{"id":15069,"date":"2024-09-10T14:52:10","date_gmt":"2024-09-10T21:52:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/?p=15069"},"modified":"2024-10-01T13:20:49","modified_gmt":"2024-10-01T20:20:49","slug":"state-parks-near-charleston","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/state-parks-near-charleston\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best State Parks Near Charleston (2024 Ranking)"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In terms of places that you should visit, Charleston, South Carolina, should rank somewhere near the top. This beautiful and historic city has everything you&rsquo;re looking for in a destination: <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/top-9-places-to-go-shopping-in-charleston-sc-king-street\/\">great shopping<\/a>, seaside restaurants, a walkable <a href=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/where-to-park-in-downtown-charleston\/\">downtown<\/a>, and much more.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A lesser-known fact about Charleston, South Carolina, is that it&rsquo;s also<strong> known for its state parks and national monuments in the area.<\/strong> Here, you can hike, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/most-beautiful-places-in-charleston-sc\/\">sightsee<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/kayaking-spots-charleston\/\">kayak<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/fishing-in-charleston-sc\/\">fish<\/a>, &amp; even camp (if you want to enjoy your trip <a href=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/cheap-campgrounds\/\">on a budget<\/a>).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"historic-fort-sumter-national-monument\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Historic Fort Sumter National Monument<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img  decoding=\"async\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"\"  class=\" pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXfFbBgm7_43zc3Hql1jkn3rVODdwOI5TOSoia-AKwEmtW4ASc0jEOpSXzsDwplHrwbHnUf5xwH1Yg9MGLbPayST4Y3YNKU0bGh1A4IEFuJnwFb0vKKPOxU2CYHtNzt3PWoZNvwKC4_oBniVzH5_y6DqNay4?key=qftwFwtYh-vuhWGeTwHGXg\" ><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em><em>Courtesy of Trip Adviser<\/em><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&rsquo;re a history junkie, then you know the significance of Fort Sumpter. It&rsquo;s where the American Civil War began, as Confederate troops fired upon Union soldiers inside Fort Sumter. Those infamous opening shots led to the greatest conflict ever on American soil, and the Historic Fort Sumter National Monument was built to commemorate its origin.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The only way to access Fort Sumter is by taking a ferry from the mainland to Fort Sumter Island<\/strong>. In addition to being a beautiful boat ride, there&rsquo;s also a<strong> great museum<\/strong> you can visit once you reach the island.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While a day at Fort Sumter is definitely worth the trip, be aware that there&rsquo;s no camping or lodging on the island itself. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/campgrounds-near-charleston-sc\/\">nearest campground<\/a> is <a href=\"https:\/\/ccprc.com\/1729\/Camping-Lodging\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>James Island County Park<\/strong><\/a><strong>, which allows tent and RV camping<\/strong> and also has several cottages for rent.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<html><body><div id=\"in_post\">\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/host\" onclick=\"rudderanalytics.track('press editorial cta button', {location: 'first in post', version: '2.0'}, () =&gt; { console.log('track call'); });\">\r\n  <div class=\"first-in-post-cta\">\r\n    <header>\r\n      <h2 id=\"can-we-pay-you-to-store-vehicles\">Can we pay you to store vehicles?<\/h2>\r\n    <\/header>\r\n    <section>\r\n      <div class=\"service-option\">\r\n        <div class=\"service-option-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"60\" height=\"60\" viewbox=\"0 0 60 60\" fill=\"none\">\r\n            <path d=\"M26.7552 20.0573C26.2911 20.9853 26.2499 22.3578 26.2499 24.375H33.7499C33.7499 22.3577 33.7088 20.9853 33.2448 20.0573C33.0557 19.6792 32.8 19.3973 32.3888 19.1841C31.9442 18.9535 31.2108 18.75 30 18.75C28.7892 18.75 28.0558 18.9535 27.6112 19.1841C27.2 19.3973 26.9442 19.6792 26.7552 20.0573Z\" fill=\"#005EB8\"><\/path>\r\n            <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M28.0777 4.32887C29.3195 3.87732 30.6805 3.87732 31.9223 4.32887L48.7973 10.4652C51.0173 11.2725 52.5 13.3777 52.5 15.7462V33.1425C52.5 33.7407 52.4058 34.3605 52.1888 34.9629C47.861 46.9738 35.9939 53.5676 32.1164 55.464C30.7986 56.1086 29.2843 56.1505 27.9278 55.5549C23.9729 53.8185 12.0728 47.6941 7.77513 34.8948C7.58399 34.3255 7.5 33.7394 7.5 33.1762V15.7481C7.5 13.3807 8.98165 11.2729 11.2027 10.4652L28.0777 4.32887ZM22.4998 24.1662L22.4999 24.375C20.4289 24.375 18.75 26.054 18.75 28.125V35.625C18.75 37.6961 20.4289 39.375 22.5 39.375H37.5C39.5711 39.375 41.25 37.6961 41.25 35.625V28.125C41.25 26.0539 39.5711 24.375 37.5 24.375L37.5 24.166C37.5016 22.4546 37.5037 20.19 36.5989 18.3802C36.0848 17.352 35.2859 16.4621 34.115 15.855C32.9776 15.2652 31.6017 15 30 15C28.3983 15 27.0224 15.2652 25.885 15.855C24.7141 16.4621 23.9152 17.352 23.4011 18.3802C22.4961 20.1901 22.4982 22.4547 22.4998 24.1662Z\" fill=\"#005EB8\"><\/path>\r\n          <\/svg><\/div>\r\n        <h3 id=\"list-your-unused-space\">List your unused space<\/h3>\r\n        <p>People are earning $1,000s per year from their garages and outdoor space.<\/p>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"service-option\">\r\n        <div class=\"service-option-icon\">\r\n          <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"60\" height=\"60\" viewbox=\"0 0 60 60\" fill=\"none\">\r\n            <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M13.125 9.375C11.0539 9.375 9.375 11.0539 9.375 13.125V46.875C9.375 48.9461 11.0539 50.625 13.125 50.625H46.875C48.9461 50.625 50.625 48.9461 50.625 46.875V13.125C50.625 11.0539 48.9461 9.375 46.875 9.375H13.125ZM28.125 16.875C28.125 15.8395 28.9645 15 30 15C31.0355 15 31.875 15.8395 31.875 16.875V20.625H35.625C36.6605 20.625 37.5 21.4645 37.5 22.5C37.5 23.5355 36.6605 24.375 35.625 24.375H26.25C25.2145 24.375 24.375 25.2145 24.375 26.25C24.375 27.2855 25.2145 28.125 26.25 28.125H33.75C36.8566 28.125 39.375 30.6434 39.375 33.75C39.375 36.8566 36.8566 39.375 33.75 39.375H31.875V43.125C31.875 44.1605 31.0355 45 30 45C28.9645 45 28.125 44.1605 28.125 43.125V39.375H22.5C21.4645 39.375 20.625 38.5355 20.625 37.5C20.625 36.4645 21.4645 35.625 22.5 35.625H33.75C34.7855 35.625 35.625 34.7855 35.625 33.75C35.625 32.7145 34.7855 31.875 33.75 31.875H26.25C23.1434 31.875 20.625 29.3566 20.625 26.25C20.625 23.1434 23.1434 20.625 26.25 20.625H28.125V16.875Z\" fill=\"#005EB8\"><\/path>\r\n          <\/svg>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <h3 id=\"approve-your-renters\">Approve your renters<\/h3>\r\n        <p>You're in control. 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This state park is on the small side, but there&rsquo;s still plenty to do, including kayaking, fishing, and tubing. The park is even <strong>close enough to the Atlantic Ocean<\/strong> that you can go <strong>hunting for shark teeth<\/strong> in the Edisto River!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Givhans Ferry is also just a short drive from other state parks, including Colleton State Park, which is just a 23-mile kayak ride away.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The park features <strong>25 campsites for tents or RVs<\/strong>, each equipped with water and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/rv-electrical-hookup\/\">electricity hookups<\/a>. Four cabins are also available for rent if you don&rsquo;t have a tent or RV.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"colleton-state-park\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Colleton State Park<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img  decoding=\"async\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"\"  style=\"width:800px;height:auto\"  class=\" pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXf9iVcjHCjjOmFzaERZsnBMr7IgfEmVC52RQXZF4qmLhXtjl95xZJfPKQ2HUffoxJ2iXl-k3n3xqSWiz1jB1yix5QYtTCtcWn8KfgVdxwodxZDODRo2wTdmMljCO3tBW5eLuDvzNnxpdRRAt6-h6QytSVoZ?key=qftwFwtYh-vuhWGeTwHGXg\" ><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em><em>Courtesy of Google<\/em><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As we said before, <a href=\"https:\/\/southcarolinaparks.com\/colleton\" target=\"_blank\">Colleton State Park<\/a> is just a<strong> 23-mile boat or kayak ride from Givhans Ferry State Park<\/strong>, making it a great park to visit during your stay in Charleston.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As with Givhans Ferry, <strong>Colleton State Park is best known for the many water activities on the Edisto River<\/strong>, including kayaking, canoeing, fishing, and tubing.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are 25 tent and RV campsites within Colleton, each one offering full hookups. Although there&rsquo;s no admission to get into the park, there is a <strong>$15 fee for the campsites<\/strong>. However, that&rsquo;s a small price to pay if you&rsquo;re a water enthusiast and want to explore the Edisto River, which is the longest free-flowing blackwater river in North America.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"barnwell-state-park\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Barnwell State Park<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img  decoding=\"async\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"\"  style=\"width:800px;height:auto\"  class=\" pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXf8Mx2oeVJu7x0qopntZSDKwfblMNUdcvavD43JCTw-k-W40rrX6AJORqkqU_aDKSZ72LnHtwQ0yYKnyqziipdbTH3PKWVlFYhmHn9vjmvYGuF4eX2cu4NYGFbEmY1CKckzHY_h4liP2v_qym2K-gFIbDOp?key=qftwFwtYh-vuhWGeTwHGXg\" ><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em><em>Courtesy of Google<\/em><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once you wrap up at Colleton State Park, head on over to <a href=\"https:\/\/southcarolinaparks.com\/barnwell\" target=\"_blank\">Barnwell State Park<\/a>, which is just a <strong>2-hour drive from Charleston<\/strong>. Barnwell State Park is located in Blackville, SC, and is one of the<strong> top state parks in South Carolina for fishing enthusiasts.<\/strong> The park features a series of small lakes that are full of fish <em>(and ripe for the picking).&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After you&rsquo;re done fishing and boating, there are also several short hiking trails to explore within the park. And when you&rsquo;re ready to bed down for the night, there are <strong>25 campsites with electric and water hookups<\/strong> capable of handling tents and RVs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For those glampers, there are also five cabins available for rent! While admission to the park is free, <strong>camping rates start at $13 per site<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<html><body><div id=\"2_in_post\">\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/host\" onclick=\"rudderanalytics.track('press editorial cta button', {location: 'second in post', version: '2.0'}, () =&gt; { console.log('track call'); });\">\r\n  <div class=\"second-in-post-cta\">\r\n    <section>\r\n      <div class=\"service-option\">\r\n        <h2 id=\"earn-1000s-per-year-with-your-unused-space\">Earn $1,000s per year with your unused space<\/h2>\r\n        <button>Become a Neighbor host<\/button>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/section>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/a>\n  <\/div><\/body><\/html><h2 id=\"aiken-state-park\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Aiken State Park<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img  decoding=\"async\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"\"  style=\"width:800px;height:auto\"  class=\" pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXfsBhHPmU54Xi8NRhVUvY80KjiRCjMrYpMdjLIqcXGZwXGLwp1JLuNds2CUclBPOcad1DY6HvvP7jTskw4BS36Bz0n_KnGhYON044sDbmMQmgjH2sLw-sAaitrVdOnb2HIGIwgOggRTHtMsA0NoGrwJQbBG?key=qftwFwtYh-vuhWGeTwHGXg\" ><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em><em>Courtesy of Google<\/em><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you continue along the Edisto River, you&rsquo;ll run into yet another state park &ndash; <a href=\"https:\/\/southcarolinaparks.com\/aiken\" target=\"_blank\">Aiken State Park<\/a>. Located in the small city of Windsor, this state park is yet another solid option for fishing, kayaking, and other water activities. It joins Barnwell State Park as <strong>one of 16 South Carolina state parks established by the Civilian Conservation Corps.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once you&rsquo;re done fishing in the Edisto River&ndash;and the four small lakes within the park&ndash;be sure to check out the natural Artesian well, which offers some of the most refreshing water in the state. <strong>If you want to stay overnight at Aiken State Park<\/strong>, you&rsquo;ll have 25 tent and RV sites to choose from, each one with water and electric hookups.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fees include a <strong>$3 admission fee<\/strong> and campground fees, which start at <strong>$12 per night<\/strong>. You should also note that there are two full-hookup RV sites and that most sites have a <strong>35-foot <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/rv-dimensions-length-width-and-height-explained\/\"><strong>RV size restriction<\/strong><\/a><strong>.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"lee-state-park\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lee State Park<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img  decoding=\"async\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"\"  style=\"width:801px;height:auto\"  class=\" pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXfUKBLcR-HlJV3DIS2357B02fXvjeCESBCmGcVYB6iqdZSAXGHBW5-NtUGklT_RmflwzIw_X_j_P1-Uj0Z7aYOjYUxnyNpgXnA3UMqyM5qW26iQwMJ401WFubUpGx0lYJ8mSQ2SOIGxOD5f1LE98kgUFpu6?key=qftwFwtYh-vuhWGeTwHGXg\" ><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em><em>Courtesy of Google<\/em><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you head two hours straight north of Charleston, you&rsquo;ll run into Lee State Park. This is one of the oldest state parks in South Carolina, founded in 1935 by the Civilian Conservation Corp. Lee State Park is situated along the Lynches River, making it another hotspot for fishing, kayaking, and canoeing enthusiasts.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&rsquo;re not in the mood to spend a day on the water, however, there are plenty of other things to do at Lee State Park. There are also<strong> hiking and equestrian trails,<\/strong> as well as <strong>four artesian wells<\/strong> to explore! You can also find up to <strong>145 different bird species<\/strong> within the park, making it a popular stop for birders.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/southcarolinaparks.com\/lee\" target=\"_blank\">Lee State Park<\/a> features 25 standard tent and RV campsites with water and electric hookups. There are also <strong>23 campsites for equestrian camping. <\/strong>The best part is that <strong>park admission is free.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"myrtle-beach-state-park\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Myrtle Beach State Park<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img  decoding=\"async\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"\"  style=\"width:801px;height:auto\"  class=\" pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXea0PW8fZaZsmpGcWzcCN2OpG0C6nJik_Wj5R0ZxeYFmRBIFcX99kvRMuzWY1Ec84ZH3f67V9Sovki9aLAC-XVz9DVkJnTaEtKIJ-JlGtCJw1bXIh_DJvCJThM-okHKxEVNx-H3QBZ6gK6vO9gEODa1174?key=qftwFwtYh-vuhWGeTwHGXg\" ><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em><em>Courtesy of Google<\/em><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/southcarolinaparks.com\/myrtle-beach\" target=\"_blank\">Myrtle Beach State Park<\/a> is <strong>one of the largest and most popular state parks in South Carolina<\/strong>. It&rsquo;s located 2.5 hours up the coast from Charleston, making it a good place to stop on your way home or to Charleston.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Myrtle Beach State Park is famous for its <strong>white sandy beaches<\/strong>. Some even refer to it as a &ldquo;coastal paradise,&rdquo; where you can treat yourself to a day of hiking, fishing, boating, and beachcombing. Because of its close proximity to Myrtle Beach town, it has <strong>some of the best shopping and dining options in SC<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition to everything there is to do in and around Myrtle Beach State Park, it also has a massive campground. In total, there are <strong>278 tent and RV sites<\/strong>, 138 of which offer full hookups. On the park grounds, you&rsquo;ll also find 30 designated tent sites and two souvenir and gift shops.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"poinsett-state-park\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Poinsett State Park<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img  decoding=\"async\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"\"  class=\" pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXd30ntUeHTUwVs2tScb3tEXYzrQJ2GCs9YC_UOVT_4f1o27o-9XZP_e1GgWYbfjjOXYUExKyqZ8cUTVnF415GCqkhKjYumOR5VvDKk4JkK48mxR4uTcHuhd05FvABWTamQ4CA_ILc4mlRrCQLusG_LyTDBh?key=qftwFwtYh-vuhWGeTwHGXg\" ><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em><em>Courtesy of Trip Advisor<\/em><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you want to get away from the coast and explore South Carolina&rsquo;s mountains, <a href=\"https:\/\/southcarolinaparks.com\/poinsett\" target=\"_blank\">Poinsett State Park<\/a> is a great place to do it. Located in the heart of the state in Wedgefield, SC, Poinsett State Park is an outdoor lover&rsquo;s paradise. It features more than 300 different plant species, diverse swamps, vibrant tulip poplars, rolling mountains, and over <strong>25 miles of hiking, biking, and running trails.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There&rsquo;s also a <strong>10-acre lake<\/strong>, Levi Mill, that offers top-notch fishing and boating opportunities. If you want to make it an overnight trip, Poinsett offers <strong>50 tent and RV sites, 24 of which have electricity and water.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"final-thoughts\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Final Thoughts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once you&rsquo;ve finished your exploration of all the great state parks near Charleston, South Carolina, you&rsquo;re ready to head home. 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