Myrtle Beach KOA

The Great Outdoors

When you book an RV in Horry County, it's easy to make the most of the Palmetto State’s diverse variety of natural areas, from its pristine beaches to its lush sanctuaries that were established to protect migratory birds and other endemic species. Myrtle Beach State Park is practically walking distance from your RV park home, so skipping out on this amazing place would be a travesty. Myrtle Beach State Park is home to some stellar beaches, a natural center with live animals, trails for hiking, biking, and horseback riding, picnic spots, fishing areas, and a campground that is open to tents and campervan rentals.Huntington Beach State Park offers more rustic camping by the sea, south of Myrtle Beach and a short drive from Myrtle Beach KOA. The park was once a massive estate owned by the influential Huntington family and is home to the Atalaya Castle. The bird watching areas and the nature center are second to none, and sunrises from the pristine shoreline are absolutely magical.Francis Marion National Forest can be found in the south near Charleston, with a quarter-million acres of protected wetlands, swamp forests, and prairie lands. You can explore any of the four wilderness areas within the park, camp out overnight, or do a long-distance hike or bicycle ride on the famous Palmetto Trail. Congaree National Park is one of the rare few on the East Coast, located just outside the state capital, Columbia. The park is full of incredible waterways which were practically made for canoeing and kayaking, while visitors can also opt to swim, fish, or hike through the woods on a network of boardwalks and nature trails.

Exploring the City

If city sightseeing is a major priority, visitors to Myrtle Beach will have plenty to do. This legendary vacation city on the shore is tailor-made for exciting nights and fun-filled days. The massive sky wheel is a must-see, and the famous Broadway at the Beach has hundreds of bars, nightclubs, shopping plazas, and water features. Ripley’s Believe it or Not Museum and Aquarium is a super complex of thrilling exhibits, animal enclosures, and fascinating movies in a 5D theater. The aquarium is home to thousands of animals from all over the planet, and the bizarre museum is a tribute to the oddities and strange occurrences of the world.The Wheels of Yesteryear Museum and the Myrtle Beach Pinball Museum are interesting in their own rights, both equally amusing and engaging. The Wheels of Yesteryear Museum has scores of classic vehicles, muscle cars, antique roadsters, and other refurbished, rare cars on display. The Pinball Museum has classic arcade games and pinball machines from the '80s and '90s, providing a nostalgic experience.The Myrtle Beach Speedway in Myrtle Beach is a NASCAR speedway that frequently hosts big-name races, music festivals, concerts, and a race car experience where civilians can drive actual stock cars on an enclosed track. There is really no limit to what you can see or do in the area when you camp in a travel trailer at Myrtle Beach KOA.