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Sunburst

National Forests in North Carolina

🏕️ CampgroundSumter NF / OconeeSouth Carolina⭐ 4.4 (27)
Sunburst
🟢 15 open windows as of Oct 8 — soonest Fri Oct 9–Mon Oct 12
2 of the last 88 openings here were gone within 6 hours. That is shorter than the gap between the scheduled scans free alerts ride.
Availability checked 32m ago · changes fast, verify before you drive
🆕 Just opened — our latest scan caught 2 cancellations here, marked below
🐕 Dogs allowed — all 10 sites here that publish a pet policy say yes.
Per-site pet policy from Recreation.gov site details (RIDB), checked 3d ago.
📈 CampSage caught 9 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.
Book / check availability →🧭 Directions
💡 In short

Sunburst in South Carolina has 15 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Fri Oct 9–Mon Oct 12. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.

📅 Open dates
Fri Oct 9 – Mon Oct 123 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →opened 5h agosites #10
Fri Oct 9 – Sun Oct 112 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites #8
Sat Oct 10 – Tue Oct 133 nightsbook these dates →opened 5h ago👥 4 in a row, Roadside #2–Roadside #5 next to each othersites #2, #3, #4, #5
Sat Oct 10 – Mon Oct 122 nightsbook these dates →🆕 just openedopened 32m agosites #7
Mon Oct 12 – Thu Oct 153 nightsbook these dates →sites #1
Tue Oct 13 – Thu Oct 152 nightsbook these dates →🆕 just openedopened 32m agosites #9
Wed Oct 14 – Fri Oct 162 nightsbook these dates →👥 Roadside #7 & Roadside #8 next to each othersites #7, #8
Sun Oct 18 – Wed Oct 213 nightsbook these dates →👥 Roadside #7 & Roadside #8 next to each othersites #10, #5, #7, #8

📷 What these sites look like

Photos of sites that are open right now, from recreation.gov. Angles vary by park — usually the site and its parking pad.

Campsite Roadside #10 — Site 10 includes a picnic table and fire ring
Site Roadside #10 · Site 10 includes a picnic table and fire ringNaventure
Campsite Roadside #10 — Site 10 includes a picnic table and fire ring.
Site Roadside #10 · Site 10 includes a picnic table and fire ring.Naventure
Campsite Roadside #8 — Site 8 includes a fire ring and picnic table.
Site Roadside #8 · Site 8 includes a fire ring and picnic table.Naventure
Campsite Roadside #8 — Site 8 includes a fire ring and picnic table
Site Roadside #8 · Site 8 includes a fire ring and picnic tableNaventure
Campsite Roadside #2 — Site 2 includes a picnic table and fire ring.
Site Roadside #2 · Site 2 includes a picnic table and fire ring.Naventure
Campsite Roadside #2 — Site 2 includes a picnic table and fire ring.
Site Roadside #2 · Site 2 includes a picnic table and fire ring.Naventure
Campsite Roadside #3 — Site 3 includes a picnic table and fire ring.
Site Roadside #3 · Site 3 includes a picnic table and fire ring.Naventure.
Campsite Roadside #3 — Site 3 includes a fire ring and picnic table.
Site Roadside #3 · Site 3 includes a fire ring and picnic table.Naventure
Campsite Roadside #4 — Site 4 includes a picnic table and fire ring.
Site Roadside #4 · Site 4 includes a picnic table and fire ring.Naventure
Campsite Roadside #4 — Site 4 includes a picnic table and fire ring.
Site Roadside #4 · Site 4 includes a picnic table and fire ring.Naventure
Campsite Roadside #5 — Site 5 includes a fire ring and picnic table.
Site Roadside #5 · Site 5 includes a fire ring and picnic table.Naventure
Campsite Roadside #5 — Site 5 includes a picnic table and fire ring.
Site Roadside #5 · Site 5 includes a picnic table and fire ring.Naventure
⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest DC fast charging: 7.4 mi away (straight line).

⚡ EV Connect7.4 midirections →
⚡ Greenlots8.6 midirections →
⚡ EVgo13.7 midirections →

Distances are straight-line, not driving — the road can be much longer where a river, a lake or a canyon sits in between. From OpenStreetMap — community-mapped, so plug types can lag reality. Verify on your charging network’s app before counting on a charger.

🔭 Planning further ahead?

We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about April 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 29 openings at Sunburst over the last 30 days, on 24 separate days, most of them for stays 1–28 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights.

These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

🏕️ About this campground

💵 $25/nightStandard Nonelectric🎒 biking🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking

Ratings

4.5★★★★☆26 ratings
5★18
4★4
3★2
2★2
1★0
Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

AT&T0.0/4
T-Mobile0.0/4
Verizon0.0/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Sunburst FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Sunburst?

Sunburst in South Carolina takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How much does it cost to camp at Sunburst?

Campsite fees at Sunburst run about $25/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

How can I get a spot at Sunburst when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Sunburst often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.

How often do campsites open up at Sunburst?

CampSage's scans caught 29 openings at Sunburst over the last 30 days, on 24 separate days, most of them for stays 1–28 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights. These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

Is Sunburst a good campground?

Sunburst holds an average rating of 4.4/5 from 27 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Sunburst?

Campers report no usable signal at Sunburst — every carrier we have reports for rates 0 out of 5 across 22 reports. Plan for no service. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — coverage can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Sunburst located?

Sunburst is located in Sumter NF / Oconee, South Carolina. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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