Paris Mountain State Park Campground

I c would give a five star rating but I do have two issues: 1) Even though I stayed on a Monday in an otherwise mostly vacant campground, I had to pay for the two-night minimum. It's not like people were being turned away, folks. 🙄 2) They only offer a senior discount for S.C. residents. I'm 65 and need to watch my finances regardless of what state I reside in.

This is a great little campground for a quick getaway. The trails in the park itself are wonderful. As others have pointed out the park system does require a minimum stay, so it is not as value oriented as it used to be. My biggest complaint about this park and campground is how narrow the roads are if you are bringing a camper in. Say a small prayer that you don't have to pass another camper in tow on your way in or out, the dropoff in some spots would do serious damage to your rig if you had to get off the road to allow others to pass. Be careful.

Great place to stay. It’s so beautiful and peaceful at night. But some of those camper spots are...... YIKES. I had site 35 and it was a leveling nightmare. I had to use 9 out of 10 blocks and my whole tongue jack. If you can, get a site ACROSS the road from 35. Those looked so much better than mine. And i don’t know if they rent out site 39 or not, but NEVER EVER get that site! It’s incredibly damaged. LOL! If you’re into hiking DEFINITELY do the Sulphur Springs trail and go down the HIKERS ONLY path. It’s a beauty! It has creeks, a lake, and a waterfall.

Nice campground. Quiet, shaded, and clean sites. The bathhouses are clean and work well. The sites have 30amps max, but with all of the shade, we only needed to run one of the AC units, so not a big deal. Because of all of the trees, there are a few near the road, so take it slow and watch your drive through the park. Also, some of the sites may need extra blocks to get level. We needed 4 and across from us needed 12 in the front of theirs.

I love Paris Mountain State Park Campground, especially late fall for the colors and cooler evenings. There are no vistas, but plenty of pretty spots to stop and photograph along a trail walk around the lake. The bridge in the photograph at Paris Mountain State Park was built by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), with local stone and wood so that it blends nicely with its  surroundings. Just a heads up, in winter and the early spring, the Sulphur Springs Shelter Restroom is closed. Water and electricity only are at campsites, but there is a dump station. Roads coming up the mountain are tight even in our 22 foot Travato. There are parts of the road where the edges are falling away, so go slow and take caution. You will enjoy your stay.