South Carolina State Parks · South Carolina
Santee State Park
South Carolina State Parks · South Carolina, United States
- Sites
- 158
- Hookups
- 48 electric
- Max RV length
- 60 ft
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 174 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 4
- Cell coverage
- AT&T weak · Verizon weak · T-Mobile none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Lake
- Lake Marion
- Address
- 251 State Park RD, Santee, SC 29142
- Phone
- 803.854.2408
Season dates aren't confirmed for this campground yet - opening and closing dates haven't been verified. Check the operator's page or call ahead before you plan a trip.
147 numbered sites are mapped one by one - the site map below shows each with its facts and pictures.
Site map
147 numbered sites are mapped one by one on the imagery, with the operator's own facts and pictures for each site where it publishes them. Tap a site to rate it, keep a note and add your own photos; press and hold the map for a pin of your own. Your ratings, notes, pins and photos are kept with the campground on your Saved list, the same list the camping map and the drive page keep.
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About
Santee State Park sits on 110,000-acre Lake Marion, South Carolina's largest lake, known for its large catfish. Camping is split across 2 campgrounds totaling 158 standard sites for RVs or tents, 48 of which carry 50-amp electric service; 30 modern cabins (10 on piers over the lake) are also offered but not counted in the total above.
Fees
South Carolina State Parks does not publish a static per-night camping rate on this park's own page - its Itinio reservation system (reserve.southcarolinaparks.com) uses live, date-based dynamic pricing. Check the reservation link for current rates. Pets are allowed on a leash (or other physical restraint) throughout South Carolina State Parks, including campgrounds, per the agency's statewide rules - though pets are not permitted in or around lodging facilities (cabins/villas/lodge rooms). (southcarolinaparks.com/rules-regulations, confirmed live.)
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 55° | 37° | 23° | 74° | 9 of 11 |
| February | 63° | 44° | 26° | 78° | 1 of 11 |
| March | 70° | 49° | 28° | 82° | 2 of 11 |
| April | 76° | 56° | 40° | 89° | 0 of 11 |
| May | 83° | 66° | 50° | 94° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 87° | 72° | 61° | 100° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 90° | 76° | 69° | 98° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 89° | 75° | 67° | 99° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 85° | 72° | 61° | 93° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 75° | 56° | 42° | 86° | 0 of 10 |
| November | 65° | 47° | 31° | 79° | 1 of 10 |
| December | 58° | 42° | 24° | 77° | 2 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
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All public campgrounds in South Carolina · Every state and province · Facts read from the operator 2026-08-25. Confirm fees, rules and current status with the operator before you go.