Magnolia RV Park and Campground

The Great Outdoors

Kinards campers will find themselves just a few miles away from one of South Carolina's most popular lakes, Lake Greenwood. This sprawling 11,000-acre lake is the perfect place for watersports and is known to be one of the best bass fishing destinations in the state. The lake even has a fishing pier for easy access to deeper water. Boating is another favorite pastime, and there are two boat ramps. If you'd prefer to explore the shoreline, Lake Greenwood State Park features a mile-long walking trail that leads along the lake's edge. After exploring the park, consider stopping by one of the park's four picnic shelters for a bite to eat overlooking the lake.While camping in an RV near Kinards, you'll undoubtedly want to see more of South Carolina's dense woodlands. Croft State Park features over 7,000 acres of heavily wooded hilly terrain, and is the perfect spot for hiking, biking, and horseback riding, with over 20 miles of trails to explore. The park also contains Lake Craig, a mid-sized lake, which is excellent for boating and fishing. Anglers can catch a variety of fish, including bream, crappie, and bass. While casting a line, keep an eye out for the local bird population, which includes wood ducks, bald eagles, and hawks.Another popular lake in this region of South Carolina is Lake Russell, and one of the best ways to experience the lake is at Calhoun Falls State Park. This heavily wooded state park covers 300 acres along the edge of Lake Russell. The lake is perfect for boating and even features a marina where you can store your boat. Anglers will also have a good time at Lake Russell and can expect to find stripers, bass, bream, and much more at the end of their line. If you're looking to stretch your legs, there's a somewhat challenging nature trail that stretches for two miles along the lake and through the surrounding forest.

Exploring the City

While renting a campervan near Kinards, you'll no doubt want to visit the nearby state capital of Columbia. The city contains some of South Carolina's best family attractions, and one of the best is the South Carolina State Museum. This museum has a wide array of exciting exhibits on a broad variety of topics, from natural history to local culture to science. One of the highlights from the museum is its amazing fossil collection, which includes a recreation of a megalodon shark. Once you're done exploring the museum, consider catching a show at the 4D cinema or learn more about the universe at the planetarium.Columbia is full of great cultural sights, and another favorite museum worth visiting is the Columbia Museum of Art. This all-encompassing art museum contains thousands of pieces of art from across history. There are some rare pieces of art on display, including the only fresco by Botticelli displayed outside of Italy.If you'd prefer to do something a bit more child-friendly, consider a trip to Riverbanks Zoo and Garden. This zoo is home to over 2,000 animals, with creatures such as tigers, ostriches, and zebras. The zoo also has some attractions, including animal encounters, zoo trains, and ziplines.