Stretching along the Atlantic Coast, Interstate 95 passes through each state from Maine to Florida, including North and South Carolina. The major highway cuts through the Carolina Sandhills, a region of ancient beach dunes. A few campgrounds are located near the interstate, allowing you to experience the area's characteristically sandy soil, tall longleaf pines and oak trees.
Off Interstate 95's exit for TV Road, Florence RV Park in South Carolina, roughly 30 miles west of the border, operates numerous tent and recreational vehicle sites, as well as cabins. Campsites come equipped with wireless Internet and 20-, 30- and 50-amp electrical and water hookups. At the north end of the park, the cabins overlook a catch-and-release fishing pond that entertains anglers. While the area around the cabins is sparse for trees, the rest of the campground gets a nice amount of shade. Kids enjoy the on-site playground, sand volleyball court and swimming pool.
At the Radford Boulevard exit off I-95, Bass Lake Campground is named for the on-site, 7-acre catch-and-release fishing pond. The campground, roughly 2 miles north of Dillon, South Carolina, hosts numerous campsites that accommodate both trailers requiring electrical hookups and primitive tent camping. Campers with recreational vehicles can rent spots on a weekly and monthly basis, though tent campers are not permitted to stay more than three days. Open and secluded campsites are available, as are on-site showers and free wireless Internet.
Approximately 13 miles south of I-95, near Dillon, Little Pee Dee State Park has a 54-acre lake, a swamp and a 50-site campground. There are 32 sites suited for recreational vehicles, while 18 are devoted to tent camping. Fish for bream, bass and catfish from Lake Norton's 75-foot fishing pier, or try your luck in the nearby black waters of the Little Pee Dee River. On land, stretch your legs on the 1.3-mile nature trail that loops from the campground to Beaver Pond and back.
In North Carolina, take Exit 17 off I-95 to park your rig at Sleepy Bears RV Park. Very accommodating to long-term stays, the recreational vehicle park has paved, pull-through sites, a dump station and storage. In some respects, the swimming pool, arcade, recreation room, two clubhouses, ice cream parlor, grocery store and miniature golf course make the park akin to a small town, while tent camping under the park's trees and fishing in the nearby river return you to nature.
