Big Rig Friendly RV Resort
West Columbia, South Carolina
20 RV Sites
4.52 reviewsBig Rig Friendly RV Resort in West Columbia, South Carolina, delivers exactly what its name promises—a purpose-designed, large-rig-capable RV resort in Lexington County just west of the South Carolina capital, providing the accessible utility connections, generous site dimensions, and complete service infrastructure that Class A motorhome and fifth-wheel travelers require when visiting the Columbia metropolitan area. Positioned in the western suburbs of South Carolina's capital city, the resort serves both short-term travelers accessing Columbia's state government, university, and military installations and extended-stay guests using it as a base for regional exploration including Congaree National Park and the Lake Murray recreational corridor.
The resort's facility is defined by its commitment to big-rig accessibility—golf cart rentals for internal property navigation, full hookup utility connections with premium electrical service, big-rig-friendly drive lanes and turn radii, RV storage, outdoor pool, fitness center, general store, dog park, pavilion, playground, laundry, Wi-Fi, and showers collectively deliver a resort-quality stay without the site-navigation frustrations that older campgrounds with narrow lanes and tight turning radii impose on large motorhomes. The pickleball courts and pool provide social and recreational engagement, and the pet-friendly policy accommodates the traveling dogs and cats that extended-stay RV guests commonly bring on longer journeys.
West Columbia occupies the south bank of the Congaree River directly across from Columbia's downtown skyline, connected by the Gervais Street Bridge in a crossing that provides one of the most photographed sunset views in the Midlands region. The Congaree River's Two Notch Road floodplain downstream from Columbia contains the terrain that becomes Congaree National Park—the largest intact expanse of old-growth bottomland hardwood forest remaining in the southeastern United States, where champion-size trees including the national champion water hickory and loblolly pine grow in a floodplain ecosystem that floods dozens of times annually and sustains the forest's extraordinary productivity.
Congaree National Park, approximately 20 miles southeast of West Columbia, protects 26,000 acres of old-growth bottomland forest where kayak and canoe trails through the park's Cedar Creek corridor provide the most intimate access to the towering hardwood canopy and the diverse wildlife—including river otters, bobcats, alligators, and the barred owl that are particularly vocal on evening paddles in the park's interior. Lake Murray, the largest lake in the Midlands, lies just south of the resort and provides 650 miles of shoreline for boating, fishing, and swimming in a recreational reservoir that anchors the Lexington County outdoor recreation economy. Fort Jackson, the Army's largest basic training installation, is approximately 10 miles east.
Big Rig Friendly RV Resort operates year-round in the South Carolina Midlands' subtropical climate, where mild winters from November through March attract snowbirds who value the resort's big-rig infrastructure and central South Carolina's moderate temperatures as an alternative to Florida's more crowded and expensive winter RV market. The spring and fall seasons deliver the most comfortable conditions for exploring Congaree National Park's trail and paddling network, and summer's heat makes the pool and fitness center the primary daytime draws while the park's shaded bottomland canopy keeps trail temperatures significantly cooler than the surrounding agricultural landscape.
What does this place offer
- Bathrooms
- Big Rig Friendly
- Dog Park
- Fitness Center
- Full Hookup
- General Store
- Golf Cart Rentals
- Laundry
- National Park Nearby
- Pavilion
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4.5
Overall rating
2 reviews
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Tim or Estella Morning View, Kentucky
March 2024
our site was gravel and over 100ft long we have a 36ft motorhome and we tow a 26ft car hauler, so the long site was perfect. At check in we were greeted by a very nice lady, and we were escorted to our site. The site was level had full hookups. At the picnic table area there is astroturf which would be very n...Show more
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RonaldSt Petersburg, Florida
September 2024
It was a one night stop for us. Had a great pull thru site which was a 5 star. Did not use pool or restroom because of our short stay
Location
336 Gardners Terrace Rd, West Columbia, SC 29172, USA
Things to know
Check-in:
Check-out: 11:00 AMRules
Check-in Procedure
- Check-Out: 11 am
- For later checkout please contact the office staff for approval, prior to your checkout day.
- While each park attempts to accommodate your exact spot request, the on-site manager has the ultimate decision for spot placement.
Refund Policy
- Refunds will be made by check to the home address you provided.
- All refunds will be calculated on a weekly basis.
- Please allow 3 to 4 weeks for your refund.
Quiet Hours
- Quiet hours are from 10 pm to 8 am.
- Turn off all music and refrain from loud activities or noises.
- If a neighbor camper is disturbing you, please notify the campground host.
Pet Policy
- Aggressive dogs of any breed are not welcome at our park.
- If your dog shows behavior that is protective and unfriendly to strangers, or is aggressive towards the animals on the premises, please leave it home.
- If you decide to bring your dog and it exhibits this type of behavior, the owner or management of our property will ask you to please find another.
- All dogs are required to be under the control and visual observation of their owner.
- While Columbia, South Carolina does not explicitly prohibit any breed of dogs, we do have policies against accepting certain breeds that have been identified by our major insurance provider as having a history of unfriendly and aggressive behavior toward other dogs and to These breeds are Pit Bulls and Pit Bull mixes, Rottweilers and Dobermans.
- A 6' (six foot) leash rule is in effect whenever the animal is outside the owner's camping trailer, vehicle, bunkhouse, or No dog should be left tied up and unattended outside the owner's vehicle/trailer and/or bunkhouse.
- Allowing your pet to bark uncontrollably day or night will not be permitted and you may be asked to leave if you are not able to control your pet’s barking.
- No chasing THE RANCH’S livestock or animals.
- We are a pet-friendly park, with breed restrictions.
- Pets are the sole responsibility of their owners.
- Pets must always be restrained or on a leash no longer than 6 feet.
- Owners are responsible for cleaning up after their pets.
- Limit 3 pets per site, unless approved by management.
- Pet Waiver form must be signed by all guests with pets.
- Pet rules unique to the location will be addressed at the time of reservation.
- We encourage all dog owners to call in advance to inquire about any specific rules that might apply to their situation.
- BIG RIG FRIENDLY RV RESORT does not allow pets in the bunkhouse due to possible Guest allergies.
Speed Limit
- The speed limit is 5 mph. (You are responsible for your guest following the speed limit).
Park Policy
- The cleanliness of the park is important to us.
- Sites are to be kept clean and orderly, as determined by management.
- Shoes or protective foot coverings must be worn at all times in the park.
Vehicle Policy
- No ATVs, Side by sides, or Quads may be used on park property.
- A single site may be used by up to 5 persons with 2 vehicles.
- Visitors and additional vehicles may be charged.
- Washing cars, boats, or RVs is prohibited.
Golf Cart's Policy
- Drivers of Golf carts must have a driver’s license.
Campers Policy
- You must be 18 years of age or older to register for a campsite.
- Only registered campers are permitted in the campground after 10 p.m.
- All campers and their visitors are to obey all municipal, county, state, and federal laws and regulations.
- Campers are to connect to the utilities on their designated site only.
- Plug-ins should not exceed the number of receptacles on each pedestal.
- Water is for personal use only.
Fire Policy
- Fires are limited or prohibited at certain times.
- All campfires must be attended at all times.
- Fire must be contained to the fire ring and flames are not to exceed the top of the fire ring.
- Fires must be extinguished between 10 pm and 8 am.
- Do not place materials other than firewood in the fire ring.
Bathroom Rules
- Use camper-grade toilet tissue only and DO NOT flush feminine products.
- Do not wash clothes, food dishes, or personal items in the bathrooms.
Trash Policy
- Place bagged trash only in the dumpsters provided or take it with you.
- Unsuitable materials should not be disposed of on campsites or near the dumpsters.
Laundry Policy
- The laundry room is open 24 hours.
- Please clean the washers after use and remove lint from the dryers.
- No pet items or rugs in the washers or dryers.
- No clotheslines.
Firearms Policy
- Discharging of firearms of any kind including BB guns, paintball guns, bows and arrows, slingshots, or any device that uses burning powder, explosives, compressed gases, etc. is prohibited.
Fireworks Policy
- Use of fireworks or any other explosive is prohibited.
Trees Policy
- Do not dig up, carve, chop, or cut any live trees or bushes.
- No digging or permanent satellite hook-ups may be installed.
RV Policy
- Any site improvements must be pre-approved in writing by management.
- Any structures become the property of the campground.
- No outside appliances – washers, dryers, refrigerators, freezers, etc.
- Management reserves the right to amend or add to these rules at any time without prior notice.
- All clarifications of these rules rest solely with management.
- Violation of any of these rules can be cause for immediate eviction.
Cancellation Policy
MODERATE
If the guest cancels at least 1 week before your check-in day and time, they will receive a full refund (minus Spot2Nite convenience or resort fees). If the guest cancels within the 1 week before check-in, there will be no refund.