Santee / Santee Lakes KOA Journey is a scenic RV campground in Santee, South Carolina, located at 1268 Gordon Road
[b]Summerton, SC, just under two miles off I-95, [/b]along the north shore of Lake Marion, South Carolina's largest lake. With beautiful lakefront surroundings, spacious RV sites, vacation cottages, and convenient access to I-95, our campground is an ideal destination for RV travelers, families, snowbirds, and anyone looking to enjoy the best of South Carolina's Lowcountry.
RV Camping on Lake Marion
Santee / Santee Lakes KOA Journey offers more than 120 Pull-Thru RV sites, many surrounded by majestic oak trees draped in Spanish moss, tall pines, and tropical palmettos.Choose a Lakefront RV site for beautiful views of Lake Marion and picturesque sunsets over the water. Whether you're stopping overnight during an I-95 road trip or planning a longer South Carolina camping getaway, you'll have a peaceful place to relax and enjoy the outdoors.
Looking for camping without an RV? We also offer a variety of vacation rentals in Santee, SC, including:
That convenient location makes Santee / Santee Lakes KOA Journey a great choice for:
At the campground, families and friends can enjoy:
A Peaceful South Carolina Camping Getaway
Whether you're searching for Lake Marion camping, an RV park near I-95, a convenient stop along your South Carolina road trip, or a relaxing Lowcountry vacation, Santee / Santee Lakes KOA Journey gives you the best of both worlds: easy highway access and a peaceful lakefront setting.
Spend your days fishing, swimming, playing games, exploring Santee, or simply relaxing beneath the Spanish moss. Then gather around the community fire pit and watch the sunset over Lake Marion.
Make Santee / Santee Lakes KOA Journey your next South Carolina camping destination.
Important Camping Information:
Due to the rural nature of our location, there is no cable provider in the area; therefore, we cannot provide cable to our campers. We do provide WiFi. Pool: May 1st-October 31st. Max pull thru: 85 feet. Please call 803.478.2262 for reservations for sites over 65 feet.
We currently offer the following activities:
Starts: 09/30/2026 - Ends: 10/05/2026
A community tradition since 1911 with carnival rides, 4-H livestock competitions, agricultural exhibits, and fair food across six days.
Starts: 05/01/2027 - Ends: 05/02/2027
Free, family-friendly festival held the weekend before Mother's Day at Edisto Memorial Gardens — a Southeastern Tourism Society top-twenty event — featuring food trucks, vendors, music, and thousands of blooming roses.
Reservation Guarantee Deposit:We will hold your site all night when guaranteed with a deposit equal to the first night's base two-person rate. Deposit will be charged to your credit card at time of reservation.Cancellation Requirements:If you are unable to honor your reservation, you must call and cancel prior to these Deposit Refund Cancellation Deadlines:RV/Tent: 7 DaysTo cancel your RV/Tent reservation, notify us by 4 p.m. 7 days prior to your scheduled arrival.Reservations made after deadlines require a nonrefundable deposit.Cancellation Charges:A $20 cancellation fee will be charged for cancellations made prior to deadlines.Cancellations after deadline will result in forfeiture of deposit.Holiday weekends, special events, and group reservations excluded.