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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

DAVID C

Verified

April 12, 2021 Stayed at: 21, Loop: HCRE

5

Loved the campground. We will definately be back. Please consider staying open longer in the fall/ winter months.

Kimberly W

Verified

April 11, 2021 Stayed at: 29, Loop: HCRE

5

We absolutely love Hawe Creek!! We were in site 29 this time. It was a wonderful, level, shaded spot. The camp host was very friendly and helpful. My only complaint is that Hawe Creek is not open year round.

Kristopher C

Verified

April 11, 2021 Stayed at: 16, Loop: HCRE

5

Best campsite we’ve been to yet! So beautiful. Please open it through the fall! We want to see those fall colors!!

Becky M

Verified

April 10, 2021 Stayed at: 26, Loop: HCRE

5

Clean well kept bathhouses. The camp host was very friendly. Older campground with modern updates. Some sites are 30 amp and some are 50 amp. No playground or formal swimming area, for me that's a plus as it tends to be a quieter campground. Verizon service is spotty at best, AT&T is fair to good. Some site have steep access to the water and the water gets deep quickly. Some overgrowth of underbrush, but less than last year and not an issue for us. The volunteers that manage/maintain this site do a great job.

Darwin R

Verified

April 8, 2021 Stayed at: 22, Loop: HCRE

4

Very nice and quiet park

Greg Z

Verified

April 7, 2021 Stayed at: 32, Loop: HCRE

5

We haven’t camped in a few years so we went to a campground that we knew. We were very pleased to see the campground in better shape than the last time we were there. Walter,Patrick and their wives are fantastic. There was someone checking with us a few times a day to make sure everything was ok. The bath house was very clean with plenty of hot water. The site was clean and ready for us even though we arrived early. The only thing that could be better is if the campground stayed open year round. I would love to be able to come here in the fall and winter, it is such a nice and well maintained campground.

Phil S

Verified

April 7, 2021 Stayed at: 16, Loop: HCRE

4

Site was an easy back in and level with plenty of room from neighbors as far as developed campgrounds go. Would have to boondock to get more private. Lake view was amazing and was able to easily access the boat from the campsite. Did not use any facilities except boat ramp which was close by. Dump station was clean, in good repair, and easy to access. Campground is in the middle of some of the most prime fishing spots on the lake enabling us to catch crappie, small strippers, and bass within site of the campsite. I’m sure catfish and brim were present had we tried for those. Only wish is that the facility would at least extend opening/closing day by a month on each end of the season or even better, stay open year round. Campground Host and staff checked on everyone regularly and was very friendly.

Nichole J

Verified

April 6, 2021 Stayed at: 21, Loop: HCRE

5

First time visitor and we Loved our sites and will definitely return!!

Nichole J

Verified

April 6, 2021 Stayed at: 20, Loop: HCRE

5

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Hawe Creek and look forward to returning soon!!
We would love it if Hawe Creek would open all year round!!

Randall M

Verified

April 6, 2021 Stayed at: 09, Loop: HCRE

5

was good, park was clean.

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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