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Cheraw State Park Campground — Cheraw State Park

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Location

Cheraw State Park Campground — Cheraw State Park is located in South Carolina

Directions

Cheraw State Park is located four miles south of the town of Cheraw on Hwy 52. Turn right off Hwy 52 at the main park entrance for the golf course, cabins, picnic area, shelters, community/recreation building, boat rentals and park office. For the campground, boat landing, horse area and group camps continue on Hwy 52 to the next park entrance road located on the right.

Address

100 State Park Rd
Cheraw, SC 29520

Coordinates

34.64079435 N
79.8927004 W

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Access

Drive-In
Park next to your site
Walk-In
Park in a lot, walk to your site.
Hike-In
Backcountry sites.
Boat-In
Sites accessible by watercraft.

Stay Connected

WiFi
Unknown
Verizon
Good
AT&T
Good
T-Mobile
Unknown

Site Types

Tent Sites
RV Sites
Standard (Tent/RV)
Group
Cabins
Tent Cabin
Equestrian

Features

For Campers

Market
ADA Access
Trash
Picnic Table
Firewood Available
Phone Service
Reservable
Showers
Drinking Water
Electric Hookups
Toilets
Alcohol
Pets
Fires

For Vehicles

Sanitary Dump
Sewer Hookups
Water Hookups
Pull-Through Sites
Big Rig Friendly

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Reservations

(866) 345-7275

Matt C.

Scout

Reviewed Dec. 4, 2022

Amazing Campground

This may be the best campground I have visited. Very quiet and the views are amazing!

Site13

Month of VisitJanuary

Nansea

Traveler

Reviewed May. 21, 2022

Peaceful and uncrowded

We recently returned from 5 days tent camping at Cheraw. We chose site #8 that was directly on the lake and offered electricity and water. These sites are obviously designed for RV’s with little or no space for tent campers. Although there is a designated tent area, it is back in the woods and not lakefront.

The minimal room we had was fortunately on the lake shore with wonderful shade trees. The space was not level and contained some unfriendly exposed tree roots. Fortunately we had an inflatable air bed and the roots weren’t much of a problem.

Lake Juniper is quite small and swimming is allowed in a designated area on the far side of the lake. We had inflatable rafts and tied our floats to a tree in front of our site , highly aware that a spillway not too far from our site would prove quite dangerous if one went too close then pulled over.

The small office on the opposite side of the lake offers ice and wood as well as ice cream, candy etc to satisfy any junk food craving. 10 minutes from the park is an IGA. It offers the basics and a little further out is a Walmart with groceries.

The bathhouse is currently “ under construction” although we saw no work being done during our stay. One half of the bathhouse had been designated unisex with three locking stalls and curtained showers. There is an interior lock if you choose to have the entire bathhouse all to yourself. I grew up in a family of eight and have no problem sharing a bathroom. The bathhouse has obviously seen a great deal of traffic, is quite dated and poorly ventilated. Hopefully the bathhouse will receive its update soon.

The campground host was quite helpful and an all around nice guy. We chatted a bit and he has a very interesting background.

We would return to Cheraw and confidently reserve #7 or #8 for tents. There are most likely other suitable sites there that escaped my notice.

Site#8

Month of VisitJune

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Brandon G.

Scout

Reviewed Feb. 13, 2022

Worth a stay

Cheraw state Park was an overall good camping experience. We stayed in the tent camping area, which was well kept. My only complaint is that the sites are somewhat close together, but it's not a huge deal. Park is well kept and the sights are worth seeing. Plenty of trails to walk down, with a boardwalk that covers the side of lake juniper.

SitePrimitive Tent Sites

Month of VisitNovember

Rino S.

Ranger

Reviewed Feb. 6, 2022

Excellent campground

Stopped on our way back from Florida. Lots a little uneven, but it's a small price to pay for lakefront sites with water and electric. The campground host was very helpful too. Mountain biking and fishing was a blast

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Month of VisitMarch

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anya G.

Guide

Reviewed Dec. 3, 2021

Perfect Camp Ground!

I was very happy with Cheraw State park. The views are beautiful. The bathrooms are very clean. The staff is friendly and helpful!

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Bryan H.

Guide

Reviewed Jul. 30, 2021

Perfect state park!

This location is small but big on activities for you and your family , I’m going back again in the fall . Perfect getaway.

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Month of VisitApril

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John

Traveler

Reviewed Jul. 10, 2021

Hidden gem

Small, but really nice. A lot of sites right on the water. Lots of trees, really quiet. Nice boardwalk and nature trails nearby, with rental gear available.

Not much around the campground though. If you want peace and quiet, and don't need shopping or touristy stuff- this is for you.

(We are in 17ft travel trailer)

Month of VisitJuly

Sara M.

Traveler

Reviewed Dec. 22, 2020

Off season gem!

Didn’t have any expectations of this place since it’s in the middle of nowhere and not many photos. We loved it here. We were lucky enough to catch a great view of Jupiter merging with Saturn last night. Super cheap. We stayed four nights for under $100. 30/50 hookups and water. No sewer but very close dump station in campground. Primitive camping area for tents too. Pull through sites and back in. Spacious sites that feel nicely private surrounded by evergreens which is a nice relief in winter to see trees with leaves. The lake is beautiful. Awesome walking trail that takes you to the other side of the lake where there is a playground. Lots of swings and benches and picnic tables around. Barely anyone here in December, so it feels so nice to be out of our house but not needing masks constantly. When it isn’t off season they have cheap boat rentals. Firewood is $6.50 per bundle.

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Oldhap

Scout

Reviewed Oct. 5, 2020

Great getaway

I have stayed here multiple times. I really love setting up on the water sites and having my kayak and fishing gear ready to go. The golf course is excellent and price friendly. Easy to get to nearby towns if one chooses to get to civilization.

Bill S.

Guide

Reviewed May. 31, 2019

Small cozy site

Only about 25 or so sites. All with water and electric hookups. Per did not work at our site so we had to move from our great lake view site to one next to the bath house. Hiking trails not do good

John P.

Ranger

Reviewed May. 18, 2019

Perfect

Perfect little gem on the outskirts of a dirty little town. Many amenities, beautiful views. A cute little beach area with kayak and canoe rentals. Day area open from 8am to sunset.

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Trina W.

Guide

Reviewed Apr. 25, 2018

Great family camping, but regular campground is crowded

We stayed in the camp juniper group area this time, but have camped in the regular campground in the past. The regular sites are usually full, and very close, but the lake front sites are gorgeous and worth being close to neighbors. The trail around the lake is very pretty, and there are lots of things to do across the lake. (Boat rentals, playground, picnic areas, park office…)

the only drawback to the group area is that it's not directly on the lake, and there are no bathrooms. Bring a bucket potty, or drive to the other camp area to use the bath house. Or do the 200-yard hike-with-a-trowel... Our Girl Scouts and Daisies managed just fine, though!

SiteCamp Juniper group site

Month of VisitMay

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Bran P.

Legend

Reviewed Jul. 15, 2016

We will be back here! BIRDS!!!

Wonderful campground located minutes from the beach! We really like this campground a ton! The site that we had branched off right onto the beach after a 10-15 minute walk. There are also plenty of bike trails and walking trails in the area. Bird sanctuary so birders will LOVE this campground! There is also a really nice museum type of visitor’s center. Check this one out for sure!