Mile Creek County Park

We had a great site far out at the end of the peninsula facing south with nearly 180 degrees of view down to the horizon! Beautiful sunrise and sunset!

The park is well maintained with a friendly staff. We’ll go back!

This campground gets five stars for the views but 2-3 stars for (lack of) some amenities and difficulty in making reservations. First, the views of Lake Keowee from almost every site are awesome! Some sites have cement driveways while others are gravel, seemingly at random. Most appeared level and a generous size. Some have more separation/privacy than others (for example, Sites 10-13 are very close together with virtually no separation between them). 

I had difficulty in making reservations at this campground because even though reservations are on Reserveamerica.com,  if you have ad blockers on your computer, you will NOT be able to make reservations. It took several tries before we figured this out! Also, there is a two-night minimum even during the week, and we only needed one night.

Other things that bring down my rating:

• No soap in the bathrooms! In this forever-lasting Covid environment, there should ALWAYS be soap dispensers in public bathrooms, period!

• Also, there is zero privacy in the shower stalls as hooks, benches and the dressing area are outside of the individual shower stalls and the showers are immediately to the left as soon as you enter the bathroom.

• The dumpster is not within any reasonable walking distance (more than a mile) from the campsites, and the dumpster is set up like an open pit – you throw the garbage over a fence into the open dumpster below.

• We had been looking forward to renting kayaks as the website indicated, however, the camp host informed us that they no longer did this but had neglected to change the website. While you can rent pontoon boats, we are more of the paddle sports type. 

Even though we had reserved two nights (as was required), we only stayed one. We enjoyed the views but without being able to rent kayaks, there was not much for us to do. For those who fish or own a boat (motorized or not), this might be a great place to stay!

We mainly confined our time to our site and Lake Keowee, so this review is only commenting on those observations and not other areas or accommodations within the park.

Pros

Water view

Site has water and electricity

Close to a beach area next to site

Enjoyed areas on the lake that could be easily reached with our kayaks from the beach area next to site.

Site is cement with curb. We think that helped deter a lot of ant and bug activity mentioned in other reviews; however, we had cool breeze most days also, which could have cut down on ant/bug presence.  The last day, the wind died down to nothing, making it warmer.  Ant and bug activity was definitely increasing before we left.

Cons

While bathrooms were close, there was no direct path and they were located uphill. from the site. You had to walk along the road.

This site caught the headlights of anyone traveling the road at night.

Odd shape of site reduced best use of square footage.

Lake traffic could be heavy at times, and we were not there during a weekend.

Sch a fun experience, thank you Cameron for making it smooth and easy for us. We had a blast and can't wait to come back. 10 out of 10, would recommend!!!

Very nice campground. Awesome view no matter what site you were on. We were on site 43 and had a great view in front and behind us of the very nice and clear lake and mountain range. Bathrooms/showers were very clean. We also brought a ski boat and rented dock space for the week. The docks were the nicest I have ever seen at any campground.

We went last weekend and had a wonderful stay. Buy wood before you get there - none on site.

Even though many sites aren’t considered water sites, I’m pretty sure every site has views.

Clean bathrooms.

Not all sites are level - but within tolerance.

We will go back again

Clean. Well maintained. Very clear lake water. Mountain View’s. Bathhouse is clean. Very level site. Didn’t have to level my rig and 32 ft class c fit perfectly. This site has some privacy not too close to the other sites. Walking distance to a bathhouse, play ground, boat dock and a sandy beach .

Great location for a 25 foot or smaller camper.  A bit difficult to back into.

Gorgeous view of the water.  Step incline and rocky to get into.  Perfect for relaxing and watching the boats come by.

I like this site the best because of view and close to water.

Great place! Lake was beautiful!

This park is so clean and the views are amazing!

This campground sets on a peninsula into Lake Keowee and offers gorgeous views of the lake and mountains in the distance.  While possible for big rigs, it can be a challenge in some areas.  The sites are mostly in the 30-35 foot range and most are back in, fairly level and offer 30/20 electric and water.  Picnic tables and fire rings are on the sites, but unfortunately most of the sites do not offer a lot of usable area around the site.  A few sites near the boat ramp are unparalleled in their view of the lake and mountains and reservation planning is a must if these are wanted.  Being far out in the country the cell service isn't so good and according to where you are even over the air TV is spotty.  A nice boat ramp and swimming beach are available, as are bath houses centrally located.  The camp store was closed due to Covid when we stayed, but there are kayak and canoe rentals.  The dump station was easily accessed and very clean. There are cabins, but we did not look at them.  All in all, this is a very nice campground for families or couples wanting a getaway.

This is a second review after another week long stay at Mile Creek Campground. This time in a gravel spot #49.

Had 5G access entire time and easy to do business as digital nomads.

Have already spoken about how awesome this place is, but want to share inforabout site #49

This spot is the highest on the third "island" out from the mainland. It has epic 360 views. But, a lot of tree canopy and it is dirt/gravel. While the spot is very level, be very weary that the drive up to this spot is steep and curved, We barely made clearance with a 23' trailer that has a lift kit on it. This spot requires backup skills and the right equipment.

The tree canopy is nice, but when it rains, forest stuff sticks all over your rig, you'll be waxing off the debris and stains. Plus, you're solar is a no go here, but with electric and water hookups, solar not needed.

We also learned this is some really amazing mountain biking 25 minutes away in the Clemson Experimental Forest... the Isaqueena Trail system. Ranges from easy/intermediate to advanced when you get to the lower waterfall area in the southern part of the forest.

We loved our stay here! Highly recommend a trip here during late fall season, the weather was perfect and it wasn’t crowded. Bathrooms were very clean and easy to access.

It was our first time camping here and I don’t think there is many bad sites in here. Some are closer than others, yes. But there is a view of the lake from every single site. The bathhouses are nice and have hot water and are heated. Everyone we have met has been very nice. Lots of family’s and lots of people with fur babies. We will definitely be coming back here.

Having lived in South Carolina most my life, I haven't seen it all.. but have seen a lot of it. Mile Creek Campground is a string of 3 islands connect by narrow straights and surrounded by water. It's hard to get a spot here without great views of Lake Keowee and the Blueridge Mountains.

The spaces a are a mix of full concrete pads or gravel sites. We've stayed in several sites and while some are very close together (that RV park feeling), there are many which have lots of breathing room, and things feel more natural. The pics in this review are for site 51, which is on the "3rd island," which is the furthest out and offers the best views. This is a very level concrete spot and we only had to use the electric tongue jack on our trailer to level front to back. Got set up in under 5 minutes.

There is one oddity to some of the concrete sites. Because it's concrete, your fire pit is off to the side. And since most of the sites are raised, your fire pit may be level with the concrete pad, but you can't sit next to it as there is too much slope.

It's a county park and is well maintained. Bath houses are clean. With it having a public day use area with a nice boat dock, you can expect almost every morning @ 6am to hear the diehard fishing folks blasting out of the boat launch area. 

We have Verizon and our cell signal has always been 4 to 5 bars on the outside third island.

All sites have 30amp electric and water hookups. Dump station at the front of campground entrance up on a hill. BE AWARE, pulling into the dump station is easy, but the steeper exit will have longer RV's and Trailers dragging their bag end on the asphalt.

We've always felt safe and relaxed here. And though we prefer more dispersed camping with less neighbors, this is still one of the best and most affordable ($25 in off season) places in South Carolina to camp. 

We rarely give 5-stars, but due to the awesome views,  trees between the sites and being well wooded & surrounded by water... it really is a very nice place.

From what I can tell, all but two sites are back in. We had no problem backing in our 23'8" (total length) camper in.

Stunning Views. No Bad Spots. A little crowded, but worth the views and crystal clear water. Watet and Electric at sites. Heated Bathrooms with showers. Super clean campground. We went in Oct, 2020. I would imagine this place would be super crowded in summer. When we went in fall it was comfortable and not too many people. But the sites are close to one another. #49 is super private and like a penthouse suite with 360 views of the water. We stayed at #46, our 3rd favorite site. #43 hit our number 2 favorite as it is a bit away from everyone with view of water in front and behind you! We will be back. From AtlasJeeper!

We stayed in Oct, 2020, at site #46 which was awesome views. Also loved sites #43 and #49 (Best sites in my opinion). Beautiful Place! Clean. Awesome views. The water is crystal clear. Lots of boats. October had great cool weather and beautiful that the leaves are changing to falls colors. I have seen pictures of this place being very crowded in summer. So, I prefer fall :) Seems great for kids and pets. Not a lot of space or privacy between campsites, but the views are worth the less private sites. Water and electric at each site. Showers in bathrooms too. We will be back!

Great spot on Lake Keowee. Bring what you need as not much in the way of groceries nearby. Used to be about the last thing on the lake going north, but people retiring on the lake in mass numbers has in my opinion taken away from the lakes charm. If you have a boat the lake is really nice to explore. Head north.

Mike creek is one of several parks located on Lake Keowee. We were really disappointed that they had closed off the primitive campsites to build new cabins, but the new cabins are very nice! They were built October 2018 so they are brand new- They are pretty small but clean, air conditioned, and have a kitchen with stove and fridge as well as a screened in porch. They have 2 sizes- They house 4 or 8 people and are a little over $100/night. As of right now they don’t allow pets if you stay in the cabins so keep that in mind! The park ranger said they are planning to build some primitive sites again in the next year or so and we are looking forward to that. Overall, the cabins are clean even if they are small and the weekdays usually have openings. Mike creek has a lot of amenities such as a beach area, lots of parking, docks, and playgrounds. I highly recommend this park!

I absolutely loved these primitive campsites and was so bummed when they started to tear them down to make cabins. The campsites are very secluded and right on the lake. The bathrooms are within walking distance and there are also playgrounds, a sand volleyball court, and picnic tables. Make sure to book a few weeks ahead of time if you are camping on a holiday!

Camping on beautiful Lake Keowee in Six Mile SC. Large sites, most with lake views and many sites on the water. Sites have fire ring and picnic table, most sites are shaded. Boat ramp, picnic area, 2 playgrounds for the kids, clean facilities with showers.

We booked our trip in February so we got all the spots we wanted. We had 5 spots in a culdesac surrounded by the lake on all sides. The only regret we had was that we didn’t stay longer! Bath houses were conveniently located. Lots of hills so it was a little hard for the little kids to get around on bikes. We had kids with us age 14 and down to 5 yrs old. You need water shoes for swimming in the lake as it is rocky, but it has a perfect shallow end for little ones and very deep for kayaking and stuff like that. We even rented a pontoon boat nearby & they gave us a map and told us where to go. We did cliff diving and climbed waterfalls. It was the best vacation we’ve had! Next time we travel south we’ll be sure to stop here! It was Picturesque and beautiful, the kids had a great time! Bring tubes and floats to relax in the water with, It’s a great time!!

This is our second year to camp here and the new management shows! Campsites are cleaner, new rustic tent sites are being developed and gone are the old grandfathered in long term RVs taking up primo sites season long!