Best camping near Salem
43 campgrounds · 43 ranked · updated 2026-08-10 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Salem, 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 43 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Devils Fork State Park
Good
1.8 mi away
· Warm night · low 69°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 88°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 100: 38 things to do within 15 mi
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#2
Devils Fork State Park Boat-In Campsite
Good
3.1 mi away
· Warm night · low 69°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 88°F
Devils Fork State Park Boat-In Campsite is an accessible-by-water tent camping destination near Clemson, South Carolina. This boat-in facility charges a fee for overnight stays…
Why 100: 34 things to do within 15 mi
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#3
Fish Hatchery Camp
Good
5.2 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…
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#4
Whitewater Campsite
Good
5.3 mi away
· Warm night · low 69°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 88°F
Whitewater Campsite is a free, backcountry tent campground located near Clemson in South Carolina's Upstate region. The site offers untreated drinking water and accommodates tent…
Why 100: 37 things to do within 15 mi
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#5
Keowee - Toxaway State Natural Area
Good
5.6 mi away
· Warm night · low 69°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 88°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…
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#6
Cherry Hill Recreation Area
Good
6.0 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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#7
Round Mountain Campsite
Good
6.1 mi away
· Warm night · low 69°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 88°F
Round Mountain Campsite is a free, backcountry tent camping area located in South Carolina's Foothills region along the Foothills Trail. The site offers untreated drinking water…
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#8
Bearcamp Creek Campsite
Good
7.0 mi away
· Warm night · low 69°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 88°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…
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#9
Glenn Hilliard Campsite
Good
7.2 mi away
· Warm night · low 69°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 88°F
Glenn Hilliard Campsite is a free, backcountry tent camping area in South Carolina's foothills region along the Foothills Trail. The officially maintained site offers untreated…
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#10
Laurel Fork Campsite
Good
7.6 mi away
· Warm night · low 69°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 88°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…
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#11
Simms Field
Good
7.7 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…
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#12
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…
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#13
Sandy Beach Campsite
Good
7.8 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…
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#14
Bear Creek Campsite
Good
8.3 mi away
· Warm night · low 69°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 88°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 100: 32 things to do within 15 mi
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#15
Buck Fields
Good
8.5 mi away
· Warm night · low 69°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 88°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…
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Camping near Salem
The Salem area has 43 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 Salem
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?
Daily, as new conditions, reviews, and trips arrive — so "best right now" means right now.
What do the numbers on the map mean?
Each pin shows that spot's current Snoflo score; tap it for the breakdown and a link to the full report.