Lake Greenwood State Park is the epitome of a nature preserve: vast unspoiled spaces, gentle…read morewinding trails, generous lake fronts and easy boating access. It's all here. And I love it. We have camped here twice, once in the fall and this time in late March. Both were unique in their own way with the fall trip taking the cake. On both trips the morning sun greeted us ablaze with colors only to be rivaled by its sunset as the long day closed upon us. Beautiful. Serene. The camping reservations are easy through the SC website and the prices very reasonable. Most sites have a view of the lake and several are right on it. We did notice this time (spring) that several locals booked their family vacation here during spring break. Sadly, several lugged all their crap from home with them: refrigerators, large grills, full-size kitchen ovens, awnings, boats, golf carts, bikes, dogs, and kids. The center of the campground looked like a hillbilly hoedown. People were kind and respectful, but damn, it's camping people! Overall, we like it here and we will return. Got the campfire just a smokin' on my "Give 'em a whirl" meter. Camp here (just leave your sh*t at home).

We took a slight detour on our way to Greenville SC to stop here. Incredibly happy we did. It was…read moreearly afternoon on a Thursday, and we immediately found a little cove where our two pups ( Senior Labrador Retrievers) could swim. No one else was around and the breeze coming off the water was refreshing and cooling. The bottom of the lake was mostly sand. It was clean, quiet and the boys had a blast! Perfect stop in a great place!

the park is not glamorous or fancy but it's right on Lake Greenwood. swimming, boating, very…read morefriendly campers and the management is excellent. Sue and Charlie were so very kind and pleasant and helpful. we loved it there and plan on going back. I'd recommen it highly

I found this campground to be quiet, peaceful, & quite pleasant. Not a lot of people there this…read moretime of year, but those who were there were friendly without being intrusive. The folks managing and maintaining the campground were friendly & accommodating. Bathrooms were very clean; we didn't use the shower area. Small, reasonably priced laundry at $1.75 to wash, $1.50 to dry. Excellent Wifi & cable TV kept us entertained. We really enjoyed our stay here & will return if the possibility arises.

Beautiful location on J. Strom Thurmond Lake! Most of the spots are on the lake, or have a view of…read morethe lake. We were there in April, and found the campground to be very quiet and peaceful all 5 days we were there. Over the weekend, even with the campground filling up, it was still peaceful. The spots are well distanced from each other. It was a bit cold for swimming, but we did walk to the edge and try fishing. My only complaint is the online booking - there is a lack of photos of each site, and it's really hard to tell what the access to the water looks like. Some of the spots have an easier access to get into the water than others, especially for small children. We used campsitephotos.com to get an idea of what the sites looked like.

This is a beautiful campground. It is well maintained, and has a lot of different camp sites to…read morechoose from. You can book them online and see them on the map. It's best to come drive around and scope out which one you want first because some of these have amazing views! Site 54 has a great view and access to the lake about 20 yards away. No matter what site you choose you will be fairly close to the restroom and showers. Very peaceful place all around.

What started as a stressful evening turned into one of the best campground experiences we've had…read more After arriving at another campground on Sunday and discovering it wasn't what we had been led to expect, we left and started searching for another place to stay. It was already late in the evening when we found Pine Ridge Campground on Google Maps and decided to take a chance. When we arrived, the office was already closed. A maintenance employee noticed us pulling in, stopped what he was doing, and took the time to hear our situation. He immediately contacted the property manager, and despite being off duty, she came to the campground, opened the office, found us a site, got us checked in, and made sure we were taken care of. The maintenance employee even had a golf cart ready for us to rent so we could get settled in quickly. That level of customer service is rare these days and made a lasting impression on us. We've now been here for three days, and everything about this campground has been outstanding. The grounds are exceptionally clean and well maintained, the facilities are spotless, and it's obvious the staff takes great pride in the property. Everyone we've encountered has been friendly, professional, and willing to help. The pool is excellent, the campground is peaceful and well kept, and the golf cart rentals are very reasonably priced. Most importantly, the entire staff genuinely seems to care about their guests and goes above and beyond to make sure everyone has a great experience. Whether you're looking for a long-term stay or just passing through for a few nights, I highly recommend Pine Ridge Campground. We will absolutely stay here again the next time we're in the area.

We absolutely love Pine Ridge Campground--it's close to home, which makes it perfect for weekend…read moregetaways. The staff is fantastic--friendly, helpful, and always easy to work with when it comes to reservations or purchases. Holiday weekends are especially fun, packed with activities and things to do for all ages. It's one of our favorite local escapes!

A real gem! We stayed for 2 nights, did laundry, and enjoyed the totally rocking WiFi!…read more The park has a gnome theme and even a scavenger hunt involving the resident gnomes. Cute idea for kids. Plus plenty of diversions should you be traveling with kids. Nice dog run. The park is clean, quiet, far enough from the freeway noise, shaded, and well-kept. The pool was not yet open as it was still a bit cool. The staff were friendly and helpful. I found the gift shop nicely curated and beyond the usual RV TP, candy, and sodas. The park also does a fair amount of charity fund raising so go, enjoy, support their various charities.

We booked a specific campsite a year in advance for a family weekend and were explicitly promised…read morethat site. When we arrived, KOA told us another group was staying longer and our reserved site was no longer available. They said their policy only guarantees types of sites, not exact spots -- but the alternative they offered was nowhere near as nice as the one we reserved. If you're just passing through and need a place to park, this KOA will work. If you're planning a family vacation and relying on the campground to honor a reservation, I wouldn't trust them to keep their word. Consider other campgrounds if your site and experience matters.

If you are like me and new to "Van Life" or small RV living you probably have so many questions…read morethat you don't even know where to start, well, now you do. You start with reaching out to Dan and Sam and you make plans to visit Van Life Sanctuary. I didn't find them by looking for "Van Guru" or "Van God" or even "That dude that knows everything about van life and can make your problems go away" Although all of these should bring up Van Life Sanctuary as the #1 hit on any Google search - are you listening Google, make it happen! I am fairly new to Harvest Host but have loved the previous stays so I just looked for a new place to try near me, which led me to clicking on the little icon just south of Greenwood on Hwy 25. That click though...man..that click. Have you ever felt fate reach out and gently guide you? How about slapping you across the head and saying "Whooooweee! This is it!" because that's what it felt like. Reading about Dan's dream and the services he offered caused a weight that I didn't even realize I was carrying to lift from my shoulders. You see, MY dream has been to upgrade my 22 year old Class B Dynamax Starflyte to a LiFePo4 off grid shuttle craft to destinations unknown. I ordered all the stuff to make this happen but learned that what you can't order is experience, know how, and ingenuity. I'm pretty handy, I was an aviation maintenance technician in both the USMC and the Army National Guard, I can read and interpret instructions, I'm capable at troubleshooting. What I couldn't do was figure out what those gosh durned extra things in my electrical bay next to the battery and power panel were. I looked at every schematic I could find, I watched every YouTube video available on upgrading to lithium and an inverter charger but no one showed those two solenoids and what they did. I called and tried to get help from several installers but they were only willing to help me if I bought the parts from them and it was already too late for me to return the several thousands of dollars worth of inverter, batteries, charge controllers, monitors and etc. They wanted to squeeze every nickle they could out of me. Dan isn't that guy. I reached out and he just said "Sure, bring it on over." and the cool thing is, Dan offers multiple levels of assistance from being your Jedi master to letting you drop it off and come back when it's ready. I chose a hybrid of learning from Yoda and helping with what I could while picking Dan's considerably vast wealth of knowledge. It was so incredibly cool when we worked together to solve issues and then test them with a successful conclusion that those of you who don't enjoy sudoku and 10,000 piece puzzles may not be able to appreciate. Let's just say it lead to cheers and fist bumps and immense happiness. So, other than solving all the worlds problems what more does the sanctuary offer you ask? Plenty! If you got into Harvest Host because you love to just throw a dart at a map and go where it lands then you will be very pleased with the cool small town vibe and great local cuisine that Greenwood has to offer. From burgers to BBQ there are too many great places to list, however, very close to the VL Sanctuary is the Cheeseburger House, your cardiologist would say it was to die for! Travel with you dog like I do? You probably are always having to find new places that will engage him and places he can get out some energy. My pup, Harley, who is THE goodest boy that ever wagged a tail was enthralled by animals all around us, chickens, ducks, kitties and a goat, who may actually be the Devil according to Harley. Very close to the VL Sanctuary is Stockman Park. It's small but has a large grassy field and possibly the cleanest and least offensive porta-john I've ever used. A short drive away is the historic Star Fort, a revolutionary war site with some cool remnants of earthen battlements and a couple miles of walking trails. There's also a rails to trails where you can walk that pup more miles than you really would ever want to. So with all that walking and sweating over the work you're doing on your van or RV you may find the need to get a shower. With my electrical system disabled for a few days I had no electric pump and I'm not a member of any of the local gyms so I had to search for a place. Turns out that within walking distance or a short ride is a service station called "Hot Spot" that offers pay showers, problem solved. In this day and age we all need to be connected and the WiFi signal that is provided is VERY good. I was able to watch YouTube, stream video from Netflix, and get in some gaming, yep I'm a bit addicted to Diablo III and Disc Golf Valley, don't be a hater. The last thing I can think of that a weary traveler needs is to unwind and just relax. The hospitality that Dan and Sam offer is amazing, they treat you from day 1 like an old friend and so pleasant to be around that you will feel same about them. There's a cool firepit but I'm out of room!

Dan at Vanlife Sanctuary is the best!  I recently retired…read moreand plan to travel to visit with family/friends, see new places and go camping for as long as I want.  I bought a used Ford E-350 van with a hightop and am going pretty minimalist with my build, but knew I must have some basic comforts/conveniences like a roof fan & a 12v frig.  I originally contacted Dan via Vanlife Sanctuary's website.  After exchanging a couple of emails where Dan answered my initial questions, I met with him for a consultation and went forward with getting a roof fan & house battery installed.  Dan made great recommendations, did very skillful work and was friendly & professional.  I know very little about the electrical aspects and Dan was patient with all my questions & really helped me understand the final setup. I definitely recommend Dan & Vanlife Sanctuary for help making your vanlife dreams come true!

It a great place for the whole family. There is something for everyone to do. Very polite staff…read more Well Maintained.

Great staff and a great campground. We really enjoyed our stay and the place is kept very clean…read more Lots of activities to do and everyone was very friendly. All spots are flat and spacious, highly recommended.

Great park - lots of obstacles. Love the restrooms and shower - clean. Owners are friendly and…read moreexplained a lot about their park. They have picnic area, hose to wash off tires when leaving if you are driving your rig. Lots of trailer parking. They have primitive camping onsite. The trails are a variety of difficulty with some just plain impossible. The wetter it is the messier and slippery - but had a total blast and highly recommend!

Great park with a lot of trails packed into a smaller space, the perfect day trip if your within a…read morehour or two from the park. Don't make the mistake of smoking around the shed lady at the entrance, she will immediately be triggered into evacuation convulsions that include verbal reprimands and door swinging to exhaust her station from the repulsive tobacco smell. Not the warmest reception but it provided a laugh for the rest of the day. Honestly though, it is worth the ride and I appreciate them providing a local place to access a great selection of trails.