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Camping at Chester State Park

State park · Chester · 29 campsites

A forested campground near fishing, hiking, and mountain biking. RV fit varies by site.

About this campground

Located midway between Columbia and Charlotte, in Chester, South Carolina, the park centers on a 160-acre lake surrounded by a two-mile nature trail through the pine forest.

No reviews listedBook on South Carolina State Parks
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At a glance

  • RV sites up to 40 ft

    Length limits vary by campsite.

  • Hookups available
  • Pets welcome
OverviewCampsitesAmenities & locationPlan your stay

2 available sites

2 open of 29 site types
Trailside Campsite T-3
TentHookups not listed
Available all 2 nights
$56 for 2 nights
$28/night · before taxes & fees
Campsite 17
RV · Up to 35 ftHookups not listed
Available all 2 nights
$78 for 2 nights
$39/night · before taxes & fees
View full availability calendar · night-by-night from Itinio

Availability on Itinio.

SiteFr
13
Sa
14
Price
Trailside Campsite T-3
tent-only
✓✓$28
Campsite 17
rv-tent
✓✓$39
Trailside Campsite T-1
tent-only
XX$24
Trailside Campsite T-2
tent-only
XX$24
Trailside Campsite T-4
tent-only
XX$24
Trailside Campsite T-5
tent-only
XX$24
Campsite 1
rv-tent
XX$29
Campsite 11
rv-tent
XX$29
Campsite 16
rv-tent
XX$29
Campsite 18
rv-tent
XX$29
Campsite 19
rv-tent
XX$29
Campsite 2
rv-tent
XX$29
Campsite 20
rv-tent
XX$29
Campsite 21
rv-tent
XX$29
Campsite 22
rv-tent
XX$29
Campsite 24
rv-tent
XX$29
Campsite 4
rv-tent
XX$29
Campsite 6
rv-tent
XX$29
Campsite 7
rv-tent
XX$29
Campsite 12
rv-tent
XX$32
Campsite 13
rv-tent
XX$32
Campsite 13A
rv-tent
XX$32
Campsite 14
rv-tent
XX$32
Campsite 15
rv-tent
XX$32
Campsite 25
rv-tent
XX$32
Campsite 8
rv-tent
XX$32
Campsite 9 ADA
rv-tent
XP$39
Full Service Campsite 23
rv-tent
X✓$45
Full Service Campsite 5
rv-tent
✓X$45

✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released

From $56 for 2 nights
$28/night · Before taxes & fees
2 sites available for your entire stay

You book directly on South Carolina State Parks. Rates and availability can change until reserved. Campground page on South Carolina State Parks ↗

2 openSites from $28/night
Book on South Carolina State Parks

Amenities & location

  • Electric Hookup
  • Fire Ring
  • Grill
  • Pets Allowed
  • Picnic Table
  • Sewer Hookup
  • Tent Pad
  • Water Hookup
Pets
Pets welcome
Maximum stay
14 nights

Location

788 State Park DR
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Chester State Park: questions answered

What is the maximum RV length at Chester State Park?
No RV sites listed (per the listing)
How do I reserve a site at Chester State Park?
Reservable on South Carolina State Parks (per the listing)
Are pets allowed at Chester State Park?
Pets allowed (per the listing)
Sources and details

At a glance

Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the South Carolina State Parks listing. Anything we can't source says so.

Max rig length
Listing No RV sites listed
Pull-through / back-in
Listing 7 pull-through, 17 back-in
Road & site access
Listing 22 gravel site driveways; 5 hike-in sites
Pets
Listing Pets allowed
Water
Listing Water at 24 sites
Shade
Listing 0 of 29 sites that report shade are listed as shaded
Booking
Listing Reservable on South Carolina State Parks
Stay limits
Listing 14 nights max
Getting there
Listing 788 State Park DR (map in Location below)
Hookups & power · Generators · Quiet hours · Cell signal · Starlink / satellite · Price
Not listed — check with campground
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Guides for this trip

  • Camping with dogs
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights4 sites open for every night

Woods Ferry Campground (Sc)

12.2 mi from Chester State Park (straight-line) 4.0 · 48 Recreation.gov reviews
Tent sites · RV sites
Sites $7/night
$14 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Recreation.gov · you book on their site
View Campsites
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights4 sites open for every night

Acts In Motion Sacred Ranch

20.8 mi from Chester State Park (straight-line)
Sites from $30/night
$60 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
View Campsites
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights3 sites open for every night

Lakeshore Family Campground

21.6 mi from Chester State Park (straight-line)
Sites from $51/night
$102 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
View Campsites
Compare site types

29 individual reservable campsites from Other, checked Nov 8. Rates are the listed nightly rates.

Rv-tent

24 sites · $29–$39, $32–$35/night

1 open Nov 13–Nov 15

Tent-only

5 sites · $24–$28/night

1 open Nov 13–Nov 15

Trip idea

Ideas for your stay

An idea to start from, built from this campground's listing and real tours nearby. Times, openings and prices change, so check each before you go.

  1. Day 1 · Arrive and settle in

    • Check in and set up camp.
    • go fishing (per the campground listing)
  2. Day 2 · Get out and explore

    • Charlotte's Ultimate Southern Charm Historical City Cart Tour Charlotte area · 1.4 hr–1.5 hr · from $39/person
    • Charlotte's Original Historical City Tour on Eco- Friendly Cart Charlotte area · 1.4 hr–1.5 hr · from $39/person
  3. Optional full-day extension

    Longer tours — plan travel time before and after.

    • 90 Minute Historic Uptown Neighborhood Segway Tour of Charlotte Charlotte area · 1.5 hr · from $79/person
Ways to stay

Bring a tent or have an RV waiting

  • Tent camping here: 29 sites take tents. See open sites ↑

Need an RV for your stay?

Rentals that may deliver here and whose listed length fits sites up to 40 ft. Delivery may be available — confirm fees and dates with the owner before you book.

Meet Rhinox - 2023 Winnebago Solis 59PX
Meet Rhinox - 2023 Winnebago Solis 59PX

Camper van · 21 ft · sleeps 4 · 33 mi from campground

$220/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

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2020 Bullet Ultra Lite Full Bunks+2 Baths
2020 Bullet Ultra Lite Full Bunks+2 Baths

Travel trailer · 37 ft · sleeps 10 · 42 mi from campground

$175/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

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Flagstaff Micro Lite- Easy To Tow, Perfect Couples Rig!
Flagstaff Micro Lite- Easy To Tow, Perfect Couples Rig!

Travel trailer · 22 ft · sleeps 3 · 69 mi from campground

$99/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

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Things to do

Activities near Chester State Park

Bookable tours nearby

Paid experiences on Viator. Distances are from this campground when the tour lists its own start point.

Charlotte's Ultimate Southern Charm Historical City Cart Tour
Charlotte's Ultimate Southern Charm Historical City Cart Tour

Charlotte area · 1.4 hr–1.5 hr · from $39/person

Charlotte's Original Historical City Tour on Eco- Friendly Cart
Charlotte's Original Historical City Tour on Eco- Friendly Cart

Charlotte area · 1.4 hr–1.5 hr · from $39/person

90 Minute Historic Uptown Neighborhood Segway Tour of Charlotte
90 Minute Historic Uptown Neighborhood Segway Tour of Charlotte

Charlotte area · 1.5 hr · from $79/person

See 6 more bookable tours
Charlotte FUNNY Historical Comedy City BUS Tour
Best time to go

Seasons, rates and how booked it gets

stays up to 14 nights (Other rules).

Share of site-nights open, booked and closed on Other for the next months, checked Nov 8. Months further out may not be released for booking yet.

MonthOpenBookedClosed
Nov 202649%0%0%
Dec 202686%0%0%
Jan 202793%0%0%
Feb 202794%0%0%
Charlotte FUNNY Historical Comedy City BUS Tour

Charlotte area · 1.5 hr · from $45/person

Carolina History and Haunts Charlotte Historical Ghost Walking Tour
Carolina History and Haunts Charlotte Historical Ghost Walking Tour

Charlotte area · 1.5 hr · from $27/person

The Queen City Experience: 90min Historical City Bus Tour
The Queen City Experience: 90min Historical City Bus Tour

Charlotte area · 1.4 hr–1.5 hr · from $39/person

UPTOWN FUNK: 1 Hour Guided City Walking Tour in Charlotte
UPTOWN FUNK: 1 Hour Guided City Walking Tour in Charlotte

Charlotte area · 1 hr · from $15/person

Trolley Pub Tour of Charlotte
Trolley Pub Tour of Charlotte

Charlotte area · 2 hr · from $39/person

The Escape Game Concord: 60-Minute Adventures at Concord Mills
The Escape Game Concord: 60-Minute Adventures at Concord Mills

Charlotte area · 1.3 hr · from $41/person