Family Camping Activities for All Ages: Games, Hiking, and Campfire Fun
Explore family camping activities that bring all ages together, from outdoor games and scenic hikes to memorable campfire fun that creates lasting memories.
Thrifts Ferry Campground offers a serene retreat nestled along the riverbanks of Mountain Rest, SC, providing a perfect blend of outdoor adventure and relaxation. Whether you're pitching a tent or bringing your RV, our campground welcomes all nature enthusiasts seeking an authentic camping experience.
Camping & Outdoor Activities: Located along the river, our campground offers excellent opportunities for fishing (including chub, red breast, and spotted bass), boating, and exploring the great outdoors. The area is also rich in diverse wildlife, making it a unique spot for nature observation.
Stay Longer & Explore: Thrifts Ferry Campground encourages visitors to extend their stays and explore nearby attractions, including hiking trails and local points of interest in the Blue Ridge Mountains region. Whether you're a solo camper, family, or group, our campground offers something for everyone.
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Hiking
Tent sites
Good for kids
Good camping spot, fishing only ok, no trout caught, mostly chub, red breast, spotted bass
Serene camping along the river. The most diverse wildlife and foliage I have seen in a while.
This is not an actual “campground”. Depending on the time of year, there is a good chance when you hike the quarter of a mile in - the camping spot is taken. Boy Scout troops like to camp here as well. Please pick up after yourself. Pack it in - pack it back out. There have been more and more people coming and enjoying the area and leaving trash for others to pick up. This is a wild and scenic corridor. If you’re going to be lazy and leave a trace that you’ve been here, please go camp by a stream in the city somewhere.
HIKE IN CAMPING - 3 stars because we didn't actually get down to the camping spots. Thought this was a drive in and camp spot so was ok getting in late after dark planning to camp next to the car. Was unaware it was a hike in campground. I would be excited to see how good it is if we had prepared for a hike in camping weekend.
Absolutely love this place!! Just hang out and relax. The walk back up to the parking lot is little bit of a workout but well worth it