Can you reserve a site at Hawe Creek?

Yes, Hawe Creek is reservable through Recreation.gov.

How many campsites does Hawe Creek have?

34 sites in total, of which 32 can be booked.

What is the maximum RV length at Hawe Creek?

45 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

Are pets allowed at Hawe Creek?

Yes, pets are allowed at Hawe Creek.

Hawe Creek, South Carolina — 32 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

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.

Recreation

Thurmond Lake provides some of the best fishing, hunting, and water sports in the southeastern United States. Anglers fish for largemouth bass, bream, crappie, catfish and striped bass. The large lake offers great conditions for exciting activities such as boating, water skiing, jet skiing, canoeing, and swimming.

When recreating at Thurmond Lake, we hope to give our visitors opportunities to bond, appreciate nature, relieve stress, improve skills, and improve physical fitness.

Facilities

Hawe Creek campground features a gatehouse with important campground information and two bathhouses with flushing toilets and showers. There is a boat ramp and courtesy dock with a nearby pit toilet. For camper convenience, there is a dump station and dumpsters in the campground.

Natural Features

Water/ Land:

Hawe Creek campground is on the shoreline of the J Strom Thurmond lake that is over 70,000 acres, and surrounded with a mix of pine and hardwood trees which offer shade and visual interest.

Wildlife:

Wildlife is abundant around the lake. Visitors regularly see southern bald eagles, migratory waterfowl, neo-tropical birds, wild turkeys, and whitetail deer.

Weather/ Climate:

Average temperatures during the camping season starts out at 75 degrees Fahrenheit and peaks in July at 91 degrees Fahrenheit. May receives the least amount of rainfall on average, but increased rainfall for June, July, and August.

Nearby Attractions

Savannah Lakes Village is just a few minutes away, with lodging, dining and shopping. Golf enthusiasts will appreciate the nearby courses at Hickory Knob State Park, within five miles of Hawe Creek.

Numerous parks and recreation areas lie around Thurmond Lake, providing additional boating, swimming, hunting, and hiking opportunities. Nearby cities house museums, art galleries, zoos, restaurants, and shopping areas.

The Augusta National Golf Club hosts the Masters Golf Tournament annually the first week of April.

The facts

32 bookable sites
34 sites in total, including non-bookable
Vehicles up to 45 ft
Up to 12 people per site
Loops: HCRE

Site types

32 Standard Electric
2 Management

Amenities

Electric hookups
Water hookups
Shade
Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: sewer hookups, campfires allowed, fire pits, picnic tables, grills.

Book on Recreation.gov

34 campsites at Hawe Creek

Check-in 3:00 PM · Check-out 01:00 PM

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Max rig	People
01	HCRE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	36 ft	12	🐾
02	HCRE	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Gravel	36 ft	12	🐾
03	HCRE	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Gravel	45 ft	12	🐾
04	HCRE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	38 ft	12	🐾
05	HCRE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	40 ft	12	🐾
06	HCRE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	34 ft	12	🐾
07	HCRE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	36 ft	12	🐾
08	HCRE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	45 ft	12	🐾
09	HCRE	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Gravel	45 ft	12	🐾
10	HCRE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	40 ft	12	🐾
11	HCRE	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Gravel	40 ft	12	🐾
12	HCRE	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Gravel	40 ft	12	🐾
13	HCRE	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Gravel	36 ft	12	🐾
14	HCRE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	36 ft	12	🐾
15	HCRE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	38 ft	12	🐾
16	HCRE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	45 ft	12	🐾
17	HCRE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	36 ft	12	🐾
18	HCRE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	38 ft	12	🐾
19	HCRE	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Gravel	45 ft	12	🐾
20	HCRE	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Gravel	40 ft	12	🐾
21	HCRE	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Gravel	36 ft	12	🐾
22	HCRE	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Gravel	40 ft	12	🐾
23	HCRE	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Gravel	45 ft	12	🐾
24	HCRE	Management	Back In	Gravel	45 ft	12	🐾
25	HCRE	Management	Pull Through	Gravel	36 ft	12	🐾
26	HCRE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	36 ft	12	🐾
27	HCRE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	12	🐾
28	HCRE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	34 ft	12	🐾
29	HCRE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	40 ft	12	🐾
30	HCRE	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Gravel	40 ft	12	🐾
31	HCRE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	12	🐾
32	HCRE	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Gravel	38 ft	12	🐾
33	HCRE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	32 ft	12	🐾
34	HCRE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	32 ft	12	🐾

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 miles on Chamberlains Ferry Road. Road ends at campground.

33.83611, -82.33861 · 33°50'10.0"N 82°20'19.0"W

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Typical weather

Typically 92°F in Jul, down to 56°F in Jan.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	56	59	67	75	83	89	92	91	86	76	65	57
Low °F	33	34	40	48	57	66	70	69	63	51	40	35
Precip in	4.2	4.0	4.5	3.2	3.2	4.6	4.5	4.5	3.6	3.1	3.6	4.3

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 6 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Hawe Creek

Can you reserve a site at Hawe Creek?: Yes, Hawe Creek is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Hawe Creek have?: 34 sites in total, of which 32 can be booked.
What is the maximum RV length at Hawe Creek?: 45 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Hawe Creek?: Yes, pets are allowed at Hawe Creek.
Does Hawe Creek have hookups?: Electric, Water.

Camping near Hawe Creek

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Little River Boat Ramp 9.5 mi · Facility
Morrow Bridge and Midway Seasonal Camps 11.6 mi · Facility

Contact

Phone 864-443-5441
Book Recreation.gov

Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

Hawe Creek