Oakplantation vs Mt. Pleasant KOA in Charleston, SC

[bkwatson69]

We normally stay at Oak Plantation and love it. Daughter will be playing in North-South All Star soccer game on Danial Is. I just wanted to see if there is any reason for not staying at the KOA in MT. Pleasant since it is closer. Or should I stick with Oak Plantation and make the drive.

THANKS.

[kohldad]

Depends on when you will be driving to/from the games due to traffic.

Unless you will be driving during rush hour, there is only a few minute advantage to the KOA Campground.

However, if there is a wreck on the Mark Clark between you and your campground, then the KOA has a huge advantage since you can just take Clements Ferry road over to Hwy 41 and be close to the KOA when it hits 17, all of which is about the same time/distance as the Mark Clark. If you are at the Oaks, you would need to go over to Mt Pleasant, across the new Arthur Ravenal Bridge and then up 17, adding about 30 minutes to travel time.

By the way, most wrecks happen on the Don Holt Bridge which is west of Daniel Island towards Oak Plantation.

I've visited both campgrounds and think they are about the same, so I would go with KOA to be safe on the traffic issue. Besdies, you may find it's a great alternative and give you some new resturaunts to try.

[the_happiestcam]

bankcardrep wrote:
Commuting to Daniel Is is probably easier from James too.

No. They have widened 17 in Mount Pleasant, so it would be quick to 526 to Daniel island. Stay at KOA for this event.

[schrecker96]

If the KOA is closer to the event, I would choose it hands down. The pool and amentites are centrally located in the KOA and the sites are much much bigger than Oak Plantation. The pool is also bigger.

[bankcardrep]

I have stayed at Mt. P and it is OK. Prefer state and county parks when I can get them. We have stayed at James Island County Park for years. It is our favorite. All the amenities of KOA except not commercial. It is close to services like Mal Wart and restaurants but far enough in the woods to be quiet. There are two water parks for guests and a fishing dock. Miles of paved bike/walking trails. Commuting to Daniel Is is probably easier from James too. Have a great trip no matter where you pick!

[Jim_Shoe]

One other thing. Many of the locals make and sell hand woven baskets made from the local dried sea grass. Beautiful work, reasonable prices and they make good gifts for friends when you get home.

[TPUC]

Cosmic Jacks for the best hot dogs around just outside the park on 17

[Dutch_12078]

Another vote for the Mt Pleasant KOA. We stayed there for several days in late March and really enjoyed it. As the others have said, it's very quiet, yet close to many stores and restaurants. The "SeeWee Restaurant" on Rt 17 is not to be missed!

Just don't go swimming in the lake at the campground... :B

[TPUC]

It is a nice KOA! We have stayed there several times. The people are great!

[2_Retired]

DH and I have stayed at both on several occassions and prefer Mt. Pleasant, mostly for its location. It is set back as if it was some kind of "private island" yet is very close to anything and everything you could need. The traffic at Oak Plantation is a problem - no such issue at the KOA. Prefer the staff at the KOA as well, and the layout of the campground. Some of the sites at Oak Plantation may be a little nicer, but there is nothing wrong with any of the sites at the KOA. Hopefully you are planning in advance. The KOA is very popular and fills up pretty quickly most weekends. Enjoy your visit.

[parrothead48]

We stayed at Mt. P last October, it's a nice campground.
Convenient to stores, etc but isolated enough so you don't get traffic noises.

[Krease]

I've driven through the Mt. P KOA and it's a nice looking campground. It is off the main road, so it is pretty quiet. There's also Blackbeard's Cove fun park right next to it if the kids need something to do... or the adults 🙂

[Jim_Shoe]

I've stayed at the Mt. Pleasant KOA a couple of times. Nice folks running it and a beautiful setting. Its back off the road enough that you don't hear the traffic on 17.