The recreational vehicle world has been booming in 2020, especially among millennials. According to a recent ReportLinker study, the global RV market size will reach $42 billion in 2020 — a big increase. With diverse terrain and scenic beauty to spare, South Carolina is the ideal destination for your next RV escape.
Beach Getaway at Carolina Pines RV Sun Resort – Conway, South Carolina
This down-home-yet-upscale RV resort has amenities you could only dream of just steps from your vehicle: a waterpark with a splash pad, fitness center and yoga studio, restaurants on-site, bowling, mini-golf, and pet friendly amenities. And if you do want to get out and explore, the Conway Riverwalk is nearby, with a beautiful waterfront view, restaurants and coffee shops, not to mention, you’re only 10 miles away from the beach. All RV sites offer up to 50-Amp, cable, fire pit, patio, picnic table, Wi-Fi, water and sewer hook-up.
Carolina Adventure World for the Extreme Sports Fanatic – Winnsboro, South Carolina
This is the place to stay if you're into ATV, UTV and dirt bike riding. Located in the rolling hills of the Piedmont, the 2,600-acre park features 100 miles of off-road trails, several raceways, a rock crawl and two mud bogs. Rentals are available if you're not traveling with your own big-wheeled vehicle. Other amenities include horseback riding trails and a disc golf course. RV sites have electricity and water hook ups, with close proximity to the bath house which includes shower and restroom facilities.
Nature Retreat at Huntington Beach State Park – Murrells Inlet, South Carolina
A sweeping three-mile beach, the iconic Atalaya Castle (a National Historic Landmark), a freshwater lake, and sea-breeze RV camping … this South Carolina state park is perfect for #vanlife first-timers. Nature lovers will enjoy the park’s wide variety of programming, including the chance to see loggerhead turtles, surf fishing from the jetty, hiking trails and bird watching. The park is known as one of the best birding sites in the Southeast — over 300 species of bird have been spotted. Each RV site has water and electrical hook-ups, sewer hook-ups, and are conveniently located to hot showers and restrooms. The park is also pet-friendly. For dining and entertainment, head down to the Marshwalk, where you’ll find some of the freshest seafood at a number of waterfront restaurants.
A Shoreline Escape on Lake Greenwood – Greenwood, South Carolina
Located in rural South Carolina, the 11,400-acre Lake Greenwood has 212 miles of shoreline, where you can rent a boat, go fishing, tubing and enjoy other on-the-water fun, free of summer crowds, where you can safely social distance with your family. Lake Greenwood State Park offers over 125 paved sites for camping that may be used by both tents and RVs, and reservations need to be made two days in advance (pretty last-minute!).
Seeking Fall Foliage at Solitude Pointe – Cleveland, South Carolina
Stay at Solitude Pointe, a private RV site in the mountains of South Carolina, where you can sleep in a secluded, shaded spot, and wake up listening to the birds in the trees. Solitude Pointe is off of HWY 11 (Cherokee Foothills National Scenic Byway), about one hour from Charlotte and two from Atlanta. It’s well-known for its countless of waterfalls, charming mountain towns, scenic overlooks and hidden gems worth pulling over for. This is a stunning drive any time of year, but especially beautiful in the fall when the leaves are changing colors. RV sites are complete with full hook ups (water, electric and sewer), charcoal grill, picnic table and clean, private bathroom facilities. Hikers will enjoy its convenient location just five miles from Table Rock (also offers RV camping!) and Caesars Head state parks. The 12-acre property also features a private fishing dock on the Saluda River, where you can also go canoeing or tubing, in a safe, beautiful setting.