Starr, SC · 5.5 mi from Anderson
4.4 (9 reviews)
Singing Pines Recreation Area spans 42 acres and features day-use and boat-launching facilities, including picnic sites, shelters, a boat ramp, and swim areas. It also has playgrounds, a fishing pier, and well-maintained roads and parking. The are...
Anderson, SC · 7.6 mi from Anderson
5.0 (5 reviews)
Anderson, SC · 7.8 mi from Anderson
4.2 (5 reviews)
Anderson, SC · 7.8 mi from Anderson
4.0 (5 reviews)
Anderson, SC · 8.8 mi from Anderson
Hartwell, GA · 10.1 mi from Anderson
4.7 (12 reviews)
Broyles Recreation Area spans 24 acres with primarily pine vegetation and features day use and boat launching amenities, including picnic sites, a boat ramp, a playground, and a swimming area. In 2018, parking was expanded to accommodate more vehi...
Hartwell, GA · 10.6 mi from Anderson
4.6 (2569 reviews)
Springfield Campground is a popular 60-acre camping destination in Hartwell, featuring primarily Virginia pines and mixed hardwoods. It offers 79 public campsites with full hookups, multiple comfort stations, a boat ramp, a designated swim area, a...
Pendleton, SC · 11.2 mi from Anderson
4.0 (5 reviews)
Starr, SC · 12.2 mi from Anderson
4.8 (5 reviews)
La France, SC · 12.3 mi from Anderson
3.8 (5 reviews)
Starr, SC · 12.8 mi from Anderson
4.9 (13 reviews)
Crescent Group Campground is a 41-acre group camping site located on a narrow peninsula with gentle slopes and a mix of pine and hardwood trees. It features two reservable loops with a total of 32 campsites, two shelters, comfort stations, a playg...
Pelzer, SC · 13.6 mi from Anderson
5.0 (5 reviews)
Hartwell, GA · 14.1 mi from Anderson
4.7 (735 reviews)
Oconee Point Campground spans 70 acres of gently sloping land with a mix of pine and hardwood trees. It features 70 campsites with full hookups, along with amenities such as comfort stations, a dump station, a boat ramp, a courtesy dock, playgroun...
Townville, SC · 15.2 mi from Anderson
4.4 (585 reviews)
Coneross Campground is a 136-acre, heavily wooded site featuring mixed hardwoods and pines. It offers camping and boat launching facilities, including 106 campsites (94 with hookups), comfort stations, playgrounds, swim areas, and paved roads. Add...
Hartwell, GA · 15.4 mi from Anderson
4.6 (9 reviews)
Elrod Ferry Recreation Area is a 39-acre site by Hartwell Dam, featuring day use and boat launching facilities. It includes 37 picnic sites, shelters with utilities, a boat ramp, swim areas, playgrounds, and a volleyball pit. The area is heavily u...
Hartwell, GA · 15.5 mi from Anderson
4.3 (7 reviews)
Big Oaks Recreation Area is a 12-acre site with grassy slopes and scattered trees, heavily used during peak seasons for events like the Hartwell Dam Run. It provides facilities such as a large picnic shelter, 26 picnic sites, a two-lane boat ramp,...
Hartwell, GA · 15.7 mi from Anderson
4.5 (1329 reviews)
Watsadler Campground is a 36-acre site featuring dense pine and hardwood cover, open year-round and popular among campers. It offers various amenities, including 51 campsites with water/electric hookups, multiple comfort stations, a boat ramp, and...
Hartwell, GA · 17.4 mi from Anderson
4.6 (5 reviews)
Seneca, SC · 18.2 mi from Anderson
4.6 (5 reviews)
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Fair Play, SC · 18.6 mi from Anderson
4.2 (5 reviews)
Population: 30,051
Nearby city: Greenville, SC
Approx. 28 mi away (straight-line distance)
Elevation: 794 ft
Set in South Carolina’s Upstate, Anderson is a convenient base for campgrounds and RV parks near Lake Hartwell and the rolling Blue Ridge foothills. Campgrounds around the lake and nearby state park lands offer a mix of tent camping, RV sites, and a few cabin stays, with 144 options in the area. Expect average nightly rates around $81, with choices from $25 to $500 depending on season, site type, and proximity to the water.
This area supports easy lake weekends and longer RV stays, with fishing, paddling, and sunset views on Hartwell and trail time in the surrounding hills. More places open in spring and summer than in winter, and popular lakefront spots can book up on peak weekends, so plan ahead. Search campgrounds, RV parks, tent camping, and cabins near Anderson to match your trip style.
Anderson has 169 campgrounds and RV parks listed on OutReserve, ranging from full-hookup RV sites to rustic tent camping. Based on guest ratings, Hartwell Cove Resort is one of the top-rated options. Use our map view to find the closest options to the city center or your preferred area.
Campgrounds near Anderson vary in distance from the city center. Use our map view to filter by location and find the most convenient option for your trip.
Many campgrounds near Anderson welcome pets. Oconee Point is a great pet-friendly option. Use the pet-friendly filter on our search page to find more properties that accommodate your furry companions.
Most destinations offer a variety of accommodations including tent sites, RV sites, cabins, yurts, and glamping options. Check individual property listings for specific amenities and site types.
The best time to visit depends on your preferences and planned activities. Spring and fall typically offer mild weather and fewer crowds, while summer is peak season with the warmest temperatures. Winter visits can be great for those seeking solitude and winter activities.
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