Wildly Comfortable Camping
New to South Carolina’s Pee Dee?
Guests enjoy exploring more here.
Homestyle breakfast, horseback riding, and dog grooming are less than 5 minutes. Hartsville (15 minutes) brings university sports, craft breweries, and Neptune Island Waterpark. Florence (35 minutes) sits at I-95/I-20 with everything from Buc-ee’s to Chick-fil-A to evening theater.
Explore 100,000+ acres of public parks like Carolina Sandhills National Wildlife Refuge that offer fishing, hunting and nature education.
Explore coastal beaches, historic cities, and NASCAR at Darlington Raceway as day trips – returning to your base camp at Standing Pines for lakeside sunsets and s’mores.
Let’s explore what’s waiting just down the road.
Practically Next Door | 5-10 Minutes Dining & Services
🍳 Miriam’s Kitchen – Savor mouthwatering homestyle meals at this local favorite, perfect for breakfast or lunch (2 minutes).
🐎 Deer Creek Rescue Trail Rides – Experience guided horseback rides through beautiful trails while supporting this animal rescue facility (5 minutes).
🐾 Grey Oak Dog Grooming & Daycare – Keep your furry friends looking their best or treat them to doggy daycare during longer excursions (6 minutes).
💍Grigg’s Farm – Celebrate in country style with this amazing custom-built large event venue nestled on beautiful Carolina Sandhills forest and pasture (7 minutes).
🍔 Bill’s Grill – It’s worth the quick drive to visit the home of the real hamburger (10 minutes).
As a local family owned business, we encourage and support other local small businesses.
While we love supporting local favorites, we also recognize the convenience of nearby chain stores. The closest Dollar General is 5 minutes with the closest SuperWalMart 15 minutes away in Hartsville. This may be a good option for everyday essentials or last minute supplies.
Hartsville Dining / Shopping / Attractions | 15-20 Minutes
Team Favorite Dining
🍗 Yogi Bear’s Chicken – Local favorite for fried chicken and comfort food.
🥩 Shug’s Smokehouse – Authentic Southern barbecue and home-style sides.
🍔 The Blind Pig – Upscale casual dining and craft beer in a relaxed atmosphere.
🍕 Groucho’s Deli – Famous for delicious sandwiches and their signature dipping sauce.
🥩 Sam Kendall’s – Upscale dining featuring steaks, seafood, and an extensive wine list.
🍺 Wild Heart Brewing – Craft brewery with rotating taps and beer garden, plus creative menu including local favorite Sunday brunches.
🍳 The Rooster – Local café by Coker University offering coffee and casual dining options in a lively atmosphere.
☕ Creama – Local coffee shop serving freshly brewed specialties and a cozy atmosphere for morning relaxation.
🍦 sugaRush – Delightful destination for ice cream, desserts and sandwiches in a friendly, welcoming environment.
📍 For familiar favorites, all the typical chain restaurants are also available for convenient meals when you’re on the go.
🍕 Pizza Lovers Rejoice! From local favorites to familiar chains, Hartsville offers numerous pizza options perfect for easy family meals.
Hartsville Family Attractions
💦 Neptune Island Waterpark – Cool off at this family-friendly water park featuring slides, a lazy river, and splash zones (seasonal).
🏛️ Coker Farm – Discover agricultural history at this nationally recognized site showcasing innovative farming practices and scientific achievements that shaped the South.
🌿 Kalmia Gardens – Wander through 35 acres of botanical gardens featuring native plants, historic structures, and walking trails.
⚾ Byerly Park – Enjoy sports fields, playgrounds, and recreation areas at this expansive community park.
🏛️ Hartsville Museum – Discover local history and rotating exhibits in this charming downtown museum.
🏊 YMCA – Want to swim or work out but the weather is not cooperating? Use your YMCA membership or grab a day passes to access indoor pool and fitness facilities.
Hartsville Shopping
🐶 Purrs McBarkin’ – Quality pet food and supplies for dogs and cats in a welcoming atmosphere.
🛍️ Looky Loo – Charming boutique featuring vintage finds, in-house florist, and Gigi’s Kitchen with weekday lunch and grab-and-go options.
🥩 Block and Vino – Family-owned shop offering high-quality steaks, prepared foods, wines, and delicious deli sandwiches.
🍯 Stello Foods – Specialty spreads and sauces based on cherished family recipes, now available in downtown Hartsville.
🍵 Pour Friends Coffee, Cream, & Crumbs – Hartsville’s newest coffee shop is a great place to stop in to meet new friends.
Coker University
Coker University elevates Hartsville’s lovely downtown with high quality athletic, artistic and cultural offerings. This beautiful campus features striking architecture and grounds.
🎓 Campus Tours – Explore the picturesque campus featuring historic buildings and beautiful landscaping that showcase the university’s rich heritage.
🏀 Cobra Athletics – Catch exciting NCAA Division II sporting events including basketball, baseball, soccer, and more throughout the academic year.
🎭 Arts & Culture – Enjoy theater performances, musical concerts, and rotating art exhibitions at the Cecelia Coker Bell Gallery, many of which are open to the public and family-friendly.
Nearby Attractions | 20-30 Minutes from Standing Pines
🏎️ Darlington Raceway – Experience the history and excitement of NASCAR at the “Track Too Tough to Tame” (20 minutes).
🍦 McLeod Farms – Visit this beloved family farm featuring a market with fresh produce, homemade ice cream, baked goods, and seasonal activities including pick-your-own fruits when in season (20 minutes).
🏡 Venue at Laura’s Farm – Host your dream wedding or special event at this charming rustic venue featuring a bridal suite, spacious grounds, and unique “Basement Blockade” area for memorable celebrations (20 minutes)
🏞️ H. Cooper Black Field Trial Area – Explore 7,000+ acres of public land with trails and fishing ponds (30 minutes).
🦅 Carolina Sandhills National Wildlife Refuge – Explore over 45,000 acres of protected longleaf pine forest with hiking trails, wildlife viewing opportunities, and some of the best bird watching in the region (24 minutes).
🏔️ Sugarloaf Mountain – Explore this unique geological phenomenon that rises 100 feet above the surrounding landscape, offering 60 miles of hiking and equestrian trails.
🌿 Great Pee Dee Heritage Preserve – Discover this protected natural area along the Great Pee Dee River featuring diverse wildlife habitats, fishing opportunities, and hiking trails through pristine bottomland hardwood forest.
🚤 Lake Robinson – Enjoy fishing, boating, and shoreline recreation at this 2,250-acre lake known for excellent bass and crappie fishing, scenic views, and peaceful surroundings.
🏞️ Lee State Park – Experience the natural beauty of this state park offering hiking trails, equestrian facilities, artesian springs, fishing opportunities, and camping along the Lynches River (30 minutes).
Exploring Florence | 30-45 Minutes from Standing Pines
Just 30-45 minutes from Standing Pines, you’ll find Florence at the intersection of I-95/I-20. Pop over lunch and be back in time for a walk around our lake before grilling dinner at your campsite under spectacular #StandingPinesSunsets.
🍖 Red Bone Alley – Enjoy Southern cuisine in a unique setting designed to resemble a Charleston alleyway.
🦫 Buc-ee’s Travel Center – Experience this massive travel stop featuring hundreds of fuel pumps, clean restrooms, and an endless variety of snacks and souvenirs. We love the large gas pumps – ideal for refueling for RV travel!
🎟️ Florence Center – Enjoy concerts, shows, sports tournaments, the annual July Outdoor Expo and family-friendly performances such as Disney on Ice. The Florence Center offers something for everyone.
🦩 Florence Flamingos – are all about family fun. Games are filled with wacky entertainment. Enjoy the ballpark this summer!
🎭 Florence County Museum – Immerse yourself in rotating art exhibitions, local history displays, and the impressive Wright Collection of Southern Art showcasing the region’s cultural heritage.
🌿 Florence Rail Trail – Explore this scenic 2-mile paved trail winding through natural wetlands and forest, offering walking, cycling, and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌳 Lynches River County Park – Discover 676 acres of natural beauty featuring a canopy walk through the treetops, environmental education center, splash pad, and river access for paddling adventures.
🎭 Francis Marion University Performing Arts Center – Experience a variety of performances in this state-of-the-art 900-seat multi-purpose theater.
🎬 Florence Little Theatre – Experience the magic of community theater with high-quality productions and educational programs in this century-old organization.
Proud Supporter of Black Creek Wildlife Center | 45 Minutes
Standing Pines is proud to partner with the Black Creek Wildlife Center, a non-profit organization dedicated to the rehabilitation and conservation of native wildlife. Located just 45 minutes away in Bishopville, South Carolina, this inspiring center provides care for injured and orphaned animals while educating the public about local ecology.
🦅 Animal Demonstrations: Get up close with ambassador animals and learn about their stories of recovery.
🌱 Educational Seminars: Discover fascinating insights into native plants, wildlife, and conservation efforts.
🦋 Wildlife Releases – Standing Pines is a release site for rehabilitated wildlife. We will continue working with Black Creek Wildlife Center to host wildlife releases at Standing Pines, bringing conservation efforts closer to our guests.
Day Trips | Metro Areas 1-2 Hours from Standing Pines
Consider Standing Pines for your base camp. Our central location gives endless possibilities for weekend getaways, week long vacations and extended seasonal stays. Venture throughout the Carolinas and return to wildly comfortable camping each evening.
🏙️ Charlotte, NC – Experience North Carolina’s largest city with its mix of cultural attractions, professional sports, and urban outdoor activities (1.5 hours).
🌆 Columbia, SC – Explore South Carolina’s capital city offering a blend of history, arts, university culture, and family attractions (1.5 hours).
🌊 Myrtle Beach, SC – Enjoy the Atlantic Ocean, bustling boardwalk, family attractions, shopping, and entertainment along the Grand Strand (2 hours).
🏛️ Charleston, SC – Discover America’s most charming historic city with its cobblestone streets, antebellum architecture, and award-winning dining scene (2 hours).
Exploring the Carolinas | Must-Visit Attractions
🦁 Riverbanks Zoo & Garden – Explore one of America’s top-rated zoos in Columbia featuring over 2,000 animals, a 70-acre botanical garden, and engaging animal encounters (1.5 hours).
🎢 Carowinds Theme Park – Experience thrilling rides, live entertainment, and Carolina Harbor water park at this 407-acre amusement destination straddling the North Carolina-South Carolina border (1.5 hours).
🌳 Congaree National Park – Hike through the largest intact expanse of old-growth bottomland hardwood forest in the southeastern United States, with elevated boardwalks making this UNESCO Biosphere Reserve accessible to all ages (1.5 hours).
🏞️ Cheraw State Park – Enjoy outdoor recreation on 360-acre Lake Juniper with fishing, boating, and swimming opportunities, plus an 18-hole championship golf course designed by Tom Jackson (1 hour).
🍷 Duplin Winery – Sample award-winning muscadine wines at the South’s oldest and largest winery in North Myrtle Beach, with guided tastings and a gourmet restaurant featuring Southern cuisine (2 hours).
⛵ Lake Murray – Explore this 50,000-acre man-made lake offering boating, fishing, swimming, and spectacular views of the annual purple martin migration that draws visitors from around the world (1.5 hours).
🏰 Camden Revolutionary War Site – Step back in time at the site of the first major defeat of the Continental Army in the Southern Campaign, with living history demonstrations and educational programs about life during America’s fight for independence (1 hour).
🛒 Gaffney Premium Outlets – Shop over 75 designer and name-brand outlet stores offering significant savings on your favorite brands (1.25 hours).
🏄 U.S. National Whitewater Center – Challenge yourself with over 30 land and water activities including whitewater rafting, zip lines, climbing walls, and mountain biking trails at this 1,300-acre outdoor recreation facility near Charlotte (1.5 hours).
🏖️ Hunting Island State Park – Visit South Carolina’s most popular state park featuring a pristine barrier island with a historic lighthouse, unspoiled beaches, and abundant wildlife (2 hours).
