Point South / I-95 / Yemassee KOA General Information

Staff is ready and able to serve you from 8:00 am - 9:00 pm 365 days of the year. Our pool is open year round however it is not heated. Check in and check out time for sites is noon. Cabin, Lodge check out is 11:00. Check in for Cabin 1:00 and Lodge 3:00. If it is not rented the night before you are more than welcome to come in early. See you soon.

Point South KOA's pool is open everyday from 8 am until Sunset.  It is not heated so winter months are great for a polar plunge. The temperature of the pool corresponds with ocean temperatures off of our coast which can be found in the almanac on line.

Nightly wine tasting hosted around your palate from 9 regional wineries.  Red, whites and or fruits you will enjoy a glass of wine by the finished which is pared with a palate cleanser and great conversation.  Perfect way to relax and meet your fellow campers as you sip on selections hand picked just for you.

We are Very Pet friendly and love our 4 legged friends of various kinds. We just ask that they be left on a 6' or shorter leash and no incessant barking.
The Cabins are pet friendly except for the Trolley. There is a $10 pet fee per stay. The Deluxe cabins are pet friendly too with a $25 pet fee per stay.

Bring Fido and enjoy the full camping experience along with our new Kamp K9 and large dog walk.

Campsite check in is noon and check out is noon. Cabin check in is 1:00 pm and check out is 11:00 am. Deluxe Cabin check in is 3:00 pm and check out is 11:00 am. If the sites and/or cabin is not rented the night before you may check in earlier. Feel free to give us a call and inquire.

Open 365 days a year our registration, store, bistro coffee & wine bar, and pizza shop are fully operational from 8 am - 9 pm.

A fire ring will be found at every site and cabin.  We do sell dry kilned local bundles for your convenience.  SC does not allow firewood from out of state due to infestations infected wood may cause on our forests.  You will see green plastic "tent" boxes throughout the park fixed on trees which were placed by Clemson Extension to gauge any invasive insects that have been brought to the Lowcountry.
You will find out more information on : www.dontmovefirewood.org

Camping Etiquette is utmost for all to enjoy their journey through Point South KOA.  Quiet hours are: 10 pm - 7 am.

We treat everyone with respect and strive to deliver a product that pleases our kampers and serves their needs.”

Bill and Barbara Olendorf purchased the lovely Point South kampground in 1983 and have been adding to its beauty and fun ever since.  Partner of 20 plus years, Jennifer Olendorf Mason,  continues the tradition making the team and experience come full circle.

"We treat everyone with respect and strive to deliver a product that pleases our kampers and serves their needs," say Bill, Barbara and Jennifer.

Before becoming kampground owners, Bill spent 20 years in Chicago as a television advertising sales executive, while Barbara kept busy as a stay-at-home mom, with a grown son and raising two daughters. Jennifer has worked, throughout, 20 years at Point South KOA as well as in real estate while enjoying being the mom of three sons.

"We were ready for a change! Bill was particularly interested in working for himself and we both had grown tired of winters in the North," say the Olendorfs. They loved to camp, so they investigated the campground field. Seeing the Point South kampground in the Lowcountry of South Carolina, with its mild winters, natural beauty and rich history sealed the deal.

Enjoyable and unique amenities have been added to the kampground during the 34 years of ownership, including a real L&N Kaboose and Charleston Trolley converted into unique cabin experiences.  The Swimming Mermaid Coffee House features a full line menu of local custom roast coffees, as well as many mini-gardens planted throughout the park.  Also provided is pizza for their kampers' enjoyment right at their kampsites!  The latest addition includes the Wine Bar with nightly wine tastings featuring nine regional wineries plus two local beers on tap with our own Aria's Ale.  Enjoy wine selections of reds, whites and/or fruits, by the tasting, glass or purchase a bottle to take home as a gift or souvenir.  

Bill spends his spare time as an amateur radio operator, with call sign K4KOA. He is a Civil War expert and loves to sail. Barbara enjoys reading and computerized genealogy. Together, they enjoy their family and attend Holy Trinity Episcopal Church.  Jennifer loves to travel, read and spend time with family and friends.