Bald eagles in McCormick, South Carolina

Hawe Creek Campground, located on J. Strom Thurmond Lake in McCormick, South Carolina, offers a picturesque setting for outdoor enthusiasts. With 34 waterfront sites, this campground provides a perfect base for boating, water skiing, swimming, fishing, hiking, and picnicking. The heavily wooded area provides shade in the summer and vibrant fall colors. Wildlife abounds around the lake, including bald eagles, waterfowl, turkeys, and deer. Visitors to Hawe Creek can enjoy amenities such as electrical hookups, toilets, showers, drinking water, a dump station, and a boat ramp. Nearby Savannah Lakes Village offers additional lodging, dining, and shopping options, while golfers can tee off at Hickory Knob State Park just five miles away. Thurmond Lake is a paradise for fishing enthusiasts, with opportunities to catch bass, bream, crappie, catfish, and striped bass.