Fishing and kayaking draw campers to Hawe Creek, where J. Strom Thurmond Lake sits directly accessible from nearly every site. The Army Corps of Engineers manages this South Carolina campground, which runs seasonally from late March through the end of September, with electric and water hookups available and a dump station on-site. Sites accommodate rigs up to 45 feet, and cell service is available throughout.
Site privacy is a consistent theme in reviews. Thick brush between sites provides a natural buffer, and several campers note that individual sites run large enough to feel uncrowded even when the campground has visitors. Reviewers do flag a few practical concerns worth knowing before arrival: poison ivy grows close to some sites, and ants can be aggressive, particularly where tree limbs hang overhead. The bathhouse is clean, if dated. Water access varies by site, with some spots offering easier lake entry than others.
"Wonderful views of the lake, tall pines, quiet," notes Elizabeth M., and that combination reflects what most reviewers come back for. A nearby boat launch and fishing pier at the Dorn Fishing Facility extend the on-water options beyond swimming. Campers who want to explore the broader area can find campgrounds near Plum Branch or check out Baker Creek State Park Campground a few miles north. Hawe Creek works best for anglers, paddlers, and RV campers who want direct lake access with full hookups.
Description
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.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsHawe Creek is located in South Carolina near Plum Branch
Public CampgroundDirections
1505 Chamberlains Ferry Rd, Mc Cormick, SC 29835 From the junction of HWY 221 and HWY 378 in McCormick, SC, travel southwest on US 378, then south 4 miles on Chamberlains Ferry Road. Road ends at campground.
Address
1505 CHAMBERLAINS FERRY RD
Mccormick, SC 29835
Coordinates
33.8361111 N
82.3386111 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage
VerizonLTESome Coverage- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Pets
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
