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HOURS

9 a.m. - sunset

OFFICE

11a.m. - noon & 4p.m. - 5p.m. M-F 9a.m. - 5p.m. Sa-Su

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ADMISSION

$3 adults; $1.50 SC seniors; $1 children age 6-15; age 5 & younger free

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PETS

Pets are not allowed in the camper cabins or the camper cabin area. Pets are allowed in most outdoor areas provided they are kept under physical restraint or on a leash not longer than six feet. Owners will be asked to remove noisy or dangerous pets or pets that threaten or harass wildlife.

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Chester State Park

Midlands

Camping

Check out the new additions to the Chester State Park campground. 


  • Camping Information: Each site is packed gravel and has individual water and 50 amp electrical hookups. All sites also include fire rings, lantern holders, picnic tables and picnic pads. Some sites accommodate RVs up to 33 feet, others up to 28 feet, while three sites are pull-through. The campground is convenient to restrooms with hot showers.

  • Camping Reservations: To make a camping reservation or view current rates, call toll-free 1-866-345-PARK or visit our reservations page by clicking here. Rates vary by season and demand and are subject to change.

    Camping reservations must be made for a minimum of two nights.

    Reservations requested less than one (1) day in advance of check-in must be made directly through the park.

    For example:
    If today is Friday and you are making a reservation checking in on today, Friday, you must make the reservation by contacting the park directly.
  • Standard Sites with Elec. & Water: 25 sites
  • Designated Tent Sites: We have 5 primitive, hike-in tent sites, a .1-mile hike from a parking area with water, grill/fire ring, picnic table and a tent pad. A vault toilet is available in the parking area, and hot showers and flush toilets are available in the standard campground about 1 mile from the hike-in sites.

  • Dump Station: Yes
  • Primitive Group Area: The primitive group camping area is ideal for organized groups up to 50 people. (An organized group is defined as “a group that holds regular meetings and has a lead officer or elected/appointed officials”.)

    The area includes picnic tables, central water, fire ring and is located 100 yards from the restroom.

    Reservations are accepted. To make a primitive group camping reservation, contact the park directly.

    Minimum rate is $13.50 which allows up to ten campers. The rate increases by $5 increments for each additional five campers.

  • Tent Camping: Yes
  • RV Camping: Yes
  • Pets: Pets are not allowed in the camper cabins or the camper cabin area. Pets are allowed in most outdoor areas provided they are kept under physical restraint or on a leash not longer than six feet. Owners will be asked to remove noisy or dangerous pets or pets that threaten or harass wildlife.

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