Colleton State Park — Attraction in St. George

My review as a 45 year old solo female tent camper - Your experience here will depend on what your priority is. For me, it was location. Location: I wanted to be within a day trip of Savannah and Charleston and this park fit that perfectly. (Both were about a 45-60 minute drive one way) As a bonus, I found many other interesting attractions nearby and at the end wished that I could have extended my 4 day stay. Noise: When I first arrived my campsite was too close to the highway and I was tent camping, I was fortunately able to move to a site farther away from the highway. For tent campers, you should be aware that this park, though lovely and well kept, has some noise. There is the highway, which does get quieter at night, but also a dog kennel or someone with a lot of dogs nearby. There was incessant barking almost all day. Amenities: The bathrooms and campsites were kept very tidy by the camp host Dave. He was a very conscientious camp host who kept things running very well, and often made the rounds to check on things. As a woman traveling alone, I really appreciated that. There is a main bath house that is centrally located, with very nice warm showers, two sinks with ample counter space, I believe 3 toilets, a rack in the shower to put your things on, and the shower had a dry area to put clothes that also had a bench in it. There is another building with just flush toilets and cold water for hand washing. There is a picnic area, a volleyball area, and a primitive camping area that you must hike in to (a very short distance, but there is no parking your car at your campsite). Full hookups at each site were a nice bonus. The main campground is small with about 30(?) sites. There is also a cabin for rent, but I do not know any details about it. It looked nice and had a private patio area. Hiking: There aren't a lot of trails to keep a person occupied for long here, but there is a trail to the Edisto River that is a nice short walk (maybe 15 minutes). But if you are used to parks with hiking trails, you might be a little disappointed. Privacy: There is not a lot of privacy at this park, the sites are fairly close together and some are more out in the open and not much more than a parking spot. I prefer the solitude of nature with lots of vegetation between sites, but I found the sites at the back very peaceful and the other campers very friendly. There are very nice mature trees and some flowering shrubs, plenty of shade. There is also a swamp directly behind the park, so even in early March, I was fighting mosquitos and wished that I'd brought my screen room. Security: As I've already stated, the camp host frequently checked the campground and was always available. But another nice feature is that the gates to the campground are locked each night, with a code for entry that is provided to the campers. I've never experienced this, but it was appreciated. In summary, I wasn't super excited when I first arrived due to the noise and lack of privacy/nature, but found myself wanting to stay by the end of my 4 days. There are so many beautiful areas to explore nearby, and Colleton was a nice clean place to come back to each evening. Thank you...

We visited this small, quiet state park in June. We actually stayed there an entire week while we toured both Charleston and Savannah. This park is very intimate and quaint. We were in site 8 which had a newly erected fence. Sites 3-8 abut a very busy roadway. The park is actually optimal for usage of the Edisto River. The best sites were 9-12 for River access and views. This milk chocolate colored River was quite busy and many people came during the day to access the River. We were the only tent campers in the park and the bath house was basically ours alone. South Carolina can be hot during the month of June but the air conditioned bathroom was a nice perk and it was always clean. All sites have power and water and the camp hosts and ranger were nice and friendly. Colleton is a tight park for rvers. I watch as the park filled and trees were dodged without incident. This park had lots of creepy crawly unusual bugs but nothing ‘scary’. The park only has about 25 sites. There is a Dollar General nearby and Walterboro is a short drive away and has everything you need. I loved that this park was quiet and secluded, small trails, and a River overlook plus fishing spots. The only thing we did not like was the road noise. It was like sleeping next to the freeway. We were in a tent so there was no way to damper the noise from construction trucks and loud muffler truck. Oh yes, there is an rv park across the road as well as a few neighbor houses. One of the houses had a dog that barked incessantly at night. But if you are in a rv I’m sure you will be able to block a lot...

Colleton is a nice and quaint campground. It’s safe, clean, and the riverbank is beautiful. Trees are abundant and campsites are spaced out enough to maintain the wilderness vibe. There is cornhole, a playfield with a volleyball net, and a picturesque little playground complete with tire swings. Swimming, canoeing, tubing, and boating in the river is the main activity here. Being such a small campground makes it so these activities can be enjoyed without the crowds. Larry the park ranger has been there almost 22 years! He excels in his role making everyone feel comfortable and staying on top of everything. Bugs were minimal in late July—so nice that Larry has the park sprayed regularly so campers can enjoy being there without so many bugs! There is not anything to do nearby, so one would need to travel a ways if they are wanting to do more than just stay at the campground. The Dollar General down the way made it easy to get any last minute items. The bathrooms were okay, but certainly don’t cause one to choose them over using the camper. Many sites are very tight squeezes between trees. If that is a challenge one does not want to take on, my recommendation would be to get a pull through site. Colleton is a destination for one looking to unplugg (Wi-Fi is pretty much non existent) and just relax. It is also a great stop for one passing...