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Best camping near Mountain Rest

46 campgrounds · 46 ranked · updated 2026-08-10 · off-season

Explore the best camping near Mountain Rest, South Carolina — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.

Showing the top 15 of 46 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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Long Bottom Ford
#1 Long Bottom Ford Good
3.1 mi away
· Warm night · low 66°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 87°F
Located in the Sumter National Forest of South Carolina, Long Bottom Ford Camping Area offers a serene escape from the bustling city life. Surrounded by a lush forest, the…
Why 100: 38 things to do within 15 mi
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Oconee State Park
#2 Oconee State Park Fair
3.2 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Hot day · high 97°F
Oconee State Park, located in the state of South Carolina, offers a delightful camping experience surrounded by natural beauty. The campground boasts a range of amenities to…
Why 100: 49 things to do within 15 mi
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Licklog Falls Campsite
#3 Licklog Falls Campsite Good
5.0 mi away
· Warm night · low 66°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 87°F
I don't have reliable data about Licklog Falls Campsite beyond its name, location near Clemson, South Carolina, and coordinates. Without verified information about camping type…
Why 100: 38 things to do within 15 mi
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Cassidy Bridge Hunt Camp
#4 Cassidy Bridge Hunt Camp Good
6.0 mi away
· Warm night · low 70°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 94°F
Cassidy Bridge Hunt Camp, located in the state of South Carolina, is a popular camping area known for its beautiful natural surroundings and abundance of amenities. The campground…
Why 100: 43 things to do within 15 mi
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Sandy Beach Campsite
#5 Sandy Beach Campsite Good
6.0 mi away
· Warm night · low 69°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 88°F
Sandy Beach Campsite is a popular camping area located in the state of South Carolina. Situated in a picturesque setting, this campground offers a range of amenities for campers…
Why 100: 39 things to do within 15 mi
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Simms Field
#6 Simms Field Good
6.1 mi away
· Warm night · low 69°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 88°F
Simms Field is an unimproved backcountry campsite located in South Carolina. This primitive camping area offers a rustic experience without developed facilities, making it ideal…
Why 100: 39 things to do within 15 mi
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Cherry Hill Recreation Area
#7 Cherry Hill Recreation Area Good
6.9 mi away
· Warm night · low 69°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 88°F
Cherry Hill Recreation Area is a popular camping spot located in the state of South Carolina. This campground offers a range of amenities to ensure a comfortable stay for campers…
Why 100: 41 things to do within 15 mi
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Sarah's Creek Campground
#8 Sarah's Creek Campground Good
7.6 mi away
· Warm night · low 66°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 87°F
Sarah's Creek Campground is a picturesque camping area located in the state of South Carolina. Nestled in a serene natural setting, this campground offers a range of amenities to…
Why 100: 31 things to do within 15 mi
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Sarahs Creek
#9 Sarahs Creek Good
7.6 mi away
· Warm night · low 66°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 87°F
Located in the state of Georgia, Sarahs Creek camping area offers campers a tranquil and enjoyable experience. This campground provides several amenities to enhance the camping…
Why 100: 31 things to do within 15 mi
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Burrells Ford
#10 Burrells Ford Good
7.8 mi away
· Warm night · low 69°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 88°F
Burrells Ford Camping Area in South Carolina offers a serene and picturesque camping experience, with views of the Chattooga River and surrounding forest. Nearby activities…
Why 100: 34 things to do within 15 mi
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Fish Hatchery Camp
#11 Fish Hatchery Camp Good
10.6 mi away
· Warm night · low 69°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 88°F
Fish Hatchery Camp is a backcountry campground located near Clemson in South Carolina's Piedmont region. The facility offers primitive camping experiences for tent campers seeking…
Why 100: 34 things to do within 15 mi
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Blue Valley Dispersed Camping
#12 Blue Valley Dispersed Camping Good
10.8 mi away
· Warm night · low 66°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 87°F
Blue Valley Dispersed Camping is a picturesque camping area located in North Carolina. Situated in a serene natural setting, it offers campers a peaceful and secluded experience…
Why 100: 21 things to do within 15 mi
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Ammons Branch Campground
#13 Ammons Branch Campground Good
11.2 mi away
· Warm night · low 66°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 87°F
Ammons Branch Campground is located near Clemson, South Carolina, in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. This campground serves as a base for outdoor enthusiasts exploring…
Why 100: 25 things to do within 15 mi
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Blue Valley Camp
#14 Blue Valley Camp Good
11.2 mi away
· Warm night · low 66°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 87°F
The Blue Valley Camp camping area in North Carolina offers stunning mountain views, hiking trails, and nearby fishing and kayaking opportunities. The campground has 38 first-come…
Why 100: 22 things to do within 15 mi
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Campground
#15 Campground Good
11.2 mi away
· Warm night · low 66°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 87°F
I don't have enough specific information to write an accurate description of this particular campground. While the data indicates it's a backcountry camping area near Clemson…
Why 100: 25 things to do within 15 mi
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Camping near Mountain Rest

The Mountain Rest area has 46 campgrounds on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.

How we rank the best camping near Mountain Rest

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