Site 18
Site 4
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Site 27

Featured amenities

Pet Friendly Pet Friendly
Showers Showers

Available sites

32 total sites

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.

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Pet friendly Pet friendly
Showers Showers
RV Utilities and Hookups

RV Utilities and Hookups

  • Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Showers
Water Access

Water Access

  • Lake Access
Pets and Policies

Pets and Policies

  • Pet friendly
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

32 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 01, Loop: HCRE RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 02, Loop: HCRE RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 03, Loop: HCRE RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 04, Loop: HCRE RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 05, Loop: HCRE RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 06, Loop: HCRE RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 07, Loop: HCRE RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 08, Loop: HCRE RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 09, Loop: HCRE RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 10, Loop: HCRE RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 11, Loop: HCRE RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 12, Loop: HCRE RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 13, Loop: HCRE RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 14, Loop: HCRE RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 15, Loop: HCRE RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 16, Loop: HCRE RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 17, Loop: HCRE RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 18, Loop: HCRE RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 19, Loop: HCRE RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 20, Loop: HCRE RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 21, Loop: HCRE RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 22, Loop: HCRE RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 23, Loop: HCRE RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 26, Loop: HCRE RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 27, Loop: HCRE RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 28, Loop: HCRE RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 29, Loop: HCRE RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 30, Loop: HCRE RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 31, Loop: HCRE RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 32, Loop: HCRE RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 33, Loop: HCRE RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 34, Loop: HCRE RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel

Reviews (638)

What Guests Are Saying

Hawe Creek Campground is a well-maintained gem, praised for its spacious, clean sites and beautiful lake views. The friendly hosts, Steve and Jennifer, received high marks for their helpfulness and commitment to keeping the campground in excellent condition. Visitors appreciate the quiet atmosphere, cleanliness, and the overall relaxing experience, making it a favorite spot for many campers.

Review Summary

4.8
638 reviews
5
82.3%
525
4
13.3%
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3.1%
20
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0.6%
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0.6%
4

dale b

Verified

April 22, 2024 • Stayed at: 19, Loop: HCRE

5

The Volunteers were top shelf! And that is truly one of the best experiences I have had with camp staff. Sites were as private as any I have been to. Showers were clean and accessible. About the only thing that could be improved is extra toilet. Sometimes, especially on the weekend, had to wait almost a minute too long! Hah! And if you could control the weather that would be a plus!

Leonard T

Verified

April 22, 2024 • Stayed at: 22, Loop: HCRE

5

The park was very clean. Steve and Jennifer along Michael and Susan made you feel welcome.

KEEP THE PARK OPEN THROUGH OCTOBER OR AT LEAST UNTIL THE END OF SEPTEMBER LIKE IT USED TO BE.

Leon T

Verified

April 22, 2024 • Stayed at: 29, Loop: HCRE

4

Very nice camp attendance, very clean site. Power needs updating, keeps flashing off. Dead trees needs cutting down all though the sites.Great camping spot just needs a little updating.

dale b

Verified

April 22, 2024 • Stayed at: 19, Loop: HCRE

5

The Volunteers were top shelf! And that is truly one of the best experiences I have had with camp staff. Sites were as private as any I have been to. Showers were clean and accessible. About the only thing that could be improved is extra toilet. Sometimes, especially on the weekend, had to wait almost a minute too long! Hah! And if you could control the weather that would be a plus!

Kenny A

Verified

April 18, 2024 • Stayed at: 29, Loop: HCRE

5

All good!

Kenny A

Verified

April 18, 2024 • Stayed at: 29, Loop: HCRE

5

All good!

Dan E

Verified

April 14, 2024 • Stayed at: 13, Loop: HCRE

5

We go to Hawe Creek every year for spring break with the grans. This is a great campground on a great lake. We fish and just have lots of fun.

Dan E

Verified

April 14, 2024 • Stayed at: 13, Loop: HCRE

5

We go to Hawe Creek every year for spring break with the grans. This is a great campground on a great lake. We fish and just have lots of fun.

Tony W

Verified

April 8, 2024 • Stayed at: 21, Loop: HCRE

5

Very clean and quiet.

William A

Verified

April 8, 2024 • Stayed at: 27, Loop: HCRE

5

First Trip out with the new camper, Viking Saga 14RS. Loren, Myself and Sadie Mae (Little Dog) stayed for a 4 day Easter Weekend visit. Weather was perfect, in the 70's w/o Rain. Nice breeze off the lake, every site seems to be on the water, we stayed at 27 and loved it. Lots of firewood (Downed) but still early in the camping season, that will most likely clear. Saturday night had a visit from a racoon while we slept, they didn't score much but some leftover dog food. Trash was safely locked up, just left behind some foot prints. The campground crew was spectacular and nice, checked in once or twice. Campground facilities where nice and placed well. Neighbors in tents and campers, little fishing off the shore. Great space in between sites. We will be back. .... 5 Star Visit for sure.

Location & Directions for Hawe Creek

1505 Chamberlains Ferry Rd, McCormick, SC 29835 United States

Elevation: 118 ft

Getting There

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 mi on Chamberlains Ferry Road. Road ends at campground.

Nearest town

McCormick, SC - 6.8 mi

About 12 min to downtown

Highway access

Hawe Creek is accessible via US Highway 378, which connects at the junction with Highway 221 in McCormick, SC.

Policies & Rules

Arrival & departure

  • Gates open at 7:00am and close at 10:00pm. Combination lock codes will be given at check-in.
  • Check-out is at 2 p.m. (1 p.m. starting January 1, 2025) and check-in is at 3 p.m.
  • For lake conditions, call the provided number.

Site capacity

  • Maximum of 12 campers and 4 vehicles per site; overflow parking available if needed.

Site types & loops

  • Only one wheeled camping unit per site, and tents must also be on the impact pad.

Vehicles & parking

  • Scooters, UTVs, and ATVs are prohibited; golf carts allowed per rules.

Safety & rules

  • Maximum stay of 14 days in a 30-day period; changing reservations to extend stay is prohibited.
  • Alcohol is not allowed on the premises.
  • Maintain cleanliness by properly disposing of trash and litter.
  • Fireworks and firearms are not allowed on the property.

Utilities

  • Dispose of gray and black water at the designated dump station only.

Pets

  • Pets must be leashed (6 feet max) or caged; clean up after pets is required.

Local regulations

  • Shorelines near campsites are considered public property.
  • Refer to Title 36, Chapter III, Part 327 for full rules and regulations.

Fires & fuel

  • Use only dead wood for campfires, contained in designated areas; do not move firewood.

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Last updated: October 21, 2026

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