Expedition SC List

Where to Camp on the Water in South Carolina

South Carolina has more waterfront camping than most people realize. Ocean waves, blackwater rivers, mountain lakes, and reservoir sunsets. Here is the best of it.
1

Hunting Island State Park

Level 1

Maritime forest camping, short walk to beach. Waves at night.

2

Huntington Beach State Park

Level 1

Campsites steps from the beach on the Grand Strand.

3

Santee State Park Pier Cabins

Level 1

Cabins on piers over Lake Marion. Fish from your front door.

4

Dreher Island State Park

Level 1

Lakeside camping on Lake Murray with sunset water views.

7

Edisto Beach State Park

Level 1

Palmetto forest camping near the beach and marsh.

9

Lake Hartwell State Park

Level 1

Lakeside camping on one of the biggest lakes in the Southeast.

10

Oconee State Park

Level 1

Mountain lake camping with swimming. CCC cabins by the water.