station. Activities include biking, boating, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.
Colleton Campground is part of Colleton State Park in South Carolina (51 min west of North Charleston, SC) with an elevation of 78 feet. There are a total of 25 campsites. The campground is open all year. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 18 and 65 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 13 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. All sites have full hookups (electric, water and sewer). Prices start at $35.00 per night. Some amenities include shower, sewer hookup, wifi, playground, restroom, flush toilets. Activities include boating, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.
Canebrake Horse Camp is located in the Uwharrie Ranger District, National Forests in North Carolina (1 hr east of Concord, NC) with an elevation of 469 feet. There are a total of 28 campsites. The campground is open all year. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 40 and 85 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. All sites have electric hookups. Fees range from $27.00 to $54.00. Some amenities include swimming. Activities include biking, boating, fishing, horseback riding, hiking trails, floating sports.
Arrowhead Campground is located in the Uwharrie Ranger District, National Forests in North Carolina (1 hr 6 min east of Concord, NC) with an elevation of 570 feet. There are a total of 49 campsites including 5 tent-only sites. The campground is open all year. 43 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 12 and 45 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. 33 sites have electric hookups. Fees range from $20.00 to $54.00. Some amenities include swimming. Activities include biking, boating, fishing, horseback riding, hiking trails, floating sports.
Cedar Point Campground is located in the Croatan Ranger District, National Forests in North Carolina (36 min east of Jacksonville, NC) with an elevation of 15 feet. There are a total of 35 campsites. The campground is open all year. Sites can accommodate RVs between 50 and 75 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. All sites have electric hookups. Fees range from $27.00 to $54.00. Some amenities include shower, drinking water, dump station, restroom, trash dumpster, flush toilets. Activities include biking, hiking trails.
Oyster Point Campground is located in the Croatan Ranger District, National Forests in North Carolina (just 28 min northwest of Morehead City, NC) with an elevation of 10 feet. There are a total of 15 campsites including 6 tent-only sites. The campground is open all year. 1 sites can accommodate RVs between 90 and 108 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring. Fees range from $10.00 to $20.00. Activities include boating, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.
Flanners Beach Campground is located in the Croatan Ranger District, National Forests in North Carolina (just 19 min southeast of New Bern, NC) with an elevation of 28 feet. There are a total of 39 campsites. The campground is open all year. Sites can accommodate RVs between 35 and 85 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring. 20 sites have electric hookups. Fees range from $20.00 to $50.00. Some amenities include dump station. Activities include hiking trails.
Great Island Cabin Camp is part of Cape Lookout National Seashore in North Carolina (1 hr 9 min east of Morehead City, NC) with an elevation of 3 feet. There are a total of 23 campsites including 23 cabins. The campground is normally open from mid March to the end of November. Max equipment length is 50 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 11 months in advance. Fees range from $80.00 to $180.00. Some amenities include shower, swimming, restroom, gasoline pump, flush toilets. Activities include fishing, floating sports.
Watsadler Campground in Hart County is located 31 min southwest of Anderson, SC with an elevation of 679 feet. There are a total of 49 campsites including 2 boat sites. The campground is open all year. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 28 and 50 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. 42 sites have electric and water hookups. 7 sites have electric hookups. Fees range from $32.00 to $64.00. Some amenities include shower, dump station, playground, boat ramp, swimming, flush toilets. Activities include boating, fishing, floating sports.
Crooked River Campground is part of Crooked River State Park in Georgia (46 min south of Brunswick, GA) with an elevation of 23 feet. There are a total of 72 campsites including 11 cabins. The campground is open all year. 61 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 20 and 130 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 12 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. 28 sites have full hookups (electric, water and sewer). 33 sites have electric and water hookups. Fees range from $36.00 to $225.00. Some amenities include dump station, boat ramp, restroom. Activities include boating, fishing, hiking trails.
Twin Lakes Campground in Anderson County is located 36 min northwest of Anderson, SC with an elevation of 658 feet. There are a total of 99 campsites. The campground is open all year. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 16 and 62 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. 97 sites have electric and water hookups. 2 sites have electric hookups. Fees range from $30.00 to $64.00. Some amenities include shower, dump station, playground, boat ramp, swimming, restroom, ramada, flush toilets. Activities include boating, fishing, water skiing, floating sports.
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