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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Currently closed

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
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0.6%
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0.6%
4

james d

Verified

October 4, 2020 • Stayed at: 29, Loop: HCRE

4

Very quiet, restrooms clean and camping lots are shaded and big. The roads are paved and sites are gravel and level. Complaint: I would like the park to be open longer ( closes Oct. to March). Looking forward to going back.

james d

Verified

October 4, 2020 • Stayed at: 29, Loop: HCRE

4

Very quiet, restrooms clean and camping lots are shaded and big. The roads are paved and sites are gravel and level. Complaint: I would like the park to be open longer ( closes Oct. to March). Looking forward to going back.

Jane J

Verified

October 1, 2020 • Stayed at: 19, Loop: HCRE

5

Great sites, plenty of room. Love coming to Hawe Creek.

Jane J

Verified

October 1, 2020 • Stayed at: 19, Loop: HCRE

5

Great sites, plenty of room. Love coming to Hawe Creek.

Ledonna K

Verified

September 28, 2020 • Stayed at: 29, Loop: HCRE

5

Wonderful stay. Beautiful views. Roomy campsites. Clean bathroom. Our family of five had an absolute blast, will be coming back again. Frank, the camp attendant was awesome. Wish it was open year round!

Ledonna K

Verified

September 28, 2020 • Stayed at: 29, Loop: HCRE

5

Wonderful stay. Beautiful views. Roomy campsites. Clean bathroom. Our family of five had an absolute blast, will be coming back again. Frank, the camp attendant was awesome. Wish it was open year round!

Jade B

Verified

September 27, 2020 • Stayed at: 16, Loop: HCRE

5

BEAUTIFUL campground! HUGE sites! LOTS of privacy. Neat. Clean. Very nice, welcoming, and helpful camp host. We enjoyed it so much that we extended our stay. No cell service for us there but it was nice to detox from social media. Plus it is a quick drive into town to check phones for important notifications. Food Lion, Dollar General, Family Dollar, Subway, and a few other eating places close by but if you need anything else it will be a long drive. We will for sure visit again. Not sure if I can share a link here but here is a short video showing our site and experience here: https://youtu.be/BpdsHO7grvE

Jade B

Verified

September 27, 2020 • Stayed at: 16, Loop: HCRE

5

BEAUTIFUL campground! HUGE sites! LOTS of privacy. Neat. Clean. Very nice, welcoming, and helpful camp host. We enjoyed it so much that we extended our stay. No cell service for us there but it was nice to detox from social media. Plus it is a quick drive into town to check phones for important notifications. Food Lion, Dollar General, Family Dollar, Subway, and a few other eating places close by but if you need anything else it will be a long drive. We will for sure visit again. Not sure if I can share a link here but here is a short video showing our site and experience here: https://youtu.be/BpdsHO7grvE

Phil S

Verified

September 19, 2020 • Stayed at: 06, Loop: HCRE

5

Very clean, quite, and well maintained campground with super nice attendants and a fair amount of space between the campsites. Lake views are great, especially the sunsets, though actual access to the water from most sites is difficult due to steep banks. However the steep banks and creek channel gives some excellent fishing opportunities as evidenced by the numerous bass fisherman in the Hawe Creek near the campground. The Creek also offers good kayak areas without having to deal with choppy water like you do in the lower ends of the lake closer to the dam.

Phil S

Verified

September 19, 2020 • Stayed at: 06, Loop: HCRE

5

Very clean, quite, and well maintained campground with super nice attendants and a fair amount of space between the campsites. Lake views are great, especially the sunsets, though actual access to the water from most sites is difficult due to steep banks. However the steep banks and creek channel gives some excellent fishing opportunities as evidenced by the numerous bass fisherman in the Hawe Creek near the campground. The Creek also offers good kayak areas without having to deal with choppy water like you do in the lower ends of the lake closer to the dam.

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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