Camping

Camping is an outdoor recreational activity in which participants, or campers, spend a number of days outdoors in order to better enjoy nature. Camping generally involves the use of a tent, campsite, motorhome, or cabin - although many campers simply enjoy camping out in the open air.

When you visit Summerton, Santee, and nearby Lake Marion, you will find many places to set up camp in the area. These include several great federal and state parks, as well as numerous commercial lakeside campgrounds. For example, check out some of the following campgrounds in the Summerton area:

• Carolina King Retreat & Marina

• Cooper's Landing

• Elliott's Landing & Campground

• KOA Santee Lakes

• Palmetto Shores RV Resort

• Polly's Campground, Landing & Marina

• Santee Cooper Country

• SanteeState Park

• TawCaw Campground & Marina

Selected Information Sources

• Backpacker Magazine

• Camping Life Magazine

• South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (DNR)

• South Carolina Great Outdoors

• South Carolina State Parks - Camping & Lodging