Hawe Creek
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About Hawe Creek
Hawe Creek is a national park campground at J. Strom Thurmond Lake in McCormick County, South Carolina. Reservations are managed through Recreation.gov. Campsite Tonight watches J. Strom Thurmond Lake around the clock and automatically adds an open site to your Recreation.gov cart the moment a cancellation appears — so you just check out.
Hawe Creek is in very high demand — sites here routinely sell out well in advance. Cancellations are often the best way in, which is exactly what Campsite Tonight watches for.
The campground accommodates RVs and trailers up to 45 ft. Campers rate it 4.7/5 across 42 reviews.
Other campgrounds at J. Strom Thurmond Lake include Parksville, Modoc, Ridge Road, Petersburg and Lake Springs.
Total reservations in March — 2023: 32 · 2024: 38 · 2025: 12
Location
Address
Mccormick, South Carolina
Coordinates
33.8361, -82.3386
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open.
- •June sees 234 reservations - book early or set cancellation alerts.
Nearby Campgrounds

Elijah Clark State Park
Elijah Clark State Park

Parksville
J. Strom Thurmond Lake

Modoc
J. Strom Thurmond Lake
Ridge Road
J. Strom Thurmond Lake

Petersburg
J. Strom Thurmond Lake

Lake Springs
J. Strom Thurmond Lake
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Hawe Creek FAQ
How far in advance should I book Hawe Creek?
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open. Mark your calendar for when the booking window opens (typically 5-6 months ahead). Also set alerts - cancellations do happen.
What is the busiest time at Hawe Creek?
June typically sees the highest reservation activity at Hawe Creek. During peak times, 100% of reservations are made 2+ weeks in advance.
Are there campsites available at Hawe Creek right now?
Hawe Creek is currently fully booked for the next 14 days. However, cancellations happen frequently - download the Campsite Tonight app to get instant alerts when sites become available.
Where is Hawe Creek located?
Hawe Creek is located in J. Strom Thurmond Lake, near Mccormick, South Carolina.
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