Bishopville, South Carolina, draws RV travelers to its eccentric Pearl Fryar Topiary Garden and shaded campsites along the Lynches River. Two directory-listed parks anchor your stay, led by Lee State Park from $33 a night. Camp here for quirky roadside art, watermelon festivals, and lazy river floats that define small-town charm.
2 parks found
Bishopville buzzes as the Watermelon Capital of the World, where locals celebrate with a July festival on Main Street packed with truckloads of ripe fruit. The Pearl Fryar Topiary Garden on Chicken Shed Hill Road showcases over 300 sculpted evergreens by a self-taught Black artist, pulling in thousands yearly. Kayakers launch into the Lynches River from nearby put-ins, while hikers tackle pine-shaded paths in Lee State Park.
Lee State Park Campground suits families and pet owners with showers, dump stations, pull-through sites, and lake access for fishing or swimming. Rates kick off at $33 nightly, perfect for budget campers chasing nature. Use it as base camp to pedal to topiary wonders five miles away or snag fresh melons at roadside stands.
More RV destinations in South Carolina
Bishopville stands out as the Watermelon Capital of the World and home to Pearl Fryar Topiary Garden. The garden boasts hand-shaped shrubs in wild forms like spirals and fans, created by a local artist since 1985. It draws 20,000 visitors a year for free self-guided tours amid quiet woods.
Lee State Park and Lee State Park Campground top the list near Bishopville. Both sit in Lee State Park off US-15, offering easy highway access and wooded sites. Expect showers, dump stations, and pull-through spots starting at $33 nightly.
Yes, Lee State Park Campground welcomes pets on leashes. Trails and open spaces let dogs stretch legs safely near the Lynches River. Always pack waste bags and confirm rules at check-in for smooth stays.