Hawe Creek - J Strom Thurmond Lake, near McCormick, South Carolina, is a fantastic spot for those looking to unwind by the water. This campground offers spacious sites with a good amount of privacy, making it a great choice for families or anyone wanting a little peace and quiet.

With easy access to Strom Thurmond Lake, you can enjoy swimming and fishing right from your campsite. Visitors have praised the cleanliness of the facilities, including the bathrooms, and the friendly hosts who make your stay even more enjoyable. One camper noted, “Every site has an awesome view and easy access to the water - with tons of privacy between sites!”

While there are no showers or picnic tables, the campground does provide water hookups and is pet-friendly, so you can bring your furry friends along. Just be mindful of the poison ivy nearby, as some reviewers mentioned it can be a concern. 

If you're up for some exploration, the area around the campground is perfect for boating and fishing, with a launch ramp and fishing pier close by. Whether you're here for a weekend or a longer stay, Hawe Creek offers a relaxing retreat with beautiful lake views and a friendly atmosphere.

## Overview

 Hawe Creek Campground is located on J. Strom Thurmond Lake, one mile from the Dorn Sportfishing Facility, one of the largest in the southeast. Camping at Hawe Creek is ripe with many different opportunities for relaxation, skill-building, family bonding, and nature appreciation. The 70,000+ acre lake and 1,000+ miles of shoreline are prime for activities that facilitate such opportunities such as boating, water skiing, swimming, fishing, kayaking, hiking, biking, bird watching, and so much more of course! Experience the quiet and relaxing outdoors at this quaint 34 site campground nestled in South Carolina. 
## Recreation

 Thurmond Lake provides some of the best fishing, hunting, and water sports in the southeastern United States. Anglers fish for largemouth bass, bream, crappie, catfish and striped bass. The large lake offers great conditions for exciting activities such as boating, water skiing, jet skiing, canoeing, and swimming. When recreating at Thurmond Lake, we hope to give our visitors opportunities to bond, appreciate nature, relieve stress, improve skills, and improve physical fitness. 
## Facilities

 Hawe Creek campground features a gatehouse with important campground information and two bathhouses with flushing toilets and showers. There is a boat ramp and courtesy dock with a nearby pit toilet. For camper convenience, there is a dump station and dumpsters in the campground. 
## Natural Features

 Water/ Land: Hawe Creek campground is on the shoreline of the J Strom Thurmond lake that is over 70,000 acres, and surrounded with a mix of pine and hardwood trees which offer shade and visual interest. Wildlife: Wildlife is abundant around the lake. Visitors regularly see southern bald eagles, migratory waterfowl, neo-tropical birds, wild turkeys, and whitetail deer. Weather/ Climate: Average temperatures during the camping season starts out at 75 degrees Fahrenheit and peaks in July at 91 degrees Fahrenheit. May receives the least amount of rainfall on average, but increased rainfall for June, July, and August. 
## Nearby Attractions

 Savannah Lakes Village is just a few minutes away, with lodging, dining and shopping. Golf enthusiasts will appreciate the nearby courses at Hickory Knob State Park, within five miles of Hawe Creek. Numerous parks and recreation areas lie around Thurmond Lake, providing additional boating, swimming, hunting, and hiking opportunities. Nearby cities house museums, art galleries, zoos, restaurants, and shopping areas. The Augusta National Golf Club hosts the Masters Golf Tournament annually the first week of April.

Hawe Creek - J Strom Thurmond Lake

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After a long day on the road we stumbled on this gem! Every site has an awesome view and easy access to the water - wth tons of privacy between sites!

We Will Be Back!

nice campground , need to use something for ants or you will be covered up in them, including from limbs touching. nice lake swimming

lake view

The campground is situated on Strom Thurmond Lake. The campground is run by the Army Corp of Engineers. There is a boat launh and fishing pier near by Dorn Fishing Facility. Every site is on the water. You are minutes fom Georgia, The Strhom Thurmond Dam. The campground has bathrooms ans showers, there are pull thru sites, fire rings. The campground is only open from April til October.

Hawe Creek 

Water access wasn’t very good but the site was big and private! It’s quiet and well kept. 

Site 29 Very Nice!

I hesitate to write this review with the fear that too many people will find this wonderful little spot. Right on the lake, each spot had some privacy with thick enough brush between sites. Beware of poison ivy very near to the sites. The lake was nice and warm and great for swimming. Hosts were friendly and the bathrooms clean. Would definitely come again, and stay longer!

A GEM

This place was amazing, quiet &amp; spacious. SUPER CLEAN! Definitely will be coming back 

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