December 06, 2024

9 Great Campgrounds and RV Resorts in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

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Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, is one of the top RV destinations in the country, offering beachfront campgrounds, resort-style amenities, and easy access to fantastic attractions. Whether you prefer a state park setting, a massive family-friendly resort, or a luxurious retreat, there’s a Myrtle Beach campground for every type of RVer.

Below, we’ve updated the information from our original 2018 Myrtle Beach Campground and RV Resort podcast episode to reflect the latest campground information, amenities, and pricing as of early 2025.

Myrtle Beach is an oceanfront city in South Carolina that happens to be one of the premier RV destinations in the country. It’s often pictured as a touristy wasteland of boardwalk rides and t-shirt shops. But in our many visits we’ve discovered the other sides of Myrtle Beach.

The state parks offer an abundance of opportunities for nature exploration and activities. The renown Brookgreen Gardens is a world-class botanical experience. The food scene has exploded with places like Johnny D’s Waffles and legendary Road Food joints like the Early Bird Diner. And of course, there’s the kitchty and ridiculously fun music productions. Myrtle Beach is truly a place like no other.

In Myrtle Beach there are activities for every type of visitor, and there are campgrounds for every type of camper. Gorgeous state parks, huge family resorts, or wooded retreats in the heart of the Grand Strand…here’s the best of the best.

Listen to our latest podcast episode with more recommendations for our favorite things to do while camping in Myrtle Beach.

State Parks

Myrtle Beach State Park

Beachfront location? Yes

Location perks: Located on the south end of Myrtle Beach, this campground is quiet but still close to Grand Strand attractions.

Hookups: 278 campsites total; 138 offer full hookups (electric, water, and sewer).

Amenities: Camp store, one mile of beach, fishing pier, playground, picnic area, and nature center.

Activities: Scheduled programs year-round, with daily activities during the high season.

General vibe: Peaceful and scenic—a great middle ground between resort-style camping and a more remote setting.

Website: southcarolinaparks.com

Huntington Beach State Park

Beachfront Location? Yes

Location perks: This state park campground is extremely peaceful, and a world away from the Myrtle Beach boardwalk scene. Murrels Inlet and Pawleys Island are known as a quieter, more residential area of Myrtle Beach. There are plenty of nearby restaurants and shopping. It’s practically across the street from Brookgreen Gardens. The downside? Its a bit of a drive to the Grand Strand.

Hook ups: Huntington Beach State Park has a total of 173 campsites. The campground has 107 standard campsites with water and electric, plus 66 full-hookup sites with water, sewer and electric.

Amenities: This simple campground is a bit removed from the hustle and bustle of the rest of the state park. There’s easy access to the beach.

Activities: Campers have access to all the state park activities. There’s lots of kayaking, canoeing, and fishing opportunities. This is a birding sanctuary, with plenty of alligator viewing and extensive nature programs for children and adults. There’s also the onsite National Historic Landmark of Atalaya which offers a great self guided tour.

General vibe: This is an amazing state park campground. Visitors will experience a quiet, peaceful camping experience with a host of natural experiences right on site.

Private Parks

Myrtle Beach KOA

Is it beachfront? No. The Myrtle Beach KOA is a few blocks inland from the beach. A beach shuttle runs during the day.

Location perks: This is a wooded retreat right in the heart of the action. The campground is located just a short walk to the boardwalk, mini golf, zip lining, and the Skywheel.

Hook ups: Full hook ups are available.

Amenities: This KOA has a pool, splash pad, heated pool, playground, jump pad, golf cart rentals, camp store, game room, and snack stand.

Activities: The Myrtle Beach KOA offers weekly scheduled activities including capture the flag, skit performances, and campground karaoke.

General vibe: This campground has a unique blend of family campers and snowbirds. It offers a community vibe close to downtown Myrtle Beach.

Myrtle Beach Travel Park

Is it beachfront? Yes

Location perks: This is one of the most popular campgrounds in North Myrtle Beach. It provides easy access to the Grand Strand and Broadway at the Beach. If you are interested in many music shows and boat tours, this will be a convenient location.

Hook ups: Mostly full hook up campsites, with a few water and electric only sites.

Amenities: Outdoor swimming pool with sun deck, splash pad, heated indoor pool, lazy river, basketball court, beach volleyball court, horseshoe pits, playground, freshwater lake for fishing, open air shelter and picnic pavilion.

Activities: Year-round pool parties, live concerts, fishing tournaments, and family olympics.

General vibe: Myrtle Beach Travel Park offers resort amenities, but folks often comment that it’s a little less overwhelming than some of the other resort options featured in this roundup. There are a significant number of seasonal sites and mobile home sites with permanent or year long residents. People return to this campground year after year because it’s generally affordable for the resort amenities offered.

Ocean Lakes Family Campground

Is it beachfront? Yes

Location perks: This campground is just south of the Myrtle Beach boardwalk. It’s a quick drive to many popular activities.

Hook ups: Full hook ups are offered at Ocean Lakes Family Campground.

Amenities: 2-acre family fun center with pools, waterslides, sun deck, cafe, lazy river, and splash zone. The camp center features a restaurant, a fluff-n-fold, and even an RV center and supplies store.

Activities: recreational activities like basketball, volleyball, bike rentals, mini golf, and nature center. There’s a full lineup of activities for adults and children on a daily basis.

General vibe: This is more of a camping city than a campground. With 859 campsites and 2,566 annual lease sites, it’s the largest campground on the east coast and one of the largest in the country. If you want a beach vacation at a campground with every possible on-site amenity, this is your spot.

Find a detailed review of Ocean Lakes Family Campground here.

Pirateland Family Camping Resort

Is it beachfront? Yes

Location perks: Pirateland is located directly south of Myrtle Beach State Park, so you can enjoy the amenities of a resort, plus the activities and natural beauty at the State Park.

Hook ups: Full hook ups

Amenities: Themed waterpark, indoor pool, 18-hole mini golf, paddle boat and kayak rentals, playgrounds, and recreation room.

Activities: full calendar of scheduled family-friendly events

General vibe: Pirateland is a family resort camping with an emphasis on kid-friendly fun. Check out our complete review of the campground here.

Lakewood Camping Resort

Is it beachfront? Yes

Location perks: Lakewood is a short drive south of Myrtle Beach boardwalk, nestled between Ocean Lakes and Pirateland.

Hook ups: Full hook up campsites are offered.

Amenities: Pool, waterslides, lazy river, mini golf, golf cart rentals, indoor pool, and beach-front amphitheater.

Activities: faith-based activities make Lakewood stand out in the crowd of camping resorts in Myrtle Beach. They offer daily VBS for kids during the peak season and weekly gospel concerts in the beachfront amphitheater.

General vibe: This campground feels a bit like a youth group spring break event. There is fun to be had from sun up to lights-out, and preteens and teens will particularly love the vibe.

SunOutdoors Myrtle Beach

Beachfront? No, but it has shuttle service to the beach.

Location perks: Located in Conway, offering a quieter retreat away from the bustle of downtown Myrtle Beach.

Hookups: Full hookups at all sites.

Amenities: Carolina Splash Water Park, indoor pool, family pool, lazy river, arcade, mini-golf, yoga studio, on-site bistro, and adults-only pool and hot tub.

Activities: Themed weekends, full activity schedule, holiday celebrations, and kid-friendly programming.

General vibe: A luxury RV resort with hotel-style amenities.

North Myrtle Beach RV Resort & Dry Dock Marina

Beachfront? No, but located on the Intracoastal Waterway.

Location perks: Offers boat slips and waterfront views, ideal for RVers who love boating.

Hookups: Full hookups available.

Amenities: Marina, boat rentals, fishing pier, pool, lazy river, and cabanas.

Activities: Fishing tournaments, live music, and water activities.

General vibe: A great blend of RV resort luxury and marina access.

Website: northmyrtlebeachrvresort.com

Which Myrtle Beach Campground is Right for You?

Myrtle Beach offers a wide variety of camping experiences, from quiet state parks to mega-resorts with waterparks and golf cart parades. Whether you’re looking for a peaceful beach retreat or a fun-filled family vacation, there’s a perfect campground for your next Myrtle Beach RV trip.

Still not sure which campground you should choose? Join the conversation in the RV Atlas Facebook Group and ask for some advice! And don’t forget to check out our latest podcast episode for even more details about Myrtle Beach.

See you at the campground,

Stephanie + Jeremy

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9 Great Campgrounds and RV Resorts in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

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Listen to our latest podcast episode with more recommendations for our favorite things to do while camping in Myrtle Beach.

State Parks

Myrtle Beach State Park

Beachfront location? Yes

Location perks: Located on the south end of Myrtle Beach, this campground is quiet but still close to Grand Strand attractions.

Hookups: 278 campsites total; 138 offer full hookups (electric, water, and sewer).

Amenities: Camp store, one mile of beach, fishing pier, playground, picnic area, and nature center.

Activities: Scheduled programs year-round, with daily activities during the high season.

General vibe: Peaceful and scenic—a great middle ground between resort-style camping and a more remote setting.

Website: southcarolinaparks.com

Huntington Beach State Park

Beachfront Location? Yes

Hook ups: Huntington Beach State Park has a total of 173 campsites. The campground has 107 standard campsites with water and electric, plus 66 full-hookup sites with water, sewer and electric.

Amenities: This simple campground is a bit removed from the hustle and bustle of the rest of the state park. There’s easy access to the beach.

General vibe: This is an amazing state park campground. Visitors will experience a quiet, peaceful camping experience with a host of natural experiences right on site.

Private Parks

Myrtle Beach KOA

Is it beachfront? No. The Myrtle Beach KOA is a few blocks inland from the beach. A beach shuttle runs during the day.

Location perks: This is a wooded retreat right in the heart of the action. The campground is located just a short walk to the boardwalk, mini golf, zip lining, and the Skywheel.

Hook ups: Full hook ups are available.

Amenities: This KOA has a pool, splash pad, heated pool, playground, jump pad, golf cart rentals, camp store, game room, and snack stand.

Activities: The Myrtle Beach KOA offers weekly scheduled activities including capture the flag, skit performances, and campground karaoke.

General vibe: This campground has a unique blend of family campers and snowbirds. It offers a community vibe close to downtown Myrtle Beach.

Myrtle Beach Travel Park

Is it beachfront? Yes

Hook ups: Mostly full hook up campsites, with a few water and electric only sites.

Activities: Year-round pool parties, live concerts, fishing tournaments, and family olympics.

Ocean Lakes Family Campground

Is it beachfront? Yes

Location perks: This campground is just south of the Myrtle Beach boardwalk. It’s a quick drive to many popular activities.

Hook ups: Full hook ups are offered at Ocean Lakes Family Campground.

Activities: recreational activities like basketball, volleyball, bike rentals, mini golf, and nature center. There’s a full lineup of activities for adults and children on a daily basis.

Find a detailed review of Ocean Lakes Family Campground here.

Pirateland Family Camping Resort

Is it beachfront? Yes

Location perks: Pirateland is located directly south of Myrtle Beach State Park, so you can enjoy the amenities of a resort, plus the activities and natural beauty at the State Park.

Hook ups: Full hook ups

Amenities: Themed waterpark, indoor pool, 18-hole mini golf, paddle boat and kayak rentals, playgrounds, and recreation room.

Activities: full calendar of scheduled family-friendly events

General vibe: Pirateland is a family resort camping with an emphasis on kid-friendly fun. Check out our complete review of the campground here.

Lakewood Camping Resort

Is it beachfront? Yes

Location perks: Lakewood is a short drive south of Myrtle Beach boardwalk, nestled between Ocean Lakes and Pirateland.

Hook ups: Full hook up campsites are offered.

Amenities: Pool, waterslides, lazy river, mini golf, golf cart rentals, indoor pool, and beach-front amphitheater.

General vibe: This campground feels a bit like a youth group spring break event. There is fun to be had from sun up to lights-out, and preteens and teens will particularly love the vibe.

SunOutdoors Myrtle Beach

Beachfront? No, but it has shuttle service to the beach.

Location perks: Located in Conway, offering a quieter retreat away from the bustle of downtown Myrtle Beach.

Hookups: Full hookups at all sites.

Amenities: Carolina Splash Water Park, indoor pool, family pool, lazy river, arcade, mini-golf, yoga studio, on-site bistro, and adults-only pool and hot tub.

Activities: Themed weekends, full activity schedule, holiday celebrations, and kid-friendly programming.

General vibe: A luxury RV resort with hotel-style amenities.

North Myrtle Beach RV Resort & Dry Dock Marina

Beachfront? No, but located on the Intracoastal Waterway.

Location perks: Offers boat slips and waterfront views, ideal for RVers who love boating.

Hookups: Full hookups available.

Amenities: Marina, boat rentals, fishing pier, pool, lazy river, and cabanas.

Activities: Fishing tournaments, live music, and water activities.

General vibe: A great blend of RV resort luxury and marina access.

Website: northmyrtlebeachrvresort.com

Which Myrtle Beach Campground is Right for You?

See you at the campground,