Finding last-minute weekend camping availability spots in South Carolina starts with knowing which properties to call first. This list gathers 12 campground, RV park and camping cabin listings from across the state, each one presented with the details available in the CityPlaceList data: category, city, address, rating and review volume.
Short-notice weekend plans depend on factors this guide cannot see, such as current site inventory, seasonal demand and cancellation turnover. What the list does give you is a shortlist organized by region and property type, so you can work through the most relevant candidates quickly instead of starting from a blank search.
Coverage runs from the Grand Strand and the Charleston coast to the Santee lakes area, the Upstate and the I-26 and I-95 highway corridors. Use the ratings and review counts as a starting point for comparison, then confirm current availability directly with each property before you commit to a drive.
★★★★★ 4.7 · 1,296 reviews
Point South / I-95 / Yemassee KOA Holiday is a campground listed in Yemassee, SC, at 14 Campground Rd (I-95 @ Exit 33) &, US-17, Yemassee, SC 29945. Its address places it right off the I-95 corridor at Exit 33 where it meets US-17, which makes it an easy candidate to check when your weekend route runs along the interstate. The listing carries a 4.7 rating from 1,296 reviews, one of the stronger combinations of score and review volume in this set. The KOA Holiday designation is part of the supplied name.
Address: Point South / I-95 / Yemassee KOA Holiday, 14 Campground Rd (I-95 @ Exit 33) &, US-17, Yemassee, SC 29945, United States
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★★★★★ 4.8 · 1,945 reviews
WillowTree RV Resort is a campground listing in Longs, SC, at 520 Southern Sights Dr, Longs, SC 29568. It holds the highest listed rating in this group at 4.8, paired with 1,945 reviews, which gives it one of the largest and strongest review footprints here. Longs sits in the coastal northeastern part of the state, so it is worth a look if your weekend plans point toward that stretch of South Carolina rather than the interior. All details beyond name, category, address, rating and review count should be confirmed with the property.
Address: WillowTree RV Resort, 520 Southern Sights Dr, Longs, SC 29568, United States
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★★★★☆ 4.3 · 2,789 reviews
PirateLand Camping Resort is a campground at 5401 S Kings Hwy, Myrtle Beach, SC 29575, listed with a 4.3 rating from 2,789 reviews. That review volume is the largest in this selection, which makes the listing a useful reference point when comparing Grand Strand options side by side. The address sits on South Kings Highway in Myrtle Beach, a stretch where several of the entries in this guide cluster. As with every listing here, weekend availability is not published in the data and needs to be confirmed directly before you plan around it.
Address: PirateLand Camping Resort, 5401 S Kings Hwy, Myrtle Beach, SC 29575, United States
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★★★★☆ 4.4 · 126 reviews
Elliott's Landing and Campground is listed under the camping cabin category in Rimini, SC, at 2010 Elliott's Landing Rd, Rimini, SC 29125. The camping cabin classification makes it the one entry in this group that is not filed as a campground or RV park, so it stands out if you are comparing shelter types rather than open sites. It carries a 4.4 rating from 126 reviews, a smaller review base than the coastal resorts but a solid score. Rimini is an inland South Carolina location, giving this list interior coverage.
Address: Elliott's Landing and Campground, 2010 Elliott's Landing Rd, Rimini, SC 29125, United States
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★★★★☆ 4.2 · 38 reviews
Acapulco USA - Long Term RV Camping & Boat Ramp is an RV park listed in Leesville, SC, at 960-B Rock N Creek Rd, Leesville, SC 29070. It has a 4.2 rating from 38 reviews, the smallest review base in this selection, which means fewer data points to compare against the larger resorts. The supplied name references long-term RV camping and a boat ramp, which is worth noting if your weekend plans involve water access. Leesville adds a Midlands-area option to the spread of regions covered here. Confirm current availability and any stay requirements with the property.
Address: Acapulco USA - Long Term RV Camping & Boat Ramp, 960-B Rock N Creek Rd, Leesville, SC 29070, United States
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★★★★☆ 4.4 · 2,157 reviews
Sun Outdoors Myrtle Beach is an RV park at 5800 SC-90, Conway, SC 29526, listed with a 4.4 rating from 2,157 reviews. The review volume is among the highest in this guide, and the Conway address puts it in the greater Myrtle Beach area rather than directly on the oceanfront strip. Being filed as an RV park rather than a campground makes it a distinct comparison point if your setup is vehicle-based. Ratings and review counts are as supplied; current weekend availability should be verified with the property before you travel.
Address: Sun Outdoors Myrtle Beach, 5800 SC-90, Conway, SC 29526, United States
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★★★★☆ 4.3 · 2,039 reviews
Myrtle Beach KOA Resort is a campground at 613 5th Ave S, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577, with a 4.3 rating from 2,039 reviews. The address sits close to the city grid rather than out on the highway, which is a different proposition from the corridor-oriented entries in this list. With more than two thousand reviews, it has one of the larger record sets here, useful for side-by-side comparison with the other Myrtle Beach properties. It appears in the supplied data as a campground, and weekend openings are not reflected in the listing.
Address: Myrtle Beach KOA Resort, 613 5th Ave S, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577, United States
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★★★★★ 4.5 · 1,349 reviews
Mount Pleasant / Charleston KOA Holiday is a campground listed in Mt Pleasant, SC, at 3157 N Hwy 17, Mt Pleasant, SC 29466. It holds a 4.5 rating from 1,349 reviews, placing it among the higher-scored entries with substantial review volume. The N Hwy 17 address puts it on the highway approach to the Charleston area, which is a useful reference if your weekend route runs along the coast. The KOA Holiday designation comes from the supplied name. Availability, site types and policies are not part of the supplied data and should be confirmed directly.
Address: Mount Pleasant / Charleston KOA Holiday, 3157 N Hwy 17, Mt Pleasant, SC 29466, United States
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★★★★★ 5 · 399 reviews
Outside Inn Campground is a campground in Santee, SC, at 1074 Woolbright Rd, Santee, SC 29142. It is the only listing in this selection with a perfect 5 rating, drawn from 399 reviews, which is a notably high score on a moderate review base. Santee sits in the central part of the state and appears twice in this guide, making the area a practical midpoint if you are splitting a drive. The listed category is campground. Confirm current weekend availability and any arrival details with the property before planning around it.
Address: Outside Inn Campground, 1074 Woolbright Rd, Santee, SC 29142, United States
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★★★★★ 4.7 · 589 reviews
Travelers Rest / N Greenville KOA Holiday is a campground at 2400 US-25, Travelers Rest, SC 29690, listed with a 4.7 rating from 589 reviews. The 4.7 score matches the highest tier in this guide, though on a smaller review base than the coastal resorts. Its position in the Upstate gives this list coverage well north of the coast, which matters if your weekend plans head toward the mountains rather than the shore. The address sits on US-25. Weekend availability, rates and site details are not included in the supplied listing data.
Address: Travelers Rest / N Greenville KOA Holiday, 2400 US-25, Travelers Rest, SC 29690, United States
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★★★★★ 4.7 · 549 reviews
Newberry / I-26 / Sumter NF KOA Journey is a campground in Kinards, SC, at 567 Fairview Church Rd, Kinards, SC 29355. It carries a 4.7 rating from 549 reviews, a strong score on a mid-sized review base. The supplied name references both I-26 and Sumter NF, useful context if your route runs along that interstate corridor or you are heading toward national forest country. It is listed under the campground category. As with all entries here, nothing about current openings, pricing or facilities is stated in the data, so verify directly.
Address: Newberry / I-26 / Sumter NF KOA Journey, 567 Fairview Church Rd, Kinards, SC 29355, United States
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★★★★☆ 4.3 · 932 reviews
Santee / Santee Lakes KOA Journey is a campground at 1268 Gordon Rd, Summerton, SC 29148, listed with a 4.3 rating from 932 reviews. It pairs with Outside Inn Campground to give the Santee area two entries in this guide, which is handy if you want options within a short drive of each other while comparing weekend possibilities. The review count is well into the hundreds, providing a reasonable base for comparison. The KOA Journey designation is taken from the supplied name; availability and site specifics are not part of the listing data.
Address: Santee / Santee Lakes KOA Journey, 1268 Gordon Rd, Summerton, SC 29148, United States
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How We Selected These Places
This list was assembled from structured CityPlaceList location data only. Each entry was compared on its supplied category (campground, RV park or camping cabin), geographic relevance across South Carolina regions and highway corridors, the listed star rating, the number of reviews attached to the listing, and the completeness of the business information provided. No property was visited, tested or inspected for this article, and no availability, pricing, hours or amenity data was assumed where it was not supplied. Entries are ordered to give a practical spread of regions and property types rather than to rank one business above another.
Tips
Treat ratings and review counts as a comparison tool, not as a signal about weekend openings. Availability is not published in this data, so the practical approach is to shortlist two or three properties in the region you actually want to reach, then confirm directly before committing to a drive. Note the category on each listing, campground, RV park or camping cabin, because the type of setup you need narrows the shortlist fast. Pay attention to the address details, especially highway exit references and route numbers, since driving distance often decides a short-notice weekend more than anything else. If your first choice cannot confirm, move down the list rather than waiting.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How do I check last-minute weekend camping availability in South Carolina?
- Availability for specific weekends is not included in the CityPlaceList data used for this guide, so the reliable step is to contact each property directly and ask about current openings. Use the supplied listing links and addresses to reach the right business, and shortlist two or three candidates per region so you have a fallback if your first choice cannot accommodate you.
- Which parts of South Carolina are covered in this list?
- The 12 listings span several regions: the Grand Strand and Myrtle Beach area including Longs, Conway and Myrtle Beach; the Charleston coast at Mt Pleasant; the Santee area with Santee and Summerton; the Upstate at Travelers Rest; the Midlands at Leesville; and highway corridor locations at Yemassee, Kinards and Rimini.
- What types of camping properties are included?
- Nine listings are categorized as campgrounds, two as RV parks (Sun Outdoors Myrtle Beach and Acapulco USA - Long Term RV Camping & Boat Ramp), and one as a camping cabin (Elliott's Landing and Campground). Checking the category first is a quick way to filter for the kind of setup your trip requires.
- Does a higher review count mean better odds of a weekend opening?
- No. Review volume reflects how many reviews a listing has accumulated, not how much space is free on any given weekend. A property with a large review base may be in high demand, while a smaller listing like Acapulco USA with 38 reviews may behave very differently. Only direct confirmation from the property tells you what is actually open.
- What should I confirm before booking a short-notice weekend trip?
- Confirm what the property can actually offer for your dates, since the supplied data covers name, category, city, address, rating and review count only. Anything beyond that, including site types, policies, arrival windows and rates, is outside this dataset and needs to come from the business itself rather than from this guide.
Conclusion
A short-notice weekend works best when you narrow the field fast. This list of last-minute weekend camping availability spots in South Carolina gives you 12 properties organized by region and type, with ratings and review volume attached so you can compare before you pick up the phone. Start with the area you can realistically reach, check whether the listing is a campground, RV park or camping cabin, then confirm current openings directly with the business. The data here tells you who to call first; the property tells you whether the weekend is on.
Business information, ratings, reviews, opening hours, and other details may change over time. Please verify important information before visiting.
