easy
Flexible: Overnight to multiple days
Suitable for all fitness levels; mainly low-impact camping and casual water activities
Wooded Campsite #5 at River Island Adventures offers roomy camping with direct river access, communal amenities, and easy vehicle parking. Perfect for families and groups ready to kayak, boat, and tube along South Carolina’s scenic waterways.
Up to 10 People
Experience the tranquility of Wooded Campsite #5, where spacious sites offer picnic tables, fire rings, and easy vehicle access. Enjoy amenities like a communal kitchen and outdoor games, while indulging in adventures like kayaking, pontoon tours, and seasonal river tubing. Create unforgettable memories in nature's embrace!
About We have several spacious Wooded Campsites located across the road from our Outpost on the river. You can drive your vehicle right up to the campsite and park. Each campsite has a picnic table, fire ring and trash can. There are charcoal grills, ash cans and portable restrooms located in the area of the Wooded Campsites.
There are no utility hook-ups at any of the sites, but you are welcome to bring your tent or RV with a generator to boondock camp.
Outpost Amenities
Adventures/Experiences
More Info
Informational Videos Here is an instructional video showing arrival instructions, check-in information and amenities you will find at our property: video link
This drone video from 2022 gives you a birds-eye view of our Outpost and a trip down river to our island: video link
Map This map is not to scale, it is for a general reference of our property. !Map of River Island
Bring your own camping gear and generator if you use an RV, as the site lacks utility connections.
Keep all food stored in your vehicle or communal fridge to avoid visits from local squirrels.
Stick to designated fire rings for campfires to minimize environmental impact and meet site rules.
Kayak and pontoon tours can fill quickly during peak times—book in advance to secure your spot.
The Waccamaw River area has long been inhabited by native peoples and later became a crucial route for trade and transport in coastal South Carolina.
River Island Adventures encourages low-impact camping practices and offers educational programs to protect local water quality and wildlife habitats.
Needed for overnight stays since sites provide no electric hookups.
Prevails against mosquitoes and bugs common near water, especially in warmer months.
summer|spring|fall specific
Useful for keeping gear dry during kayak rentals and pontoon tours.
Essential for navigating campsite and trails after dark.