Hawe Creek

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Featured amenities

Pet Friendly
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

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

Current season
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Currently open - Mar 27 to Sep 13

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Pet friendly
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
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 02, Loop: HCRE
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 03, Loop: HCRE
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 04, Loop: HCRE
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 05, Loop: HCRE
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 06, Loop: HCRE
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 07, Loop: HCRE
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 08, Loop: HCRE
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 09, Loop: HCRE
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 10, Loop: HCRE
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 11, Loop: HCRE
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 12, Loop: HCRE
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 13, Loop: HCRE
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 14, Loop: HCRE
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 15, Loop: HCRE
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 16, Loop: HCRE
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 17, Loop: HCRE
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 18, Loop: HCRE
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 19, Loop: HCRE
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 20, Loop: HCRE
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 21, Loop: HCRE
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 22, Loop: HCRE
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 23, Loop: HCRE
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 26, Loop: HCRE
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 27, Loop: HCRE
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 28, Loop: HCRE
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 29, Loop: HCRE
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 30, Loop: HCRE
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 31, Loop: HCRE
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 32, Loop: HCRE
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 33, Loop: HCRE
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 34, Loop: HCRE
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available

Reviews (581)

What Guests Are Saying

Hawe Creek is highly praised for its clean, well-maintained facilities and the friendliness of its hosts, making it a favorite among campers. Many reviews highlight the spacious and private sites, as well as the peaceful atmosphere ideal for relaxation. While there were a few concerns about site size and accessibility, overall experiences have been overwhelmingly positive, with many guests eagerly planning return visits.

Review Summary

4.7
581 reviews
5
81.6%
474
4
13.8%
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3
3.3%
19
2
0.7%
4
1
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4

George W

Verified

August 18, 2022 Stayed at: 20, Loop: HCRE

5

Great host, big sites and clean bathhouse. I have camped here a lot and I always enjoy it.

Sheila C

Verified

August 12, 2022 Stayed at: 21, Loop: HCRE

4

Wonderful campground! Enjoyed my stay, except my greeting from the caretaker was not pleasant! He was upset because I was a little early. I told him no one was on the site. He said that I didn’t know that, anything could have happened. I did arrive early; however, I usually do if their is no one on the site, but I also always leave early too! I arrived around 1:00 pm and I left on my departure date at about 11:00 am. Other than my greeting, my stay was pleasant!

Sheila C

Verified

August 12, 2022 Stayed at: 21, Loop: HCRE

4

Wonderful campground! Enjoyed my stay, except my greeting from the caretaker was not pleasant! He was upset because I was a little early. I told him no one was on the site. He said that I didn’t know that, anything could have happened. I did arrive early; however, I usually do if their is no one on the site, but I also always leave early too! I arrived around 1:00 pm and I left on my departure date at about 11:00 am. Other than my greeting, my stay was pleasant!

Stanley H

Verified

August 5, 2022 Stayed at: 21, Loop: HCRE

5

HUGE campsites!!! This place is great for kids. Staff was the best we had, Extremely helpful!!

Stanley H

Verified

August 5, 2022 Stayed at: 21, Loop: HCRE

5

HUGE campsites!!! This place is great for kids. Staff was the best we had, Extremely helpful!!

Kim W

Verified

July 25, 2022 Stayed at: 22, Loop: HCRE

5

This campground is wonderful. The sites are spread out, most are well shaded and all are on the water. The bathhouses are clean. This is by far the best campground I have visited.

Kim W

Verified

July 25, 2022 Stayed at: 22, Loop: HCRE

5

This campground is wonderful. The sites are spread out, most are well shaded and all are on the water. The bathhouses are clean. This is by far the best campground I have visited.

Jill G

Verified

July 24, 2022 Stayed at: 03, Loop: HCRE

5

Nice sites. Looking forward to coming back soon.

Jill G

Verified

July 24, 2022 Stayed at: 03, Loop: HCRE

5

Nice sites. Looking forward to coming back soon.

Mary C

Verified

July 23, 2022 Stayed at: 11, Loop: HCRE

4

Park attendants were very attentive and diligently tried to keep comfort stations, sidewalks and roadways clean and free of debris. A lot of rain during our stay so that required extra work to keep things clean. Roadways were pretty decent but will need attention in the near future near the edges. A comfort station closer to sites 1 - 10 would be beneficial. One comfort station with 2 stalls and 1 shower is not adequate for 25 campsites if all are occupied with families. No sewer hookup at sites so more people utilize restroom and shower. We left a day early due to weather. The last day inconsiderate camper or campers left water running in shower so the floor was soaked when I went in and turned water off. Later that evening after dark, the comfort station door was left propped open so I closed it after making sure no wildlife got in. Early in The morning we left there were huge bugs in the comfort station and a saturated floor so no shower before we left. The attendants did a fantastic job but cannot be on hand 24/7 to clean up after every single person. People need to display consideration and respect. How does one take a shower, dry off, get dressed and leave shower turned on ?? Why would someone leave door propped open and allow wildlife and insects to enter? Our site was quite level, spacious, nice view of the water but not easy access to water to fish off shore at site. We went to dorn fishing facility just down the road and a few other locations in the area to fish

Location Hawe Creek

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

Highway access

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

Latitude & Longitude: 33.8361 / -82.3386

Elevation: 118 feet

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: July 11, 2026

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