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The Best Camping in Charleston

Looking for the best camping in Charleston? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around Charleston. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the Outbound community.

Top camping spots in and near Charleston

  • Charleston, South Carolina

    James Island County Park Trail

    3.53 mi / 75 ft gain
    James Island County Park Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Charleston, South Carolina.
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  • Awendaw, South Carolina

    Kayak Camp on Capers Island

    4.0
    8 mi
    Enjoy a relaxing adventure by paddling to Capers Island for a day trip or overnight. Located across the Copahee Sound just North of Charleston, South Carolina, Capers Island is located on the Atlantic Ocean next to Dewees Island. If you don't have your own kayak, you can rent one from Nature Ad...
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  • Edisto Island, South Carolina

    Camping at Edisto Beach State Park

    0.5 mi / 0 ft gain
    Edisto Beach State Park is located on the coast of South Carolina. There are two campgrounds at this state park, one of which fronts the Atlantic Ocean and the other which is more inland. (If you want shade, book a campsite inland under the canopy of live oaks. If you want full sun, book a site a...
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  • Edisto Island, South Carolina

    Edisto Beach State Park Trail

    4.34 mi / 167 ft gain
    Edisto Beach State Park Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Edisto Island, South Carolina.
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  • Bonneau, South Carolina

    Palmetto Trail Lake Moultrie Passage

    27.2 mi / 413 ft gain
    Palmetto Trail Lake Moultrie Passage is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a lake located near Bonneau, South Carolina.
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  • Jamestown, South Carolina

    Camp at Honey Hill

    If you are looking to get out in the woods for a few days without any distraction, Honey Hill is the place for you. These free primitive campsites are first-come, first-served and are located about an hour northeast of Charleston in the Francis Marion National Forest. You can stay up to 14 days a...
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  • Saint Helena Island, South Carolina

    Hunting Island Loop

    9.21 mi / 338 ft gain
    Hunting Island Loop is a loop trail where you may see local wildlife located near Saint Helena Island, South Carolina.
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  • Saint Helena Island, South Carolina

    Camp at the Boneyard Beaches of Hunting Island State Park

    5.0
    3 mi
    There are a few different access trails throughout the park and all are equally impressive with scenery and ease of hike but starting from the Hunting Island Campground take the beach access near the campground store and you have miles of boneyard beaches, dunes and groves of palmetto trees litte...
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  • Saint George, South Carolina

    Edisto River

    23.15 mi / 1145 ft gain
    Edisto River is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a river located near Canadys, South Carolina.
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