State Guide

Explore South Carolina Outdoors

South Carolina offers 277 trails, 10 parks, and 344 campgrounds worth planning a trip around. The trail mix runs 173 easy, 95 moderate, and 9 difficult, so the state holds something for casual walkers and seasoned alpinists alike. Routes range from under a mile to 72 miles, with the toughest climbs gaining 20741 feet. Public lands worth knowing here include Congaree National Park, Charles Pinckney National Historic Site, and Cowpens National Battlefield. Among the trails hikers return to: Foothills Trail, Congaree River Blue Trail, and Foothills Trail - A4 to A8.

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Campgrounds in South Carolina

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