Camping Near Charleston, SC? 5 Spots to Consider

This guide to RV camping near Charleston, SC shares the top five places to take your RV and your family. Enjoy all the southern charm Charleston has to offer.
Two Cruise America RVs parked in a Charleston, SC campground.

The East Coast is steeped in early American history, and one town that played an outsized role in those formative years is Charleston, South Carolina. Today, Charleston’s influence continues; the city is a huge draw for visitors from all over the country. There’s something for everyone in South Carolina’s celebrated Port City.

Charleston’s heritage and architecture, coastal culture and beaches, and culinary delights are all sure to satisfy. And, if you’re an RV traveler, you’re probably intrigued by the prospect of camping in Charleston, SC. But where can you stay? There are many options for you to consider for RV camping near Charleston, SC. Have a look at them!

Five Top Spots for RV Camping Near Charleston

Here are a few places you can go camping near Charleston, SC that will help you make the most of your time while there. Keep in mind that there can be competition for these campgrounds, so if you see something you like, don’t hesitate to look further into it!

Oak Plantation Campground

Amenities: Charleston’s history is indelibly linked with that of the area’s plantations, and you’re near many of them when you stay at Oak Plantation Campground. Family-owned for 45 years, Oak Plantation Campground offers much in the way of southern hospitality, along with the convenience of being situated so close to the city of Charleston itself, with all of the tourist sites an easy driving distance away. 

They offer 30/50 amp full hookup sites, along with Wi-Fi and cable TV, no-license freshwater fishing, a dog run, laundry facilities, and a small trading post for supplies. 

Capacity: 241 RV sites

More Information: Oak Plantation Campground

Mount Pleasant/Charleston KOA Holiday

Amenities: You generally know what you’re going to get when you stay at a KOA campground, and the Mount Pleasant/Charleston KOA Holiday doesn’t disappoint. With full hookups, showers, laundry facilities, picnic tables, and fire rings, you’re set for however long you stay. There are organized activities from Memorial Day through Labor Day, which means adults and kids alike will never lack for fun when camping near Charleston, SC here. 

Oh, and for history and film buffs, treasure awaits nearby; the movie set for 1939’s “Gone With the Wind” is just five miles away!

Capacity: 132 RV sites

More Information: Mount Pleasant/Charleston KOA Holiday

James Island County Park

Amenities: This county park is a destination all on its own, with saltwater fishing, crabbing, playgrounds, horseshoe pits, an 18-hole disc golf course, along with walking and biking trails to explore, and open meadows to relax in. As if that weren’t enough, James Island County Park also offers RV camping, with full hookups, showers, laundry facilities, a camp store, and pet play areas available. 

You’re just 10 minutes away from downtown Charleston if you stay here, putting you right where all the fun is. 

Capacity: 124 RV sites

More Information: James Island County Park

Tiny Town RV Campground

Amenities: Located less than an hour outside Charleston, this family-owned RV campground fits its name quite well. Despite its size — there are just 16 sites — you’re bound to enjoy what’s on offer here… including a food truck and full hookups. 

Once you’re set up at Tiny Town RV Campground, you’re within driving distance of Charleston, Hilton Head Island, Kiawah Island, Folly Beach, and Huntington Beach to the north. 

Capacity: 16 RV sites

More Information: Tiny Town RV Campground

JB Charleston RV Park

Amenities: Unless you’re retired military, a 100% disabled veteran, a Dept. of Defense ID holder, or an active duty military member who isn’t stationed at Joint Base Charleston, this particular RV park isn’t an option for you. For those who meet that criteria, though (and many an RV traveler probably does!), you’re in for a treat: Full hookups, a beautiful setting, and more. 

Reservations are taken over the phone, but call ahead to ensure you will be able to access Charleston Air Force Base. You can try to arrive without reservations, but if you arrive when there are no more full hookup sites available, the campground can offer you overflow sites with water, electric, and septic access. 

Capacity: 45 RV sites

More Information: JB Charleston RV Park

Go RV Camping in Charleston, SC With Cruise America

You’ve only scratched the surface of all the RV camping near Charleston, SC that you could be doing. You should be excited since South Carolina is an RV traveler’s dreamland. But, before you can visit any of the camping sites talked about here, there’s one thing you absolutely must do first: You need to get yourself an RV rental

Luckily for you, Cruise America has just the vehicle you need for RV camping in Charleston, SC or wherever else in the South your travels may take you. With modern amenities and other comforts and conveniences, Cruise’s fleet of RVs is second to none. Get in touch with Cruise America today to get out on the road to SC ASAP!

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