Lake Aire RV Park & Campground

The Great Outdoors

When you book an RV in Charleston County, you can expect to be enchanted by a never-ending stream of outdoor parks, rustic campgrounds, delightful beaches, and other natural treasures. Givhans Ferry State Park is the closest and easiest to reach of the state parks nearby, only a short drive north when you're camping at Lake Aire RV Park and Campground. This spectacular park is renowned for its copper marl limestone bluffs along the Edisto River, created by ancient ocean deposits. There are lots of ways to keep busy while visiting, like picnicking, fishing, hiking, biking, and swimming. The campground in the small state park has its own park store, playgrounds, and volleyball courts.Poinsett State Park is yet another stunning natural landmark in South Carolina that you can visit with your campervan rental. You can hike around and find tons of fossilized seashells and other remnants from the ancient ocean that once existed in the area. Alligators, lynx, and snakes are part of the natural ecosystem in the park, so expect to see some impressive wildlife. If you want to lose yourself somewhere even wilder, Francis Marion National Forest is one of the largest wilderness areas in the state. This subtropical coniferous forest is full of miniature ecosystems, from swamps and wetlands to rolling prairies. Four wilderness areas and a quarter-million acres of evergreen forest populate this majestic nature park, with campgrounds you can use too.Over by the state capital, Columbia, you can see South Carolina’s sole national park. Congaree National Park is a mesmerizing collection of ancient old-growth cypress and oak trees, with nature trails, scenic water channels, and boardwalks winding through the swamps and mangroves. Hundreds of miles of waterways make this park an excellent place to kayak or canoe, while the nature trails make it a pleasure to tour around on foot.

City Sightseeing

As far as cities go, Charleston is perhaps one of the most lively and exciting places out there. When you're on a Charleston camping vacation, consider adding a few trips into the city to the itinerary. You won’t be disappointed strolling down the old cobblestone roads that the city is famous for, like the Battery walkway where you can find cannons, antique buildings, statues, and plaques commemorating monumental events. Fort Sumter National Monument is a ferry ride away, located on its own island, remaining one of the most visited attractions in town. The fort was the site of more than one battle during the Civil War, and lots can be learned about its history from knowledgeable park rangers and through the guided tours offered on-site.The water park in North Charleston is fun for children of all ages, with tons of water slides, splash pads, wave pools, lazy rivers, and other fun water features. Adults can lounge by the water and enjoy a bevy of snacks at the concession stand while the children splash away.South Carolina Aquarium is home to over 5,000 animals, many of which are from other parts of the world. But aquatic animals aren’t the only thing you’ll see in this amazing institution. Unique alligators, jellyfish, sea turtles, bald eagles, and other animals are part of this harbor-side animal collection too.