Best camping near Pickens
20 campgrounds · 20 ranked · updated 2026-07-13 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Pickens, 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 20 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Kuykendall Group Campground
Good
19.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 63°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Mild day · high 66°F
Kuykendall Group Campground, located in North Carolina, is a picturesque camping area surrounded by nature's beauty. The campground offers a range of amenities to enhance the…
Why 89: live conditions (good) · 46 things to do within 15 mi
89Elite
K⛰
#2
Keowee - Toxaway State Natural Area
Good
9.0 mi away
· Warm night · low 66°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 74°F
New users please read 8mi SW of Sunset TYPE:SP SITES:25 CAMPGROUND PH: 864.868.2605 EL(ft):1065 AMENITIES:(see box below map) E RS DP SH DW PA LAT,LON:34.931,-82.887 ACCEPTS RES…
Why 86: live conditions (good) · 33 things to do within 15 mi
86Elite
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#3
Virginia Hawkins Campsite
Good
10.1 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 75°F
The Virginia Hawkins Campsite is located in North Carolina and is widely known for its stunning views of the surrounding area. The campsite is situated near the gorgeous New River…
Why 86: live conditions (good) · 23 things to do within 15 mi
86Elite
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#4
Laurel Fork Campsite
Good
11.5 mi away
· Warm night · low 66°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 74°F
Laurel Fork Campsite is located in the Pisgah National Forest of North Carolina and offers stunning views of the surrounding mountains and forests. Nearby points of interest…
Why 86: live conditions (good) · 27 things to do within 15 mi
86Elite
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#5
Rock Creek Campsite
Good
12.5 mi away
· Warm night · low 66°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 74°F
Rock Creek Campsite is a beautiful camping area located in the state of North Carolina. This campground offers a range of amenities that cater to campers' needs. It provides…
Why 86: live conditions (good) · 25 things to do within 15 mi
86Elite
D⛰
#6
Devils Fork State Park
Good
12.7 mi away
· Warm night · low 66°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 74°F
Devils Fork State Park, located in the state of South Carolina, offers a remarkable camping experience for nature enthusiasts. The campground provides various amenities, including…
Why 86: live conditions (good) · 32 things to do within 15 mi
86Elite
T⛰
#7
Toxaway Creek Campsites
Good
13.0 mi away
· Warm night · low 66°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 74°F
Toxaway Creek Campsites is a beautiful camping area located in North Carolina at an elevation of 3,000 feet. The campsite is situated in a lush green forested area, surrounded by…
Why 86: live conditions (good) · 25 things to do within 15 mi
86Elite
B⛰
#8
Bear Creek Campsite
Good
13.8 mi away
· Warm night · low 66°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 74°F
Bear Creek Campsite is a picturesque camping area located in the state of North Carolina. This campground offers a range of amenities to ensure a comfortable stay for campers…
Why 86: live conditions (good) · 27 things to do within 15 mi
86Elite
B⛰
#9
Buck Fields
Good
14.4 mi away
· Warm night · low 66°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 74°F
Buck Fields Camping Area in North Carolina is a rustic, first-come-first-served campground offering 11 campsites. The area is surrounded by the lush Pisgah National Forest…
Why 86: live conditions (good) · 28 things to do within 15 mi
86Elite
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#10
Heath Pine Ridge Campsite
Good
14.6 mi away
· Warm night · low 66°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 74°F
Heath Pine Ridge Campsite is a picturesque camping area located in North Carolina. Situated amidst the natural beauty of the state, this campsite offers a range of amenities for…
Why 86: live conditions (good) · 30 things to do within 15 mi
86Elite
B⛰
#11
Bearcamp Creek Campsite
Good
14.9 mi away
· Warm night · low 66°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 74°F
Bearcamp Creek Campsite is a picturesque camping area located in the state of North Carolina. This campsite offers a range of amenities that cater to both rustic and modern…
Why 86: live conditions (good) · 28 things to do within 15 mi
86Elite
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#12
Indian Camp Campsite
Good
14.9 mi away
· Warm night · low 66°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 74°F
Indian Camp Campsite is a scenic camping area located in the state of North Carolina. This campground offers a range of amenities to make visitors' stay comfortable and enjoyable…
Why 86: live conditions (good) · 31 things to do within 15 mi
86Elite
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#13
Wintergreen Campsite
Good
15.1 mi away
· Warm night · low 66°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 74°F
Wintergreen Campsite is a picturesque camping area located in North Carolina. It offers a range of amenities to make visitors' stay comfortable and enjoyable. The campground…
Why 86: live conditions (good) · 34 things to do within 15 mi
86Elite
T⛰
#14
Table Rock State Park
Good
6.2 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 75°F
Table Rock State Park in South Carolina is an excellent camping destination for nature lovers. The park is situated in the Blue Ridge Mountains, providing stunning views of the…
Why 84: live conditions (good) · 19 things to do within 15 mi
84Elite
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#15
Cantrell Campsite
Good
8.4 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 75°F
The Cantrell Campsite in North Carolina is a beautiful and peaceful camping area with stunning views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The campsite offers numerous nearby activities…
Why 84: live conditions (good) · 19 things to do within 15 mi
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Camping near Pickens
The Pickens area has 20 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 Pickens
How are these campgrounds ranked?
Each gets a daily Snoflo score blending live conditions, visitor review ratings, and logged trips. The order reflects what's best right now and re-ranks every day.
How often does it update?
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