Site 18
Site 4
Site 17
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

Current season
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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
2
0.6%
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1
0.6%
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HAROLD A

Verified

May 17, 2026 • Stayed at: 17, Loop: HCRE

5

The staff there was very friendly and helpful. It was obvious that they both were serious about providing a great visit with their super attitude, willingness to help and offer advice, and by maintaining the facilty in great condition.

Rick G

Verified

May 17, 2026 • Stayed at: 10, Loop: HCRE

5

As usual our stay at a coe campground was wonderful, love the big sites and easy access.

Jack B

Verified

May 15, 2026 • Stayed at: 32, Loop: HCRE

5

Extremely clean, well maintained campground with excellent hosts

Annette S

Verified

May 15, 2026 • Stayed at: 27, Loop: HCRE

5

This was our first time camping at Hawe Creek and we loved it! It's small and quiet and sits on a beautiful part of the lake. Our campsite had a gorgeous view and was very nice. The bathhouse was nice and clean, and it was well lit at night which was a big plus for me. We could easily pull our boat up to our campsite, which was a huge plus for my fisherman husband. The staff was very friendly, attentive and helpful. Sometimes going above and beyond to make sure we were happy. It is very close to McCormick, so running into town for supplies, shopping or restaurants was a breeze. Thank you for making our stay a dream!

George R

Verified

May 11, 2026 • Stayed at: 22, Loop: HCRE

5

My favorite campground, most sites are big. Very quite.

Webster B

Verified

May 8, 2026 • Stayed at: 32, Loop: HCRE

5

Hawe Creek is a favorite of the campgrounds that we use. Have stayed there many times. It’s one of the smaller campgrounds so not as crowded and much quieter than some. Host are great and keep the grounds and bath houses very clean. Sites are spaced nicely with plenty of foliage. Highly recommend.

James S

Verified

May 6, 2026 • Stayed at: 19, Loop: HCRE

5

Host were great, camp ground in great shape since it reopened

Bobby M

Verified

May 5, 2026 • Stayed at: 15, Loop: HCRE

5

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the campground. It is so quiet and peaceful and the fishing was good on this trip for me. We enjoyed the relaxation and the beauty of nature. The camp host Steve was super nice and we appreciate him and the work he does at the camp.

Kelli W

Verified

May 4, 2026 • Stayed at: 23, Loop: HCRE

5

Beautiful location. Nice and clean!

Sheila C

Verified

May 4, 2026 • Stayed at: 06, Loop: HCRE

5

We had a wonderful time at Hawe Creek camping!!

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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