James Island County Park is a huge Charleston County park on the western side of James Island S.C. just west of Charleston. It features a FHU campground, miles of nature trails, freshwater lakes, access to a tidal creek and a waterpark for the kiddies.
The first topic is getting there. Coming in from the west I outwitted myself by getting off US-17 and taking River Road and Maybank Parkway. Don’t do it! They’re narrow two-lane roads with overhanging trees; although we had clearance at 12’6″ the antennae on top twanged every limb along the way. Continue to Folly Road, turn south, then turn right on Central Park Road, left on Riverland Drive and there you are on the right.
Lot # 84
The CG itself is very spacious with plenty of room to maneuver and plenty of clearance. Campsites are widely-spaced with bushes and trees between camper. With some moving around the satellite tv worked and wifi worked fine. The sites are all level but some are a little high and some are a little low; unfortunately we were in site 84 and it was somewhat muddy and had standing water all around on a rainy day.
Camp Store and office!
Of course the point of camping at James Island is going into Charleston, and the park makes that easy. The park operates a shuttle bus that goes into the city at 9 a.m. and returns a 4 p.m. for $10 per person. Since parking a car downtown is impossible or even more difficult the shuttle is great. Don’t even think of taking an RV into Charleston.
Bath House and Laundry!
We’ll be returning to James Island County Park; there’s lots more we want to see and do in Charleston.
871 Riverland Drive
Charleston, SC 29412
(843) 795-4386
Call (843) 795-4386 for availability and reservations.
http://www.ccprc.com