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A paddler’s paradise, this Lowcountry park sits a short distance from I-95 and connects to Givhans Ferry State Park via 23 miles of blackwater river. Colleton State Park provides easy access to the Edisto River, one of the longest free flowing, blackwater rivers in the country, and serves as the headquarters for the Edisto River canoe and kayak trail.
Other amenities at Colleton include an easy nature trail, a campground, picnic shelters and ballfields.
Camping Information: The main roads at the park and in the campground are paved. Each site is packed sand and includes individual water, 20/30/50 amp electrical hookups and sewer. Some sites accommodate RVs up to 40 feet, other sites up to 25 feet. The campground is convenient to restrooms with hot showers. There is Wi-fi access near the bathhouse that covers most the campground.
From I-95: Take exit 68. Go East toward Charleston/Canadys on Hwy 61. Go 3 mi to Hwy 15. Take Hwy 15 North (left) for .5 mi. The park is on the left.
Camping Reservations: To make a camping reservation or view current rates, call toll-free 1-866-345-PARK or visit our reservations page by clicking here. Rates vary by season and demand and are subject to change.
Camping reservations must be made for a minimum of two nights.
Reservations requested less than one (1) day in advance of check-in must be made directly through the park.
This is a small state park. It is very well-maintained. Nice staff. I always enjoy being there. The only thing that keeps me from giving it as a five star is some sites. The hook up is higher than my trailer drainage. Therefore it does not work well so I end up having to go to the dump station.
Stopped here on a whim to stretch my legs and was very pleasantly surprised. Access to the Edisto River is available where one can kayak or fish. Several sites were available for camping. There was a nice seating area with benches along the river front and a short trail, less than half a mile, perfect for a short leisurely walk.
What a hidden gem!! We love camping at state parks and this was our first time camping in South Carolina. It’s very small, but so well maintained and the sites are wooded, level, and fairly private. We stayed in a pull through that had gravel so leveling our camper was very easy. The road it paved and everything else is sand/dirt. It was raining when we got there so the kids were a muddy mess but hey that’s camping. There is a shower station near the river to clean off dirty feet. The campsites are right next to the river, and there is a nice easy trail along the river, some docks (the water was really high so they were almost underwater). The host/ staff were pleasant and even have a bucket of candy to give to the kids. There is fuel and dollar general super close. The only downside was that we could hear the traffic from 95, but we stopped here for a night on a long trip so proximity to 95 was a requirement for us. Booking was so easy, they have pictures of every site, and the campground is handicap accessible with an ADA designated site. Highly recommend, and will absolutely be back next time we head on a roadtrip south.
