Sesquicentennial State Park Campground
Open year-round. Construction is underway in Loop 1 with potential utility disruptions and increased construction traffic affecting those sites. Maximum consecutive stay is 14 nights with a required 7-night break between reservations.
Flood Warning issued October 11 at 9:45PM EDT until October 15 at 11:25PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in South Carolina... Congaree River At Carolina Eastman affecting Richland, Lexington and Calhoun Counties. Congaree River At Congaree River at Congaree NP Near Gadsden affecting Richland and Calhoun Counties. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Congaree River at Carolina Eastman. * WHEN...From Monday evening to Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...At 115.0 feet, Flooding occurs in low lying areas of the Carolina Eastman Facility and at the Congaree National Park. At 119.0 feet, Extensive flooding occurs in the Congaree National Park. Some area farmland is flooded. Minor flooding occurs at the Carolina Eastman Facility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 6:06 PM EDT Sunday the stage was 103.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 114.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late tomorrow evening to a crest of 120.7 feet Tuesday evening. It will then fall below flood stage late Wednesday evening. - Flood stage is 115.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flood Warning issued October 11 at 9:45PM EDT until October 16 at 9:42PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in South Carolina... Congaree River At Carolina Eastman affecting Richland, Lexington and Calhoun Counties. Congaree River At Congaree River at Congaree NP Near Gadsden affecting Richland and Calhoun Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Congaree River at Congaree River at Congaree NP Near Gadsden. * WHEN...From Tuesday afternoon to Friday evening. * IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Flooding begins in the Congaree National Park. This will begin to produce flooding of portions of the lower boardwalk. At 17.0 feet, The access road to the Sandy Run subdivision becomes flooded. The lower boardwalk in the Congaree National Park becomes flooded by Cedar Creek. At 18.0 feet, Several homes in the Sandy Run subdivision along the river become flooded. At 18 feet the river covers the Weston Lake overlook in the Congaree National Park. Between 18 and 18.5 feet the river begins to cover sections of the elevated boardwalk. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 PM EDT Sunday the stage was 3.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 14.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early Tuesday afternoon to a crest of 17.0 feet Wednesday morning. It will then fall below flood stage late Thursday evening. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flood Advisory issued October 11 at 9:45PM EDT until October 15 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
...The Flood Advisory continues for the following rivers in South Carolina... Congaree River At Congaree River at Columbia affecting Richland and Lexington Counties. * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Congaree River at Congaree River at Columbia. * WHEN...Until Thursday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 10.0 feet, Flooding occurs on parts of the Cayce and West Columbia Riverwalk. At 12.5 feet, Most of the West Columbia Riverwalk between Gervais Street and SC 12 is underwater. At 14.0 feet, Roads in low lying areas and swampland downstream from Columbia become flooded. Most of the Cayce and West Columbia Riverwalk is flooded. At 16.0 feet, Old State Road below Cayce becomes flooded. At 6.5 feet, The lowest parts of the West Columbia Riverwalk between Gervais Street and SC 12 begin to flood. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 PM EDT Sunday the stage was 3.4 feet. - Bankfull stage is 19.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 14.8 feet early Tuesday afternoon. - Action stage is 10.0 feet. - Flood stage is 19.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
About
Sesquicentennial State Park provides an urban camping escape just 13 miles northeast of downtown Columbia. The campground features 78 sites arranged in wooded loops, offering a range of accommodation options from tent camping to full-hookup RV sites. Standard sites include 20/30 amp electric and water, while sites 2-9 provide full service with sewer connections and 50 amp capability. A primitive group camping area can accommodate up to 50 people. The park surrounds a scenic 30-acre lake ideal for kayaking, canoeing, and fishing for largemouth bass, bluegill, and catfish. Over 10 miles of trails wind through sandhills terrain, including a popular six-mile mountain biking loop. Other amenities include two playgrounds, an EV charging station, a splash pad, and a two-acre fenced dog park requiring a permit. The park's proximity to Columbia makes it convenient for both weekend getaways and longer stays exploring the capital region.
Directions
Located at 9564 Two Notch Rd, Columbia, SC 29223. From I-20, take Exit 74 onto Two Notch Road and head northeast approximately 3 miles. The park entrance will be on the right.
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Location
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | Yes |
| Sewer Hookups | Yes |
| Camp Store | No |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 55ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 55ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | Yes |
Contact
| sesqui@scprt.com | |
| Phone | +1 (803) 788-2706 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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