People kayak along the Black River. After approval from the State Fiscal Accountability Authority, conservation officials can move forward with looking at land to expand the expected park. (Open Space Institute/Provided)
COLUMBIA — A new state park along South Carolina’s scenic Black River will also offer overnight visitors a unique camping experience after lawmakers approved buying Airstream trailers to rent.
The state parks department recently received permission to buy five Airstream trailers. The iconic aluminum travel trailers will be permanent fixtures near the river, creating a first-of-its-kind campground for a South Carolina state park.
They’re expected to be available to rent starting in fall 2026, according to documents provided to the State Fiscal Accountability Authority, which approved the $1.44 million purchase.
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The Airstream village “will create a new recreational opportunity like no other in the SC State Park Service,” according to the documents.