Campgrounds Available This Weekend Near Newport, SC
Located in the scenic lowcountry of South Carolina, Newport offers a variety of camping options that cater to outdoor enthusiasts seeking adventure and tranquility. For RV campers, the nearby Lake Hartwell State Park features spacious pull-through sites with full hookups, allowing you to explore the park’s stunning lake views and lush woodlands. Tent camping can be enjoyed at the picturesque Andrew Jackson State Park, where visitors can set up camp beneath towering pines while indulging in hiking trails that meander through the beautiful terrain, rich in native wildlife. For those seeking a more rugged experience, dispersed camping is available in the nearby Sumter National Forest, where you can immerse yourself in the serene natural environment while enjoying privacy and solitude. Newport's unique geography, characterized by rolling hills, pristine rivers, and lush forests, provides the perfect backdrop for fishing, hiking, and birdwatching. With its diverse camping options, Newport is an ideal destination for families, solo adventurers, and nature lovers alike.
Arrowhead Campground is located in the Uwharrie Ranger District, National Forests in North Carolina (1 hr 6 min east of Concord, NC) with an elevation of 570 feet. There are a total of 49 campsites including 5 tent-only sites. The campground is open all year. 43 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 12 and 45 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. 33 sites have electric hookups. Fees range from $20.00 to $54.00. Some amenities include swimming. Activities include biking, boating, fishing, horseback riding, hiking trails, floating sports.
Warrior Creek Campground in Wilkes County is located 55 min north of Hickory, NC with an elevation of 1,033 feet. There are a total of 63 campsites including 8 tent-only sites. The campground is normally open from mid April to mid October. 55 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 33 and 145 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring. 61 sites have electric and water hookups. 2 sites have electric hookups. Fees range from $22.00 to $85.00. Some amenities include shower, dump station, playground, amphitheater. Activities include biking, fishing, hiking trails.
Carolina Hemlocks Rec Area is located in the Appalachian Ranger District, National Forests in North Carolina (1 hr 3 min northeast of Asheville, NC) with an elevation of 2,760 feet. There are a total of 39 campsites. The campground is normally open from mid April to the end of October. 34 sites can accommodate RVs between 15 and 40 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. 3 sites have electric hookups. Fees range from $28.00 to $70.00. Some amenities include swimming. Activities include biking, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports, rock climbing.
Twin Lakes Campground in Anderson County is located 36 min northwest of Anderson, SC with an elevation of 658 feet. There are a total of 99 campsites. The campground is open all year. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 16 and 62 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. 97 sites have electric and water hookups. 2 sites have electric hookups. Fees range from $30.00 to $64.00. Some amenities include shower, dump station, playground, boat ramp, swimming, restroom, ramada, flush toilets. Activities include boating, fishing, water skiing, floating sports.
Bandits Roost Campground in Wilkes County is located 54 min north of Hickory, NC with an elevation of 1,062 feet. There are a total of 103 campsites including 18 tent-only sites. The campground is normally open from mid April to mid October. 85 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 25 and 148 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. 85 sites have electric and water hookups. 1 site has electric hookups. Fees range from $20.00 to $85.00. Some amenities include shower, sewer hookup, wifi, boat ramp, swimming, restroom, trash dumpster, ramada, flush toilets. Activities include boating, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.
Longleaf Campground is part of Congaree National Park in South Carolina (32 min south of Columbia, SC) with an elevation of 123 feet. Longleaf Campground is rated 4.5 stars from 115 reviews. There are a total of 16 campsites which are all tent-only sites. The campground is open all year. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. Fees range from $15.00 to $25.00. Some amenities include restroom. Activities include hiking trails.
Canebrake Horse Camp is located in the Uwharrie Ranger District, National Forests in North Carolina (1 hr east of Concord, NC) with an elevation of 469 feet. There are a total of 28 campsites. The campground is open all year. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 40 and 85 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. All sites have electric hookups. Fees range from $27.00 to $54.00. Some amenities include swimming. Activities include biking, boating, fishing, horseback riding, hiking trails, floating sports.
Badin Lake Campground is located in the Uwharrie Ranger District, National Forests in North Carolina (1 hr 7 min east of Concord, NC) with an elevation of 527 feet. There are a total of 34 campsites including 4 tent-only sites. The campground is open all year. 30 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 16 and 40 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Fees range from $20.00 to $40.00. Some amenities include shower, swimming. Activities include boating, fishing, horseback riding, hiking trails, floating sports.
Bluff Hike In Campground is part of Congaree National Park in South Carolina (35 min southeast of Columbia, SC) with an elevation of 135 feet. Bluff Hike In Campground is rated 4.8 stars from 30 reviews. There are a total of 6 campsites which are all tent-only sites. The campground is open all year. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. Prices start at $10.00 per night. Activities include hiking trails.
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