Hawe Creek Campsite

Hawe Creek offers a well-developed boat ramp and courtesy dock on J. Strom Thurmond Lake, making it an excellent access point for kayakers, canoeists, and motorboaters exploring the region's largest Corps of Engineers reservoir. Located on 1505 Chamberlains Ferry Road in McCormick, SC (about 4 miles south of US 378), the facility features a dedicated launch ramp with nearby pit toilet facilities. The campground also includes two bathhouses with flush toilets and showers, plus a dump station for those camping overnight.

J. Strom Thurmond Lake is a sprawling 70,000-acre impoundment with over 1,200 miles of shoreline, offering extensive paddling opportunities for all skill levels. The lake's size means calm, flat-water conditions ideal for recreational paddling and touring. The Dorn Sportfishing Facility, one of the Southeast's largest, is located just one mile away, adding to the recreational appeal of the area.

To reach Hawe Creek from McCormick, take HWY 221 to HWY 378 heading southwest, then turn south onto Chamberlains Ferry Road for approximately 4 miles until the road ends at the campground. For reservations or additional information, contact the facility at 864-443-5441. Note that this is a reservable campground, so advanced planning is recommended, especially during peak seasons.

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...

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.

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