Primitive, Tent, Camper & RV camping: What’s the difference?

Primitive Camping is really only recommended for experienced campers traveling in larger groups. But if that’s what you do anyway, primitive camping can be a mind-blowing experience. Intended to give campers a real sense of the wild outdoors, South Carolina primitive camping is available at nearly all state parks and natural areas. Primitive camping, advice from Stephen Dent, means very little gear, no food (living off the land), and creating shelter with what you find on the terrain. No tent, no RV, no tarps, no bull! Primitive camping is considered an expert level outdoor activity and is NOT for inexperienced campers or small groups.

Tent Camping is probably the most popular style of camping in the U.S. Generally the least expensive camping style that allows the whole family to come along, tent camping is suitable for all four seasons (with the right equipment!) and is welcomed at all South Carolina camping areas. South Carolina tent camping offers more access to more activity than most cabin-style camping. Pets are easy to care for, whether they sleep outside, in your tent, or in a kennel on the campsite.

Camper & RV camping is a great choice for South Carolina because the weather can often be unpredictable. For people traveling with inexperienced campers, this is the recommendation for this state or any other area. Some great sites for South Carolina RV camping are Solitude Pointe, Columbia-Camden RV Park, and Swamp Fox Campground in Florence, SC.