Stay in an RV, Tent, or Cabin near Mountain Rest, South Carolina, United States

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551 campgrounds 5,079 available sites
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Carolina Hemlocks Rec Area

Burnsville, NC · 83.9 mi from Mountain Rest

4.3 (341 reviews)

Carolina Hemlocks Recreation Area is located in the picturesque Pisgah National Forest. It offers activities such as swimming, fishing, tubing, hiking, camping, and picnicking for small to medium-sized groups. Visitors can enjoy relaxation in the ...

  • RV sites: 17
  • Tent sites: 20
  • General Store
  • Pet friendly
  • Restrooms
  • Lake Access

Twice is Nice

Englewood, TN · 84.6 mi from Mountain Rest

4.7 (3 reviews)

  • Wi Fi
  • Dump station on site
  • Waste Disposal
  • Volleyball Court
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Chilhowee Group Camp

Benton, TN · 84.7 mi from Mountain Rest

4.7 (7 reviews)

Chilhowee Group Camp, situated in the Chilhowee Recreation Area, accommodates up to 75 campers and features nearby McKamy Lake for swimming and fishing. Visitors can enjoy scenic mountain views from various overlooks along the drive to the campgro...

  • Tent sites: 1
  • Potable Water
  • Beach Access
  • Pet friendly
  • Lake Access
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Chilhowee Campground

Benton, TN · 84.7 mi from Mountain Rest

4.4 (409 reviews)

Chilhowee Campground, located in the Chilhowee Recreation Area, provides various camping options for RVs and tents, some with electric hookups. The day-use area features McKamy Lake, a sandy swim beach, picnic areas, and a bathhouse. Visitors shou...

  • RV sites: 48
  • Tent sites: 59
  • Potable Water
  • Beach Access
  • Pet friendly
  • Lake Access

Doll Mountain Day Use Area Shelter

Chatsworth, GA · 84.8 mi from Mountain Rest

5.0 (2 reviews)

Doll Mountain Day Use Area, situated in the North Georgia Mountains near Carters Lake, offers scenic views with its sparkling waters and rugged shoreline. Facilities include a boat ramp, picnic sites, restrooms, and a fishing pier, as well as a re...

  • Picnic Table
  • Restrooms
  • Grill
  • Waterfront
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Hawe Creek

McCormick, SC · 85.2 mi from Mountain Rest

4.8 (638 reviews)

Hawe Creek Campground, located on J. Strom Thurmond Lake near the Dorn Sportfishing Facility, offers a serene outdoor experience with 34 campsites. The area features over 70,000 acres of lake and 1 mi of shoreline, providing ample opportunities fo...

  • RV sites: 32
  • Tent sites: 32
  • Pet friendly
  • Lake Access
  • Showers
  • Dump station on site
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Doll Mountain Campground

Ellijay, GA · 85.4 mi from Mountain Rest

4.6 (1154 reviews)

Doll Mountain Campground, located near Carters Lake in North Georgia, offers 68 campsites, primarily with RV hookups, perfect for family relaxation away from city life. The campground features a boat ramp, picnic areas, a playground, and restrooms...

  • RV sites: 35
  • Tent sites: 47
  • Picnic Table
  • Parking
  • Restrooms
  • Lake Access
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Woodring Branch Primitive Campground

Chatsworth, GA · 86 mi from Mountain Rest

4.3 (29 reviews)

Woodring Branch Primitive Campground, located in the North Georgia Mountains near Carters Lake, offers a peaceful retreat just 70 mi from Atlanta. Visitors can enjoy various activities such as boating, hiking, and picnicking, with two loop trails ...

  • Tent sites: 11

Woodring Day Use Area Shelter

Chatsworth, GA · 86.2 mi from Mountain Rest

4.9 (9 reviews)

Woodring Day Use Area is situated in the North Georgia Mountains, approximately 70 mi north of Atlanta, by Carters Lake. It offers a scenic environment for various outdoor activities such as camping, hiking, boating, and fishing. The area is ideal...

  • Pet friendly
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Woodring Campground (GA)

Ellijay, GA · 86.3 mi from Mountain Rest

4.5 (512 reviews)

Woodring Branch Campground, located in the North Georgia Mountains near Carters Lake, offers a peaceful retreat just 70 mi from Atlanta. Visitors can enjoy various activities such as boating, hiking, and picnicking, with trails suitable for all sk...

  • RV sites: 30
  • Tent sites: 41
  • Beach Access
  • Pet friendly
  • Showers

Damsite Day Use Area Shelter

Chatsworth, GA · 87.2 mi from Mountain Rest

4.0 (2 reviews)

Damsite Day Use Area, situated on Carters Lake in North Georgia, offers a picturesque setting for outdoor activities. Visitors can enjoy camping, hiking, boating, wildlife viewing, fishing, and picnicking. The area is approximately 70 mi north of ...

  • Picnic Table
  • Parking
  • Lake Access
  • Boat Ramp / Launch

Explore Mountain Rest, SC

Nearby city: Greenville, SC

Approx. 43 mi away (straight-line distance)

Elevation: 1,719 ft

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Explore Mountain Rest, SC

Nearby city: Greenville, SC

Approx. 43 mi away (straight-line distance)

Elevation: 1,719 ft

About Mountain Rest, South Carolina

Mountain Rest, South Carolina sits near the Blue Ridge foothills, a quiet basecamp for exploring Sumter National Forest, the Wild and Scenic Chattooga River, and Oconee State Park. Expect forested scenery, cascading waterfalls, cool streams, and winding backroads that lead to trailheads and picnic lakes. Campgrounds and RV parks near Mountain Rest offer a classic mountain-camping feel, with spots that suit RVs, tents, cozy cabins, and glamping stays.

This area supports long weekends of hiking, paddling, fishing, and waterfall chasing, with the most options open spring through fall and a smaller selection in winter. Browse 539 nearby campgrounds, RV sites, cabins, and glamping stays, with average nightly rates around $46 and options from $2 to $328. For trip planning, reserve early for peak weekends, check river flows and permits for Chattooga runs, and review seasonal closures before you go.

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