Welcome to the South Carolina Good Sam
Camping Organization Website. Here you will find information
about state Good Sam activities.
There is a list of South Carolina Chapters. By joining a local chapter,
Good
Sam members can get the most out of being
a Good Sam member. Each chapter lists a contact person for
that chapter. Feel free to contact
any chapter representative for more information about that chapter's
activities.
South Carolina Caravan Patch
Caravan Patch- South Carolina now has a Caravan Patch. Simply caravan to a state Samboree or mini rally in a group of three or more, fill out the form which can be downloaded below, have it signed by your Chapter Wagonmaster, and bring it to the Good Sam Store during the rally to purchase the patch. Future caravans to South Carolina Samborees will allow you to qualify for a State Tree patch to go around the original patch.
Download SC Caravan Patch Certification form here.
2012 South Carolina Fall Samboree
The 2012 South Carolina Fall Samboree will be held at Ocean Lakes Family Campground in Myrtle Beach, SC October 4th to October 7th. Early bird arrival is Wednesday October 3rd with early-early bird arrival beginning Sunday September 30th. The theme for this year's rally is Pirates of the Beach. The Samboree includes an optional dinner and theater. The show will be Pirates Voyage. (This is a new dinner/show combination that opened in June of 2011.) The dinner and theater will be on Wednesday October 3rd. Bus transportation will be provided. Please arrive in plenty of time to board the bus. Price for the dinner and theater is $55.00 per person and is limited to the first 53 to sign up. Make plans to arrive early and take advantage of what Ocean Lakes Campground and the Myrtle Beach area have to offer. The campground offers pull through sites with full hookups including 70 channel cable and phone connections. WiFi is available free throughout the campground. There are two main swimming pools, one indoors, and several pools for children. Putt-putt golf is available. Of course there is the ocean. A link to Ocean Lakes Campground is listed below. The Myrtle Beach area has numerous restaurants and several theaters. For the golfers there are a number of courses. For more information on the Myrtle Beach area click here. Brookgreen Gardens is close by in Murrells Inlet. There is also the Marsh Walk with its view and restaurants. For a Samboree registration form please download form here.
(Note: This is a form that can be filled in on line and is best viewed by Acrobat Reader 8.0 or higher.)
Vendors: Vendor registration forms can be downloaded by clicking here. Vendors must also download and submit a Samboree registration form. Effective in 2010 all vendors must obtain a permit from Ocean Lakes Campground at least 30 days in advance. The campground charges a $10.00 fee for this.
Mini Rallies
South Carolina has no Spring Samboree. In its place there are several mini rallies. In 2012 there will be three regional rallies instead of one big rally. These will be in Phoenix, Louisville, and Daytona. Please check the link to The Rally below for more information.
2012 Upstate Mini Rally
The 2012 upstate mini rally will be held at Palmetto Cove May 17th - 20th 2012 with early bird arrival available as early as May 14th. For information on Palmetto Cove including a map click here. For a registration form for the 2012 rally at Palmetto Cove click here
2012 Coastal Mini Rally
The Coastal region will hold its fall mini rally November 9th to 11th at Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park at Daddy Joe's in Tabor City, NC. Early bird arrival is available on Thursday November 8th. Everyone is encouraged to participate in a pot luck supper Friday evening. A hot dog lunch will be provided Saturday. There are several local restaurants if you wish to eat on your own. The campground's snack bar will be open for breakfast on your own. Each person must register with the campground at least 30 days prior to the rally. Sites are blocked out by chapter. To be parked with your chapter your registration must be received by the campground no later than October 1st. After that, you will be parked in any available space. The campground may be contacted at (910) 653-2155 or (877) 668-8586, ask for Diane and be sure to mention the SC Coastal Rally. A deposit will be required. For information on Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park at Daddy Joe's click here. Please bring items for door prizes.
Check out the South
Carolina Good Sam Camping Organization on Facebook
Information on Ocean Lakes Family Campground can be obtained by following the link below.
Note: Pulling a second trailer such as for a golf car behind a trailer or fifth wheel is not allowed in South Carolina and can result in a fine. Please see the Trailer Life Directory for a list of states that allow towing two trailers.
If you need the latest version of Adobe Reader, click on the link below.
For information on the 2012 Regional Rallies in Phoenix, Louisville, and Daytona click here.
For information on Ocean Lakes Family Campground click here
Contact Webmaster