Camping Near Columbia, SC
There are 39 campgrounds within driving distance of Columbia, SC in the Camphive database, listed below closest-first. The nearest is Longleaf Campground, about 16 miles away. 28 of the closest are free. Every listing links to a full page with location, fees, and details.
Looking for no-fee sites? See free camping near Columbia (36).
Closest campgrounds to Columbia
- Longleaf Campground — 16 mi from Columbia · Longleaf Campground · Vistas 5.5
- Bluff Hike In Camping — 17 mi from Columbia · Bluff Hike In Camping · Vistas 6.2
- Congaree NP — 20 mi from Columbia · SC - Hopkins · Free · Vistas 7
- Enoree Ranger District — 42 mi from Columbia · Enoree Ranger District · Vistas 6
- Long Cane Ranger District — 53 mi from Columbia · Long Cane Ranger District · Vistas 6.5
- Woods Ferry Campground (SC) — 54 mi from Columbia · Woods Ferry Campground (SC) · Vistas 6
- Hamilton Branch State Park — 70 mi from Columbia · Hamilton Branch State Park · Vistas 5.8
- CLARKS HILL — 70 mi from Columbia · CLARKS HILL · Vistas 5.8
- POPLAR SPRINGS — 70 mi from Columbia · POPLAR SPRINGS · ~$10/night · Vistas 6
- PARKSVILLE — 71 mi from Columbia · PARKSVILLE · Vistas 5.5
- WEST DAM — 71 mi from Columbia · WEST DAM · Vistas 6.2
- MODOC — 71 mi from Columbia · MODOC · Free · Vistas 6
- BELOW DAM SOUTH CAROLINA — 71 mi from Columbia · BELOW DAM SOUTH CAROLINA · Vistas 5.8
- LAKE SPRINGS — 72 mi from Columbia · LAKE SPRINGS · ~$5/night · Vistas 5.5
- RIDGE ROAD — 74 mi from Columbia · RIDGE ROAD · Free · Vistas 6.8
- PETERSBURG — 74 mi from Columbia · PETERSBURG · Free · Vistas 5
- Wildwood Park — 76 mi from Columbia · Wildwood Park · Vistas 6
- HAWE CREEK — 76 mi from Columbia · HAWE CREEK · Vistas 6.2
- Baker Creek State Park — 76 mi from Columbia · Baker Creek State Park · Vistas 6
- Fort Gordon Recreation Area — 77 mi from Columbia · Fort Gordon Recreation Area · Vistas 5
- Elijah Clark State Park — 79 mi from Columbia · Elijah Clark State Park · Vistas 6.2
- Morrow Bridge and Midway Seasonal Camps — 79 mi from Columbia · Morrow Bridge and Midway Seasonal Camps · Vistas 5.5
- Soap Creek Marina — 80 mi from Columbia · Soap Creek Marina · Vistas 5.5
- Hickory Knob State Park — 80 mi from Columbia · Hickory Knob State Park · Vistas 6
- Mistletoe State Park — 81 mi from Columbia · Mistletoe State Park · Vistas 6
- WINFIELD — 83 mi from Columbia · WINFIELD · Vistas 5.5
- Clay Hill — 84 mi from Columbia · Clay Hill · Vistas 5.7
- AMITY RECREATION AREA — 86 mi from Columbia · AMITY RECREATION AREA · Vistas 6.8
- Raysville Marina — 86 mi from Columbia · Raysville Marina · Vistas 5.5
- Francis Marion Ranger District — 97 mi from Columbia · Francis Marion Ranger District · Vistas 7.2
Open the interactive map near Columbia to filter by free camping, RV access, and scenic rating, or to draw a drive-time radius from your own location.
Camping near Columbia FAQ
How far are the nearest campgrounds to Columbia?
The closest campground in the Camphive database is Longleaf Campground, roughly 16 miles from Columbia, 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 Columbia?
Yes. 36 campgrounds near Columbia, SC are free, mostly dispersed sites on BLM land and in national forests. See the free camping near Columbia 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. This page lists the closest campgrounds first; sort by Vistas on the interactive map to rank by scenery instead.