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Hawe Creek

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Hawe Creek
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Hawe Creek
Hawe Creek

Featured amenities

Pet Friendly
Pet Friendly
Showers
Showers

About Hawe Creek

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.

Number of accommodations: 32

Campground Amenities

  • Pet Friendly
    Pet Friendly
  • Lake Access
    Lake Access
  • Showers
    Showers
  • Dump Station
    Dump Station

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

Current season
Upcoming seasons
Past seasons
Closed periods
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Currently open - Mar 27 to Sep 13

Sites & Availability

32 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 01, Loop: HCRE
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$28.00
/ per night
🚐 02, Loop: HCRE
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$28.00
/ per night
🚐 03, Loop: HCRE
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$28.00
/ per night
🚐 04, Loop: HCRE
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$28.00
/ per night
🚐 05, Loop: HCRE
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$28.00
/ per night
🚐 06, Loop: HCRE
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$28.00
/ per night
🚐 07, Loop: HCRE
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$28.00
/ per night
🚐 08, Loop: HCRE
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$28.00
/ per night
🚐 09, Loop: HCRE
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$28.00
/ per night
🚐 10, Loop: HCRE
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$28.00
/ per night
🚐 11, Loop: HCRE
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$28.00
/ per night
🚐 12, Loop: HCRE
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$28.00
/ per night
🚐 13, Loop: HCRE
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$28.00
/ per night
🚐 14, Loop: HCRE
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$28.00
/ per night
🚐 15, Loop: HCRE
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$28.00
/ per night
🚐 16, Loop: HCRE
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$28.00
/ per night
🚐 17, Loop: HCRE
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$28.00
/ per night
🚐 18, Loop: HCRE
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$28.00
/ per night
🚐 19, Loop: HCRE
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$28.00
/ per night
🚐 20, Loop: HCRE
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$28.00
/ per night
🚐 21, Loop: HCRE
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$28.00
/ per night
🚐 22, Loop: HCRE
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$28.00
/ per night
🚐 23, Loop: HCRE
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$28.00
/ per night
🚐 26, Loop: HCRE
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$28.00
/ per night
🚐 27, Loop: HCRE
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$28.00
/ per night
🚐 28, Loop: HCRE
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$28.00
/ per night
🚐 29, Loop: HCRE
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$28.00
/ per night
🚐 30, Loop: HCRE
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$28.00
/ per night
🚐 31, Loop: HCRE
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$28.00
/ per night
🚐 32, Loop: HCRE
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$28.00
/ per night
🚐 33, Loop: HCRE
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$28.00
/ per night
🚐 34, Loop: HCRE
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$28.00
/ per night

Reviews (272)

What Guests Are Saying

Hawe Creek is praised for its cleanliness, well-maintained facilities, and spacious campsites, with many guests highlighting the friendly and helpful hosts. The campground offers a peaceful environment with beautiful lake access, making it a favorite for families and repeat visitors. While some concerns were raised about site accessibility and the need for minor updates, overall experiences have been very positive, with many looking forward to returning.

Review Summary

4.7
272 reviews
5
80.9%
220
4
14.3%
39
3
3.3%
9
2
0.7%
2
1
0.7%
2

DALE H

Verified

August 29, 2021 Stayed at: 16, Loop: HCRE

5

They should keep this camp ground opened longer into the year.

Bill J

Verified

August 28, 2021 Stayed at: 03, Loop: HCRE

5

Camp sites are very shaded and spread out to give you plenty room for family and friends.

Vito V

Verified

August 20, 2021 Stayed at: 13, Loop: HCRE

5

Beautiful lots. You are not right on top of everyone else. The restrooms were always very clean and comfortable.

DENVER M

Verified

August 18, 2021 Stayed at: 11, Loop: HCRE

4

This park is amazingly clean and well tended to. Kudos to the park folks. However I want to ask why there is longer periods to stay.

Wolfgang D

Verified

August 12, 2021 Stayed at: 27, Loop: HCRE

5

Excellent location and very nice and clean campground

Terrie W

Verified

August 9, 2021 Stayed at: 09, Loop: HCRE

5

Every site so big and on the water. Not to mention beautiful and quiet!

Meindert E

Verified

August 6, 2021 Stayed at: 32, Loop: HCRE

5

Super quiet and large campsites. Plenty of shade on a hot day and easy access to the lake. We will be back.

William M

Verified

August 5, 2021 Stayed at: 13, Loop: HCRE

5

Great campground with large sites. Walt and Sandy, and Pat and Diana are excellent host. If you have any kind of problem, they are there to help. Bathrooms are always clean and campsites are always kept up..

Brian V

Verified

August 4, 2021 Stayed at: 08, Loop: HCRE

5

Great campground!!! Wish they were open year round. We'll be back.

Kathleen V

Verified

August 1, 2021 Stayed at: 03, Loop: HCRE

5

This is my third trip to Hawe Creek. Each time I have found the campgrounds to be well cared for, the facilities spotless and the camp hosts and volunteers to be warm , welcoming and helpful.
The ONLY suggestion is that the campground closes to the public way too early in the season. For South Carolina, closing at the beginning of October doesn't make any sense... that is when the weather is the best! It could be open thru mid December without any risk of freezing. This campground is too wonderful not to be open for a lot longer than it is!!!

Location Hawe Creek

Address:
1505 Chamberlains Ferry Rd
McCormick, SC, 29835
United States

Latitude & Longitude: 33.8361 / -82.3386

Elevation: 118 feet

Policies & Rules

Category About
General

Gates open at 7:00am and close at 10:00pm. 
Combination lock codes will be issued to registered campers at check-in. If you need to leave due to an emergency and have trouble opening the gate, please notify the on-duty camp host.

General

Check-out time is 2 p.m. Starting January 1, 2025 check-out time will be 1 p.m.
Check-in time is 3 p.m. Please call ahead to confirm early check-in. 

General

No more than 12 campers allowed per site, and 4 vehicles per site if space allows. If vehicles do not fit, vehicles must be parked at the overflow lot.

General

One wheeled camping unit (RV, Camper, Camper van/truck, etc) per single site and must be parked on impact pad. Tents are restricted to impact pad.

General

Scooters, UTVs, and ATVs are prohibited; however, golf carts are allowed per campground rules. See Park Attendant at the campground gatehouse for more information.

General

Maximum stay is 14-days within 30 day period. Changing names on a reservation, changing campsites, or making multiple reservations in order to stay over 14-days is prohibited and applicable across USACE campgrounds. Violaters may have reservations cancelled.

General

Alcohol is prohibited

General

Keep your campsite and campground clean. Keep your trash contained and frequently remove trash from campsite (dumpsters located within campground). Do not leave litter in fire ring or on campsite upon check out.

General

Gray water (any wastewater from sinks, dishwashing, bathing, etc) or other waste water such as black water must be disposed of properly at campground dump station.

General

All pets must be penned, caged, or on a leash no longer than 6 feet; pets are prohibited on swim beaches, playgrounds, and in restrooms. You MUST clean up after your pet!

General

Fireworks and firearms are prohibited.

General

All shorelines adjacent to campsites are public property.

General

For current lake conditions, contact 1-800-533-3478 ext. 1147

General

For campfires, use only dead wood gathered from the ground and contain fire in designated fire rings or grills only.
Don't Move Firewood: Protect your forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information.

General

For a complete set of rules and regulations concerning, please refer to Title 36, Chapter III, Part 327 - Rules and Regulations Governing Public Use of Corps of Engineers Water Resources Development Projects.

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