Best Camping Spots & Outdoor Adventures

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Azalea Park

Azalea Park

Landscaped gardens & seasonal blooms. Scenic park with landscaped flower beds, ponds, sculptures, winding walking trails & tennis courts.

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Gahagan Park

Gahagan Park

Sports-focused, outdoor recreation area. Family-friendly park with baseball & football fields, plus a castle-like playground & picnic tables.

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Colonial Dorchester State Historic Site

Colonial Dorchester State Historic Site

Scenic remains of a colonial-era town. Colonial-era settlement with many original buildings & ruins, archaeological digs & guided tours.

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North Charleston Wannamaker County Park

North Charleston Wannamaker County Park

Recreation area & picnic grounds. Sprawling expanse of woodlands & wetlands with grills & picnic spots, plus a fee-based water park.

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Woodlands Nature Reserve (North Entrance)

Woodlands Nature Reserve (North Entrance)

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Charleston AFB Military RV Park (FamCamp)

Charleston AFB Military RV Park (FamCamp)

Wooded military campsite with activities. Shaded army base campground offering showers, Wi-Fi, bowling, a fitness center & arts & crafts.

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Outdoor Recreation Center

Outdoor Recreation Center

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Joint Base Charleston Campsite

Joint Base Charleston Campsite

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Outdoor Adventure Center

Outdoor Adventure Center

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West Ashley Park

West Ashley Park

Vast city park with fields & fishing. Expansive landscaped park with soccer & softball fields, a disc golf course, fishing & playgrounds.

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Caw Caw Interpretive Center

Caw Caw Interpretive Center

Nature trails with exhibits & wildlife. Set on a historic rice plantation, this area offers a range of trails with exhibits & rare wildlife.

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Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site

Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site

Park honoring Carolina's founding. Tours & interactive exhibits at the birthplace of the Carolina colony, first settled in 1670.

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On Purpose Adventures

On Purpose Adventures

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Charleston County Parks

Charleston County Parks

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Mount Pleasant Memorial Waterfront Park

Mount Pleasant Memorial Waterfront Park

Pedestrian pier with panoramic views. A nautical-themed playground, 1,250-ft pier with bench swings, cafe/gift shop & scenic harbor views.

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Campground at James Island County Park

Campground at James Island County Park

Natural hook-up & primitive campsites. Campground with a store, bathrooms, free Wi-Fi, grills & activity center in a 643-acre natural park.

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James Island County Park

James Island County Park

Scenic place for recreational activites. This serene park with tidal creeks & trails is a popular spot for biking, crabbing & camping.

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Palmetto Islands County Park

Palmetto Islands County Park

Multi-use public park with water access. A 943-acre nature setting with paved trails, picnic sites & access for fishing, crabbing & kayaking.

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Wild Blue Ropes Adventure Park

Wild Blue Ropes Adventure Park

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Coastal Expeditions on Shem Creek

Coastal Expeditions on Shem Creek

Kayak tours, rentals & boat charters. Outdoor adventure outlet offering kayak tours, kayak & paddleboard rentals, lessons & boat charters.

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Laurel Hill County Park

Laurel Hill County Park

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Francis Marion National Forest

Francis Marion National Forest

Vast wilderness for hiking & camping. Large pine forest & marsh area with hiking, biking, motorcycle & canoe trails, plus rifle ranges.

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Hanscombe Point Primitive camp ground

Hanscombe Point Primitive camp ground

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Mount Pleasant / Charleston KOA Holiday

Mount Pleasant / Charleston KOA Holiday

Casual, rustic resort with a lake & pool. Relaxed resort offering a seasonal outdoor pool & a nature trail, plus a lake for fishing & boating.

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Lowcountry Outdoor Adventures

Lowcountry Outdoor Adventures

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Charleston Outdoor Adventures

Charleston Outdoor Adventures

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Isle of Palms County Park

Isle of Palms County Park

Park with beach access & sand volleyball. Beachfront park offering a playground & umbrella rentals, plus grills & a sand volleyball court.

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Morris Island

Morris Island

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Outside Inn Campground

Outside Inn Campground

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