River Bottom Farms Family Campground accommodates RVs up to 63 feet with full hookups and operates year-round in Swansea. The drive-in facility provides electric, water, and sewer connections along with WiFi access. Sites in the back section border a field with ponds and walking trails.
The campground caters primarily to families with children. Multiple playgrounds occupy the grounds, and staff organize scheduled activities throughout guests' stays. A pool provides summer recreation, though one reviewer noted limited shade coverage can make cooling challenging during warmer months. The tent camping area offers electric and water hookups but provides minimal privacy between sites.
Bathhouses receive regular maintenance and stay clean according to multiple visitors. A small store operates on-site for basic supplies. "The staff couldn't have been more helpful and accommodating," notes one guest who stayed three weeks. The facility formerly operated as a Jellystone Park but continues family-focused programming under independent management.
Located roughly 20 miles from Interstate 77, the campground sits in a rural setting that appeals to families seeking organized activities rather than wilderness solitude. For additional camping choices in the region, explore campgrounds around Pelion. Reservations are accepted, and pets are welcome throughout the property.
RV Road Trip Guides
Location
RV ParkRiver Bottom Farms Family Campground is located in South Carolina
Directions
From Interstate 20 from Columbia: Exit 55A onto SC6 towards Pelion. Continue on 6 unitil it dead ends. Turn right onto Hwy 302. Continue approximately 15 miles on 302. Turn left onto Cedar Creek Road (look for campground sign). River Bottom Farms will on your right in 4 miles. From North / Interstates 26 & 77 (Columbia, SC): At the intersection of I-26 & I-77, take US-321 South. Drive 15 miles into Swansea and turn right onto Rte 3. Continue 8 miles and turn right onto 178. In 3/4 miles, turn left onto Cedar Creek Road. Look for campground sign. Turn left in 3/4 mile into River Bottom Farms.
Address
357 Cedar Creek Rd
Swansea, SC 29160
Coordinates
33.66871738 N
81.19761636 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage- Verizon5GExcellent Coverage
- AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
- Verizon5GExcellent Coverage
- AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Market
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- WiFi
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 38 min from Columbia, SC
- 1 hr 8 min from Augusta, GA
- 1 hr 11 min from Sumter, SC
- 1 hr 38 min from Florence, SC
