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Baker Creek State Park offers convenient boat access to Lake J. Strom Thurmond (also known as Clark Hill Reservoir), a massive 71,100-acre impoundment in McCormick County's western Long Cane Ranger District. The park features two boat ramps providing easy launch access to the lake's backwaters and Little River area, making it a solid entry point for kayakers, canoeists, and motorboaters exploring this popular fishing destination.
The park includes amenities such as a covered 160-person capacity pavilion overlooking the lake, elevated picnic areas with fire rings, and scenic views of the surrounding woodlands. This makes Baker Creek a good base for both day paddlers and those planning extended lake exploration. The calm backwater conditions along the Little River inlet are particularly suitable for kayaks and canoes, while the larger lake offers options for various watercraft. A South Carolina fishing license is required if you plan to fish, and services are available through a commercial marina elsewhere on the lake.
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This recreation area is part of J. Strom Thurmond Lake