Camping in South Carolina runs the gamut from full-fledged RV spots to rental cabins, and camper or tent camping along the shore – to walk-in rustic camping in the mountains. Any of these options are technically camping. Whether you prefer a nice mattress in a cabin in a state park, staying in a camper, or just sleeping on the ground in a tent, camping offers an affordable way to get out of doors while exploring new places. Here are eight great campgrounds on the beach in South Carolina.
- Hunting Island State Park - Closed for the remainder of 2017 due to hurricane damage.
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Flickr/Mark L. Enjoy the relaxing ocean breeze from your beachside campsite here at South Carolina’s most visited state park. Hiking trails, the Hunting Island Lighthouse and even equestrian beach access (Dec., Jan. and Feb. only) make this campground even more unique. Address: 2555 Sea Island PKWY, Hunting Island, SC 29920
- Edisto Beach State Park
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Yelp/G.G. Edisto Beach State Park has two camping areas, with one of them on the beach and the other a few hundred yards away. There’s plenty to do here in this popular state park, including enjoying the 1.5 miles of their shell-laden beach.Address: 8377 State Cabin Rd, Edisto Island, SC 29438
- Ocean Lakes Campground
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Ocean Lakes Ocean Lakes Campground is a great place to bring the family. With amenities like a nature center, a giant pool with a waterslide, and plenty of room in the sand alongside the Atlantic, Ocean Lakes is perfect for a camping trip with the kids.Address: 6001 S Kings Hwy, Myrtle Beach, SC 29575
- Pirateland Family Campground
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Yelp/Tracy M. More of a family-oriented destination campground, Pirateland in Myrtle Beach has so much for the kids to do that you may not even want to venture out into Myrtle Beach. Among the fun things here are a giant waterpark, plus a separate indoor pool.Address: 5401 S Kings Hwy, Myrtle Beach, SC 29575
- Myrtle Beach State Park
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Yelp/Helen B. Enjoy camping along the beach in a nice shady spot carved into the natural foliage in this beachfront state park. Myrtle Beach State Park has walking and biking trails to enjoy. Lifeguards are on duty on the beach from Memorial Day until Labor Day. Lifeguard hours are posted by the park.Address: 4401 South Kings Highway, Myrtle Beach, SC 29575
- Lakewood Camping Resort
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Yelp/Adam S. Lakewood Camping Resort along the Grand Strand is perfect for families. They offer rental villas, RV sites and tent sites. Trip Advisor reviewers LOVE this campground in Myrtle Beach.Address: 5901 S Kings Hwy, Myrtle Beach, SC 29575
- Myrtle Beach Travel Park
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Trip Advisor/Christine C. If you’re looking for fun in the sun and an undeniable ocean breeze, then the Myrtle Beach Travel Park is a great place to find them both. Campsites are right on the sand and you can see, hear and smell the ocean from most of them. You can choose to spend time at the beach or swim in the campground’s pool. Address: 10108 Kings Rd, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
- Apache Family Campground and Pier
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Trip Advisor/gordapeak This great campground on the beach offers visitors access to the Apache Pier. There’s also a Bait & Tackle shop in case you want to fish. For the kids, there’s an arcade, a swimming pool and a playground.Address: 9700 Kings Rd, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina 29572
Camping in South Carolina is a blast. These eight spots to camp put you front and center along the gorgeous Atlantic Ocean. Have you already been to any of these? We’d love to hear in our comments!
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Enjoy the relaxing ocean breeze from your beachside campsite here at South Carolina’s most visited state park. Hiking trails, the Hunting Island Lighthouse and even equestrian beach access (Dec., Jan. and Feb. only) make this campground even more unique. Address: 2555 Sea Island PKWY, Hunting Island, SC 29920
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Edisto Beach State Park has two camping areas, with one of them on the beach and the other a few hundred yards away. There’s plenty to do here in this popular state park, including enjoying the 1.5 miles of their shell-laden beach.Address: 8377 State Cabin Rd, Edisto Island, SC 29438
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Ocean Lakes
Ocean Lakes Campground is a great place to bring the family. With amenities like a nature center, a giant pool with a waterslide, and plenty of room in the sand alongside the Atlantic, Ocean Lakes is perfect for a camping trip with the kids.Address: 6001 S Kings Hwy, Myrtle Beach, SC 29575
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More of a family-oriented destination campground, Pirateland in Myrtle Beach has so much for the kids to do that you may not even want to venture out into Myrtle Beach. Among the fun things here are a giant waterpark, plus a separate indoor pool.Address: 5401 S Kings Hwy, Myrtle Beach, SC 29575
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Enjoy camping along the beach in a nice shady spot carved into the natural foliage in this beachfront state park. Myrtle Beach State Park has walking and biking trails to enjoy. Lifeguards are on duty on the beach from Memorial Day until Labor Day. Lifeguard hours are posted by the park.Address: 4401 South Kings Highway, Myrtle Beach, SC 29575
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Yelp/Adam S.
Lakewood Camping Resort along the Grand Strand is perfect for families. They offer rental villas, RV sites and tent sites. Trip Advisor reviewers LOVE this campground in Myrtle Beach.Address: 5901 S Kings Hwy, Myrtle Beach, SC 29575
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Trip Advisor/Christine C.
If you’re looking for fun in the sun and an undeniable ocean breeze, then the Myrtle Beach Travel Park is a great place to find them both. Campsites are right on the sand and you can see, hear and smell the ocean from most of them. You can choose to spend time at the beach or swim in the campground’s pool. Address: 10108 Kings Rd, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
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This great campground on the beach offers visitors access to the Apache Pier. There’s also a Bait & Tackle shop in case you want to fish. For the kids, there’s an arcade, a swimming pool and a playground.Address: 9700 Kings Rd, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina 29572
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