Saint Matthews, South Carolina, claims the title of sweet potato capital. Local farms produce bumper crops celebrated at the raucous annual Sweet Potato Festival. Pull into Sweetwater Lake Campground from $33 a night, and fish the lake, chase alligators in swamps, or day-trip to Congaree National Park.
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Saint Matthews pulses with rural Southern grit. Calhoun County farmers haul sweet potatoes by the truckload down US 601, fueling the October Sweet Potato Festival packed with pie-eating contests, live bluegrass, and parade floats shaped like giant spuds. Swing by the Calhoun County Museum for artifacts from the Revolutionary War era. Paddle Four Holes Swamp to spot bald eagles overhead and gnarled cypress trees rising from blackwater.
Sweetwater Lake Campground anchors your stay in Saint Matthews. Bass anglers cast lines from waterfront sites starting at $33 per night. Families fire up grills amid oak shade and hook up easily for weekend escapes. Use it as home base to bike rural roads or drive 20 minutes to Congaree National Park's old-growth forest.
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Saint Matthews shines as South Carolina's sweet potato capital. Calhoun County farmers harvest millions of bushels yearly, drawing crowds to the October Sweet Potato Festival for parades, pie contests, and spud-heavy feasts. This agricultural heartbeat shapes the town's friendly, farm-fresh vibe.
Sweetwater Lake Campground tops the list near Saint Matthews. Rates start at $33/night with lake access and full hookups ideal for RVs up to 45 feet. Anglers and families book sites steps from bass-rich waters and shaded oak groves.
Yes, Sweetwater Lake Campground welcomes pets on leash. Trails around the lake let dogs stretch legs amid woods and water views. Owners clean up and follow quiet hours to keep the peace for fellow campers.