Hawe Creek

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ReservableAccess

34Sites

45 ftMax rig

The place

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. Keep reading

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.

SRC · Recreation.gov RIDB full extract · 2026-08-23

The sites · 34

Loop	Site	Type	Max rig	Electric
HCRE	01	standard electric	36 ft	50
HCRE	02	standard electric	36 ft	50
HCRE	03	standard electric	45 ft	50
HCRE	04	standard electric	38 ft	50
HCRE	05	standard electric	40 ft	50
HCRE	06	standard electric	34 ft	50
HCRE	07	standard electric	36 ft	50
HCRE	08	standard electric	45 ft	50
HCRE	09	standard electric	45 ft	50
HCRE	10	standard electric	40 ft	50
HCRE	11	standard electric	40 ft	50
HCRE	12	standard electric	40 ft	50
HCRE	13	standard electric	36 ft	50
HCRE	14	standard electric	36 ft	50
HCRE	15	standard electric	38 ft	50
HCRE	16	standard electric	45 ft	50
HCRE	17	standard electric	36 ft	50
HCRE	18	standard electric	38 ft	50
HCRE	19	standard electric	45 ft	50
HCRE	20	standard electric	40 ft	50
HCRE	21	standard electric	36 ft	50
HCRE	22	standard electric	40 ft	50
HCRE	23	standard electric	45 ft	50
HCRE	24	management	45 ft	50
HCRE	25	management	36 ft	50
HCRE	26	standard electric	36 ft	30
HCRE	27	standard electric	30 ft	30
HCRE	28	standard electric	34 ft	30
HCRE	29	standard electric	40 ft	30
HCRE	30	standard electric	40 ft	30
HCRE	31	standard electric	30 ft	30
HCRE	32	standard electric	38 ft	30
HCRE	33	standard electric	32 ft	30
HCRE	34	standard electric	32 ft	30

SRC · Recreation.gov RIDB full extract · 2026-08-23

Booking

183 daysBooking window before arrival

Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.

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SRC · Rules verified against recreation.gov · 2026-08-24

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This campground sits in SC-03. This member’s public-lands record →

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