Lakeside camping near Greenville
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At the Ridge Camp-Riverside Escapes
14 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents36 acres · Balsam Grove, NC
Our property was once owned by Transylvania County Sheriff Carter McCall.
36 acres in the middle of Pisgah National Forest.
“Simple Mountain Camping” is our motto. Located approximately seven miles from the Blue Ridge Parkway, At the Ridge Campground is surrounded by North Carolina’s beautiful Pisgah National Forest and the North Fork River. Here you can experience what you came to the Blue Ridge Mountains for: crisp evenings, sitting around the campfire, excellent views, relaxing in nature, hiking to waterfalls and fishing, Don’t forget our favorite, just watching the water go by! All at an affordable price.
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Fishing in the Dark
6 sites · RVs, Tents14 acres · Travelers Rest, SC
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Fishing and Camping on a beautiful privately owned naturally spring feed 2.5 Acre pond. Pond fully stocked with Catfish, Yellow Carp, Buffalo Carp, Bass, and Brim. We do allow eating size catfish under 3lbs to be taken from lake. Large catfish and all other types of fish are catch and release only. No fishing license required. Typically caught fish weigh in at 20lbs plus. Some catfish as large as 80lbs. Enjoy peacefully fishing all night with your friends and family on a lighted fully stocked pond. Each campsite has its own fire pit so you are welcome to bring firewood and enjoy cooking out or having smores by the fire.
Note: Due to sites being located directly on pond, some areas are 15ft deep and not recommend suitable for small children.
Site Descriptions : please note the string lights are bright LEDs and have to stay on through out the night to ensure every one’s safety and enjoyment for night fishing. If you are not interested in fishing all night and would like a darker camping spot.. please consider choosing a site with Glow lights.. #8 and #3
Parking lake side is only available for Lot #8 and #3 all other sites are a brief walk approximately less than 800 ft to campsite from main parking lot. We do offer a pull behind wagon to help transport your camping and fishing supply’s. 😊
SITE 1 TINY CABIN Coming Soon
SITE 2 RV FULL HOOK UP Coming Soon
SITE 3 LG CORNER LAKE SIDE 🚖 ⛺️
Glow of String Lights for night fishing
SITE 4 LAKE SIDE short walk 🚶⛺️
Bright String Lights for night fishing
SITE 5 LAKE SIDE short walk 🚶⛺️
Bright String Lights for night fishing
SITE 6 LAKE SIDE short walk 🚶⛺️
Bright String Lights for night fishing
SITE 7 LG CORNER LAKE SIDE 🚶⛺️
Bright String Lights for night fishing
SITE 8 LG CORNER LAKE SIDE 🚖 ⛺️
Glow of String Lights for night fishing
***power not accessible at ⛺️ sites but accessible at Bait and Tackle area for blow up mattress.
..pack in pack out, Take all trash with you, only leave foot prints behind. If you are in need of a trash bag, please ask and we will be more than happy to assist. Thank you for helping keep the pond clean and safe for the Wildlife.
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DuPont Bike Retreat
14 sites · RVs, Tents37 acres · Brevard, NC
DuPont Bike Retreat is located 1/4 mile from the Fawn Lake Access area into DuPont State Forest. The DBR is 37 acres and has a pond with a dock and numerous camping sites available. The property used to hold Glass Feather Studio, which was a glass art studio and is now Glass Feather Lodge. The mountain view from the indoor porch is amazing and there are several places to relax and enjoy this view. There is an outdoor shower and bike wash station behind the lodge and two indoor bathrooms (one with shower) off the porch. The lower Pond Area of the property has a port-a-john near the pond. Starter bundles of firewood are included, and additional can usually be purchased on-site. Come enjoy the forest straight from your campsite!
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Big Water Marina & Campground
46 sites · Lodging, RVs84 acres · SC
Big Water Marina is a full-service facility that provides an unspoiled oasis for all types of lake lovers. Located on the largest expanse of open water on Lake Hartwell, the marina is one of the most accessible spots for visitors to fully embrace the atmosphere of the lake — on and off the water.
Campers can enjoy the best of lake livin' with a stay at our waterfront campground. With over 40+ RV sites, including full hook-up and partial hook-up sites, and access to free wi-fi, fire pits and picnic tables there are so many ways to camp *your way*. Our campground also features a Tiny Cabin Village with 6 new cabins. Each cabin accommodates between 4-6 guests and includes kitchen/dining areas, bedrooms and/or lofts, full bathrooms, and a porch so you can enjoy a family vacation or an escape with friends.
In addition, our property boasts a variety of top-notch amenities that are available to our guests. Spend a day on the water with our selection of watercraft rentals, which includes pontoon boats, kayaks, paddle boards and hyrdobikes. Rentals come equipped with all necessary safety gear and are available to rent for the full day or a half day, so you and your crew can explore the lake at your leisure. Visitors can also enjoy some family-friendly fun at Splash Island, our newest recreation area with access to the Wibit inflatable obstacle course as well as lounge areas set on our sandy waterfront beaches.
Big Water Marina & Campground provides campers with a lakeside getaway + gorgeous views and full access to our ship store, boat ramps and docks during each stay. Throughout warmer months, visitors can also enjoy an afternoon on land at our lakeside bar and grill (open seasonally). Dine by the water or catch incredible sunsets at their rooftop bar.
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Barnhill Mountain in Fletcher, NC
2 sites · RVs, Tents20 acres · Hoopers Creek, NC
My wife and I moved to the area, from Boone, in the spring of 2014.
Our dream was to own a house, preferably a cabin, on top of a mountain with long range views and a gradual winding road to the top.
Living in Boone, this dream was definitely out of reach.
When we began our search for a new home in the Asheville area, we discovered that the more affordable homes were in fact on the mountains.
Perfect!
In general I always have a pretty positive outlook on what’s possible, however, I was skeptical that we would ever find our dream home.
As Jeannie began her Zillow browsing adventures, one particular cabin with acreage,
that was outside of our budget continued to pop up.
Jeannie would delete it and then it would come back.
At some point the price began to drop, and drop, and drop.
On our way back into town one weekend after attending a wedding, I convinced Jeannie to drive by the cabin
just because we had the time.
Immediately we fell in love and reached out to our realtor buddy.
It was more of a shot in the dark but it couldn’t hurt, right?
We held our breath for the next month totally expecting someone to get it under contract before us or the sellers not accepting our offer.
It had already been reduced significantly so we knew our chances of a lowball offer were slim.
We offered the most that we could get a loan for.
They accepted!
I still get anxious thinking back to that month, October 2014.
Many years and two children later, here we are, just as excited everyday to make the long trek up our mountain as we were that August of 2014, and now we are happy to offer a similar experience to you, without having to buy the place.
Never stop dreaming!
Hope to see you soon, cheers!
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Pitch your tent in the grass on the tip top of the mountain or park your camper in the flat gravel spot with a fire pit just below the top with beautiful views overlooking Cane Creek. In the fall and winter enjoy 360 degree views and in the summer enjoy the shade and cool breeze while relaxing & snacking on wild wine berries and black raspberries. What you will not find is light pollution, traffic, and a desire to leave the mountain. Fall asleep to the calls of the hoot owl and wake up to the knocking of the wood pecker.
If & when you decide to explore the area, be sure to checkout Hickory Nut Gap farm just 7.9 miles away & Whistle Hop Brewery 7.7 miles away. Turgua brewery just down on Cane Creek road is only 6.2 miles from camp. Cane Creek Valley Farm as well as the Cane Creek Community swimming pool is also at the base of camp just in case the kids need a dip of ice cream or a dip in the pool. Justus Apple Orchard is only 10 miles down the mountain towards Hendersonville. We love taking our kids there.
We are only 15 miles from downtown Asheville & Hendersonville, and 22 miles from Lake Lure. The site backs up to over 100 acres of forest for a truly wilderness feel just outside of town.
*Please message me proof of Military Service to receive your 25% discount code. We support our troops and their families.
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Camp Clatworthy
7 sites · RVs, Tents1000 acres · Honea Path, SC
Free use of kayaks and a canoe on an undeveloped 18 acre lake is included when you camp here. Several miles of trails, dirt roads and streams wind through hundreds of acres which you are free to explore.
The property has been owned by members of our family for 75 years or more with areas of it family-owned since the 1800's. A large portion of the property is dedicated to sustainable loblolly pine forests dating back to the 1980's. A significant area of the property is dedicated to native hardwood forest and has some of the oldest and largest white oak, poplar, elm and shortleaf pines in the upstate. The remainder of the property is pasture; home to Black Angus cattle. We look forward to sharing this unique property with you!
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Camping on Cloud 9
18 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents9 acres · Black Mountain, NC
As soon as I walked onto this property and to the creek, I knew it was HOME! I found everything I was looking for here: a beautiful and peaceful place to rejuvenate myself and raise my child; a clean water creek for play and power supply; a spring and well for a clean, controlled water source; clean land to nurture delicious food. We (Tender Wolf and I) have accomplished a lot in the 3 years we've been here, and are constantly bringing dreams to life. We're working towards creating a regenerative food forest as well as developing green buildings to house community and guests. We are so happy to share this awesome space! Last year we were blessed to hold space for over 100 groups of people seeking sanctuary and adventure. We've added new spaces and upgrades to existing sites so that we may serve even more sweet souls this year. We've hosted upwards of a thousand of people, and are excited to welcome many more like-minded folks in the years to come.
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Wildcat Outpost
1 site · RV, Tent13 acres · Central, SC
Our homestead is home to our family, chickens, and a livestock guardian dog.
We also have a small orchard and a garden.
Most of our 12+ acres are wooded and our property backs up to thousands of acres of public forest land owned by Clemson University. A trail connects our backyard to the main network of hiking/mountain biking trails in Clemson Forest. For those familiar with the forest, our property is in the vicinity of Wildcat Technical, Wounded Road, and Chainbreaker trails.
As private and wooded as our property is, we are only 10-15 minutes from downtown Clemson and less than 10 minutes from the small towns of Central and Six Mile. Lakes Hartwell and Keowee are also short drives.
We currently offer a single campsite, which can accommodate several tents or a camper van. Our campsite features a composting toilet outhouse, and water is available from spigots at our house. Though fairly close to our house, the campsite has a very private feel due to being completely surrounded by a hardwood forest.
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Green Willow Farm
5 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents4 acres · Rutherfordton, NC
I moved here from Colorado just to live on a farm. My neighbor's family has owned much of the land around here since the Revolutionary War. My home is the site of their original homestead. They grow watermelons on their acreage surrounding my farm, while I am growing blueberries. The peace and serenity here is something to be experienced!
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Bigfoot Brook Campground
3 sites · Tents5 acres · Lake Lure, NC
If you are looking for peace and tranquility in the Blue Ridge Mountains, this privately owned, primitive campground is a great place for your tent! Nestled in Medford Mountain at about 1200 ft., each creek-side slip has a magnificent view of the 1532 ft. mountaintop. Whether surrounded by spring blossoms or fall foliage, animal and leaf lovers often see turkeys at dawn and deer at dusk. Foxes and bobcats have also been spotted on occasion. It is important to note that bear and coyote roam freely on the adjacent mountaintop, although are rarely seen or heard. Proper wilderness precautions must always be taken while camping.
Aside from the flora and fauna, one of the biggest attractions is the star-filled sky. On a clear night, it is imperative to take a break from your private campfire to appreciate the Milky Way. You may also enjoy the meteor showers in August and other celestial events. Not to be outdone, the day sky does not disappoint. If a pop-up shower passes through, a double rainbow is often left in its wake.
In the surrounding area, there are many outdoor activities to enjoy during the day. In a half hour or less, you may go horseback riding, ziplining, kayaking, tubing, fishing, hiking, and climbing. Public access to Lake Lure is less than 15 mi. away, but access to a lakeside road with amazing views is only a couple of minutes away. In addition, there is a little-known waterfall about 8 minutes up the street. If you enjoy the touristy thing, Chimney Rock State Park is a half hour away. You can take the elevator to the top for the view and hike to the waterfalls, then check out the shops in the village and find a spot to eat along the Broad River or on Lake Lure.
If spending the day on site, be sure to walk the trail on the opposite side of the creek and hike up the hill for a different view. In addition, badminton, volleyball, ladder ball, cornhole, Yardzee, croquet, bocce, frisbees and footballs are available for free rental (refundable deposit required). Plus, children may enjoy gem mining in the creek (for an additional fee). Of course, everyone can play Slapsquatch on the grounds for free.
*Disclaimer: Bigfoot activity has neither been confirmed nor denied.
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Oolenoy Valley
1 site · RV44 acres · Pickens, SC
This RV site is on our property where we first lived in a mobile home.
We love camping and thought what a great place for a quite retreat.
So we made the site into a full hook up RV camp site.
Beautiful location with a view of Table Rock located in the Historic Oolenoy Valley.
Our property is located in Northern Pickens Co. of South Carolina.
Plenty of trails, boating, biking in the area or just sit under your awning and enjoy the wildlife.
Important please read!
There is not evening shade in July and August, However, there are shady spots very close to the camp site that you can enjoy. Where your camper sits the Sun goes down at the front of the camper. It is typically not an issue until mid-July and August. If you need additional details, please contact me.
There are two homes near the camp site. The one behind the site is our home. Just me and my wife, currently no pets. The other home is a small white farmhouse that I currently rent to close friends. Chris and his wife and two well behaved kids. The kind of neighbors' people dream of! In five years of renting this site I have only had one couple that felt uncomfortable with the homes on our driveway. They chose not to stay, and I refunded them. It is very safe here and secluded from the main road. Look at all of the pictures to make sure this is the spot for you. Thanks
Sincerely
SteveG
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Creekside Cabin at Lake Hartwell
2 sites · Lodging1 acre · Martin, GA
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Welcome to Creekside Cabin, only 0.25mi from Lake Hartwell. Nestled in the woods, enjoy 500ft2 indoors and an additional 500ft2 of outdoor living space, strategically designed to provide unexpected spaciousness and comfort. Discover: 2 king beds, a loft bedroom with private balcony, open floor plan, stocked kitchen, & a plethora of entertainment. Ideal for nature-lovers, revel in 3 stories of decking with: a hot tub, fire pit, grill, daybed, outdoor tv, & covered porch, all surrounded by trees.
*HIGHLIGHTS*
WELCOMING ENTRY
- Detailed, step by step check-in directions
- Custom Creekside Cabin signage
- Driveway lined with solar lighting
- Smart lock for convenient & secure access
- Covered and well-lit front porch: hanging macrame chair & handmade wooden bench
- Welcome Basket: custom guidebook with local recommendations
RELAXING LOFTED BEDROOM & BALCONY
- Sleeping area: extra plush, king-sized memory foam mattress, 32” smart tv, handmade stump side tables, hand painted tree mural
- Dressing area: antiqued full length mirror, extending clothing rack with hangers, dresser, 2 luggage racks
- Office area: high-speed WiFi, collapsible office desk, handmade chair
- Private balcony: bistro dining set & hanging egg chair
*The spiral staircase leading to the loft is 21” wide with a 300lb weight capacity*
ENTERTAINING LIVING/DINING
- Daybed: can be used as a twin or opens into an additional king bed
- Leather, power-reclining sofa and loveseat
- 70” smart tv
- Take One Leave One Library
- 10+ Board & card games
- Washer/dryer combo with detergent
- Custom Georgia vs. South Carolina whiskey barrel with seating for 4 (can be used for gaming and dining) with classic 80’s arcade games
- iCade with iPad mini for classic 70’s joystick games
STOCKED KITCHEN
- New appliances include: gas stove, dishwasher, refrigerator, freezer, blender, kettle, Crockpot slow cooker & toaster oven/air-fryer combo
- Coffee Bar: Keurig Dual drip and single K-cup coffee maker, filters provided, electric kettle, assortment of coffees, teas, and hot chocolates, sugars, & creams
- Cooking & dining essentials provided: salt/pepper, oil, pots/pans, utensils, measuring cups & spoons, colander, grater, pizza slicer, can opener, peeler, wine & beer openers, pitchers, Tupperware, and grilling tools
- Designated, hot tub-friendly cups and wine glasses
- Patio doors lead onto main deck: daybed, outdoor tv, dining set, dart board, & dual fuel charcoal/gas grill
FULL BATHROOM (on main floor)
- Walk-in shower with built-in seating
- High water-pressure shower head and extendable wand
- Amenities provided: hair dryer, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, hand soap, & toiletries
SOAK IN THE OUTDOORS
- Covered front porch: macramé hammock swing, handmade bench
- Main deck: daybed, dining set for 4, dual-fuel charcoal or gas grill, solar tiki-lighting, 55” smart tv
- Loft bedroom balcony: hanging egg chair, bistro dining set for 2
- Lower deck: inflatable hot tub, outdoor solar shower with foot spigot, custom bench, granite bar top, solar tiki-lighting
- Backyard: fire pit with log seating for 4
- Outdoor games: cornhole, magnetic darts, & yard bowling
SECLUDED YET CONVENIENT LOCATION
- Creek & wooded view, common deer and small wildlife sightings
- Free boat launches, beaches, & fishing/swimming docks less than 10 minutes away
- Access to community amenities: dock on Lake Hartwell, gazebos, & picnic tables less than 5 minutes away
- Guidebook with nearby recommendations provided for dining and adventure
ADDED FOR COMFORT
- Instant-hot, tankless water heater
- Smart thermostat for central heat & AC
- Portable heater and fan
- Linens, plus extra pillows & blankets
- Custom Creekside Cabin robes
- 2 Yoga mats with holders
PETS LOVE IT TOO
- Medium-sized dog crate
- Pet gate on the main deck stairs
- Food/water bowls
- Poop bags & leashes
- Designated towels & blankets
- Enzymatic cleaning supplies
- Outdoor solar shower with spigot for baths
IDEAL FOR COUPLES
- Romantic setting, surrounded by trees for privacy
- King bed
- Custom bath robes
- Wine, champagne, & cappuccino glasses
- Moscow mule & coffee mugs
- Chilled beer steins
- Outdoor daybed with 55” tv
- Hot tub
- Fire pit
*THIS CABIN IS NOT SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN*
- Be aware that the bedroom is located in a loft, which is open to the rest of the home. To get to the loft, there is a very thin, spiral staircase. Although there is some railing, it is minimal and therefore inherently dangerous and difficult to navigate, especially with suitcases. Please be mindful. *The staircase is 21” wide steps, with a 300lb weight capacity* The bathroom is located on the main floor, while the bed is in the loft. If you prefer not to use the spiral staircase, the daybed in the living room also opens into a king-sized bed. *The daybed is designed more for convenience than comfort; if you are sensitive to mattresses, the daybed may not be suitable.
- Please ensure all guests are accounted for within your reservation. We DO NOT allow anyone that is not accounted for onto the property, even if they do not plan to stay the night. Unannounced guests will result in a $100 per guest, per night, charge to your account AND you will need to vacate immediately.
- The cabin is on well-water, which can be a milky white color at times due to dissolved air and minerals. It is safe to drink, however if you are sensitive to hard water, we recommend bringing bottled water.
- This cabin is on a septic system; it cannot handle food scraps, wipes, nor toiletries. There is a basket in the kitchen sink drain to stop food from going down; empty this basket into the trash as needed and at the end of your stay. Toilets can only handle septic-safe toilet paper. Do not flush hygiene products, wipes, nor excessive tissue, EVEN ONES MARKED AS FLUSHABLE, as this will cause a blockage and render all plumbing unusable.
- ***All trash must be BAGGED and TIED in kitchen-sized 13 gallon bags, then placed in the outdoor trash bins. The trash company does not have a dump truck; they pick up each bag individually. Please be mindful of this. Dog poop bags must be enclosed in trash bags as well***
- Pets require an $80 additional cleaning fee; there is a $180 fee for bringing an unannounced pet. Ensure all pet waste is picked up. We have seen bobcats and bears, please be mindful of your pets.
- We are vape & 420 friendly, however tobacco products are permitted OUTDOORS ONLY.
- Outdoor cushions are located in the storage bench under the outdoor tv. In order to preserve them, please place cushions back into the storage bench when not in use.
- Magnetic darts, cornhole bean bags, and board games are located inside of the coffee table and outdoor bench.
- The cabin has a Take One, Leave One library; feel free to bring a book you’re finished reading and trade out for one of ours. Of course, this means there may be all sorts of books on our shelves, which may not represent the opinions or values of your host. If you see something you find offensive or inappropriate, please tuck it away and let us know.
- You may eat and play on the whiskey barrel arcade game, however do not move, lean on, or hit the glass top.
- If you are sensitive to political signs/flags (US, Confederate, or otherwise), this may not be the right listing for you. Although we do not post affiliations, some surrounding homes do.
- Because this is a rural area, we recommend turning off any lights that are not directly in use, as bugs are very prevalent and attracted to light, especially at night. **If you are sensitive to insects (indoor and outdoor), this listing may not be the right fit.**
- There is community area access, however it is not always maintained. For boating especially, we recommend the nearest Boat Launch at 499 Choestoea Rd, Westminster, SC, where there are docks, a public launch, and a sandy beach.
- The inflatable hot tub can reach temperatures up to 104°F. Due to the nature of inflatable hot tubs, it will lose about 5°F per hour that the lid is off; weather conditions and use of the jets may expedite this cooling. Unlike a traditional hot tub, there are no seats inside. There are flower-shaped sponges in the hot tub, which help keep the water clean. **If you prefer to take these out while in the water, they must be placed back in when you exit. DO NOT throw these over the railing.** After use, please toss 2 sanitizer shock tablets into the water (located above the stove). There will be a video on hot tub operation in your check in directions.
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Lakeside camping near Greenville guide
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Welcome to Hipcamp, your go-to resource for camping adventures in the United States! If you're looking for a lakeside camping experience near Greenville, South Carolina, you're in luck. We have over 830 options available just for you. Whether you prefer tent camping, RV camping, or cabin rentals, we've got you covered. With average prices per night starting at $40 and options as low as $15, there's something for every budget. Looking for recommendations? Check out these top campsites with rave reviews: Dark Ridge Hide Out (422 reviews), Chattooga Belle Farm Lakeside (266 reviews), and Camping on Cloud 9 (181 reviews). Plus, enjoy popular amenities like potable water, pet-friendly spaces, and campfire spots. And if you're up for some adventure, nearby historic sites, whitewater paddling, and climbing activities await. So pack your gear and get ready for an unforgettable lakeside camping experience near Greenville, South Carolina!
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