Camping Near Charleston, SC
There are 87 campgrounds within driving distance of Charleston, SC in the Camphive database, listed below closest-first. The nearest is BUCK HALL RECREATION AREA, about 28 miles away. 26 of the closest are free. 1 score 8 or higher on the Vistas scenic scale. Every listing links to a full page with location, fees, and details.
Looking for no-fee sites? See free camping near Charleston (69).
Closest campgrounds to Charleston
- BUCK HALL RECREATION AREA — 28 mi from Charleston · BUCK HALL RECREATION AREA · ~$8/night · Vistas 6.5
- Francis Marion National Forest — 29 mi from Charleston · Francis Marion National Forest · Vistas 6
- Francis Marion Ranger District — 29 mi from Charleston · Francis Marion Ranger District · Vistas 7.2
- Hunting Island State Park — 41 mi from Charleston · SC - Hunting Island · $25/night · Vistas 7.5
- Congaree NP — 86 mi from Charleston · SC - Hopkins · Free · Vistas 7
- Bluff Hike In Camping — 89 mi from Charleston · Bluff Hike In Camping · Vistas 6.2
- Longleaf Campground — 90 mi from Charleston · Longleaf Campground · Vistas 5.5
- Long Cane Ranger District — 136 mi from Charleston · Long Cane Ranger District · Vistas 6.5
- CLARKS HILL — 144 mi from Charleston · CLARKS HILL · Vistas 5.8
- WEST DAM — 145 mi from Charleston · WEST DAM · Vistas 6.2
- BELOW DAM SOUTH CAROLINA — 145 mi from Charleston · BELOW DAM SOUTH CAROLINA · Vistas 5.8
- LAKE SPRINGS — 146 mi from Charleston · LAKE SPRINGS · ~$5/night · Vistas 5.5
- MODOC — 148 mi from Charleston · MODOC · Free · Vistas 6
- Enoree Ranger District — 148 mi from Charleston · Enoree Ranger District · Vistas 6
- PETERSBURG — 148 mi from Charleston · PETERSBURG · Free · Vistas 5
- Hamilton Branch State Park — 148 mi from Charleston · Hamilton Branch State Park · Vistas 5.8
- RIDGE ROAD — 148 mi from Charleston · RIDGE ROAD · Free · Vistas 6.8
- Wildwood Park — 149 mi from Charleston · Wildwood Park · Vistas 6
- PARKSVILLE — 151 mi from Charleston · PARKSVILLE · Vistas 5.5
- Fort Gordon Recreation Area — 152 mi from Charleston · Fort Gordon Recreation Area · Vistas 5
- Mistletoe State Park — 154 mi from Charleston · Mistletoe State Park · Vistas 6
- WINFIELD — 156 mi from Charleston · WINFIELD · Vistas 5.5
- HAWE CREEK — 157 mi from Charleston · HAWE CREEK · Vistas 6.2
- Clay Hill — 158 mi from Charleston · Clay Hill · Vistas 5.7
- Raysville Marina — 158 mi from Charleston · Raysville Marina · Vistas 5.5
- AMITY RECREATION AREA — 159 mi from Charleston · AMITY RECREATION AREA · Vistas 6.8
- Woods Ferry Campground (SC) — 159 mi from Charleston · Woods Ferry Campground (SC) · Vistas 6
- Baker Creek State Park — 160 mi from Charleston · Baker Creek State Park · Vistas 6
- Cumberland Island NS — 161 mi from Charleston · GA - St. Marys · $22/night · Vistas 8.5
- Elijah Clark State Park — 161 mi from Charleston · Elijah Clark State Park · Vistas 6.2
Open the interactive map near Charleston to filter by free camping, RV access, and scenic rating, or to draw a drive-time radius from your own location.
Camping near Charleston FAQ
How far are the nearest campgrounds to Charleston?
The closest campground in the Camphive database is BUCK HALL RECREATION AREA, roughly 28 miles from Charleston, SC. The full list on this page is sorted by distance so you can pick by how far you want to drive.
Is there free camping near Charleston?
Yes. 69 campgrounds near Charleston, SC are free, mostly dispersed sites on BLM land and in national forests. See the free camping near Charleston page for the full list.
What is the Vistas score?
Vistas is Camphive's 1-10 scenic rating for every campground, based on the surrounding landscape. 1 of the spots near Charleston listed here score 8 or higher. This page lists the closest campgrounds first; sort by Vistas on the interactive map to rank by scenery instead.