Whether you’re exploring the local area or hanging out at the campground, KOA Holidays are an ideal place to relax and play. There’s plenty to do, with amenities and services to make your stay memorable. Plus, you’ll enjoy the outdoor experience with upgraded RV Sites with KOA Patio® and Deluxe Cabins with full baths for camping in comfort. Bring your family, bring your friends, or bring the whole group – there’s plenty of ways to stay and explore.
Whether you’re exploring the local area or hanging out at the campground, KOA Holidays are an ideal place to relax and play. There’s plenty to do, with amenities and services to make your stay memorable. Plus, you’ll enjoy the outdoor experience with upgraded RV Sites with KOA Patio® and Deluxe Cabins with full baths for camping in comfort. Bring your family, bring your friends, or bring the whole group – there’s plenty of ways to stay and explore.
From I-85, take Exit 14 and travel south on SC Highway 187 for approximately 1 mile. Turn left onto Wham Road at the large yellow KOA sign. The campground entrance will be a few hundred feet ahead on your right.GPS: N 34.534080, W 82.801588
Get Google DirectionsAdventure begins just beyond your campsite. Anderson / Lake Hartwell KOA Holiday places you near Lake Hartwell boating and fishing, Clemson University game days, downtown Anderson, historic Pendleton, and some of the best hiking, waterfalls, sports, and live entertainment in Upstate South Carolina.Spend the morning exploring a trail, the afternoon on the lake, and the evening at a Clemson game or Greenville performance. Afterward, return to your RV site, tent site, or camping cabin and unwind around the campfire.
Discover one of the Southeast's most popular recreational lakes. Lake Hartwell offers opportunities for boating, paddling, fishing, swimming, picnicking, and relaxing along the shoreline. Although the campground does not have direct lake access, several public boat ramps and recreation areas are nearby.
Experience the energy of Clemson University, approximately 20 minutes from the campground. Tour the campus, explore downtown Clemson, or cheer on the Tigers at Memorial Stadium—better known as Death Valley. Visitors can also attend Clemson basketball at Littlejohn Coliseum, baseball at Doug Kingsmore Stadium, and other university sporting events throughout the year.
Enjoy a peaceful outdoor escape near Clemson University. The South Carolina Botanical Garden features gardens, natural areas, and walking trails, while the Clemson Experimental Forest offers additional opportunities to hike, bike, and explore the Upstate landscape.
150 Discovery Ln
Clemson, SC 29634
Stroll through one of South Carolina's most charming historic towns. Pendleton features a traditional village green, historic architecture, local restaurants, shops, museums, and seasonal community events just a short drive from the campground.
Anderson Motor Speedway is located 1.5 miles north of exit 27 off I-85. Stock car racing is every Friday night at 8:00 p.m. from March - September! The wide straight-aways and tight, tricky corners are infamous for producing close, competitive short track racing. Enjoy racing in several divisions: Late Model Stock, Renegade, Mini Stock, BM Modified and Legends.
313 Irby Rd
Williamston, SC 29697
Catch a Greenville Drive Minor League Baseball game at Fluor Field in Greenville's historic West End. The ballpark's Fenway Park-inspired design and downtown location make it an enjoyable outing for families and baseball fans.
The Greenville Swamp Rabbits are a member of the professional East Coast Hockey League and play at the Bon Secours Wellness Center (The "Well") in downtown Greenville - just 35 minutes from the campground.
Tickets generally run $5 to $30 and most nights you and your family can walk up to buy tickets. Check their schedule at their website for home games and promotion nights! Their season starts in late October and runs thru mid-April.
650 N Academy St
Greenville, SC 29601
Home to exotic animals from around the world, including leopards, giraffes, orangutans, and more, this family-friendly spot offers an up-close look at wildlife while promoting conservation and education. Stroll along the pathways and enjoy interactive exhibits and viewing spots to see the animals up close. Seasonal events throughout the year make every visit unique, like Brew in the Zoo, Sippin' Safari, Boo in the Zoo, and more.
it's a cool little zoo that you really ought to see. The zoo is open year-round, but hours vary based on season. Be sure to ask about special rates for kids, seniors, and the military.
150 Cleveland Park Dr
Greenville, SC 29601
Located just 10 minutes from the campground, Split Creek is a goat dairy farm which produces and sells 'all natural' goat milk products including cheeses, milk, fudge and soap as well as antiques and locally produced folk art. In April they have their annual "Spring Means Babies" event where you can see lots of little goats or "kids" plus local craft and food vendors. But, visitors are welcome to visit anytime. Additional information is available at the Split Creek Farm website.
3806 Centerville Road
Anderson, SC 29625
Visit Anderson University, explore the historic streets of downtown Anderson, and discover locally owned restaurants, shops, public art, and community events. Carolina Wren Park frequently hosts concerts and seasonal activities in the heart of the city.
Since 1983 the Anderson County Museum has told the story of Anderson County through collections, exhibitions, programs and events. Exhibits include displays on textiles, electricity, religion, agriculture, and our new permanent exhibit, Andersonians in War. The museum preserves and interprets artifacts that document the history of Anderson County and South Carolina for present and future generations.
Admission is always free and this would be a terrific rainy day activity. The museum is accessible.
Tuesday: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Wednesday – Saturday: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
See the Anderson County Museum website for additional information. The museum is located approximately 10 miles from the campground.
202 E Greenville St
Anderson, SC 29621
Our campground offers a convenient home base for families touring colleges across the Upstate. Nearby institutions include Clemson University, Anderson University, Tri-County Technical College, Southern Wesleyan University, Furman University, and Erskine College. Stay in an RV site, tent site, or camping cabin while attending a campus tour, orientation, graduation, athletic event, or family weekend.
BMW Zentrum is an unique museum and visitor's center with a cafe, gift shop and a Virtual Factory Tour (a 17 minute surround sound film that takes you through the BMW manufacturing process as if you were a car). Exhibits include a Z3 roadster driven by James Bond in the movie Golden Eye and some of the company's concept cars. You'll also see aircraft engines, classic BMW motorcycles and a Formula II championship race car. Open Tuesday through Saturday with plant tours available by reservation (1--888-TOUR-BMW). Visit BMW Zentrum online for more information.
NOTE:
All public plant tours are currently suspended between January 4 through the summer of 2026. However, the Zentrum remains open. Zentrum Visitors Center hours of operation are Monday – Friday 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. There is no charge to enter, and the museum is self-guided.
1400 Highway 101 S
Greer, SC 29651
Shoeless Joe Jackson, banished from baseball for his role in fixing the 1919 World Series, died in 1951 in the tiny, red-brick house on the edge of Greenville that he shared with his wife, Katie. The house is now the Shoeless Joe Jackson Baseball Museum and Library at 356 Field Street, the number an homage to his career batting average for the Philadelphia A's, the Cleveland Naps turned Indians and the Chicago White Sox. Admission is free. The museum is approximately 30 minutes from the campground in the historic West End area of Greenville across from Fluor Field - home of the Greenville Drive, a Boston Red Sox affiliate.
The museum is open on Saturday only from 10:00 AM To 2:00 PM
Many fans also visit his grave at Woodland Memorial Park, 1901 Wade Hampton Boulevard, Greenville, SC (Plot located in Section V)
Many fans leave baseballs, shoes, pennies, or even handwritten notes on Joe's tombstone when visiting. Please remember to be respectful when you visit their final resting place.
356 Field St
Greenville, SC 29601
Enjoy Broadway productions, concerts, comedy, and performing arts at the Peace Center in downtown Greenville. For major concerts, sporting events, and touring entertainment, check the schedule at the 15,000-seat Bon Secours Wellness Arena.
Take a day trip to downtown Greenville and walk across Liberty Bridge at Falls Park on the Reedy. From the park, visitors can explore restaurants, shops, public art, and the Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail, a paved walking and biking route connecting many of Greenville's parks and neighborhoods.
Soccer fans can watch the Greenville Triumph and Greenville Liberty compete at GE Vernova Park at BridgeWay Station. The stadium provides another exciting professional sports and family-entertainment option in the Upstate.
Hike on the Foothills Trail - the main stem of this nearly 100 mile long trail extends along the South Carolina Mountains, just 45 minutes from the campground. The less-heralded northwest corner of the Palmetto state, where the rolling hills of the Piedmont give way to the impressive features of the Blue Ridge Escarpment, is home to amazing opportunities for outdoor adventure and exploration. Use the link to the 6 best hikes in the South Carolina Upstate next time you're looking for a new place to explore in the Blue Ridge Mountains, courtesy of Blue Ridge Outdoors.
Visit this working Anderson goat dairy to shop for locally made cheeses, fudge, milk products, soaps, and other South Carolina goods. Self-guided visits offer families an opportunity to see the farm, explore the museum, and meet some of its animals.
Make the campground your base camp for exploring the Blue Ridge foothills. Popular day-trip destinations include Issaqueena Falls, Stumphouse Tunnel, Table Rock State Park, Devils Fork State Park, Lake Jocassee, Lake Keowee, and the waterfalls and hiking trails of Oconee and Pickens counties.
Stumphouse Mountain Bike Park is a state-of-the-art public mountain biking facility located in Walhalla, SC. It is the only park of its kind in Upstate South Carolina. The trails are multipurpose by both hikers and bikers Motorized vehicles are not allowed though pedal assisted or electric bicycles are welcome.
The cost is $5 per vehicle and $15 per bus to enter the park.Park is open daily from dawn to dusk.
More specifically…
Spring and Summer: 8am-8pm
Fall and Winter: 8am- 6pm.
150 Stumphouse Tunnel Road
Walhalla, SC 29691
Hiking to the summit of Sassafras Mountain is an adventure you won't want to miss. As the highest point in South Carolina, rising 3,553' above sea level, it offers breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. Start your hike early to enjoy the sunrise over the mountains, a sight you'll treasure. The summit is an easy 300 foot walk from the parking lot and is, by merit of not having stairs, wheelchair accessible, although the path is fairly steep.
Sassafras Mountain Trailhead
1392 F Van Clayton Memorial Hwy
Sunset, SC 29685
The difficult Foothills Trail is an exceptional hiking experience for nature lovers. Spanning 77 miles through the Blue Ridge Escarpment, the trail takes you through breathtaking landscapes, streams, and forests. It's a fantastic way to immerse yourself in the natural beauty of the Upstate.Whether you hike a short section or the entire trail, you will encounter stunning vistas. The trail is well-marked, making it easy to navigate for hikers of all skill levels. It's a great way to experience the local flora and fauna along the way.
The closest jump on point to the campground is Oconee State Park.
624 State Park Rd
Mountain Rest, SC 29664
Plan a seasonal family outing at Denver Downs Farm in Anderson. The historic family farm hosts spring activities, sunflower events, a fall festival, corn maze, pumpkin patch, farm animals, and other hands-on attractions throughout the year.
Explore the Lake Hartwell shoreline at Sadlers Creek State Park. The park offers lake views, fishing, a six-mile biking trail, disc golf, picnic areas, wildlife viewing, and other outdoor recreation for families and nature lovers.
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