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Nestled away roughly 33.1 miles to the northwest of Columbia, SC, and a few miles from Chapin and Irmo, Parr Shoal Reservoir is a popular getaway destination for motorhome camping enthusiasts in South Carolina. The reservoir was constructed in 1914 as part of the conventional hydro project. In the 1970s, during the construction of the pumped storage project, the dam was raised a couple of feet to supply water to cool turbines of a nearby nuclear plant. Monticello Reservoir sits just across a narrow strip of land across the lake’s eastern shores. To get the most out of your South Carolina vacation, search for an RV Newberry County and make memories hopping from one campground to another.

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Since water is regularly pulled in and out of the reservoir, coupled with submerged trees, it’s quite difficult to fish here. However, don’t be disappointed as blue catfish are found in the main river channel, while bass fishing is common in Heller and Cannon creeks. The tailrace below Monticello Reservoir is also a good place to seek bass and catfish.

Camping at Parr Shoals Reservoir

When looking for the perfect spot to camp in your Parr Shoals Reservoir campers, Dreher Island State Recreational Area is one of the parks to check out. The big-rig accessible pull-thru sites work well with guests interested in practicing some dry camping, as only electric hookups are provided. In addition to free WiFi, other amenities provided include restrooms, a laundromat, and a camp store. The kid-friendly park is situated on the shorelines of Lake Murray, providing plenty of recreational opportunities to visitors such as fishing, hiking, and sailing.

Exploring the Area

Don’t just pack up your Chapin camper rental and drive off without first checking out other tourist attractions beyond the reservoir's boundaries. If a walk in the wild sounds interesting, Riverbanks Zoo and Botanical Garden is great for a family day out. Located amid the beautiful landscape along the Saluda River banks, the zoo is a gem in the heart of Columbia City. Here you’ll get to see over 350 species of animals from around the world, including tigers, penguins, and ostriches.

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Recent RV rental reviews in Parr Shoals Reservoir

Melissa S.

March, 2026

Start to finish best RV experience! Great service and great RV.
2022 Forest River Sunseeker LESC1908
2022 Forest River Sunseeker LESC1908
Misty H.

March, 2026

We had an absolutely amazing experience and loved this van! Communication with our host was friendly and easy. JD was very accommodating to our needs and schedule. The van was clean and came with basic necessities, like small vacuum and emergency kit. Our kiddos watched Netflix on the Samsung tv included in the van. It made their trip so easy for our 10 hour drive to Fl. Everything was perfect. Thank you so much to our host for allowing this trip to happen. It was our first family fun roadtrip adventure- and hopefully won’t be the last! Everything was perfect. 5 Stars Plus for our host and his vehicle! (We were even approached at a gas station by a couple who said it was awesome seeing a family in a sprinter Mercedes on a family vacation). 😊- Life is short- TAKE THE TRIP!
New 9 Passenger Luxury Van Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500XD LA WEST Ext Cargo
New 9 Passenger Luxury Van Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500XD LA WEST Ext Cargo
Lauren L.

March, 2026

We loved being abt to use Shelia’s RV. Clean and met all of our needs! Hope to rent again one day!!
2018 Forest River Grey Wolf
2018 Forest River Grey Wolf

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