5 of the highest-rated campgrounds for tents, RVs and cottages around Myrtle Beach, SC

Home to beaches, lakes, forests and marshes, the Grand Strand is a great place to connect with nature. Whether you want to rough it in a tent, travel in an RV or get cozy in a cabin, campgrounds in the Myrtle Beach area have something for everyone.

If you’re planning a getaway this fall, check out these five highly rated campgrounds.

Barefoot RV Resort

• 920 37th Ave. S., North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582
• 4.9 stars on Google with more than 500 reviews

Located half a mile from beach access and a mile from Barefoot Landing, there’s lots to do around Barefoot RV Resort. Inside the campground, visitors can check out a splash pad, lazy river, heated pool, playground and even an arcade.

The paved RV sites all have full hook-ups with water, sewer and electric connections, as well as complimentary Wi-Fi and cable TV. Each RV site also has a picnic table and a fire pit. Visitors can also rent one of the campground’s furnished cottages with two queen beds, a pull-out sofa, a full-size kitchen and a covered porch.

Huntington Beach State Park

• 16148 Ocean Highway, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
• 4.8 stars on Google with more than 7,900 reviews

Home to stunning lowcountry nature, two trails and the historic Atalaya Castle, Huntington Beach State Park offers educational experiences and outdoor fun. For campers, Huntington Beach offers RV and tent sites.

The park’s RV sites all have complimentary wifi and electricity and water hookups, but only some offer sewer connections. The campground also offers convenient access to restrooms and hot showers.

The park gift shop is open daily to sell supplies and souvenirs, but campers with a sweet tooth should check out Spoonbills Ice Cream. Located adjacent to the South Beach Access, Spoonbills offers hand-scooped ice cream.

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WillowTree RV Resort and Campground

• 520 Southern Sights Drive, Longs, SC 29568
• 4.8 stars on Google with more than more than 1,200 reviews

Located on the north end of Horry County near the state line, WillowTree RV Resort and Campground offers lake views and outdoor fun. With more than 40 acres of lakes, visitors can swim, fish, kayak, hydrobike and, depending on the season, check out the Splash Zone, an in-lake water park. This year, the Splash Zone will be open until Sept. 22. The campground also features nature trails, sports, a dog park and a playground.

The RV sites have complimentary Wi-Fi and water, sewer and electricity connections. Outside, the sites each offer a concrete patio, charcoal grill, picnic table and fire ring. Visitors can also stay in one, two or three-bedroom cottages, all of which feature queen-size beds, full kitchens, screened porches and complimentary Wi-Fi.

Myrtle Beach State Park

• 4401 S Kings Hwy, Myrtle Beach, SC 29575
• 4.7 stars on Google with more than more than 7,000 reviews

With more than 300 acres of maritime forest, Myrtle Beach State Park is a great place to hike, bike, swim, fish, play and more. The park accommodates tent camping from Easter weekend to Labor Day weekend and Rv camping year-round.

All RV sites have access to wifi, electricity and water hookups and many also have sewer connections. The campground also features restrooms, hot showers, laundry facilities and a store at the ranger station.

Visitors can also rent one of the state park’s six cabins. Each cabin is completely furnished, heated and air-conditioned and comes with complimentary wifi and TV.

Hideaway RV Resort

• 101 Cypress RV Way, Myrtle Beach, SC 29588
• 4.7 stars on Google with more than 300 reviews

Located on Myrtle Beach’s Intracoastal Waterway, Hideaway RV Resort features a swimming pool, dog park, nature trail, boat docks and private boat launch access. Visitors can rent kayaks and paddle boats and fish in a large pond or at piers on the waterway.

The campground offers RV sites and cottages and has a laundry facility, camp store, Wi-Fi, cable TV and individual bathrooms and showers. The cottages are fully furnished with heating and cooling, and the RV sites have full hook-ups with water sewer and electric connections. All sites feature fire rings and picnic tables.