Towering Pines and Deciduous Trees Shade Sesquicentennial State Park RV Site
Here we are in the midst of the city of Columbia, South Carolina, and we’re in the most natural and peaceful RV site we’ve had to date! The Sesquicentennial State Park was developed by the Civilian Conservation Corp in the 1930s to commemorate the 150th anniversary of Columbia, South Carolina. Since then, the city has fanned out, expanded and grown around it.
Everything you might want to buy or eat is available on the road just outside the park gates. But inside the park, towering pine trees, nature trails and the lake create a tranquil setting. The RV sites were two to three times more spacious than the norm – no neighbors on top of you! The surface was packed sand covered with pine needles, which made everything all the quieter. And the price is super attractive at under $20 a night.
In late afternoon, the autumn color of the deciduous trees reflected on the lake while geese skimmed across the water. At night it was soothingly quiet – no air or road traffic sounds. Just nature. And she was quiet, too.
Before breaking camp for our next destination, we hiked the pine needle-cushioned trail around the lake, soaking in the serene setting shaded by Loblolly pines. Restored, we hit the road again, knowing that given the chance, we’ll return to Seisquicentennial State Park.
