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Latest Review Submited On
2008-04-25 15:53:15
4 Park(s) Reviewed Near
Charleston, South Carolina
CGID2510James Island County Park
Camp Information
Sites
125
Date of Stay
April 2008
Latest Rate
$35
Hookups
Electric
yes
50amp
yes
Water
yes
Sewer
yes
Wireless Internet
no
Cable TV
no
Telephone
no
Modem Hookup
yes
Accommodations
Pull-Thru Sites
yes
Big Rig Access
yes
Waterfront Access
no
Shade Trees
yes
Pool Access
yes
Pets Allowed
yes
Tents Allowed
yes
Family Friendly
yes
Latest Review Information
Ratings (Last 10 Newest/Oldest)
8 9 8 9 10 8 10 8 10 10
Clean Restrooms (Last 5 Newest/Oldest)
yes ? yes yes yes
Clean Showers (Last 5 Newest/Oldest)
yes ? yes yes ?
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
April 2008
$35
Electricity: Good voltage Water pressure: 70 psi Water taste: Pretty decent Laundry: Outdoors! $1.25 wash $1.00 dry Fairly decent machines, fairly modernss WiFi: NO Cable TV: NO 6 stations on TV antenna with booster Site Foundation: Crushed Gravel Site Conditions: Most not level – drainage ruts – just OK at best Good Restaurants in area: The Mustard Seed – great and very reasonable all American food Walmart closeby: About 3 miles away. Not Supercenter. General Comments: I gave this an 8, and that is being generous. Don't know where folks get a 9 and 10. Nice for a county park. Nice and friendly staff, very busy weekends. Lots of kids on bikes, but no problems. Kids have stuff to do. We would come back. Don’t recommend getting mail here. It may go to 3 possible areas of the park, it was like a treasure hunt! We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
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Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
April 2008
$36
This is a wonderful county park for camping. The sites are large with trees and paved roads. Depending on the site location satellite TV reception can be had. There is no Wi-Fi or cable TV. Easy access to Historic Charleston. We have stayed here several times when visiting Charleston. Campground can be booked full at spring break and flowers season, and fall during the Christmas light display. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
March 2008
$35
This park is very nice provided you get a good spot. Some are not good at all. Avoid any of the split or shared sites (seen easily on their online campground map). These sites are ridiculously close together and have zero privacy; and in our case our neighbors sewer connection was 5 feet from my steps. Not good. In my opinion they should eliminate some of those type sites and convert them into singles. Thankfully the friendly, helpful staff worked with us and we moved to a much nicer non-shared site and all was well. The park is very popular and busy. Terrific paved bike trails, lots of stuff to do inside park. Convenient to Charleston. Has a water park, dog park, kayak rentals, climbing wall, and several small ponds with fish. Very pretty place; just get a good spot. One more thing, be prepared to level your rig as many sites not level. We will return. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
March 2008
$34
This is a wonderful county park. The campground is adequate. The sites are close together and fairly level. There was some shade available. The park offers many opportunities - a shuttle to the downtown area, climbing wall, lots of paths to walk and ride a bike, a great off leash dog park with access to the lake, kayaks and canoes. The swimming pool complex wasn't open yet but looked inviting. The park is clean, roads are well maintained. Excellent destination location. Will return. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
March 2008
$34
This has to be one of the best campgrounds we have been to. We had a buddy lot that was level and wooded. The dog park is great. You can let your dog run free in a LARGE fenced lot on a lake. This is a good family CG with a rock climbing wall, a splash park, miles of bike trails and kayaks. Charleston is 4 miles away and has all kind of neat stuff to do. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
January 2008
$34
We stayed here for 2 nights. This is a very nice park with friendly staff. Sites are very large and not too close to your neighbors. Full hookups all worked great. Walking trails were beautiful. We missed the shuttle to Charleston, but getting a cab was easy ($20). Would stay here again. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
December 2007
$28
One of the best County run facilities bar none. Very clean, very green. No WiFi access but my Verizon card worked fine with broadband coverage. If you are looking for a Christmas family spot this is fantastic with the Festival of Lights that they put on. It is phenomenal! We stayed here in a large rig and had plenty of room. Our parents also frequent this park in their Class A with no issues. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
December 2007
$35
This is my favorite campground. Even though it lacks WiFi. Very clean, nicely run by the city/county of Charleston. Nice space between sites. Call way in advance to get reservations as this place books up early. We camped there through the Christmas holidays. One word of caution camping during this time. This campground is part of James Island County Park. The park host's "Holiday Festival of Lights". Millions and Millions of decorated lights all through the park. So from sundown to about 10PM nightly, if you want to leave the campground or get back to the campground, plan and extra 30 minutes to get in or out, as everybody in Charleston drives through looking at the lights and traffic is backed up way past the entrance. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
November 2007
$24
Outstanding campground; well run and clean. The staff is really super and helpful. A great place to stay and use for a base camp to see all the sites in Charleston. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
October 2007
$27
My family has spent several had several great trips to James Island. Our most recent trip, just my son and I just went, proved that this is great campground with a even better staff. We were at the park when they had a water main break both in the park and on the main street. The water problem was not the park's fault but they responded excellently. Port a Johns and large potable water truck were placed at the bathhouses. The park staff also kept us up to date with signs letting all know what was going on. We decided to go ahead and pack up home, we were not that far from home. The staff was very apologetic when we left. I left only a day early and did not not expect a refund. The next week I received a refund from the campground and a certificate for a 1 day free stay. This was not expected but shows the class act of folks at the park and the Charleston County Park System. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
October 2007
$31
Would be a 9.5 if the scoring scale allowed. Minor deductions for 1. No towel/clothing hooks in bath house, 2. Site a little thin on gravel and a bit un-level. Petty items aside this County park is a wonderful facility for everyone. Bicycle paths, playgrounds, and fishing opportunities are sure to delight kids and adults. The huge (including water access) off leash dog area will appeal to the four footed camper in your party. If you remain in the Park you should not run out of things to do. The web site gives a complete listing. The Park is very convenient to historic downtown Charleston via Route 30. The sites are mostly spacious. The park was booked solid when we arrive and our site was next to the dumpster, so I was skeptical. The site, however, compensated for this by being about 100 feet wide with lawn areas on both sides. The dumpster was well screened and the benefit was that we met a lot of people in the process. Even booked solid there is no feeling of crowding in this park. It’s a little more expensive than your average county park but unquestionably worth the price and then some. We would and will definitely return for a longer stay. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
September 2007
$31
We stayed at this great campground for four nights while visiting Charleston. It is easy to locate and real easy to navigate the paved roads.The sites are level, good sized, privacy between sites and friendly staff/guests. I can't think of a negative at all. There is even a " beach" for dogs, and while we don't bring ours, it was fun to watch them romp in the water. We plan to return for a longer stay in this area and will definitely stay here. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
August 2007
$35
This is the greatest campground! The sites are large, the bathrooms immaculate. The southern hospitality was amazing! Great to walk around and the park had so many activities it took a week to even see them all. A great waterpark just across the way, walking distance, that you get a discount if camping, was wonderful even with a little one. I could walk back to the site for naps and lunch. Grocery store and restaurants short driving distance. Just 10 minutes from downtown and the Pier. The only part negative about the park are the roads getting there. VERY tight and not sure how the motorhomes & big tag a longs made some of the turns. I would go earlier or later in the year since it was too hot for a campfire and we felt stuck inside some of the time due to the heat. But this is a MUST STAY for anyone going to Charleston! We camped here in a Tent Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
August 2007
$36
Charleston has a great county park at James Island. We had a pull-through 50 amp site that was large enough to put our slides out and our 21' awning out. Park was near empty because kids were back to school. Only problem was in the pet recreation area. dogs were playing in the pond and there was a gator stalking in the pond. Found out next morning that the gator was caught that evening and removed. Stayed here for four nights in a motor coach. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
August 2007
$32
What a great base camp for visiting the Charleston area. It is without a doubt the best run municipal park we have ever been to. Waterpark, fishing, crabbing and the beaches are wonderful. A must for anyone visiting the Charleston area. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
July 2007
$32
This is an excellent park. It is a destination park for the locals. It has a very nice water park and is by far the nicest county park that we have ever visited. I would certainly stay here again. If you are in this area, don't miss this park. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
June 2007
$38
The campground was nice and well kept. Our site was a pull through that was very long (100ft) and level. The only issue was that we went to Charleston in June and it was very hot with lots of mosquitoes. It was nearby the Splash park which was convenient. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
June 2007
$33
I could not have been more pleased with this campground, unless it had been directly on the beach. The people who worked there were so friendly, the bike paths were awesome, the fishing pier had an amazing view of the marsh, the campground was clean and most of the sites were shaded. The bath house was clean, not spotless, but clean. Quiet hours are enforced. The water park was within walking/biking distance and a great place to spend the day with the kids. And since it is a county park, you can get in all the other county parks for free with your pass. We really enjoyed our stay here and will definitely be back. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
June 2007
$28
We just got back today from a 5 day stay at James Island County Park. This was our first time to the park, but not our first time to Charleston. We actually had plans to "see the sights" but only left the campground 3 times! (One was for groceries and the other was to meet family in Myrtle Beach for the day) I can't imagine a better park anywhere. To be honest, I was a little put off by the fact that there is no cable or internet access but, after we checked the place out, we found that we probably didn't have time for such things at this place. The grounds are immaculate and there is a ton of stuff for kids to do. The 10 mph is strictly enforced and the bike trails are fantastic! The water park is perfect for all ages. We thought it was just the right size to relax and be able to keep up with your kids without chasing them around everywhere. Tickets were $6.99 if purchased at the campground (all ages above 2) and $9.99 if purchased at the water park. If you go to the water park after 3:00, the water park sells them for $4.99. (They stay open until 6:00) Be sure to take your fishing gear. They have several great ponds and marshes to cast your line in. There is also a daily activity - none of which we participated in. We stayed on the go constantly. This campground is heavily secured. We had no disturbances the entire week. This is definitely a place where you can let your kids go loose on bikes, within reason, without fear of being mowed down by speeding vehicles. We did not use the restrooms but my husband checked them out "just in case" and found them to be in great condition. We will without a doubt use this park again the next time we are in Charleston. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
May 2007
$37
Very nice park, lots of things to do. Very kept up and clean. Sometimes the park is full and we head over the Lake Aire RV Park off Hwy. 17 south on Hwy. 162. It is a pleasant, quieter park. Great pool and people. They had free wireless at the sites and was very clean. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 6 / 10 ]
[ 6 / 10 ]
May 2007
$32
Pro: 1. Location. From here you can be either in Downtown Charleston or on Folly Beach in 10-15 minutes by car. 2. Appears to be a nice park overall. Well-maintained. 3. Good campground store. Con: 1. Only a dozen 50-amp hookup sites. They were full when we were there. If you want one of these, you probably have to reserve well in advance. We were in one of the 100 or so 30-amp sites, which is all we need. They were about 50% occupied the 4 nights we were there. 2. No WIFI, if you want a wireless Internet hookup. They did have a dial-out phone line in the rec room that you can connect your laptop modem to, if you want. We used this, but had to wait a couple of times for others to finish. 3. Sites are dirt floor. 4. No-see-ums. They kept me from sitting out under the awning in a lawn chair. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
April 2007
$33
We stayed here for 3 days during the first full week of April. The bathrooms were new, but were not cleaned daily. My wife complained of horrible water pressure in the lady's showers. The men's showers were okay with water pressure. The toilets seemed to not be cleaned daily. The fixtures in the restrooms seem new and there is ceramic tile in them, making them look nice. The overall campgroud was very well kept. The location to Folly Beach and downtown Charleston are big drawing points. Our dog had a good time at the off leash dog park located about a mile from the campground. The 7 I'm giving is due to the restrooms. The gnats at the park are horrible! This of course is not the campground's fault, but even 100% DEET didn't deter them. I would not recommend going in April! We camped here in a Tent Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
March 2007
$31
Well run and maintained. Easy access to downtown Charleston. Sites are very level and spacious. Showers and washroom were especially nice. Lots of activities available in season. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
March 2007
$30
This is a super nice campground and park The staff was friendly and very knowledgable about both the campground sites the park and the Charleston area. Everything was clean. We saw a staff golf cart at least once an hour picking up or checking for trash. This park would be great for both sightseers as well as a destination. They have shuttle service to the beach as well as downtown. The water park was not open but the kids would really like it. We did not use the TV but our neighbors said they had great reception. The only problems we had were cell phone service being spotty and the bugs were getting a good start. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
February 2007
$32
This is a wonderful county owned/operated campground. It is one of the nicest parks we've visited, anywhere. They have a super store at the check in office with about everything you could need in a campground, and it's all reasonably priced (guess that's because the county isn't looking at it so much as a profit center). Staff is wonderfully friendly and helpful. Sites are all neat and very clean; gravel pads, but firm and adequate. Most sites are very private. Lots of biking & walking trails, and one of them even leads to a major river where you can walk out on a pier and fish or catch crabs. The showers and restrooms are in new condition and very clean and well equipped. We give this a 9; only reason it wasn't a 10 was the lack of cable TV and all the wooded sites so our satellite didn't work. We'll definitely be back here next time in this area. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
January 2007
$20
This place is great. Wonderful light show during Christmas season and the RV park offers a ride through it. They also offer a van ride to downtown Charleston in the morning and they pick you up at 4:00. Sandy sites. I don't understand why it is not more fully populated -- especially in the winter when swimming pools aren't warm enough for swimming. I look forward to returning. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
December 2006
$25
This is a great family park for camping during the holidays. The campground is on the Trail of Lights route with Santa's Village and a Winter Wonderland right across the street - so many fun things for the kids (and kids-at-heart) to do. A rock climbing wall is within walking distance from the campground and the hike/bike trails are great. The campground itself was very clean and well kept. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
December 2006
$26
It was our first time going to James Island and it won't be our last. This park has a lot to offer all ages. We went for the Christmas lights (our children are grown), but we had so much fun with the train ride and sand castle, and the lights were beautiful. Charleston should be proud to have such a lovely park. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
July 2006
$33
Nice overall campground. No concrete pads. Bath houses were OK, but NOT air-conditioned... a big minus during a South Carolina summer. Friendly staff. Quiet was maintained. Lots of children..a family oriented park. The water park was very nice. 6.99 per person for campers but don't expect it to be like White Water in Atlanta. It is mostly for small kids and adults who want to relax. Nice small camp store. Needs cable, A/C in the bathhouses and pads to be a 10. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
June 2006
$27
This is a wonderful RV park. The sites are large, level, and relatively private. The grounds are immaculate. The shuttle service to the beach and into Charleston is very convenient. There are bike trails, walking trails, and a large swimming pool (with a separate area for children). What we liked most, however, is the huge exercise area for dogs. After sleeping in the back seat on our drive down from Maine each spring, our Welsh Terrier is more than ready for some serious, off-leash, running and frisbee chasing. This is the only park we've seen with an area like this for pets and it's a very nice feature. The dogs get along surprisingly well and all seem glad to just run! The pet area is well removed from the RV sites, so noise is not a problem. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
May 2006
$35
We love camping at this campground. This is the 4the time we've camped here. We love the bike trails and the convenience to downtown Charleston and Folly Beach. We enjoyed the water park which is great for kids under 12 and is very reasonably priced. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
May 2006
$29
Our first trip to Charleston and we were pleased with the campground and park in general. If we ever visit Charleston again, we will definitely stay here. Positives: Large spaces Fire rings Paved roads Dog Park Fishing Dock Negatives: No WiFi or cable Pads were semi-gravel/dirt Biting Sand Gnats We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
May 2006
$29
This is an OUTSTANDING site with paved roads and wooded areas between most of the sites. A few were without trees and close together, but those seemed to be used by folks traveling together or meeting from other places at this site. Staff were all friendly and helpful. Sites were extremely clean with each having its own fire ring and picnic table. My husband went crabbing for the first time and we had delicious crab cakes for dinner one night. It was quiet and peaceful with many birds sights and sounds. There were very few children around as school is not out in this area and Splash Zone had not yet opened for the year. There is much to do for every age here from relaxing, crabbing/fishing, swimming, biking, walking, kayaking, or wall climbing. The dog park and lake for dogs was quite impressive with the dogs swimming and frolicking with each other. Just overall a splendid location. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
April 2006
$29
Great place to stay in the Charleston area. Closest to the historic district. One way cab ride is $13. 00 to the historic district. Lots to do in the park also. Bike trails, crab/fishing pier, water park (not open for our visit), climbing wall. Great family park. We stayed on sites 10 and 11 with family. We could have our doors open to each other so we had plenty of room in our little compound. This is a top notch place to stay! Very friendly and helpful staff. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
March 2006
$30
We don't need sewer so we reserved a water/electric site, when we arrived we were given a water/electric site but charged for a full hook-up site. They explained that even though the spots are about 50 ft deep they don't allow motorhomes (we have a 30 ft class A) in the water/electric sites (an error had been made when we reserved) so we needed to pay the full hook-up price (even though we did not have a full hook-up site) or pay $9 to dump our tanks. Not a lot of money but annoying. In the spirit of full disclosure they should document the $9 dump fee on their website and reservation confirmation letters. Not a bad park, sites level and deep but not overly spacious. Lots of amenities at this park that we don't care about but you really can't beat the location to Charleston. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
August 2005
$35
Very nice family campground, close to Charleston and all it has to offer, and there are also several very nice features in the park itself. The main attraction for us is the water park, which is just across the street from the campground (it requires an admission fee, but is discounted for guests of the campground). It is a very nice water park, particularly for kids 12 and under. We spent a whole day there easily. Also in the park are a climbing wall, a large playground, long biking/hiking trails, fishing pier, and a "dog park". Campground sites were relatively close together, but not terribly crowded. Roads were paved, but our site was not. We've been there twice now, and will definitely go again. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
July 2005
$28
We camped July 28-31, 2005 and this campground was one of the best I have stayed at. So much to do and see. We plan to go back again. All the reviews on this campground are right on. I never found the restrooms or showers unclean. The staff was friendly and they are building a new campground entrance. This looks to be a larger store and a nicer campground office coming in the next few months. Charleston is only a short drive and there is so much to see and do in downtown Charleston. We will be going back here more in the future. I only rated this campground an 8 due to the fact that we camped on a Thursday and Friday and it was 101 degrees on Thursday and 99 degrees of Friday with a heat factor of 115 and 110 this two days. Very HOT. If you go in the summer plan on extremely hot days. I believe cooler weather would make this the perfect place to camp with a family. Water park was very nice and you get a discount if you are a camper. Still cost my family of 5, $37.50 for the day but well worth it. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
July 2005
$31
We really enjoyed our stay at James Island. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Some of the sites were pretty wet after a hard rain, but it's the lowcountry, that's the way it is. Racoons raided our coolers...took most of our meat. Our fault! Be sure to put all food indoors at night. Even though the grounds are level, the park has made an effort to round off most of the sites, so you will need to level your unit. The waterpark was lovely, something for everyone, but was probably enjoyed most by toddler-to-teen group. VERY friendly park for dog lovers, they even have a doggie park with a lake. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
June 2005
$25
This is a wonderful park for families. This is a very quite campground. There is a huge playground for children, and a "spray play" area that allows children a chance to romp through sprays of water. For an extra fee there is a great water park near by, but often times is crowded with local daycares. The bike rentals are very nominal, and the bike trails take you on many excursions. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
May 2005
$31
I am glad I read the other reviews on this campground. It is everything they said it is. We stayed here for 8 days. It rained half the time and the maintenance crew was out every time opening drains and directing water. Mosquito control was on top of spraying to keep the population down. Litter was picked up everyday. Lots to do here with all the hike/bike trails, fishing, dog beach, water slides, and climbing wall. Beach is close by and your park pass covers the parking fees. Close to all dinning and attractions in Charleston. Very friendly and helpful staff. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
May 2005
$25
Stayed in site 108, backed up to the parking lot for primitive camping and there just happened to be boy scout camping groups there. So some noise, but quiet bt 10pm (the parks quiet hour). Nice camp store and great shaded sites. Because of limited time we didnt get to see all the park. We are already planning to go back soon. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
2004
$28
The Christmas lights were being strung around the park for the annual parade of lights, yet the staff found time to do daily maintenance and cleaning. We were impressed. We arrived on Sunday and stayed 3 nights. The rain on Monday night was impressive too, raising the level of a drainage ditch to near-fishing levels. We joked about installing pontoons on the PU. There is a wonderful fishing dock in the park, a water park, kid's activities, etc. We will visit this one again, soon. We camped here in a Tent Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
2004
$27
We camped during the month of June. We found this campground to be a wonderful place to visit. It has a lot of activites. The park itself has miles of bike trails, a small water park (extra fee, but reduced for campers), fishing, free spray water area, play ground, offered pancake breakfast while we were there, crabbing with instructor, carnival for the kids, canoes, kayaks, paddle boats and a 50 ft climbing wall (my kids loved this). The bath houses were ok. I think they could have been a little cleaner, but they were fine. The toilet had clogged but by the next day was fixed. The laundry was affordable. I did a load for $2.00 (wash and dry). The staff was very nice. When we arrived someone had parked in our spot and were not there to move. The management wrote them a note about needing to move asap in the morning. They do have a clause that states sites are not guaranteed. We parked in another spot for that night and moved the next morning to our reserved spot. This was a slight inconvience. A follow-up system would have been a nice addition to the campground to avoid these things. It was about 15 minutes from the beach. You can park at the other county park at Folly Beach for free with your campground parking pass. Overall, this is a nice place to camp and be very active. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
2003
$27
Best campground we've stayed at. Staff was helpful and friendly, sites were level with
paved interior roads . Lots to do at the campground and in Charleston. They offer a shuttle bus to the city or to the beach for a small fee which was very convenient. We were fortunate to be there for thanksgiving weekend for the festival of lights, it was terrific. I can't say enough positive things about this campground. We will definitely go back. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
2003
$23
Great campground, nice friendly staff, they make you feel at home. Highly recommend this
for overnight or two week stay. Well maincured grounds. Gated entry. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
2003
$27
This campground is ok. Most of the sites are fairly private, but because this is a county park, there is no control of people walking through the campground. We witnessed several fist fights between teens outside the rec hall. The toilets in the bath house were out of order for most of the time we were there. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
2002
$27
Super nice park. Can't say enough about it. Will camp here on our next visit. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
2002
$25
Beautiful grounds-water park on premises, fishing pier, walking/biking trails.Our site was on a pond with swings around it to sit in and enjoy the view. 10 minutes to Charleston, or campground has a shuttle.Admission to Folly Beach Park included--8 miles away, gorgeous beach w/great facilities. We will definitely be back. We camped here in a camper.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
2001
$24
Excellent family campground inside secure county park. Friendly staff, nice lots and many activities for kids (playgrounds, pools, fishing, water park). Wonderful paved walking, jogging or biking trails. Plan to stay again, longer this time. We camped here in a camper.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
2000
$24
We LOVED this campground. About 10 easy miles to Charleston. Plenty to see, do, enjoy in area. Campground itself was a delight - it was our idea of a perfect place to spend one nite or many nites. Staff extraordinarily helpful and sociable. Campground was clean, well manicured, beautifully maintained. Plenty of sites to please everyone's own preferences - Wish I were there... (right now!) We camped here in a camper.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
1999
$24
Wonderful campground. Very beautiful. Safe, gated campground. Restrooms
clean. Very friendly staff. Will go there again if in the area. We camped here in a camper.
CGID2509Lake Aire RV Park & Campground
Camp Information
Sites
87
Date of Stay
March 2008
Latest Rate
$17
Hookups
Electric
yes
50amp
yes
Water
yes
Sewer
yes
Wireless Internet
yes
Cable TV
no
Telephone
yes
Modem Hookup
yes
Accommodations
Pull-Thru Sites
yes
Big Rig Access
yes
Waterfront Access
yes-lake
Shade Trees
yes
Pool Access
yes
Pets Allowed
yes
Tents Allowed
yes
Family Friendly
yes
Latest Review Information
Ratings (Last 10 Newest/Oldest)
5 2 7 8 8 1 8 10 8 6
Clean Restrooms (Last 5 Newest/Oldest)
? ? ? ? ?
Clean Showers (Last 5 Newest/Oldest)
? ? ? ? ?
Review Rating
[ 5 / 10 ]
[ 5 / 10 ]
March 2008
$17
We stayed here under Passport America for $17, with 30 amp electric and water hookups. Almost all sites are level grass pull thru with no pads, with an average width of 30'. Ours was a little narrower due to the electric box position. Wi-Fi connection was poor dispite being 90 feet from the antenna. No cable, but there is local reception and sites are clear for satelite. Laundry room was clean with new equipment. It's 18 miles to downtown Charlestown and took about 25 minutes for the 3 trips we took to the city. We found Amber to be courteous and helpful, despite being busy during Easter week. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 2 / 10 ]
[ 2 / 10 ]
March 2008
$15
Stayed here at the Passport America rate and it's the only good thing I can say at this, the poorest park I've ever rated. From the surly check-in, to the poor space, to the terrible wifi, I can honestly say I'd spend my first night in a Walmart lot before I'd stay here for free. Some details: 1. Surly is surly. I'm a customer and if you think I'm too stupid to notice a condescending attitude, you thought wrong, Amber. 2. The advertised "free" wifi is a joke when the laundry room was full of laptops as a result of the antenna being unusable from as little as 30 feet away. I spoke to one permanent who purchases their own service since the camground's wifi is so poor. Past negative comments on this site have apparently not registered with CG management. When I complained in person, I was told to go sit in the laundry room. Sorry folks, but the laundry room isn't where I choose to do business! 3. Despite requesting a site close to the laundry room antenna, I was placed in a distant, unlevel site. Not sure if this was because I was paying PPA rates or just because Amber was feeling especially surly when I showed up. 4. While only 11 miles from Charleston, the drive in is pretty much bumper-to-bumper and takes about 35 minutes. A much better choice would have been Oak Plantation. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
March 2008
$19
A nice park for the Passport America price. Large pull throughs with full hookups. Most of the sites are all grass, some gravel or concrete. The WI-FI was free, but spotty at times. Convenient location South of Charleston. Some train noise from a freight line about half a mile away. No store, but nice laundry facilities. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
November 2007
$15
We stayed there under Passport America while visiting friends who were also staying there. We were very satisfied and would return. Wi-Fi was hit and miss but usually got a signal. Only drawback was the dirt road that will get your MH dirty. Definitely recommend. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
October 2007
$27
We stayed here for two nights in October while visiting the Charleston area. The sewer sites are fairly open with not much shade, which is great if you have satellite tv. The park was very quiet when we were there. We did manage to have some difficulty parking our tow vehicle by the site, as it was a bit short, however we managed just fine. The office staff was friendly and helpful, although the office was closed when the sign said it should be open. The laundry area was close to our site and clean and convenient. Did not use the pool, but others did. We would stay here again. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 1 / 10 ]
[ 1 / 10 ]
October 2007
$17
We made a reservation earlier in the day with the Passport America discount program. After being checked in, we proceeded to our assigned site while navigating a seemingly endless minefield of potholes. Low and behold, the site was much too short for our trailer and the lady at the desk offered us two other sites, but said we would have to pay an extra $5 per night because they were full hookup sites. We didn't like being treated this way...the lady making reservations made a mistake and we felt we should have offered the other site(s) at the same price. We didn't like the hassle and treatment we received and left - Oak Plantation Campground (4 miles closer to Charleston) is much nicer anyhow we found. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
June 2007
$36
Great campground. Staff very friendly. Pool is nice. Laundry was pricey. Wireless Internet was hit and miss. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
June 2007
$12
The park was wonderful. We wanted a nice quiet get away and that's what it is. The pool was refreshing and the staff was very friendly and helpful. We had a picnic table and fire ring on our site. For a small fee, they brought fire wood to us. The lake was low, but we still enjoyed the view and even caught fish! There was a gas station less than 1/4 mi. away, which was very convenient. The bathhouse was very clean, and the free wireless internet at our site was nice. We will be back soon. We camped here in a Tent.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
June 2007
$21
The park was clean. Easy to find, easy to check in. Plenty of trash receptacles, nice clean pool and very quite park. The first night we did notice the train, but was easy to ignore. Lots of extra grassy areas to walk and exercise the dog. The other guests were friendly and thoughtful with their dogs. Ducks were walking the grounds which was fun to watch. Gas was less than 1000 feet from the entrance with easy to pick up supplies. Propane and ice were available at the office. The wifi service worked wonderfully. We were not disturbed and other than the weather being very warm we had a very enjoyable time. Next time in this area we would only come during a cooler time of the year. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 6 / 10 ]
[ 6 / 10 ]
April 2007
$22
We camped here using Passport America membership. Park very dusty and dirt roads. Grass needed mowing. Site did have table and fire ring. Reminds us of KOA due to pricing - pay extra for 50 amp, pay extra for sewer, etc. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 6 / 10 ]
[ 6 / 10 ]
November 2006
$23
They offer discounts (Good Neighbor & Passport) and then add on 'extras' so that the price is back up to the price for Good Sam's Discount, if you want anything more than back-in, 30 amp, and water. This is more than a little 'shady' on their part. During heavy rain almost all of the campsites had standing water around the units. Make sure you have something under the jacks as they will sink. Interior roads could use a lot of work. Staff was nice when we checked in and were working all of the time doing routine maintenance. If the interior roads were better we would probably come back. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
April 2006
$18
Sites grassy and mostly level. Pool was nice and kept clean daily. Entire campground kept very clean and orderly. Nice stay and good camping We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 6 / 10 ]
[ 6 / 10 ]
April 2006
$28
Nice,clean site, believed to have recently changed ownership as ammenities were still being brought up to scratch. Lake needed attention, trails need attention, pool receiving attention as we left. Be aware the trains are loud and needs a few days to get used to. Some residential dogs too but again only bark at beginning and end of the day. We will return, but with ear plugs. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 4 / 10 ]
[ 4 / 10 ]
March 2006
$28
This CG did not come close to the description in the travel guide! Sites were nothing more than muddy/grass. There were school buses coming/going for the semi permanent resident's children and dust would fly. We were super tight to our neighbor and CG was poorly maintained. We opted to leave early, losing a night's cost in the process. Worth it to us to move on down the road. We learned a great lesson with this trip (our maiden voyage). Check out CG's BEFORE paying for 3 nights. If we reserve, we start with one night and work up. Lesson learned the hard way. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
March 2006
$15
Nice rural campground, free WIFI started while we were there, friendly owners, great setting. They are Passport America and Excapees members. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 3 / 10 ]
[ 3 / 10 ]
September 2005
$26
Grounds are operated by a very friendly couple, however office was closed most most mornings till after twelve although the sign posted stating office opened at 8:30 AM. The pool is small and was closed 4 of the 6 days of our stay. Rest rooms were antiquated but clean, showers were need new "heads" and lighting could be improved. Brochure stated that propane was sold, however it had to be gotten off site 5 miles away. Computer hook up was through the pay phone located in the laundry room. Campground information sheet states that boat rentals were avaialble . . . which consisted "ONE" paddle boat which was NOT in servicable condition. To sum it up this camp ground is ok if just used for a base camp for exploring the surrounding area. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
December 2004
$16
An okay place for exploring Charleston and surrounding areas. There are train tracks within a half mile or so, but we weren't horribly bothered by them. There's a lot of forest between the park and the tracks, so the noise is somewhat deadened. That, and the fact that it was quite chilly in December and we stayed inside most of the time made the trains a non-issue for us. I'm usually extremely sensitive to train noise, but these didn't wake me up once in 3 nights. (In summer, with open windows, the story probably would have been quite different.) Level gravel sites, well-maintained grounds, very nice and helpful office people. Would stay here again. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
December 2004
$33
Nice quiet park except for train, comes almost hourly some nights. Could be a little nicer
landscaped. They are a Passport Park, so half price was worth it. We camped here in a We camped here.
Review Rating
[ 6 / 10 ]
[ 6 / 10 ]
2003
$32
Loud train & barking dogs nearby, cute resident ducks who visit your site, nice staff.
Would not return due to night time dog and train noise. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 1 / 10 ]
[ 1 / 10 ]
2003
$26
This is a very run down campground with many people who live there full time in rusty old campers. We requested a shade site away from the pool and they put us in the full sun right next to the pool. When we went back to give them space numbers that met our requests we were told that those were booked for the weekend. Well, hello, we are here NOW! We had unfortunately already paid or would have done as the gentleman in the office did and said, "YOU are not getting ANY of my money". It is supposed to part of our Good Neighbor Park membership and they are supposed to charge $11 per nite but we were charged $16. Very rude, very uncaring managers. The place is a dump with kids running all over the place. Very noisy. AVOID this place! We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 2 / 10 ]
[ 2 / 10 ]
2003
$26
Stayed here in May 03. Nothing has changed. They said they had topped all roads with gravel, but during a rain they still had mudpuddles. The worst thing is that the sites are black dirt and are lower than the roads, so that when it rains, the coach was sitting in a large puddle that we had to jump over to step into the coach. The sewer connection for the coach to our right was under water when it rained, and the sewage mixed with the puddle. This was only 8' from our coach, if I had put out my awning, it may have hit the next coach. Very tacky place. The "lake" is a
pond. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
2003
$26
Park is easy to get to from Rt.17. We believe the park is under new ownership. The roads into the campground were mostly gravel and dirt but there were many holes. The upper area of the park appeared to be mostly permanent setups many of which needed attention. This took away from the rest of the park. The available sites were mostly pull-thrus and mostly in the open. The sites were big enough but had little or no vegetation between them. The biggest problem was mud. Most of the sites had some grass on them but we had rain while we were there and most of the area we were in was either flooded or muddy. The lake could be nice but when we were there it appeared to be somewhat dirty. We believe the owners are trying to clean things up and improve the campground. If we return to the area we would have to check for improvements before deciding to stay again. If no improvements we would look for some other campground. Also, there is a RR track nearby with frequent noisy trains. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
CGID2507Mt. Pleasant / Charleston KOA
Camp Information
Sites
250
Date of Stay
April 2008
Latest Rate
$35
Hookups
Electric
yes
50amp
yes
Water
yes
Sewer
yes
Wireless Internet
yes
Cable TV
yes
Telephone
yes
Modem Hookup
yes
Accommodations
Pull-Thru Sites
yes
Big Rig Access
yes
Waterfront Access
yes-lake
Shade Trees
yes
Pool Access
yes
Pets Allowed
yes
Tents Allowed
yes
Family Friendly
yes
Latest Review Information
Ratings (Last 10 Newest/Oldest)
9 9 8 10 9 8 8 7 7 10
Clean Restrooms (Last 5 Newest/Oldest)
yes yes yes yes ?
Clean Showers (Last 5 Newest/Oldest)
yes yes yes yes ?
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
April 2008
$35
Stayed for 8 days & really enjoyed the stay. Management was very friendly & helpful. Restrooms & showers kept very clean. Place is also motorcycle friendly which was important to me, but no noise problems. This is one of the best KOA's I've stayed at. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.