RV Rentals near Charleston, South Carolina for less

If you’re looking to travel somewhere that’s bursting with history, vibrant parks, fine dining, and southern charm, then look no further than Charleston, South Carolina. Charleston’s white sandy beaches and scattered islands are a dream for sunbathing and swimming, and its surplus of historic colonial mansions and plantations make for an extraordinary experience that’s as immersive as it gets. Hop on one of the city’s horse drawn carriages for a tour of the beautiful downtown area, and then let an RV take you island hopping.

Campgrounds and RV Parks near Charleston

There are a number of campgrounds across the Charleston area and its surrounding districts. Thankfully, because there’s so much gorgeous landscape to go around, any one of them will make your RV rental experience memorable. Mount Pleasant / Charleston KOA /a> Charleston KOA is located twenty minutes east of the city center in Mount Pleasant and is renowned for its spacious grass campsites and amenities. The grounds support electric 30/20/15 and 50 amp and have fully equipped restrooms with showers, a pool, and frequent social events planned by staff. Mount Pleasant/Charleston KOA is right beside a lake for catch and release fishing and offers guests the use of fire pits, swings, and a large dog park for your furry friends. It even has a pool! Oak Plantation Campground Conveniently appointed 20 minutes away from historic sites, Oak Plantation Campground is Northwest of Charleston center and comes with restrooms, showers, a pool, and a large pavilion for its picnic tables. The trailer sites themselves are pull-thru and well equipped to handle larger vehicles, and a food truck near the park entrance will keep you fed whenever you feel peckish. The campgrounds receive a good amount of shade from its trees and are pet friendly. James Island County Park Southwest of the city center, James Island County Park allows people to explore the island from their RV park. The woodland campgrounds support electric 30-15 and 50 amp and are even located within walking distance to a seasonal waterpark! The pet friendly site comes with restrooms and showers, fire pits, and a playground for children to use.

National Parks and State Parks near Charleston

Like the city itself, much of Charleston’s State Parks are a blending of its rich history with its atmospheric southern countryside. Venture into the forests and you’ll find colonial ruins; visit any number of its beaches or waterside attractions and you’ll find colonial Forts available for tours. Francis Marion National Forest To the northeast of Charleston is one of the Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests, with its sprawling acres of dense woodland and creeks. Inside the National Forest, visitors can stumble upon the old Halfway Creek Church or kayak through the park’s rivers, lined with baldy cypress trees. The park features a number of different ecosystems in addition to the forest, including marshes, grassy plains, and even small sandy beach inlets. Charles Pickney National Historic Site Lovers of history can tour the Charles Pickney National Historic Site, which features an original colonial ranch house that has been preserved and open to the public over the years. The house is set upon idyllic southern grounds, complete with live oak trees and blooming flowers to walk through, as well as picnic tables for lunch and relaxation in the peaceful setting. Charleston has a number of plantation houses and grounds that visitors can walk through and watch live educational events at, like Boone Hall Plantation, whose dramatic sweeping entryways are sure to transport visitors back in time through the centuries.

Charleston Attractions

There are so many things to do in Charleston that it’s difficult to point out just one or two. With its large number of beaches, water parks, restaurants, and antique architecture, the city is a playground for everyone that finds themselves there— no matter their age! Folly Beach County Park Although Folly Beach County Park is worth mentioning on its own, there are so many beaches and islands that surround Charleston that it would be impossible not to point them out. Kiawah Island has miles of gorgeous shoreline and emerald green golf courses, and Isle of Palms has a pier that shoots out into the water for people to relax on. If you find yourself in Charleston, South Carolina, you’ll eventually find yourself on the beach— and that’s not a bad problem to have. Whirlin Waters Adventure Waterpark Speaking of water, there are a number of seasonal water parks that open in the early summer months for kids to enjoy! Between Whirlin Waters Adventure Waterpark, Splashzone Waterpark, and Charleston Aqua Park on Johns Island, you’ll have your pick of fun water rides, lazy rivers, and wave pools to take a dip in if the beaches ever get old! Haunted Old City Jail For any lovers of the supernatural (or fans of the shows Ghost Hunters, Ghost Adventures, and Buzzfeed Unsolved), taking a ghost tour of the Old City Jail is an absolute must. There are plenty of haunted mansion and ship tours throughout Charleston, but the Old City Jail’s spooky architecture and eccentric cast of undead characters (including 19th century pirates and Civil War prisoners) makes it the best spot to spend the night out searching for ghosts. But, even if you don’t see any, the history lessons provided in the nighttime tours are interesting enough to keep everyone happy.

Events in Charleston

As with Charleston’s attractions, there are so many events in the city throughout the year that it will be difficult picking one exact time to go! Immerse yourself in Southern culture with Charleston’s beach parties, food festivals, and charming shopping districts. Attend Charleston Wine + Food Festival For lovers of fine wine and dining, Charleston’s Wine + Food Festival in March is not to be missed. Hundreds of people flock to the city each year to dine beneath the swaying Spanish moss of the live oak trees and try the local wines. Pavilions are set up and fairy lights line the trees to delight people, as if the food isn’t already delightful enough. Wine + Food Festival is not to be confused with Charleston Restaurant Week, which takes place in the fall and gives visitors a chance to choose from prix fixe menus. For the foodies out there, it’s an impossible choice. Charleston Water Week In early September, Charleston’s beaches, rivers, creeks, and lakes are celebrated as summer winds down for one last week long party. There are so many activities to partake in that it’s difficult to list even a few; there’s scuba diving, dragon boat racing, surfing, parasailing, yachting, water polo, cable skiing, bodyboarding— even underwater hockey! And those are just some of the fun things to do in Charleston during Water Week at any of its 21 water venues! SHOP 2nd Sunday Every second Sunday of each month, the shopping district of King Street closes down for cars to allow the livelihood of the area to expand into the streets. Outdoor live music often plays as people shop and mingle, and a number of interesting exhibits have popped up on King Street over the years, including, most recently, a recreation of Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel! Even if shopping isn’t for you, it’s still a relaxing way to spend the day with your friends or family, going for a walk outdoors in the city and taking in the crowds and window displays. All of these incredible sights and so many others are just outside of your door when you rent an RV near Charleston with RVnGO. Where will you go next