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
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Charleston, South Carolina
James Island County Park Trail
3.53 mi / 75 ft gainJames Island County Park Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Charleston, South Carolina.Read more -
Awendaw, South Carolina
Kayak Camp on Capers Island
4.08 miEnjoy 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...Read more -
Edisto Island, South Carolina
Camping at Edisto Beach State Park
0.5 mi / 0 ft gainEdisto 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...Read more -
Edisto Island, South Carolina
Edisto Beach State Park Trail
4.34 mi / 167 ft gainEdisto Beach State Park Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Edisto Island, South Carolina.Read more -
Bonneau, South Carolina
Palmetto Trail Lake Moultrie Passage
27.2 mi / 413 ft gainPalmetto Trail Lake Moultrie Passage is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a lake located near Bonneau, South Carolina.Read more -
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...Read more -
Saint Helena Island, South Carolina
Hunting Island Loop
9.21 mi / 338 ft gainHunting Island Loop is a loop trail where you may see local wildlife located near Saint Helena Island, South Carolina.Read more -
Saint Helena Island, South Carolina
Camp at the Boneyard Beaches of Hunting Island State Park
5.03 miThere 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...Read more -
Saint George, South Carolina
Edisto River
23.15 mi / 1145 ft gainEdisto River is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a river located near Canadys, South Carolina.Read more