Site 18
Site 4
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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%
85
3
3.1%
20
2
0.6%
4
1
0.6%
4

James T

Verified

September 7, 2021 • Stayed at: 31, Loop: HCRE

5

My visit was excellent and the attendants were surperb. The really do an excellent job of keeping the campgrounds clean and safe. They go above and beyond what you would expect from them. However,on that note, It would be much nicer if the campgrounds were open all year round and also 30/50 amp power boxes on the loop of 1 thru 34 campsites. Get off your duffs in the offices and make things happen. Don’t wait for the bean counters to say you can do it….Just tell the maintenance folks to do it and let the bean counters find the funds….Do your job and let them do theirs!!! Nough said!!

James T

Verified

September 7, 2021 • Stayed at: 31, Loop: HCRE

5

My visit was excellent and the attendants were surperb. The really do an excellent job of keeping the campgrounds clean and safe. They go above and beyond what you would expect from them. However,on that note, It would be much nicer if the campgrounds were open all year round and also 30/50 amp power boxes on the loop of 1 thru 34 campsites. Get off your duffs in the offices and make things happen. Don’t wait for the bean counters to say you can do it….Just tell the maintenance folks to do it and let the bean counters find the funds….Do your job and let them do theirs!!! Nough said!!

Denise B

Verified

September 13, 2021 • Stayed at: 32, Loop: HCRE

5

We love camping at Hawe Creek, it is our #1 choice. We only wish you were open longer in the season so we didn't have to go somewhere else.

Denise B

Verified

September 13, 2021 • Stayed at: 32, Loop: HCRE

5

We love camping at Hawe Creek, it is our #1 choice. We only wish you were open longer in the season so we didn't have to go somewhere else.

Linda M

Verified

September 18, 2021 • Stayed at: 30, Loop: HCRE

5

Hawe Creek is our favorite camping location. It is quiet, clean and beautiful. The sites are large and private and every one has a beautiful view! We kayak for hours on peaceful water. The camp hosts are very friendly and helpful. They are truly the best we have met at any campground. The only negative thing I can say about Hawe Creek is that it is not open year around. We long to experience fall and winter here.

Linda M

Verified

September 18, 2021 • Stayed at: 30, Loop: HCRE

5

Hawe Creek is our favorite camping location. It is quiet, clean and beautiful. The sites are large and private and every one has a beautiful view! We kayak for hours on peaceful water. The camp hosts are very friendly and helpful. They are truly the best we have met at any campground. The only negative thing I can say about Hawe Creek is that it is not open year around. We long to experience fall and winter here.

Richard J

Verified

September 20, 2021 • Stayed at: 26, Loop: HCRE

5

Very friendly staff! Restrooms kept very clean as was the campground.

Raymond R G

Verified

September 20, 2021 • Stayed at: 06, Loop: HCRE

4

the campground was very clean and relaxing. We biked & walked around the roads which are paved. The mix of flat areas and hills make for an interesting trek. Our only issue was with the poison ivy which was around may sites, so we could not walk through the woods.

Richard J

Verified

September 20, 2021 • Stayed at: 26, Loop: HCRE

5

Very friendly staff! Restrooms kept very clean as was the campground.

Raymond R G

Verified

September 20, 2021 • Stayed at: 06, Loop: HCRE

4

the campground was very clean and relaxing. We biked & walked around the roads which are paved. The mix of flat areas and hills make for an interesting trek. Our only issue was with the poison ivy which was around may sites, so we could not walk through the woods.

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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